New Focus Travel Magazine March - April 2016

March / April ’2016 No: 147

32

Coastal paradise of west Turkey

Antique city

of Myra

ATF

Manila

TITE

-Tehran

Shang Palace

Traditional Cantonese flavours meet the historical city of Istanbul

El Nido -Filipinler E M I T T -Istanbul

69 BU KONFOR SADECE

THIS COMFORT ONLY

+kdv/tax

Sadece konaklama Only accommodation

Atatürk Havalimanı’na sadece 800 metre uzaklıkta, fuar alanları ve metronun yanı başında!

We are located only 800 meters from Atatürk Airport and next to exhibition areas and the subway!

info@wowairporthotel.com wowistanbul

wow_istanbul

wow_istanbul

wowistanbul

wowistanbul

www.wowhotelsistanbul.com

F EDITOR

32rd Year

N0:147 March/April’2016

Zika affects travel As the number of travelers, tourist arrivals, new destinations, new tourism trends and types increase, life gets harder as well.

After bombs, terror attacks, and wars, now our new distress is Zika virus.

Last year Ebola virus that emerged from western Africa affected travel.

And now Zira virus outbreak started in Brazil and quickly spreads across the Americas. First we know that Zika virus is spread to people through mosquito bites but recently the Zika virus contracted in Texas was transmitted sexually. The virus is likely to spread with travels. On February 4th, Spain has confirmed that a pregnant woman has been diagnosed with the Zika virus - the first such case in Europe.

Zika has been linked to babies being born with underdeveloped brains. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the microcephaly condition, linked to the mosquito-borne virus, a global public health emergency.

UNWTO released a statement and recalls that health and tourism authorities are working together to inform residents, tourists as well as the industry about the precautions to be taken and the tourism sector is working closely with health authorities to follow WHO prevention recommendations.

In this issue, you will read holiday destinations in Aegean coast.

We believe that you will enjoy discovering the coastal paradise of Turkey from Aegean Sea to Mediterranean.

Also we bring you several news from World tourism sector as well as information from important travel exhibitions held in January and February.

Wish you healthy and peaceful journeys.

38 Filipinler’de bir cennet

16 Coastal paradise of west Turkey

Suat Töre

CONTENTS 06 Turkey News 16 Cover Story 26 Exhibition ATF TRAVEX 28 Exhibition EMITT 30 Exhibition TITE 32 Airlines 34 Luxury 36 World News ?? Hotels 38 Destinasyon El Nido 42 Bülten 50 Kısa kısa 4

NewFocus

March / April’2016

28 EMITT celebrated 20th year

46 İşte 9 Maddelik Turizm Eylem Paketi

F TURKEY NEWS Support package for Turkish tourism

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu on February 22nd announced a financial support package for the tourism sector, after a series of bomb attacks and Russian sanctions curbed the industry’s growth and led to a rise in bad loans.

In the press conference held to announce a “2016 Tourism Action Plan”, Davutoglu said that there would be numerous advantages and support schemes ranging from grant-in-aid to long-term loans for tourism companies.

“We will provide to our industry 255 million Turkish liras ($86 million) of grant-in-aid within action package,” Davutoglu said.

“We are also delaying the sector’s debt payment of 288 million Turkish liras [and implementing] a right to extend the maturity date of payments to three years.”

The action plan also offers a $6,000 subsidy per flight for tourism agencies from what is known as the “Group A” between April 1 and May 31. “Group A” tourism agencies can offer tickets for all types of transportation as well as arrange tours.

Moreover, accommodation and sea tourism facilities such as boat tour companies and entertainment venues that generate foreign exchange earnings of more than $750,000 last year, will benefit from advantages generally offered to export companies. The threshold was $1 million last year.

Davutoglu added that a spare budget allowance would be used for these financial aids, and that this would not constitute an additional burden to the economy.

“There is no reason to panic with regards to tourist numbers; precautionary measures are being taken,” Davutoglu said. “We already provide support to the tourism sector. I do not expect any contraction in the tourism sector.”

Tourist numbers of Turkey have seen steady declines since August last year. The slip in numbers has further deepened after Turkish fighter jets downed a Russian warplane that had violated Turkish airspace.

The main driver of the decline was the fall in the number of Russian tourists. After the fighter jet incident, Moscow imposed various sanctions in numerous areas including tourism.

“We believe Russian tourists will start coming back to Turkey,” Turkish PM said, adding that it is not ethical to change people’s choices by political force. He said that the tensions between Turkey and Russia should not be reflected on the “guests” who visit the country.

According to data from the Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry, Russian tourist numbers have declined by18.5 percent in 2015, compared to previous year, to 3.65 million. In October, just before Russia imposed sanctions, the ratio of Russian tourists in overall numbers was 7 percent but in December, it was down to 1.7 percent.

The number of tourists coming to Turkey dipped by 22.6 percent in the last quarter of 2015 year-on-year to 8.11 million while tourism revenue slipped 14.3 percent to $6.57 billion.

Tourism in Turkey largely depends on a variety of historical sites and seaside resorts along its Aegean and Mediterranean Sea coasts.

In recent years, Turkey became a popular destination for culture, spa, and health care tourism.

In 2011, Turkey attracted more than 31.5 million foreign tourists, ranking as the sixth most popular tourist destination in the world.

Istanbul to have Turkey’s first driverless metro line

The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality announced that Turkey’s first driverless metro line will be put into service in Istanbul by end of 2016.

