New Focus March April 2012 by S&M Publication ltd.

NO:124 March / April 2012

TR AVEL MAGAZINE

Antalya Museum & A Walking Tour in Old Town Of Antalya

Exhibitions Emitt-Istanbul Bit-Milan

Balay覺 Adas覺 Bali

From the EDITOR

TH 20 Year th year 18th NO:124 March / April’2012 no: 101 May/June’08

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Details of 2012 tourism season will be revealed in March.

We wrote tourism trends for 2012 in our previous article. We shared the fact expressed by tourism experts with you: The economic difficulties that affect the world and especially Europe will push travelers to plan their holidays according to their budget. Now we are coming to the most strategic month the year. Month of March show us how will tourism be in that year. ITB-Berlin that attracts tourism professionals worldwide will shoot the photograph of world tourism in 2012. After ITB, other travel exhibitions this month in Paris, Gothenburg, and two fairs in Moscow will clear the image of 2012 tourism. We will see how second most holiday-loving nation; Russian travelers will use their travel holiday preferences. This is very important not only for European destinations but also for Turkish tourism because Russian tourist market is the second biggest market for Turkey after Germany. And statistics say that soon Russian tourist numbers will reach Germans’. We have participated ASEAN Travel Forum that shows the outlook of Asian tourism. We have seen at ATF held in Manadu, Indonesia that Asia tourism potential is very vibrant. The Asian market’s importance is getting bigger. It is because of the fact that number of Asian tourist numbers are increasing rapidly every year. In this issue, we bring you news from ATF and Far East’s popular island; Bali. We present you Antalya, which mostly known with its 3S (Sand, Sun, and Sea), this time comes to you with its cultural values. We hope you enjoy reading this issue. Happy traveling,

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36 A Walking Tour in Old Town Of ANTALYA Antalya is the Turkish Riviera of the Mediterranean coast and one of the most popular holiday spots, but not only Sand, Sun and Sea city. Antalya has also with an attractive harbour setting and the picturesque old quarter of Kaleiçi enclosed within ancient Roman walls.

CONTENTS Focus on Turkey 4 Focus on Hotels 14 Focus on Exhibition 20 Focus on World 24 Focus on Airlines 28 Focus on Tour Operators & Agents 32 Focus on Cover Story - Antalya 33 Focus on Destinasyon - Bali 42 Bülten 48 Kısa... Kısa... 50

42 Balayı Adası Bali

Geçen sene yapılan - ATF-Asya Turizm Forumunda 2012 nin ev sahibi ülkenin Endenozya olduğu açıklanınca aklımıza hemen Bali gelmişti. Yıllar önce ziyaret ettiğimiz bu ülkeye tekrar gitme fırsatı çıktığında ilk seyahatimizi anımsadık.

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Turkish Tourism Revenues in 2011 Turkish Statistics Institute announced tourism revenues of Turkey in the fourth quarter. According to the report, Turkey’s tourism revenues fell 1 percent year-on-year in the fourth quarter to $5.21 billion. Revenues, which are an important source of foreign currency for Turkey, had risen 8.9 percent in the third quarter to $9.34 billion, according to previously released data. In 2011 as a whole, tourism revenues were $23.02 billion, jumping from $20.8 billion in 2010. 31.456.076 tourists visited Turkey in 2011. It shows that Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry is successful last year to surpass its targets and recorded a 9.86 percent increase in tourist arrivals in 2011 compare to a year earlier.

Istanbul Made a Better Start to 2012 Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry Istanbul Directorate announced the number of foreign tourist arrivals for January 2012. According to the tourism statistics, Istanbul made a better start than last year. Last year, a total of 378.380 tourists visited Istanbul in January 2011; an increase of 28.5 per cent compare to January 2010. In January 2012, a total of 451.662 tourists visited; an increase of 19.4 percent compare to January 2011. The German topped the foreigners visiting Istanbul in the mentioned period with 9.0 percent. The Russians followed the German with 7.5 percent, and then came the Iranians with 4.9 percent. Other nationals choosing Istanbul as a tourist destination were Brits (4.2%), Italian (4.0%), Americans (4.0%), Libyans (3.8%), French (3.6%), Dutch (2.7%), Azerbaijani (2.6%), Ukrainians (2.6%), South Koreans (2.5%), Iraqi (2.2%), Japanese (2.1%), Turkmens (2.0%), and other nationalities (42.4%).

EMITT – Istanbul Held 9 – 12 February 2012 World travel and tourism industry representatives from over 60 countries gathered in Istanbul for the world’s 5th largest tourism exhibition in the world. The East Mediterranean International Travel & Tourism Exhibition (EMITT) held 9 – 12 February 2012 at Tüyap Exhibition Center, in Beylikdüzü, Istanbul. Turkish Culture and Tourism Minister who opened the exhibition on February 9, said that Europe’s ongoing economic crisis is forcing the Turkish tourism industry to seek new markets to reduce its dependence on its current markets. “We foresee that the European market could become saturated

in the coming year, so we are trying to branch out to new markets,” said Günay at the opening of the East Mediterranean International Travel & Tourism Exhibition (EMITT). “This is why the upcoming Arab Tourism Union meeting in Bursa is important and we will hold a similar meeting in Turkey’s Black Sea region in a few years.” “Istanbul is not only important in the world because of its history, but also for its art and cultural activities. It’s not just Istanbul though, but also Antalya and Muğla,” added Günay. This year’s fair is being attended by 4,500 participants from 62 different countries.

TCF Now Accepting Artist Applications for 2012 SOFA Chicago Fair The Turkish Cultural Foundation (TCF) is now accepting applications from Turkish artists to be featured at the TCF sponsored display at the Sculpture Objects and Functional Art SOFA Chicago fair on November 1 - 4, 2012. Applications are due on April 2, 2012 and must include a biography of the artist, contact information and high resolution photos of 10 works, which the artist is prepared to exhibit at SOFA Chicago. Applications must be submitted via e-mail to tcfatsofa@turkishculture.org. A decision on the selected artists will be announced on April 16, 2012. TCF sponsors the display space at SOFA Chicago, as well as

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listings in the SOFA catalog. TCF also secures shipping of the artwork. Participating artists are responsible for their travel and accommodations. Some financial assistance may be possible on a case by case basis. SOFA is widely recognized as one of the world’s leading fairs of contemporary art and design and is visited each year by tens of thousands of prospective buyers, gallery and museum representatives. The TCF showcase of Turkish art at SOFA reflects the Foundation’s mission to expand international opportunities for Turkish artists, as well as promote the finest examples of Turkish modern art. This is the 6th year that TCF will be participating in SOFA. The TCF display at SOFA Chicago 2012 will be curated with Armaggan Art & Design Gallery.

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Turkish Medical Tourism Conference held in Yemen Dr. Ahmed Kassem al-Ansi, the Minister of Public Health and Population said at the country first held conference on Turkish Medical Tourism that Yemen and Turkey’s cooperation in areas of health had tremendously improved adding the both partners were looking at enhancing their partnership further. “The conference is a good opportunity for Yemeni and Turkish companies, universities and hospitals to identify investment opportunities in the health field in general and medical tourism in particular,” Al-Ansi stressed. Minister al-Ansi noted that the conference came as a culmination of the directives of the Supreme Command of the two countries which share distinct historical and cultural ties. “The level of cooperation in the field of health between the two countries have improved in recent years, leading to significant progress in Yemen and we intend to expand our collaboration to more areas, allowing Yemen to benefit from Turkey’s experience and expertise,” said al-Ansi. Adviser to the Prime Minister of Turkey confirmed the depth of friendship existing between Yemen and Turkey, explaining that the first Conference of the Turkish Medical Tourism in Yemen held with a wide participation of Turkish companies and institutions related to the medical health will contribute to the expansion and

development of bilateral relations in the health field. He pointed to many investment opportunities in the public and private sectors. Ambassador of Turkey to Yemen, Fazli Corman outlined areas of cooperation between the two countries in the health field, stressing the possibility of boosting them in various areas of health adding that Turkey was working at restoring security and stability to Yemen in a bid to preserve its unity. Mr. Serkan Özbüyükyörük, General Manager of Turkish Airlines in Yemen said that the company with its large network and quality services intended to support medical facilities that promote Turkey as a global health care destination. “Turkey offers high quality and affordable medical, wellness and thermal spa, with 5-star hotels and accommodations.” Therefore, we at Turkish Airlines decided to organize such events in partnership with the Turkish Embassy and the Turkish health care development council and to promote such services to Yemen’s population, said Özbüyükyörük. The opening of the conference which was sponsored by Turkish Airlines and the Business Team Partner, was attended by a number of ministries representatives, members of the Board of Health and Population in the Parliament, heads of universities, directors of hospitals, officials of tourism companies and many journalists.

Contemporary Istanbul 2011 Celebrated its 6th Anniversary Turkey’s most comprehensive contemporary art event to date, Contemporary Istanbul celebrated its 6th anniversary. The premier art fair of the region gathered art lovers on November 24-27 at Istanbul Congress Center, Exhibition Area and Istanbul Convention and Exhibition Center, Rumeli Hall. Contemporary Istanbul showcased contemporary paintings, sculptures, videos, photographs, installations and limited editions with the participation of national and foreign galleries. This edition brought together 90 contemporary art galleries from 20 countries, half of them international, featuring art initiatives, independent projects and publications along with art institutions in addition to exhibitions. 3000 contemporary artworks by 526 local and global artists were exhibited, more than 1000 collectors visited Contemporary Istanbul, more than 60.000 visitors were in CI 2011. Contemporary Istanbul hosted galleries, artists, curators, art critics and collectors from the Gulf Region in its “New Horizons” section. In the CI Dialogues Conference Series, where the contemporary art of today and tomorrow was discussed throughout the fair, Turkish and international collectors, artists, art directors and critics contribute to a series of panels.

During the exhibition that Akbank Private Banking sponsored for the 5th time, the Akbank Private Lounge hosted the “Contemporary Artists Exhibition” that has been presented for 30 years by the Art and Sculpture Museum Association and the interactive applied arts education for children. Having completed the attempts for insuring art works through AkSigorta, Contemporary Istanbul fair started insuring art works that are bought during the fair.

11th International Kemer Underwater Days 17-20 May 2012 International Kemer Underwater Days (IKUD) is a week of activities organized jointly by the Mediterranean Underwater Archeological Research Center (AASAM) and the Foundation for the Promotion of Kemer (KETAV), whose goal is to introduce to the world the natural and the archeological beauties of the deep waters of Antalya in the Mediterranean. The Antalya coast of the Mediterranean has hosted numerous civilizations for thousands of years, who maintained their commercial and political relationships mostly through naval routes. As a result of this, traces of these civilizations left in the depths of

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the blue waters as well as the natural beauties of the area await to be discovered. 10th International Kemer Underwater Days consists of the following activities to realize the goal of the foundations mentioned above: 1. Underwater imaging competitions; 2. Underwater documentary and film projections; 3. 10th International meeting on underwater archeology; 4. Exhibitions of underwater photography; 5. Competition and exhibitions of Children drawings; 6. “ARCHAEOLOGIST METIN PEHLIVANER award ceremony” by the Mediterranean Underwater Archaeological Research Center for those people who has had invaluable contributions to the underwater archeology of Turkey . 7. A ceremony for the competitors and visitors who participate in the competition. 8. Concerts and displays during the award ceremony for the competitors. For more information: info@ketav.org

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USA Shopping Heaven for Turkish Travelers Turkish people shopping abroad last year spent most money in the United States via debit and credit cards, according to Turkey’s Interbank Card Center (BKM) data. Turks’ spending abroad via debit and credit cards jumped 33 percent in 2011. England, Italy, France and Germany followed the United States as the top market. The volume created using cards for transactions hit 546 billion Turkish Liras (1 US$ is around 1.75TL) last year, the data also showed. Expenditure via credit

cards increased 24 percent, while the figure was 54 percent in debit cards. Credit card holders made over 2.2 billion transactions in total, spending 291 billion liras, which was an 11 percent increase from 2010. The number of transactions via debit cards, which rose 15 percent in the same period, hit 1.69 billion, creating a total turnover of 255 billion liras. The number of credit cards climbed 9 percent, exceeding 51 million. The number of debit cards was up 17 percent, hitting 81 million.

Turkey Attends Vakantiebeurs Utrecht The Dutch Tourism Expo; Vakantiebeurs Utrecht is scheduled as a two-day event in 2012. The event was held on Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 January 2012, parallel to the first day of the trade fair for the general public. Around 40 companies from Turkey attended the fair and promoted country’s tourism products and services. Turkish Culture and Tourism Minister Promotion Director Cumhur Güven Taşbaşı, Counsellor of Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry; Enis Tataroglu, Promotions Attache of Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry Ahmet Temurci, and Rotterdam Consul General Togan Oral, Deventer Consul General Nihat Erşen and Investments General Management Zeki Can attended the event. Turkey ranked at 10th place with its number of participating delegate numbers at the event. The B2B events during the Dutch Tourism Expo are only open to trade visitors and media representatives. During the two days, the stunning hypermodern Polar Room on the first floor of the Jaarbeurs exhibition complex will be used for business meetings, presentations and to welcome the press. The official general public took place on Wednesday 11 January on the floor opening of the Dutch Tourism Expo took place in the Polar of the exhibition hall. The event was open to consumers until Room. The Polar Room forms the heart of the Media Plaza Sunday 15 January knowledge centre. The opening of the Vakantiebeurs for the

Madonna is coming to Istanbul in June Queen of Pop; Madonna has announced plans for a 2012 concert tour two days after her triumphant performance at the Super Bowl halftime show in Indianapolis. The 53-year-old entertainer has just announced the dates for her 2012 World Tour starting May 29 in Tel Aviv, Israel. The tour will play arenas, stadiums, unique outdoor sights, and will visit 26 European markets before hitting North American states beginning August 28. Madonna will take the stage in Istanbul June 7 at the Türk Telekom Arena where Queen of Pop will give an amazing performance to more than 60000 Turkish fans and music-lovers. Madonna’s last concert in Istanbul was in 1993 and the next concert of an All-time great has keenly been anticipated in Turkey.

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Madonna’s Europe tour dates & locations: 29-May Tel Aviv, Israel Ramat Gam Stadium – On Sale Feb. 10 3-June Abu Dhabi Yas Arena – On Sale Feb. 27

7-June Istanbul, Turkey Turk Telecom Arena – On sale soon

11-June Zagreb, Croatia Maksimir Stadium – On Sale Feb. 17 14-June Milan, Italy Stadio San Siro – On Sale Feb. 13 16-June Florence, Italy Stadio Franchi – On Sale Feb. 13 20-June Barcelona, Spain Palau Sant Jordi – On Sale Feb. 16 24-June Coimbra, Portugal Estadio Cidade de Coimbra – On Sale Feb. 11 28-June Berlin, Germany O2 Arena – On Sale Feb. 13 2-July Copenhagen, Denmark Parken Stadium – On Sale Feb. 13 4-July Gothenburg, Sweden Ullevi Stadium – On Sale Feb. 17 7-July Amsterdam,The Netherlands Ziggo Dome – On Sale Feb. 11 12-July Brussels, Belgium Stade Roi-Baudouin – On Sale Feb. 17 14-July Paris, France Stade De France – On Sale Feb. 14 17-July London, UK Hyde Park – On Sale Feb. 10 21-July Edinburgh, UK Murrayfield Stadium – On Sale Feb. 10 24-July Dublin, Ireland Aviva Stadium – On Sale Feb. 17 29-July Vienna, Austria Ernst-Happel-Stadion – On Sale Feb. 24 1-August Warsaw, Poland National Stadium – On Sale Feb. 17 7-August Moscow, Russia Olimpiski Arena – On sale soon 8-August St. Petersburg, Russia SKK Arena – On sale soon 12-August Helsinki, Finland Olympic Stadium – On Sale Feb. 14 15-August Oslo, Norway Telenor Arena – On Sale Feb. 20 18-August Zurich, Switzerland Stadion Letzigrund – On Sale Feb. 24 21-August Nice, France Stade Charles-Erhmann – On Sale Feb. 14

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TCF Seeks Volunteer Turkish Teachers

The Turkish Cultural Foundation is seeking Turkish teachers to work as volunteers on the TCF Teacher Study Tours. Since 2007, TCF, in partnership with the World Affairs Councils of America and its local chapters across the United States, has organized Teacher Study Tours to Turkey for American teachers. As part of this program, 348 American teachers have visited Turkey on educational tours that highlight the cultural, historical and artistic heritage of the country, while introducing them to contemporary Turkey. In order to facilitate exchanges between Turkish and American educators, TCF Teacher Study Tours have visitied many Turkish private and public schools. To take these educational exchanges one step further, TCF now invites Turkish teachers to volunteer during the TCF Teacher Study Tours. The 2012 study tours will take place the following dates: Tour 1 : June 25 - July 8 Tour 2 : June 29 - July 12 Tour 3 : July 11 - July 24 The TCF 2012 Teacher Study Tours will visit Istanbul, Canakkale, Bursa, Kusadasi, Pamukkale, Konya, Goreme and Ankara. The groups follow a program led by a professional tour guide that highlights the cultural and historical sites of the regions they visit. Selected Turkish teachers from these regions must be prepared to travel to Istanbul for an interview with TCF, if selected, participate in a oneday orientation program in Istanbul and participate in the portions of the study tour in the city/region they live in. For eligibility information and to apply by filling out the Teacher Volunteer Form, visit www.turkishculturalfoundation.org/pages. php?ID=144 FREE Subscription If you would like to receive daily Focus on Travel News Newsletter; please fill the form in this link:

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In Brief l

Federation of Turkish Hoteliers (TUROFED) held their General

Assembly and Osman Ayik is elected as the new President Osman Ayik

of TUROFED. l

Executive Sous Chef of Pera Palace Hotel Arif Kemal Doğan

has been appointed as the hotel’s new Executive Chef. l

Arif Kemal Dogan

Alanya Tourism and Promotion Foundation (ALTAV) re-

elected its president Faik Melih Kaptanoğlu at the recent Faik Melih Kaptanoglu

General Assembly held at Antalya Chamber of Commerce. l

Mövenpick Hotel Istanbul appointed Zeynep Adiguzel as Zeynep Adiguzel

Revenue and Reservation Director. l

Cemil Baykal has been appointed Kusadasi Ephesus

Convention Center as Managing Director. l

Cemil Baykal

Onur Air announced that after the resign of General Manager

Mr. Şahabettin Bolukçu, Chairman of the carrier Cankut Bagana

Cankut Bagana will manage his duty as well. l

Le Meridien Istanbul Etiler announced the appointment of

Pinar Bardakci as the new Public Relations Manager. l

Turkish Airlines’ Board of Directors appointed Dr. Ahmet Bolat as

General Manager of Investments and Technology Management. l

Pınar Bardakci

Ahmet Bolat

Turkish Airlines’ Board of Directors also appointed Abdullah Soner

Akkurt as General Manager of Commercial Director. l

Aygün Atalay; former Counselor at Rome Office of Turkish

Abdullah Akkurt

Culture & Tourism Ministry appointed as the Deputy Director of Promotion at the Turkish Culture & Tourism Ministry. l

Aygun Atalay

Murat Cevherioglu has been appointed to The Grand Tarabya

as Director of Sales & Marketing.

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Dedeman Announces a new brand; Dedeman Park The biggest Turkish hotel group; Dedeman Hotels & Resorts International introduces a new brand to the tourism industry. Dedeman Hotels & Resorts International CEO Tamer Yürükoglu organized a press conference at Dedeman Istanbul and presented their new brand; Dedeman Park. The new hotel concept is created according to the new travel trends and travelers’ habits. Guests will continue to have traditional Dedeman Hospitality during their business travel. The difference of the new brand is that, business travelers will not find services that they not need during their short business travels. Mr. Yürükoğlu said that business travelers are now staying at hotels an average of 1,5 days due to the current “time” and “cost” problems and cannot use many of the services that a five-star hotel is offering. Keeping this in mind, Dedeman is introduced Dedeman Park brand. The new brand will have simple and modern design, equipped with high technology and feature environmental friendly services. New brand hotels will have: • 100-150 rooms, • meeting rooms equipped with latest technology,

• Business center, • Fitness center, • Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner • Lobby bar, • 24 hours market service operated by hotel. Markets will be named Bakk-Al Guests of Dedeman Park will also benefit from the advantages of Dedemoney and Dedeman Loyal Club programs. Dedeman Hotels & Resorts International signed a management agreement with Apeas Engineering and Consultation to introduce the first Dedeman Park that will open in March 2012 at Turkey’s Denizli city. The Dedeman Park Denizli features 114 superior, 6 Deluxe rooms and a total of 240 bed capacity. The hotel has a restaurant, 3 meeting rooms and a 300 pax ball room. Dedeman Hotels & Resorts International signed agreement with Apeas Engineering and Consultation to open 10 Dedeman Park hotels that will be opened in 5 years. The new brand will not only operate in Turkey but there will be Dedeman Park hotels abroad as well. The first Dedeman Park hotels will be opened in Kazakhstan; Dedeman Park Oskemen and Dedeman Park Izmailova Moscow in Russia.

The Ramada Plaza Milan Celebrated 1st Anniversary The Ramada Plaza has celebrated its first 12 months of life, with positive results and great news that complete the offer of this first urban resort. Located 500 meters from the Turro underground and surrounded by a green oasis of 3000 square meters, the Ramada Plaza Milan welcomes delegates and companies with all the quality and style in a versatile design and technology of a 4-star superior. The hotel offers a large foyer and conference center with meeting halls of various sizes, all with natural daylight and equipped with the latest technologies and devices. Other exclusive area of the Ramada Plaza Milan is the Roof Lounge, placed at 6th floor of one of the towers of the complex: here you have over 220 sqm of pure comfort and elegance, with a terrace overlooking the garden and a private kitchen for events, meetings and private dinner. When you enter the lobby of this new and sophisticated business hotel, one is immediately struck by the clean lines and bright colors of the furniture and walls of mirrors. The same warm welcome and the same touch of design that you can find in the 167 hotel rooms, all equipped with tea and coffee, air conditioning, hardwood floors, free wireless Internet

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connection. For business lunches and gala dinners, the hotel has two excellent restaurants, where you can enjoy Italian dishes. The news, however, are not finished and to celebrate this first year, a new temple of wellness opened at the Ramada Plaza Milan: the new AIR SPA SUISSE, a large space designed, developed and managed by SPA SUISSE. For more information www.ramadaplazamilano.com

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First Turkish Franchise Brand in Asia With the agreement, Mr. Carl Isaac and newly formed Continent Hotels & Resorts (Thailand) Ltd. will become official licensor in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam and Thailand. Company announced that according to their plans, 6 hotels opening or re branding planned during first two year of their license. “All hotels represent perfect examples of what Continent Hotel, Continent Resort and Continent City Inn symbolize, international standards, blended with Turkish Hospitality,” states Ethem Zagikyan, Principal and Managing Director of Continent World wide. “By entering into a new formation and D&R License agreement with Mr. Isaac, we aim to intensify Continent’s position in the market, which includes investing additional resources,” continues Ethem. “By increasing our involvement, we aim to boost the developments so to achieve our overall mission of becoming

one of the well known brands in the markets we operate in. We are excited to begin our partnership agreement with Mr. Isaac; who is developing under Continent Brand Name a brand new hospitality company. Bringing the Continent brand to South East Asia will contribute greatly to its growing travel and tourism industry.” Carl Isaac, the Regional Director of Continent Hotels Thailand said; “We are pleased to be working with Continent brand franchise, and look forward to developing and re branding hotels. We have found an excellent fit with our Continent Hotels partnership, a mid and upper scale market limited and full service chain that fits the strategic needs of South East Asia” and adds; “These are important ingredients for our franchise success. The personal support given from the Continent Hotels Worldwide combined with the implementation of our experience is a winning formula for growth and success.”

Le Meridien Istanbul Opened both airports, Le Méridien Istanbul Etiler is tailored to both business and leisure travellers. Le Méridien Istanbul Etiler is one of the city’s most impressive contemporary landmarks with its modern structure, designed by award-winning Turkish architect Emre Arolat. The 34-storey hotel will provide a fully integrated contemporary lifestyle experience, featuring 259 guest rooms, suites and serviced apartments, a Creative Hub (Le Méridien’s new lobby concept). The hotel’s restaurant promises the ultimate dining and the Roof Bar puts you on top of Istanbul. Seven stylish meeting rooms, two VIP boardrooms and a Ballroom with private foyer feature among Le Méridien Istanbul Etiler’s 2.039 square meters of conference space. In addition, Le Méridien Istanbul Etiler offers “EXPLORE SPA & FITNESS” with Steam Rooms, Sauna, Jacuzzi, Turkish Hamam and 8 treatment rooms as well as an Indoor & Heated Outdoor Pool. General Manager of Le Méridien Istanbul Etiler Michael Turkey’s first Le Méridien Hotel invites guests to a unique Schlueter, disclosed: “Le Méridien İstanbul Etiler is the brand’s accommodation experience while discovering Istanbul with first hotel to be built from the scratch in Europe. What makes a new perspective. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, this flagship hotel different is that it adapts the creativity Inc. announced that it is a unique hotel among its kind in the sophisticated and vibrant European “Capital of Culture.” Owned and arts to its signature guest experience, one that will make the guests feel and know the city in a better way. The guests by Makyol Construction Industry Tourism and Trading Co. Inc., will also be able to visit Istanbul Modern Museum for free by the hotel overlooks the crystal blue waters of the Bosphorus showing their room keys, which will also be opening the doors offering panoramic views over two continents. Ideally located of art.” in the prestigious area of Etiler, convenient transportation to

Arcan Bayraktaroglu and his Team selected the best by Marriott International Arcan Bayraktaroglu and his team at Marriott Courtyard Istanbul Airport Hotel have been selected as the best Sales & Marketing team of Eastern Europe for Q4 2011 by Marriott International. Marriott International announced the 2011 final winning Sales & Marketing teams for the 4th quarter for the Europe Division. Superb results by the team driven mainly through RevPar and ADR growth & taking advantage of the great product & service the hotel delivers, plus the outstanding sales relationships Marriott Courtyard Istanbul Airport Hotel’s team has that helped capture some

excellent rate growth. The fantastic growth and taking full advantage of the hotel’s location, product, service & reputation in the city; the team was bullish for all the right reasons and secured very healthy ADR growth. Marriott Courtyard Istanbul Airport Hotel also received catering revenue increase by a staggering numbers as well. On the other hand, Marriott.com grew rapidly over budget and last year; great focus on “going direct” & ensuring their Ecommerce score card was green and the team was paying attention on all aspects of customer engagement & website content. The other winning Sales & Marketing teams for the 4th quarter are; Central Europe team: Marriott Courtyard Munich City Centre Hotel UK South & Ireland team: Meon Valley a Marriott Hotel & Country Club UK North team: Breadsall Priory a Marriott Hotel & Country Club Western Europe team: Amsterdam Marriott Hotel NewFocus March April’2012

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The Grand Hotel et de Milan

The Grand Hotel et de Milan has opened in 1863 and retains all the charm of an old Milanese town mansion. It is located in the heart of the town facing fashionable Via Montenapoleone, a two minutes walk to the Duomo Cathedral, La Scala Opera House and the financial area. Its 72 rooms, 23 suites and junior suites, have recently been renovated adding a contemporary atmosphere yet preserving a traditional and sophisticated allure. The Hotel distances 20 minutes from Linate city airport and 45 minutes from Malpensa international airport. ...Giuseppe Verdi, the famous opera composer lived from 1872 until 1901 in suite 105 at the Grand Hotel et de Milan alternating his working life with his home town Sant’Agata. During those years he committed himself to composing Otello and the Falstaff. In his final days, when the Maestro was very ill, Via Manzoni was covered with straw so that he would not be disturbed by the noise of the carriages... ...Dom Pedro II, Emperor of Brazil was a man of culture and liberal ideas. While staying at the Grand Hotel at de Milan in 1888, he authorized his daughter, the Regent Dona Isabel, to sign in his absence a famous and much disputed law that abolished slavery in Brazil. A statue representing a plumed Indio killing the snake of slavery was placed in the lobby since then in memory of this event... ...Enrico Caruso, the famous tenor, sang for the cutting of the first base plate record in the history of music at the Grand hotel et de Milan. The Gramophone Company set up a sort of studio in room 306: Caruso stood in front of a metallic funnel which picked up his voice and sang ten arias. The record was an immense economical public and critical success... Gerry’s Bar An elegant, and refined salon situated in the heart of Milan, perfect for a quick lunch, a cup of tea, an aperitif. With its American bar open until late night the Gerry’s bar is the ideal place for a late supper or drink after theatre. This is the place where over decades many artists have gathered to socialize, and share their passion and love for arts; Giuseppe Verdi, Enrico Caruso, Tamara de Lempicka, Hemingway, Maria Callas, Nureyev are just a few of the illustrious guests who have honored with

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their presence the Gerry’s Bar. Set as a “fumoir” in the beginning of 1900 it was furnished with chaises longues and palm trees and it was, and still is nowadays, the place to be in Milan. The “Don Carlos Restaurant” …and its Roman walls underneath… In the course of restructuring work carried out between 1990 and 1993 a part of the great Roman walls, that Emperor Massimiano had erected in 250 A. D. came to light. The remains of the wall were painstakingly restored and may now be viewed under the restaurant Don Carlos. The area around the walls has been set as a magnificent cellar and offers a large selection of prestigious wines. The Don Carlos offers exquisite Italian Cuisine under the soft glow of an ancient silver candlestick. It is open every day of the week for dinner and late suppers after theatre. Caruso Restaurant The Caruso Restaurant offers a very relaxed atmosphere and is one of the preferred restaurants in the area for lunch; it is well known and appreciated for its exquisite Italian traditional cuisine with a modern twist. The Caruso has recently been added with a beautiful veranda which overlooks the nearby square “Piazzetta “Croce Rossa”. Meeting Rooms Hotel lounges Verdi, Puccini and Giordano welcome any special events, business meetings, banquets and exhibitions. The Verdi Hall is part of the suite of Giuseppe Verdi and is ideal for prestigious events due to its refined atmosphere and magnificent period settings. Puccini Hall is adorned with valuable paintings from “Maria Luigia d’Austria” collection and represents a classic example of the elegance of 19th century architecture. Giordano Hall features marvelous “papier peintre” which create an intimate ambient typical of an old Milanese building.

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A Wonderful Holiday at Club Bali Suites

swimming pools or spoil yourself in the tranquil surroundings of our elegant spa. If you’re feeling more energetic, take to the tennis court, fitness centre, surf, try boogie boarding, or go scuba diving. Children enjoy their own pool and play ground. After a spectacular sunset on Legian Beach, dine at one of the 3 on resort restaurants, followed perhaps by a stroll through the resort’s verdant gardens – the perfect end to a Set on beautiful Legian Beach, this peaceful evening. Or enjoy a fabulous all suites hotel offers a wonderful seafood dinner at one of the many base from which to explore Bali. Your restaurants within 5 minutes walk, spacious suite offers every comfort, then take in vibrant Legian at night… a kitchen, ensuite bathrooms and always a fascinating spectacle. All separate living areas creating a cool, guests have a full access to extensive air conditioned home away from home. range of excellent facilities which Club Bali Suites is independently owned include 3 swimming pools, a children and operated by Club Bali Resorts. The pool and playground, kids club, a resort is superbly adjacent to beautiful variety of restaurants, bars, 24 hours Legian beach within The Jayakarta Bali room service, business center, health Hotel complex in Kuta/Legian,Bali. and massage facility, fully equippedSet in its own lush tropical gardens, gym, and free shuttle bus service to it features 52 spacious One, Two, and Kuta center 5 times a day (based on Three Bedroom suites which have schedule). While the days away at one been recognized as one of the best of our three swimming pools or spoil family accommodations in Bali. While yourself in the tranquil surroundings the days away at one of our three of our elegant spa. If you’re feeling

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more energetic, take to the tennis court, fitness centre, surf, try boogie boarding, or go scuba diving. Children enjoy their own pool and play ground. There are 52 rooms in this 5-story hotel, all equipped with the most up-to-date amenities. Guests will find television LCD/plasma screen, shower, air conditioning, separate shower and tub waiting in each room. This excellent hotel in Bali also has meeting facilities, restaurant, bar/pub. Facilities for recreation and leisure available include kids club, outdoor pool, water sports (non-motorized), massage. For more information: +62 361 752840 Jalan Werkudara 526 Legian Bali 0000 http://clubbalilegian.com

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Minister who opened the exhibition on February 9, said that Europe’s ongoing economic crisis is forcing the Turkish tourism industry to seek new markets to reduce its dependence on its current markets. “We foresee that the European market could become saturated in the coming year, so we are trying to branch out to new markets,” said Günay at the opening of the East Mediterranean International Travel & Tourism Exhibition (EMITT). “This

is why the upcoming Arab Tourism Union meeting in Bursa is important and we will hold a similar meeting in Turkey’s Black Sea region in a few years.” “Istanbul is not only important in the world because of its history, but also for its art and cultural activities. It’s not just Istanbul though, but also Antalya and Muğla,” added Günay. This year’s fair is being attended by 4,500 participants from 62 different countries.

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Bit 2012

The 32° Borsa Internazionale del Turismo (International Tourism Exchange) took place in the Fieramilano district of Rho,between

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February 16-19. Taking part for the first time in Bit were: Laos, the Cayman Islands and Angola, Philippines, Georgia and Martinique. 120 Countries represented including: Japan, Jordan, Argentina, Indonesia, Iran, the Maldives, Malaysia, Mexico, Ethiopia, Zambia, Thailand, Cyprus, Sri Lanka, Cuba, Nepal, Germany,

Spain, Poland, the South Pacific Islands, Morocco, Egypt, Tunisia. Turkey attended to Bit 2012 with 2nd largest stand and organised a press conference. The title of the conference was, “Turkey and Italian Tourism Market: Evaluation and Results for 2011, Expectations for 2012”.

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ITB Berlin to feature Mobile Travel and Social Media in the eTravel World The countdown to the 46th ITB Berlin, which takes place from 7 to 11 March 2012, has begun. Many of the halls at the world’s leading travel trade show are already booked up. Overall, Messe Berlin expects around 11,000 exhibiting companies and organisations from more than 180 countries to be present in the 26 halls on the Berlin Exhibition Grounds. David Ruetz, head of ITB Berlin: “Bookings are level with last year’s figures, once again confirming ITB Berlin’s role as the travel industry’s leading international platform. Furthermore, ITB Berlin 2012 is living up to its reputation as the travel industry’s driving force. The ITB Berlin Convention’s agenda features up-to-the-minute and forward-looking themes and leading experts will be taking part in the debate. Among the topics will be cruises and tourism market developments in the Arab states.” The focus is on the partner country Egypt which will be organising the opening ceremony on the eve of ITB Berlin. During the fair all of Egypt’s local regions will be presenting their wide range of products and services to trade visitors and the general public in Hall 23a.

which will be exhibiting in Hall 21, the first time since 1999. The Democratic Republic of Congo is also back at ITB Berlin. Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco and Libya will all be occupying larger stands. Réunion’s is expanding by 50 per cent. Hall 25 will see numerous new arrivals. After several years’ absence Deutsche Lufthansa will be back at the show. Among those exhibiting for first time will be cruise tour operators such as Passat Kreuzfahrten, TUI-Flussgenuss, Hapag-Loyd and Plantours. Software providers will be debuting in this section, including Tripadvisor, Unister, Mystifly, Air Fast Tickets, Expedia, Travel Guru (India), Booking Markets and z-direct. The USA will be occupying a larger stand in Hall 2.1, as will several countries from Central America: Panama, Nicaragua and Honduras (Hall 3.1). Short-haul destinations are becoming more popular, with growth in the European halls reflecting a significant tourism trend. Among other newcomers are exhibitors representing Portugal, Greece, Italy, Spain and the Turkish Riviera. The wellness boom continues. Hall 16 is fully booked up and on the open days for the general public a big programme of stage events hosted by Beauty 24 will be taking place here. Tour operators More Travel from Latvia and Chic Outlet Shopping, who are also newcomers to the show, will Newcomers and returning exhibitors mirror be displaying their products in Hall 18. Under the Holland the changing travel market Classics brand name, Keukenhof, Floriade World Expo Holland 2012 and numerous other partners will be exhibiting More exhibitors from the Far East and Southeast Asia will Dutch specialities on its stand. be at ITB Berlin than ever before. Indonesia, a booming The Gay & Lesbian Travel section no longer represents a tourism region, is making its way onto the market and niche market, a trend mirrored by the growth in products on Vietnam will also be strongly represented. Exhibitor numbers from China and Mongolia have grown significantly display in Hall 2.1. For the first time Brazil will be hosting its own stand and exhibitors from Greece, Mexico and Portugal too, with nearly two dozen newcomers taking part. This trend is reflected by the fact that Hall 26 is now completely will also be debuting at the show. Inside the trade visitor area the Pink Pavilion boasts its own genuine Viennese booked up, as is Hall 5.2a, which will mainly feature coffee house. For the first time in its history Dertour has exhibitors from Southeast Asia and Australia. India (Hall released a gay and lesbian travel catalogue, a reflection 5.2b) will be occupying additional display areas in Hall 5.2a. of the expanding market. Adventure travel and socially New hotels from Rajasthan and Kerala will be exhibiting responsible tourism are also growth markets. Together their products and services. The number of individual exhibitors from Bhutan has risen considerably too. Exhibitor with many newcomers from South America, as well as numbers from Central Asia (Hall 7.2b) are also very high, due Geoparcs and organisations such as the Rainforest Alliance, Atmosfair, Myclimate, Ecpat, Tourism Watch, TourCert and to the return of Bangladesh, absent from ITB Berlin since 2007, and to a rise in individual exhibitors from Uzbekistan. the International Eco Tourism Society, Greenland will be Halls 20 and 21, where Africa is exhibiting, will also witness promoting itself as a new destination in Hall 4.1. One of the newcomers and the return of several countries. For example, high points at ITB Berlin 2012 will be the celebration of the the Republic of Côte d´Ivoire is back at ITB Berlin, as is Chad, thirtieth anniversary of RUF Jugendreisen.

Russian tourists took a record 60 million trips

Russian tourists took a record 60 million trips abroad in the first half of this year, spending a record amount of money via their credit cards, according to tourism and credit card companies. Citibank experts predict Russians will spend $40 billion abroad, around 3% of the country’s GDP. Nearly a third of all charges made by Citibank credit card holders were made outside of Russia in the first half of 2011. Last year that number was 20%. Despite the most popular travel destinations in Russia being Turkey, China, Egypt Thailand and Finland, Russian tourists

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spent most of their money on retail items in Italy and the United States, while in Ukraine the biggest spending was on accommodation. Last year, Russians spent $5.8 billion abroad on their Visa cards. There was a 36% increase in the number of Russian tourists using Visa cards while traveling compared to 2009. Transactions abroad increased 43 % on last year. The Visa report noted that the Caribbean countries of Cuba and the Dominican Republic benefited from the Arab Spring, with the number of Russian tourists increasing by 106% and 65%, respectively.

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Positive Response For TTMPLUS 2012 Buyers from several countries are queuing up for registrations to the Thailand Travel Mart Plus 2012 to be held during June 6-8, 2012, at Exhibition Central Hall 5-6, Impact Muang Thong Thani Exhibition Centre. As of January 25, 2012, a total of 212 buyers from 41 countries have registered for TTM Plus 2012; the top five countries are India (53), United Kingdom (25), Australia (13), Russia (16), and the USA (12). TAT Governor Suraphon Svetasreni said, “We are very happy to get such a good response so early. It clearly shows the strength and popularity of Thailand as a tourism destination and sends a continued vote of confidence to us in this ongoing recovery process from the various crises that have affected us in recent months.” India is Thailand’s biggest source market for visitors from South Asia and one of the fastest growing markets overall. Along with Russia, Indonesia and China, the so-called RICHI group, India is part of a huge catchment area with significant demographic and economic potential, all within medium-haul flying range from Bangkok. The TTM+ is the country’s premier annual trade event designed to promote travel and tourism to Thailand and its neighbours in the Greater Mekong Subregion. One of its primary objectives is to provide a platform for the region’s small and medium sized entrepreneurs (SMEs) to costeffectively promote their products and services, especially as many of them cannot afford to go to foreign trade shows. The shows provides international tour operators with opportunities to survey new tourist attractions and design suitable packages for their markets, especially those which can combine both Thailand and the neighbouring GMS

countries. TAT is expecting 400 buyers from major markets (Europe, South Asia, East Asia, America and Australia) and new potential markets (East Europe, CIS Countries, Middle East, South America and South Africa). Buyers who have never offered a Thailand package and those who plan to broaden the quality and content of existing packages will be given priority. Seller allotments provide for 425 booths which, in line with the theme of the 2012 event, will be zoned into four niche markets — Ecotourism, Golf, Health and Wellness, and Wedding and Honeymoon. The leisure group will be categorized into 7 groups such as Associations/NTOs, Entertainment, Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS), Hotels and Resorts, Tour Operators / Travel Agents, Transportation, and other travel services. So far, 232 sellers have registered in the following categories: hotels & resorts (192), tour operators /travel agents (18), ecotourism (1), health and wellness (4), transportation (1), entertainment / theme park / cultural products (8), golf (1), wedding and honeymoon (3), GMS (4). Application forms for buyers and sellers are now available on the website and need to be submitted before March 16, 2012 at http://thailandtravelmartplus.com This year, the TTM Plus 2012 is expected to attract a total of 1,000 delegates. Registrations for buyers, sellers and media, Forum and Briefing for Buyers and Sellers, On-site Appointment Sessions, Welcome Reception will be on June 6, 2012. Trade Days and Media Briefing will be on June 7 – 8, 2012. Post tours for Buyers and Media will be on June 9, 2012. For further information, please visit http:// thailandtravelmartplus.com

19th MITT – Moscow 21st March – 24th March 2012 19th annual edition of MITT (Moscow International Travel and Tourism) is pleased to announce that the Dominican Republic will be the Partner Country for Russia’s largest and leading travel and tourism exhibition, taking place on 21st March – 24th March 2012. The Russian office of the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism has been taking part in MITT since 2005, starting with a 40 m² stand. Every year since then, as the exhibition grew its status, and the Russian outbound travel market started to show impressive growth rates, the Dominican Republic has increased its presence. In the latest reports of UNWTO, Russia is described as one of the key markets for world travel. The tourist industry in the Dominican Republic is eager to offer their services at the MITT exhibition. In 2005, the Dominican Republic only had 2 co-exhibitors; now more than 15 representatives of hotel chains and tourist companies are expected to take part. The event is a great platform for business meetings in the tourism industry. Galina Lyssenko, Director of the Russian office, Dominican Republic Tourism Board commented: “We have no doubt

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the forthcoming MITT show will be a great success for all exhibitors and we will give everybody a very warm welcome on the stand of the Dominican Republic. The year 2012 is very significant for us, since we plan to give a special attention to the Russian market. While the statistics registered only 400 tourists from Russia in 2002, we had record figures in 2011, with the total number of Russians tourists reaching almost 121,000.” Maria Badakh, Head of Sales, Travel Division said: “We are delighted to welcome the Dominican Republic as a Partner Country. Last year, MITT attracted 79,930 visitors and we are proud to contribute to the Dominican Republic’s growth in popularity to Russian tourists”. On the 2nd day of the exhibition, the Dominican Republic stand will be holding a Dominican Republic Day, with a special cocktail party, an educational seminar, dance sessions, cigar roll presentations and degustations. The country’s aim is to show all the variety of options available. For many years, the Dominican Republic has been perceived as a pure leisure destination. As Russian tourists become more exigent and curious, they can enjoy the country for its cultural tourism, diving, weddings, golf, extreme sports, luxury leisure and MICE.

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Top Turkish Airports in 2011 (measured in ASKs) surged by almost 25% on a fleet of 179 aircraft. Low-cost rival Pegasus (based at Sabiha Gökçen) has reported passenger growth of 32.2% to 11.3 million in 2011, making it Europe’s fifth biggest LCC after Ryanair, easyJet, Norwegian and Vueling. New routes at Turkish airports already announced for 2012 include the following: General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMI) Istanbul (IST): Air France to Nice (April) and Toulouse (April), statistics show that Turkey’s airports handled over 117 million Atlasjet to London Stansted (April), Jet2.com to Manchester passengers last year, an increase of over 14% on the figures for (March), Lufthansa to Berlin (June), Turkish Airlines to 2010. Novosibirsk (March). This represents growth of some 47 million passengers in just Antalya (AYT): airberlin to Friedrichshafen (May), Monarch to four years. Since 2007, when the country’s airports handled 70 London Gatwick (May), Norwegian to Oslo Torp (March), SAS to million passengers, demand has grown by 12% in 2008, 9% in Oslo (May). 2009, 20% in 2010 and now 14% in 2011. Istanbul (SAW): Air One to Venice (June), Transavia.com to The country’s main travel hub at Istanbul Atatürk Airport Eindhoven (February). saw passenger numbers rise by 16.5% last year to almost Izmir (ADB): Lufthansa to Berlin (June). 37.5 million, while the city’s second airport, Sabiha Gökçen, Ankara (ESB): Lufthansa to Frankfurt (March). reported growth of almost 14%, resulting in some 12.8 million Dalaman (DLM): easyJet to Edinburgh (April), Monarch to passengers. Izmir overtook Ankara as the country’s fourth London Gatwick (April) and Manchester (May). busiest airport while only one of the country’s top 12 airports, Bodrum (BJV): Jet2.com to Newcastle (June), Transavia.com to Dalaman, saw a fall in demand compared to 2010. Paris Orly (April). The country’s two major airlines were, not surprisingly, key The new routes show a healthy mix of airlines from flagdrivers of this traffic growth. Turkish Airlines (a Star Alliance carriers (Air France, Lufthansa, SAS) to hybrid (airberlin, member) launched 20 new routes from Istanbul in 2011 and saw Monarch, Transavia.com), and also LCCs (easyJet, Jet2.com, passenger numbers grow by 12.1% to 32.6 million, as capacity Norwegian).

Second Rental Payment for Sabiha Gökçen International Airport Sabiha Gokcen, named after the first Turkish woman pilot, has been achieving recognition and getting prizes domestically and internationally. Nihat Ozdemir of the Limak Investment(LIMAK) said during the speech he gave on the occasion of the second rental payment of 76.514.851 Euro to the Defense Industry under-secretariat, on the 24th January, 2012. Nihat Ozdemir also added that the realization of this success was due to their personal and institutional efforts as well as the stable growth of the Turkish Economy. One of the most important “Build-Operate-Transfer” projects of the Turkish Civil Aviation History, had the signature of the ISG(Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport Investment Building and Operations A.S.) ISG was established with the partnership of Limak Investment,

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GMR Infrastructure and Malasia Airports Berghad triple consortium. SG airport was borne on 1998 but started paddling in 2001. With the partnership of LIMAK, GMR Sevil Oren,Gokhan Bugday,CEO SGIA,Lale Kaplan, and MAHB on Chief Legal Adviser SGIA 1st May, 2008 the first terminal opened and with the new developments and additions the the terminal started working at full capacity by 31st October, 2009 and in two years time became a collector of prizes in the airport design, construction and real estate development for the benefit of the public service. At the ceremony present were; ISGMalasian partner MAHB member of the Board of Directors, Tan Sri Bashir Ahmad, Defense Industry under-secretary Murad Bayar, ISG Deputy Board of Director Nihat Ozdemir and ISG Indian partner, International Airports, CEO, P.Sripathy.

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Aegean Carries 6.5 million Passengers in 2011 Aegean reports 2011 passenger figures with international network traffic exceeding domestic for the first time in its history. More specifically, international network passengers rose by 15%, reaching 3.52 million out of total 6.5 million passengers carried in 2011. The main feature of 2011 performance was the significant increase in activity achieved not only out of Athens Airport - where Aegean traffic also rose despite the decline in total international arrivals in Athens - but mainly out of the country’s regional airports. Aegean operated a total of 102 international routes, flying out of 6 airports in Greece (Athens, Heraklion, Rhodes, Kos, Thessaloniki and Corfu). Markets like UK, Belgium, France, Israel and Russia registered particularly high growth rates. As a result of the company’s strategic investment of operating direct international flights from/to regional airports, growth in international passengers reached 37% from/to Rhodes, 23% from/to Heraklion and 10% from/to Thessaloniki, reaching a total of 1.1 million international passengers. Mr. Dimitris Gerogiannis, Managing Director, commented, “We invest on strengthening our international presence and on supporting

the Greek tourism both in Athens and in regional airports. Within the past 6 years, we have managed to triple the number of passengers traveled on our international network, despite the tough economic environment in Greece, the sharp rise in fuel prices and the significant high airport fees and taxes in Athens determined by the Greek state. Last, we are particularly thankful and honored by the fact that our passengers have provided an important vote of confidence by selecting us as the best regional airline in Europe for 2011 through the Skytrax awards.” On the other hand, the number of passengers carried on the domestic network declined by 6% in the full year, (and by 15% in the last quarter of the year), despite AEGEAN’s promotional offers that have resulted to a 20% lower domestic average fare compared to 2007. The company also operates four Public Service Obligation routes (Athens-Sitia, Thessaloniki-Samos, Thessaloniki-Corfu and Thessaloniki-Kalamata) where it managed to increase traffic by 70% given the availability of low promotional fares and the operation of jet aircraft, despite the fact that domestic travel demand has weakened by 30% given the Greek crisis. It is highlighted that AEGEAN operates aforementioned routes without receiving any state subsidy.

Aegean Airlines to Launch Flights to Budapest

Despite the tough economic environment in Greece, AEGEAN continues to strengthen its international presence. Starting Friday, 9 March 2012, AEGEAN will offer a new direct service between Athens and the political and cultural capital of Hungary. AEGEAN will connect Athens to Budapest with 4 flights per week. The aircraft will depart every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from Athens International Airport at 09:15 and will return from Budapest International Airport at 11:05 (local time). Dimitris Gerogiannis, Managing Director of AEGEAN stated: “We are facing a winter season with the lowest demand during Aegean Airline’s lifetime, a sharp rise in fuel prices and uncharacteristically and unnecessarily high airport fees and taxes in Athens determined by the Greek state. We have already made adjustments to our overall planning, due to low demand, but at the same remain vigilant and respond to opportunities that are compatible with our company strategy and meet the demands of the Greek tourism product.” The flights to Budapest will be operated with the brand new AIRBUS A320, with 168 seating capacity, in dual class configuration offering a full meal and an inflight entertainment system with six music channels without

extra charges. Business class passengers will be able to enjoy improved seat comfort, a choice of meals and Greek wines, as well espresso or cappuccino. The flight schedule is designed in a way so as to offer connections from/ to the rest of Greece.

Etihad Airways-airberlin Partnership

German and Austrian regulatory authorities have given their approval to the deal announced last month in which Etihad Airways increased its shareholding in airberlin to 29.21 per cent. The approved strategic partnership between the airlines will offer passengers a combined global network of 239 destinations, seamlessly connected through hubs in Abu Dhabi, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Vienna and Palma de Majorca. Already, both airlines have announced a number of joint actions, including codesharing on a number of routes on each other’s networks, integrating aspects of their frequent flyer programs, and mutual maintenance agreements in Abu Dhabi and Düsseldorf. Etihad Airways President and Chief Executive Officer, James Hogan, said: “We are delighted that all the regulatory approvals

have been concluded successfully and we can now to move forward with plans to create an outstanding offering for passengers on our combined network. “The partnership between Etihad Airways and airberlin will have a positive market impact, stimulating competition and ultimately benefiting passengers across the globe. “It is a significant milestone in our history and the first step in what will be a very positive association over the coming years.” airberlin CEO Hartmut Mehdorn said: “I am confident that this is the beginning of a very successful collaboration which will benefit the customers of both companies. It opens up unique possibilities for joint future market development and provides the prerequisite for increased synergies and cost optimisations.” Etihad Airways and airberlin group carry a combined total of more than 40 million passengers a year, operate 233 aircraft and employ 18,000 people. NewFocus March / April’2012

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Lufthansa Group in 2011 with Record Passenger Figures

The airlines that make up the Lufthansa Group carried a record number of passengers in 2011. A total of 106.3 million passengers chose to fly with Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, bmi and Germanwings. This is equivalent to growth of 7.5 per cent compared with the previous year. The Group increased its capacity by 9.8 per cent overall in 2011, while its revenue seat kilometres rose by 7.0 per cent. The average passenger load factor for the aircraft correspondingly fell by

two percentage points to 77.2 per cent. The trend of decreasing sales that emerged in autumn continued in the remaining months of the year - Group-wide, it proved not possible to match the level of sales growth recorded at the beginning of the year. In the light of this development and ongoing economic uncertainty, the Passenger Airline Group plans to achieve low-level growth of 3 per cent in its available seat kilometres in the full year 2012. This will be realised by using larger aircraft and introducing the new Europa cabin on Lufthansa Passenger Airlines’ European routes. A total of 65.5 million passengers flew with Lufthansa-brand planes in 2011 - 11.1 per cent more than in the previous year. Lufthansa expanded its capacity by 11.8 per cent in the full year, while sales were up 8.8 per cent. The load factor was 2.2 percentage points down year on year, at 77.2 per cent. In 2011, SWISS carried approximately 16.4 million passengers, at Austrian Airlines passenger numbers came to 11.3 million, around 5.7 million passengers chose to fly with bmi, and Germanwings had approximately 7.5 million passengers. Lufthansa Cargo recorded growth of 5 per cent in its tonnekilometres transported in 2011 and carried a total of 1.9 million tonnes of freight and mail. Capacity grew by 8.6 per cent in the full year, while sales were up 6.5 per cent. This prompted the load factor to drop by 1.4 percentage points to 69.5 per cent.

Air Arabia Offers Hot Summer Days Air Arabia announced promotional fare to UAE where you can enjoy hot weather during the winter in Turkey. You can enjoy warm temperature of UAE by Air Arabia’s promotional flight fares starting from €267 including visa. The fare is for round-trip flights starting from Istanbul and valid until 30 April 2012. The fare includes UAE visa and taxes. Air Arabia offers service to Dubai and Abu Dhabi from Sharjah International Airport. Dubai transfer (20 km) : AED 10.- (EUR 2.15) Abu Dhabi transfer (145 km) : AED 40.- (EUR 8.60) For reservation and ticketing : + 90 212 241 51 84.

A Dirham a Day from Air Arabia In Sharjah, Air Arabia’s staff recently launched the initiative “A Dirham a Day”, where AED 3,302 was collected and donated to the Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services, an organisation dedicated to giving those with special needs a better quality of life. This project is the latest effort made by the carrier in its ongoing efforts to uplift under

Air Astana Launches Almaty – Hong Kong Flights Air Astana announced the launch of a new direct flight between Almaty – Hong Kong. Discover Hong Kong, the city of legend, attracting thousands of tourists from all over the world for its unique combination of ancient eastern traditions and Western lifestyles. Services will operate twice a week as of March 2012 by Boeing 757 and will have a good connection to flights from/to Turkey.

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privileged communities through the carrier’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme. In addition it continues to fund and operate five schools. In the recent past it has also donated medical equipment to a hospital in Bangladesh. Air Arabia aims to make the world a better place for everyone.

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More Prontotours to Thessaloniki Prontotour announced the 2012 new destinations and results of 2011. Company also announced the Greek operations and Thessaloniki cooperation with a press conference. Pronto Tour that organized tours to Greek islands last year as

packace tours to Greek Islands will continue this year.Mr Ali Onaran after this announcement hosted Greek guests in a dinner. Prontotour is a Turkey’s leading travel corporation established in Istanbul and They organize package tours all over the world.

Tez Tour and Russian Express Announced their Expansion of SE Asia & Thailand

Tez Tour and Russian Express announced their expansion of SE Asia, especially Thailand. Tez Tour will run flights Bangkok from Tyumen, Surgut, Omsk and Kemerovo in Siberia. These flights will be operated by Tez Tours

own airline ‘I Fly’. Tez Tour will continue its flights out of Novosibirsk to Bangkok and Phuket also using its I Fly airline. On the other hand, Russian Express will start offering Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam to its clients this winter, new destinations for this TO. Lanta Tour also announced that Thailand and Vietnam will be their key winter destinations this year with growth plans of B 2025% per year.

Bulgaria Opens Doors to Schengen Visa Holders Holders of Schengen visas will be able to visit and stay in Bulgaria without Bulgarian visas, the Bulgarian Cabinet decided on Wednesday. The move is supposed to bring about a boost in foreign tourist numbers and foreign direct investment, according to the Bulgarian Cabinet. Accepting a proposal by the Prime Minister, the Cabinet today decided that until the date of Bulgaria’s full accession to the Schengen zone, Bulgaria will unilaterally apply a visa-free system for holders of valid Schengen visas. Thus, Bulgaria will apply the Schengen acquis. The decision will allow holders of Schengen visas and residence permits to enter and reside in the Republic of Bulgaria for a period of no more than three months in any six-month period from the date of first entry, without needing to have a Bulgarian short-stay visa. “In practice,

VIP Tourism Received Mice Award Turkey’s first awards for the meetings industry were given to their recipients on 12 February 2012. Being organized for the first time with a view to steering the sustainable development of Congress, Meeting and Event activities, making organizations and institutions in the sector feel the desire to achieve a better excellence, Ace of MICE 1st Congress, Meeting and Event Awards have found their winners at the award ceremony held at Haliç Congress Center. VIP Tourism, who secured ranking among top three for 4 different categories after vote of a prestigious jury, has received “The Best Incentive Company” award with its VIP EVENT brand. Yasemin Pirinçcioğlu, VIP Tourism’s General Manager, has received the award together with her team, dedicating this success to İnci and Fethi Pirinçcioğlu, founders of VIP Tourism. Emphasizing that Ace of Mice is a significant step for growth of the sector, Yasemin Pirinçcioğlu has expressed her gratitude to all of the participants for their confidence.

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this decision will affect the citizens of all countries that currently require visas to enter Bulgaria and the EU, respectively. It means that citizens of China, Turkey, the Russian Federation, Kazakhstan and many other countries who already have Schengen visas or residence permits need make no further effort to stay in the territory of Bulgaria,” said the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry. It added that holders of such visas mainly are business people with strong economic potential, seeking to make investments, while other potential beneficiaries are tourists wanting to visit Bulgaria’s seaside or mountain resorts. Progressive efforts by the Government to ease the visa system for citizens of third countries visiting Bulgaria for tourism or business have produced concrete results – in 2011, Bulgarian consulates issued 733 623 visas, 18% more than in 2010, the government said.

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Focus on Cover Story Galleries of the Prehistory, Potterys, finds from tbe region excavations done by the museum and Universities, Gods statues, Mosaics, Icons, statues of Perge Theatre, Sarcophagi, Coins and Jewelllry , Ethnographical Collections. The museum has also a garden and open-air galleries. On exhibited, thousands years of contınuous chronological and sometimes didactic finds of Antalya from be first man to the present day, can be seen. Most of the finds in the collection leave been obtained from the excavation in the region and the ethnographical. objecte have been collected from the region by the experts of the museum. One of the latest additions of the museum is Hall Number four which was opened in 2004. Also known as the “Excavations Hall” where the sensational Phrygian (7’ cent .B.G.) finds are displayed. These artifacts on central display come from the tumuli his museum is one of the best on the Turkish Riviera. The 13 display Halls present the impressive summary of the history of the region. The “God’s hall” is especially beautiful with the statues brought from Perge. The museum garden which has many works of art and a cafeteria under old trees is worth a visit. Antalya Museum was established in I922 by a teacher Süleyman Fikri ERTEN. After the Alaaddin Mosque, the Yivli Minare (the Fluted Minared) in old town was used as the Museum and the museum building was carried to its present location in 1972. Today covers area of 30 000 square meters with 13 exhibition galleries: The Child section,

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of the Elmalı-Bayındır villages excavated by the aeologist of the Antalya Museum between the. Years 1986-88. Approximately twelve e thousand archaelogical pieces, all beloging to the region, are displayed mostly chronologically. In some places the finds are exhibited according to subjects matter. In other wors, visiting the Antalya Museum is taking a trip into the history of Anatolia a trip that takes one from the first flintstone tool of man to a recently woven carpet. On the two walls of the entrance hall that comes before the main halls of the museum, there are ceramic panels. The panel on the right depicts the Yivli Mosque and typical white-washed Turkish homes as well as 19 century appearance of the inner partion of the castle of Anlalya. The panel on the left, however, displays a map of the ancient regions and ancient cities as well as the map

of the ancient regions and ancient cities as well as the map of the present province. The plaque of the left of the main entrance is an award from the Council of The of The Year at their 1988 meeting in Delphi. The Antalya Museum is among the leading museums of the world on account of its sculptur Works from the Roman period and unique finds found duringthe rescue exactions of the museum. In Antalya, which is a unique open air museum with is archeological richness and the international excavation center, many excavations and researches have been carried out by Turkish, German, American, French, Austrian and English archaeologists and science comissions. Most of the rescue excavations in the region and the environmental arrangement have been performed by the curators of the museum.

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A Walking Tour in Old Town Of

Antalya

Antalya is the Turkish Riviera of the Mediterranean coast and one of the most popular holiday spots, but not only Sand, Sun and Sea city. Antalya has also with an attractive harbour setting and the picturesque old quarter of Kaleiçi enclosed within ancient Roman walls. Dominating the town is Antalya’s symbol, the Yivli Minaret (Fluted Minaret) dating back to the 3rd century. The superb Archaeological Museum, housing one of the top collections in the country, is not to be missed. Now bring your camera for capturing that perfect pictures in Old Town. 36

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Hıdırlık Tower & Karaalioğlu Park

Overlooking the sea at the southern corner of the fortifications, the tower, reaching a height 14 metres, is comprised of a high fortress of square plan surmounted by a cylindrical trunk. A rectangular door on the eastern side opens into a small chamber. From existing evidence it appears that the tower was covered with a peaked roof. The reason for the tower’s construction is still subject to argument. Although it resembles Roman period mausoleums in plan, it more likely served as a lighthouse and watchtower for the harbour. Do not miss a walk through the adjacent City Park

Kesik Minaret (Truncated Minaret)

Zincirkıran and Nigar Hatun Türbesi This is a beautiful monument located in the Yivli minaret complex. It is a türbe or tomb of Seljuk type built in 1377 in the name of one Zincirkıran Mehmet Bey. The tomb of ashlar masonry construction throughout, is covered by a roof that is domed on the interior and a peaked octagon on the exterior. It contains three sarcophagi. In another türbe, different from the first in character, Nigar Hatun, the wife of Sultan Beyazid II, is buried. The tomb is dated 1502.

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with its beautiful old trees. Relax with a glass of tea served from a traditional Samovar at one of the Cafes in the Park. This Minaret is especially interesting because its building history stretches all the way from the Roman to Ottoman times. Atop the 2nd century A.D. foundations of a temple of Serapis built in tholos form, is a large church constructed in the 6th century, using architectural elements from the temple. This church, destroyed during the Arab raids in the 7th century, was restored in the 9th with reinforcements and certain additions. In the Seljuk period the building was converted to a mosque

but was reverted back into a church of basilica when Antalya passed in to the hands of Peter I, the king of Cyprus, in 1361. Finally, during the reign of Beyazid I, Prince ehzade Korkut added a minaret to the south-west corner and reconverted the building into a mosque. İskele Mosque & Yacht Harbour This is a very small and pretty mosque located in the Yacht Harbour. It dates from the late 19th century and is constructed of cut stone and set on four pillars over a natural spring.

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Yivli Minaret (Fluted Minaret)

This minaret has become the symbol of Antalya. It is the oldest Seljuk monument in Antalya. It was commissioned by Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad I, who reigned from 1219 to 1238. The fluted body of the minaret, which rises above a square stone base to a total height of 38 metres, is decorated with dark blue and turquoise tiles. On the north side, a climb of 19 steps leads to the minaret’s balcony or erefe. The mosque adjacent to the Yivli minaret, from which it takes its name, was built in 1373 by Mubarizettin Mehmet Bey.

City Walls & Clock Tower Heading the lists of remains still standing in Antalya are its city walls. These horseshoe shaped fortifications gird the harbour and the ancient city surrounding it. They were built on 2nd century A.D. Hellenistic foundations and underwent alterations in nearly every subsequent period. From inscriptions on the walls we know that the Seljuks in particular made major changes, renovating a large section, and adding towers to bring the walls into conformity with their own concepts of military strategy. The famous Ottoman traveller Evliya Çelebi reports that when he visited Antalya in 1671 there were 80 towers along the wall, that it had a circumference of 4,400 paces, and that enclosed within it were neighbourhoods of narrow streets containing almost 3,000 houses. It is a pity that under the pressure of rapid urbanization in our day a large part of the walls and towers has been destroyed. The Clock Tower is one of the most popular parts of the old city walls and also an important landmark of Antalya.

Murat Paşa Mosque

grapes. When he saw that bunch of grapes, he said, “This may be the good thing waiting for me. O Allah, thank you!” He picked the bunch of grapes and ate it. As he looked about him, he saw a town in the distance, and he walked on to that town. When he reached the town, he was surprised to meet some old friends of his. “What are you doing here, Murat Usta?” they asked him. “I was told in a dream that there was a good thing waiting here for me. I received that, and now I shall return home”His old friends laughed and made fun of him. One of them said ,”Well, now, look at this fellow who came all the way here because of a dream he had. Back home I once had a dream that there was a second hand dealer living at arampol who had a pot of gold hidden under the stairway in his house, but I did not even pursue that, close as it was!” After hearing this, Murat Usta bade his old friends farewell and returned to arampol. When he reached his own house, immediately dug beneath the stairway, and there he found buried two pots of gold This mosque in arampol district is the largest mosque in Antalya. The area where it now stands was once occupied by coins. With some of the money from these coins, he had a mosque build. In one corner of the mosque-but no one else a business in second hand goods operated by a man named knew which cornerhe buried a quantity of gold large enough Murat Usta. This Murat Usta worked very hard, but he to build a second mosque when time had demolished the earned little more than enough to live on. He was a strictly first one. As years went on, both that mosque and the honest man, however, and he never envied the wealth off surrounding area became known as Muratpaa in honour of others. One night Murat Usta had a dream in which he was the man who had the mosque built. Much later, people who approached by a group of angels who said to him, “Murat had heard rumours of the gold buried in the mosque tried to Usta, you have a good thing waiting for you in the desert find it. One night they secretly tore out one wholecorner of of Arabia. Go there and get it.” After the morning prayers the mosque, but all they found was a note in a jar. The note of the next day, Murat Usta started to travel. And after a while he reached a place where there was a single grapevine said,”Its not with me but with the other.” And so the buried growing, and on that grapevine there was a single bunch of gold of Murat Usta was never found. NewFocus March / April’2012

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Tek Kapılı Han & Vakıf Hamamı This is a very nice example of a typical “Han” (Inn) from the Ottoman period. It consists of two floors and a lovely courtyard, housing today gift and souvenir shops. The Hamam (Turkish bath) next door has been renovated recently.

Hadrian’s Gate Of the wall’s entry gates only one has survived to the present. This gate of honour, erected to commemorate Hadrian’s visit to Antalya, has an appearance typical of a roman triumphal arch, with two colonnaded facades and three entry arches rising above four pylons. The triumphal arch was a new structural form developed by Roman architects and built in honour of emperors. In the course of a successful restoration project carried out in 1959, certain architectural elements have come to light, which indicate that the monument consisted of two levels. Two towers of different construction were found. The tower on the left front of the arch belongs to the Roman era, while that one on the right, as indicated by its inscription, dates to Seljuk times.

The Suna and İnan Kıraç Mediterranean Research Institute A restored architectural complex on the site of two formerly dilapidated buildings, is situated in the Kaleiçi district. These two edifices, classifed as cultural monuments requiring protection, were purchased by Suna and İnan Kıraç and restored to an authentic appearance during the years 1993 to 1995. The institute is comprised of two entirely different buildings. The first, a late example of Ottoman architecture, is a two-floor residential home with the traditional Turkish open court (avlu). The second building has gone through a truly amazing metamorphosis from a rundown storeroom to a beautifully renovated exhibition

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hall. According to the Turkish inscription over the door, written in Greek letters, this was the Church of St. George (Agios Georgious). The institute is open to research and study from 09:00 to 18:00 hours except for official holidays. The Exhibition Hall itself is open from 09:00 to 18:00 hours except for Wednesdays, June - September 09:00-12:00 and 14:0020:00 hours except Wednesdays. The ethnographic part of the museum focuses on the Kaleiçi life of the 2nd half of the 19th century.

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Atatürk House Atatürk stayed in Antalya in March 1930. The Kök, a nice example of local architecture, was given to Atatürk, the founder of the Turkish Republic, by the people of Antalya as a gift.

Demirciler Çarşısı The Iron and Copper Bazaar is one of the few remaining examples of local craftsmanship.

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Destinasyon Bali

Ba layı Adası

eçen sene yapılan - ATF-Asya Turizm Forumunda 2012 nin ev sahibi ülkenin Endenozya olduğu açıklanınca aklımıza hemen Bali gelmişti. Yıllar önce ziyaret ettiğimiz bu ülkeye tekrar gitme fırsatı çıktığında ilk seyahatimizi anımsadık. Başşehir Jakarta’nın daha gelişmemiş turizm değerleri, en modern bölgelerinde bile yol kenarlarında açıkta akan kötü kokulu sular ve birkaç büyük otel aklımızda kalanlardı.Jakarta’nın ardından gittiğimiz Bali’de de benzer görüntüleri gördüğümüzde, o dönem konakladığımız lüx Ritz Carlton ve birkaç uluslararası zincir otelin neden bu adaya yatırım yaptıklarına pek anlam verememiştik. Geçen yıllar ile

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birlikte Bali ününden birşey kaybetmedi ve her zaman Uzakdoğu’nun en popüler destinasyonlarından biri olarak yazılı ve görsel medyada yerini aldı. Endenozya Turizm Bakanlığı, Bali dışında başka destinasyonlarını da Dünya turizmine sunmak isteğiyle bu kez ATF için, Endenozya’nın en doğusundaki Sulawesi adasının en büyük şehri olan

Manado’yu seçmişti. Biz de bu fırsatı değerlendirip, geçen zaman içinde nelerin değiştiğini gözlemlemek için Manadu sonrasında birkaç günlüğüne

Bali’yi programımıza dahil ettik. Endonezya girişlerde Türk vatandaşlarından vize istemiyor ancak 25 USD karşılığı bol sıfırlı Rupi ( 225.000.-Rp ) ödüyorsunuz. İç hat uçuşlarında da herkes 40.000 Rupi yaklaşık (5 USD) odüyor. Ocak ayı başlarında 1 gün konaklamak zorunda olduğumuz Jakarta’nın inanılmaz değişmiş olduğunu ve eski anılarımızdan eser kalmadığını gördük. Bir gün kalmakla da hata ettiğimizi anladık. Jakarta’ya birkaç

gün daha gerekiyor. Jakarta’dan uzak ada Manado’ya uçakla aktarmalı olarak 5 saatte geçebildik. Arada daha doğuya gittiğimiz için 1 saat fark olduğunu da ekleyelim. Manado henüz daha bir turizm şehri olamaz. Çok yatırım gerekir.Ve yol olmadığı için inanılmaz bir trafik problemi var. Zincir olarak bir tek Novotel’i görebildik. Ama servisleri çok zayıf. Kaldığımız Tusik Rea ise şehir merkezine çok uzak olmasına karşın daha bakımlı ve resort olarak keyifli bir otel. Şehrin NewFocus

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Destinasyon Bali göze çarpan bir diğer özelliği de neredeyse her 100m de bir kilise olması idi. Hollandalıların sömürge ve misyonerlik çalışmaları Müslüman Endonezya’yı burada farklı kılmış ve halkın %90 ı Hristiyan. Kısaca Manadu şimdilik sadece scuba diving’ciler için iyi bir destinasyon olabilir. ATF süresince yaşadığımız trafik yorgunluğunu nihayet Bali’ye ulaşarak atabildik. Başta Avustralya olmak üzere tüm Dünya’nın gözdesi olan Bali’de sizi inşaat halindeki havaalanı karşılıyor. Sonra otelinize ulaşmak için yine trafik çilesiyle karşılaşacaksınız. Önceki gelişimizde de yaşadığımız trafik problemi daha da artmış. Otelimiz Bali’nin Kuta tarafında Legian bölgesinde yer alan Club Bali idi. Bali de sahil ve plajlar halka açık.Tesislerin kendi plajları, birkaç istisna dışında yok. Tesisler ile deniz arasında yol var ve bu yol üzerinde de kafeler, restoranlar, küçük Otelimiz yeme içme ve eğlence mekanlarınında ortasında. Yürüyerek Kuta ve yakındaki Seminyak yerleşim alanlarına da ulaşmak çok kolay. Zaten trafiği göz önüne aldığınızda 15 dakikada yürüyerek gideceğiniz bu bölgelerdeki bir yere araçla daha uzun sürede ulaşıyorsunuz. Bali’nin en hareketli yaşam bölgeleri de Kuta, Legian ve Seminyak. Hem modern hemde Asya’ya özgü otantik yapılarda alışveriş, yeme içme ve eğlence sabaha kadar sürüyor. Modern Hard Rock otel ve barının hemen yanında ilkel bir bar yada restoran sizi şaşırtıyor. Yollar ve kaldırımlar daha önce geldiğimiz gibi, bakımsız ve kötü. Çevre düzenlemesi hiç yapılmamış ve herhalde yapılması da artık çok zor. Tüm uluslararsı otel zincirleri de Bali’nin değişik bölgelerindeki birer, ikişer tesisleri ile yer alıyor ve almaya da devam ediyor. Sadece bu bölgede Sheraton, Ramada, Crowne Plaza’ların yeni inşaatlarını sayabiliriz. Ayrıca adanın sahil kesiminde Jimbaran, Sanur, Candidasa isimlerindeki bölgelerde de yeni yatırımlar ve zincir oteller boy gösteriyor. Ada balayı adası ve sahil dışında balayı geçirmek isteyenler içinde çok güzel tesisler bulunduruyor. Volkanik dağ

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eteklerindeki yerleşim alanlarında yada adanın içkesimlerinde yine volkanik göl mazaralı, yepyeni butik ve spa oteller yapılmış. Bunlardan biri de Bali adasının ortalarındaki Ubud bölgesi.Bölgede zincir otel inşaatları sütüyor. Manado’da tanıştığımız yardımsever dostumuz Darmawan’ın müdürlüğünü yaptığı butik tesisi, Kamandalu Resort and Spa’ yı size önereceğiz. Jalan Andong,

alışveriş mekanları bulunuyor. Plajlarda şemsiye ve plastik şezlonglar kiralayarak vakit geçirebiliyorsunuz. Yalnız deniz genelde okyanus dalgalarına açık olduğu için keyifsiz. Kumsal çok güzel ama deniz sadece surf için elverişli, yüzmek zor. Club Bali bölgenin en güzel yerine konuşlanmış, sahile sadece söz ettiğimiz yolu aşarak ulaşılan, iki büyük geniş havuzu ve otel ve suitlerden oluşan çok geniş bir arazide yer alan tavsiye edeceğimiz bir tesis. Biz bir evde olabilecek tüm donanıma sahip, 2 yatak odalı bir apart’da kaldık. Geniş salonu, uydu yayınlı TV’leri, çift banyosu ve tüm gereçleri olan bir mutfağı ile kaldığımız daire 4 kişilik bir aile için ideal konaklama hizmeti sunuyor. Bali seyahatlerinizde çok uygun fiyatları ile de tavsiye edeceğimiz

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Bali’nin en güzel turistik bölgesi Nusa Dua. Burası bizim Belek gibi özel bir

turizm alanı. Kapı girişinde kontrolden geçiyorsunuz ve tertemiz yol üzerinde bakımlı bahçeler ve ormanlık alan içersindeki değişik yönlendirmeler ile 5 yıldızlı onlarca tesise ulaşabiliyorsunuz.

Destinasyon Bali Bali Collection adını taşıyan Amerikanvari alışveris alanında yine çok sayıda lüx mağaza, yeme içme mekanları, Nusa Dua otellerinde konaklayanların şehre gitmek için trafik çilesi çekmeleri önlenmiş. Burada Bali’nin en önemli turistik eğlencesi Bali Tiyatrosu da hizmet veriyor. Endonezya tarihini ve turizmini görsel bir şölen içersinde sahneleyen tiyatro çok sayıda konser ve etkinlik ile turistlere hizmet veriyor. Bali Nusa Dua Theatre, Komplek BTDC,

Nusa Dua Tel: +62 361 770197 Fax: +62 361 770 196 www.devdanshow.com

Bali’de gezilecek yerler çok, yalnız trafik problemini göze almalısınız. ‘’45 dakika’’ hemen her şöfore nereye olursa olsun, kaç dakikada gideriz sorusunun klasik yanıtı. Tabii genelde bu zamanı da aşıyorsunuz, o ayrı bir konu! Size gezilip görülecek yerleri kısaca yazmadan önce kökleri Kahramanmaraş’a kadar uzanan, bizden bir dostumuzdan ve acentasından söz

edeyim. Pazarlama müdürlüğü yaptığı Lisa tours standında, yine Manado’da tanıştık Halil kardeşimiz ile. Bize dopdolu bir 2 günlük program ile Bali adasının neredeyse yarısını tanıma fırsatı verdi. Çok profesyonel ve iyi bir rehberimiz ve aynı adı taşıyan şoförümüz Nouman kardeşler tüm ayrıntaları ile bizi iki gün boyunca Bali’de gezdirdiler ve her ayrıntıyı anlattılar. Bu nedenle turlarınız için tavsiyemiz dostumuz

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Lisa Tours’un Bali şubesi sizlere en iyi programı yapacaktır. Bırakın programı onlar yapsın, çünkü trafik konusunun uzmanı onlar. Bir gününüzü Orkide Bahçeleri, ardından Celuk caddelerinde altın ve gümüş işleme atölyelerini, sonrasında Batuan’da yağlıboya başta olmak üzere resim sanatçılarının atölyelerini, aynı yol üzerindeki Mas’da ağaç işlemelerinden hayran kalacağınız örnekleri görecek ve çok ucuz fiyatlara alışverişler yapacaksınız.Goa Gajah ve Mengwi Hindu tapınaklarını ve dini seremonilerini izleyecek, Balines tiyatosunda yerel oyunlar ve barong danslarını

seyredeceksiniz. Sonraki gününüzde 1717m yüksekliğindeki

Batur volkanik dağının eteklerinde aynı adı taşıyan Batur

gölünü göreceksiniz. Rehberinizden uzaktan yerleşimini gördüğünüz göl kıyısında Avustralya’nın ünlu Aborjinler’ini seçmeye çalışacaksınız. Rehberiniz onları daha yakından görme isteğinize tehlikeli olduklarını söyleyere karşı çıkacak ve size 3134m ile adanın en yüksek volkanik dağının bulutlar NewFocus March / April’2012

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arasından gözüken zirvesini fotograflamanızı önerecektir. Sonrasında adanın çok ünlü ve Dünyanın en pahalı kahvesi olan Luwak kahvesinin elde edilişini gittiğiniz botanik bahçesinde dinleyeceksiniz. Maymuna benzeyen bir hayvan olan Luwak, kahve daha yeşil bir meyve iken kötülerini tükürüyor ama en lezzetli cinsini buluyor ve yutuyor. Sonra da bildiğimiz kahve çekirdeğini bir topak halinde dışkı olarak çıkartıyor. Rehberimiz iğrenmemize aldırmadan bize bu dışkı topağını koklattı. Hiçbir kötü koku duymadık. Sonra da çeşitli kahve cinslerinden yapılış kahveleri ikram ettiler ancak denemek istediğimiz Luwak kahvesinin küçük fincanına 5 USD odedik.Ardından gün batımının en güzel olduğu deniz üstündeki kayalıklarda kurulmuş olan Tanah Lot Tapınağını gezip, güneşi okyanusa batırdıktan sonra ünlü ateş dansı olan Keçak dansını seyredip günümüzü tamamlayacağız. Bali daha yüzlerce görülecek, gezilecek turistik bölgeler barındırıyor. Biz iki güne bu kadarını sığdırdık kalan günlerimizde ATF yorgunluğunu atmak üzere dinlendik. Bizce Bali yeni evlenenler ve romantik tatiller için iyi bir destinasyon.

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Turizm sektörünün lideri Etstur tarafından kurulan, 2144 tesis için 250.000’e yakın görüşün yer aldığı Otelpuan.com sitesinde değerlendirme yapan tatilcilerin özgür görüşleri ile bağımsız kuruluşlara yaptırılan denetimlerin belirlediği “Altın”, “Gümüş” ve “Bronz” kategorilerinde verilen ödüller,

9 Şubat Perşembe akşamı Four Seasons Hotel’de düzenlenen ödül töreniyle sahiplerini buldu. Gecede ayrıca Otelpuan Özel Ödülleri kategorisinde ‘En İyi Termal Tesis Ödülü’, ‘En İyi Kayak Tesisi Ödülü’, ‘En İyi Kıbrıs Tesisi Ödülü’, ‘Memnuniyet Artışı Özel Ödülü’, ‘En İyi İstanbul Çevre Ödülü’, ‘Evcil Hayvan Dostu Tesis Ödülü’, ‘Çevre Dostu Tesis Ödülü’ sahiplerine verildi. Başta Kültür ve Turizm Bakanı Ertuğrul Günay olmak üzere turizm sektörünün önde gelen isimlerinin ve otel yöneticilerinin katıldığı ödül töreninde Akdeniz Bölgesi’nden Voyage Belek Golf & Spa, Cornelia Deluxe Resort, Maxx Royal, Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort&Spa, Calista Luxury Resort; Ege Bölgesi’nden ise Hilton Sarıgerme Resort & SPA, Voyage Türkbükü Altınpuan Ödülü almaya layık görüldü.

Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum 2014’de Açılıyor 60 hektarlık bir arazi üzerine inşa edilecek, 82 özel otel odası ve 20 suitiyle bölgedeki en geniş konaklama imkanını sunacak olan Mandarin Oriental, Residences at Mandarin Oriental olarak 214 adet lüks özel villa ve rezidans ile de hizmet verecek. Tesiste 135 kişilik bir balo salonu ile beş etkinlik odası, 2700 metrekarelik Spa, 118 delikli Vita Park Şampiyona golf sahası, çocuklara özel bir Kid Club ve lüks alışveriş bölümü, ısı ve su tedavileri, meditasyon odası, kapalı yüzme havuzu ile Mandarin Kuaförü ve Berberi, misafirlerin özel veya grup derslerine katılabileceği özel pilates odası dahil çeşitli fitnes tesisleri bulunacak. Proje sahibi ve geliştiricisi olan Astaş Gayrimenkul Yatırım ve Turizm A.Ş ile dünyanın bir numaralı konaklama danışmanlarından biri olan Servotel Corporation desteği ile anlaşma sağlanmıştır.

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Tanınmış uluslararası otel tasarım firması olan Wimberly Allison Tong and Goo (WATG) master plancı ve mimar olarak görevlendirildi. Astaş Gayrimenkul Yatırım ve Turizm A.Ş Yönetim Kurulu Başkanı Vedat Aşcı: “Lüksü arayanlar için Türk sahillerinin önemi artmaya devam ediyor. Bu tesisin bölgeye önemli bir cazibe katacağından eminiz. Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum; konumu, tasarımı ve efsane hizmetleriyle Akdeniz’deki lüks tatil kavramını yeniden belirleyecek” dedi.

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Ersin Özgündoğdu, Yılmaz Ulusoy Holding’den Ayrıldı Turizmde meslek hayatının 50’inci yılını dolduran Ersin Özgündoğdu, 25 yıldır çalıştığı Yılmaz Ulusoy Holding’deki danışmanlık görevinden ayrıldı. Turizmde 1962 yılında İstanbul Hilton Oteli’nde başlayan Ersin Özgündoğdu, Hilton, Dedeman, Ceylan gibi gruplarda yaptığı yöneticilik görevinin ardından Ulusoy Holding’in Antalya Kemer’de açtığı tatilköyünde 25 yıla yakın görev yaptı. Son olarak Yılmaz Ulusoy grubunda danışmanlık görevinde bulunan Özgündoğdu, kendi istediği ile dostane bir şekilde

görevinden ayrıldığını ve sektör olan katkılarının devam edeceğini söyledi. Türk turizminin duayenlerinden Ersin Özgündoğdu, Yılmaz Ulusoy Holding’teki 25 yıllık görevini noktalayarak “Artık İstanbul’a döndüm” dedi. Yılmaz Ulusoy Holding’e bağlı Kemer Holiday Club Genel Müdürlüğü sonrası holdingin turizm danışmanlığını yürüten Ersin Özgündoğdu, Türk turizminin en deneyimli isimleri arasında yer alıyor. Verdiği hizmetle tesislere mavi bayrak kazandıran Ersin Özgündoğdu, görevi sırasında çeşitli ödüller aldı.   Toplam 50 yıllık turizm deneyimi içinde Hilton, Sheraton ve Dedeman yanında Turizm Bankası’na ait Yeniköy Carlton ve Kilyos Tesisleri’nin Genel Müdürlüğü’nü yapan Ersin Özgündoğdu, turizm sektörünün bir çok sivil toplum kuruluşunda yer alıyor.

Orta Asya ve Türkiye Otel Yatırım Konferansı İstanbul’da Gerçekleşti

İkinci Orta Asya ve Türkiye Yatırım Konferansı (CATHIC), 33 farklı ülkeden toplamda üç yüz otuz katılımcının ile İstanbul’da yapıldı. Akfen Holding Yönetim Kurulu Başkanı Hamdi Akın, Bilgili Holding Yönetim Kurulu Başkanı Serdar Bilgili, Dedeman Hotels &Resorts International Yönetim Kurulu Başkanı Murat Dedeman, Yapı Kredi Bankası Baş Ekonomisti

Cevdet Akçay gibi Türk işadamlarının katıldığı toplantılarda Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group’dan Kurt Ritter, Accor’dan Dennis Hennequin ve Wyndham Hotel Group’dan Eric Danziger, IHD, Dedeman Hotels & Resorts International, Hilton Worldwide, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide ve Marriott International’dan temsilciler ile bölgenin önde gelen otel yatırımcıları, iş geliştiricileri, ekonomistler, finans ve otelcilik sektörü analistleri bu önemli konferansta biraraya geldiler. Yapı Kredi Bankası’ndan Cevdet Akçay, Türkiye’nin ekonomi ve finans camiasının dünya ile entegre olması gerektiğinin altını çizerek “Ekonomimizin tanıtımını iyi yapamadığımız için Türkiye ile ilgili bir algı problemi var. Benim bu konuda idolum olan ülke Brezilya. Ekonomilerimiz arasında benzerlik olsa da ekonomilerinin algılanışında çok başarlılılar” şeklinde konuştu. Bilgili Holding Yönetim Kurulu Başkanı Serdar Bilgili uluslararası sermaye yatırımcılarının Türk otelcilik sektörüne ilgisini çekmek için nasıl otel yatırım fonlarını yarattıklarını ve Türk gayrimenkul sektörünün Avrupa’da en iyilerinden birisi olduğunu ancak sermaye yatırımcıları için uygun araçların olmadığını belirtti.

Setur Marinas, Boat Show’a Katıldı Dünyaca ünlü yerli ve yabancı yelkenli, motorlu-motorsuz deniz araçları, sistem, cihaz, donanım ve aksesuar markalarını bir araya getiren İstanbul Boat Show 2012, 18–25 Şubat tarihlerinde gerçekleşti. Büyükçekmece TUYAP Fuar ve Kongre Merkezinde düzenlenen ve dünyanın karada düzenlenen ikinci büyük tekne fuarı olarak 11 salonda, 85 bin metrekarelik kapalı alanda, 400›ün üzerinde markanın katılımıyla gerçekleşen Boat Show da Setur Marinas da yer aldı. 33 yıllık deneyimiyle Türkiye nin tek zincir marina işletmesi olan ve lider konumunu sürdüren Setur Marinas 300›ün üzerinde teknenin sergilendiği fuarda, yerli yabancı yelkenli, motorlu yat, motorlu-motorsuz deniz araçları, su sporları, sistem, cihaz, donanım tekneler ve lüks yatlar dışında bir teknede ihtiyaç duyulabilecek her türlü yüksek kalite ekipman ve aksesuar sergileri arasında ilgi topladı. Koç Holding şirketlerinden biri olan Setur, yurtiçi ve yurtdışı uçak bilet rezervasyonları, seyahat organizasyonları, gemi seyahatlerinin yanı sıra duty free işletmeciliği, marinacılık, kruvaziyer turizm ve hava taşımacılığı gibi çeşitli alanlarda faaliyetler yürütüyor. 1990 yılında Koç Holding in havacılık birimi olarak kurulan, Setur ailesinin en gözde isimlerinden Setair, ticari hava taksi faaliyetlerini sürdürüyor. Setair filosunda 10 yolcu kapasiteli 2 adet jet, 9 yolcu kapasiteli 2 adet helikopter ve 8 yolcu kapasiteli 1 adet deniz uçağı bulunuyor.

SETUR Duty Free ile tüm yurda yayılan havalimanları, kara sınır kapıları ve deniz limanlarında 15.000m² yi aşkın 30 duty free mağazası ile gümrükten muaf mağazalar işletmeciliği Setur yıllık cirosunun yüzde 50 sini oluşturmaktadır. SETUR ailesinin önemli isimlerinden bir diğeri ise; Setur Marinas. Marina işletmeciliğinde Akdeniz çanağının ve Türkiye nin en büyük zinciri konumunda olan Setur un Kalamış-Fenerbahçe, Yalova, Ayvalık, Çeşme, Kuşadası, Marmaris, Finike ve Kaş olmak üzere toplam 8 marinası ve 4 bin 800 adet yat bağlama kapasitesi bulunmakta. NewFocus March / April’2012

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ATM-Dubai - World Islamic Tourism Mart – Avrupa lideri oldu. Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia International Tourism Beyoğlu Nevizade Sokağının turizm amaçlı Exchange – Kuala Lumpur restore ediliyor. Haziran Le Meridien İstanbul Etiler’de açıldı. Asia Luxury Travel Market - Shanghai TripAdvisor, üyeleri The Ritz-Carlton’u, TTMPlus - Bangkok - ITE & ITEMICE - Hong Kong Türkiye’nin en iyi 5. lüks oteli olarak seçti. BITE - Beijing Hilton Worldwide Türkiye’de dört yeni otel Turizm fuarlarında dağıtılacak. için anlaşma imzaladı. Haber ve Reklamlarınız için son gün Sabancı Üniversitesi öğrencileri Pera Palas’ı 20.Nisan.2012 işletecek Jumeirah Group Yönetim Kurulu Başkanı Gerald Lawless ile çay sohbetinde biraraya geldi. Tüyap’ta düzenlenen 16. EMITT Fuarını 128 bin kişi ziyaret etti. Asia City Hotel İstanbul Ataşehir›de hizmete girdi.

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Vadi Karatopraklı, Aktay Turizm Yatırım ve İşletmeleri A.Ş’de CEO görevine atandı. Murat Cevherioglu Grand Tarabya Oteli Satış ve Pazarlama direktörlüğüne atandı Le Meridien Istanbul Pinar Bardakci’nın Halkla İlişkiler müdürlüğünü açıkladı. Arif Kemal Doğan Pera Palace otelin başaşcısı oldu. Aygün Atalay; Turizm Bakanlığı tanıtma Gen.Md. yardımcılığına atandı.

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Tesisler Polat Renaissance ‹stanbul IT Servislerini yeniledi. Carlton otel arazisi sat›ld›. Bentley otel yeni y›l› özel bir partiyle kutladi. Hilton otelleri erken rezervasyonlara özel iskontolar uygulayacak. Sheraton Istanbul Kas›m ay›nda ag›rlad›. 05-07Turob CTFüyelerini - Tbilisi Ceylan InterContinental ‹stanbul Brasserie Restaurant da yeni tatlar menuye eklendi. 05-08 Leisure -Kişinev Sarabi Beyo¤lu 9 y›l›n› kutlad›.

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