The driverless automated metro line, Üsküdar-ÜmraniyeÇekmeköy-Sancaktepe line, will be the second metro line on the Anatolian side of Istanbul and will mark another first by incorporating ‘automated platform gates’.

The automated platform gates are chest-height sliding doors that prevent passengers from falling off the platform edge onto the railway tracks. These platform gates slide open and close simultaneously with the train’s doors.

6

NewFocus

March /April’2016

With the debut of the new line, travel time between the Üsküdar and Sancaktepe districts will be decreased to 24 minutes.

As the metro will have no driver, passengers will be able to sit in driver’s compartment and watch the train’s journey throughout the 2,750 meter-long tunel.

The station and wagons will be under 24-hour surveillance. The driverless metro line will be able to reach speeds up to 90 kilometers per hour and will be operated from a command center that will see the operation of the 16-station line covering 20 kilometers.

The 126-wagon train’s stops will be: Üsküdar, Fıstıkağacı, Bağlarbaşı, Altunizade, Kısıklı, Libadiye, Çarşı, Ümraniye, İnkılap Mahallesi, Çakmak, Ihlamurkuyu, Altınşehir, Lise, Dudullu, Toplu Konutlar, Çekmeköy and Sancaktepe. When the construction is finished passengers will be able to travel from Çekmeköy-Sancaktepe to Üsküdar in 24, to Kartal in 59, Yenikapı in 36, Taksim in 44, Hacıosman in 68, the Atatürk International Airport in 68 and the Olympic Stadium in 78 minutes.

The world’s longest driverless train route is in Dubai at 80 kilometers and many countries have driverless train lines, although a driver is added occasionally in some countries for fear of possible failures in the system.

F TURKEY NEWS

Visit Turkey at Destinations London Holiday & Travel Show

The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism exhibited at the Destinations London Holiday & Travel Show held between 4-7 February 2016.

Turkey’s 57sqm stand attracted attention of visitors. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism granted one lucky winner a holiday to Turkey, for a family of maximum 4.

As a destination with wide appeal to all sorts of travelers, Turkey combines fascinating historical and archaeological sites, a delicious cuisine and an active sports and adventure scene with great weather, stunning scenery and warm hospitality for which the country is so famous for. Its awe-inspiring landscapes and contrasting regions encompass two Wonders of the Ancient World, 15 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 415 Blue Flag beaches and 22 Blue Flag Marinas and a diverse plant and animal life to name just a few of its many options for an unforgettable experience.

ISTANBUL: HOME OF CIVILISATIONS Most-popular as a Turkish city break, and the only city in the world that straddles two continents, Istanbul, Turkey’s cultural capital, will give you first-hand experience of what Turkey and this dynamic yet historic 21st-century city has to offer. Visitors can admire its magnificent mosques (Blue and Suleymaniye), intriguing museums (Hagia Sophia and Kariye) and Sultans’ palaces (Topkapi and Dolmabahce). Istanbul is best seen from the water and a ferry trip taking in the whole length of the Bosphorus will reward with views of the Black Sea and a fresh fish lunch.

PARTNERS/EXHIBITOR. 2016 exhibitors included Eco Turkey, Secret Turkey, Blue Cruise and Patara.

ANTALYA EXPO 2016.

As Turkey’s first EXPO, EXPO 2016 Antalya will be held from April to October 2016, starting with the title of “Flowers and Children”, EXPO 2016 Antalya has adopted the theme; “Cultivating a Green Life for Future Generations”, along with

the motto “A Green Life for Future Generations”. History, Bio-Diversity, Sustainability and Green Cities make up the four subthemes of the exposition. EXPO 2016 Antalya, which will host national and international congresses, panels, meetings and seminars will be held, also providing cultural and artistic activities for its guests.

It is anticipated that 8 million local and foreign visitors will visit EXPO 2016 Antalya over its 6-month duration. EXPO 2016 Antalya will be held on a 112-hectare exhibit site in Aksu and aims at being the start of a new way of thinking, the intoxicating scent of flowers and the laughter of children throughout the city bringing with it hopes for a greener world.

“Peony” has been chosen as the flower symbol of EXPO 2016 Antalya, which will be Turkey’s first Expo. The peony is also known as a medicinal plant in our country, a use that dates back to older times. The peony was first brought to Istanbul

by Sultan Mehmed Han VI and planted in the Hasbahce (the private garden of the Sultan).

EXPO 2016 Antalya to feature 120-meter tower

Turkey’s Mediterranean city of Antalya will host Expo 2016, which will attract millions of guests and visitors from all over the world. This year’s theme is “Flowers and Children,” and the construction of its symbol, the EXPO Tower, will take six months. The viewing terrace, which will accommodate restaurants and cafes, will be built on the ground and, with the help of powerful cranes, will be hoisted to a peak that stands proudly in the air like a flag 120 meters high.

TACA Construction is undertaking the construction of this

8

NewFocus

March /April’2016

building that will come to symbolize EXPO 2016 and that will be achieved through a technology first of its kind in Turkey.

“EXPOs are an attract millions of tourists, and each comes with its own particular symbol. For EXPO 2016 Antalya, we are proud to construct the convention center that will come to symbolize the event: the EXPO Tower. These are the projects that have been given to our care thanks to our reputation for delivering quality projects on time. We are building this 120-meter tower, which will house restaurants and viewing and recreation areas, with the help of construction technology that will be utilized in Turkey for the very first time. This technology has been used in only a handful of buildings in the world. Called the “Eiffel Tower of Turkey,” the Expo Tower will add value both to the city of Antalya and to our tourism industry. It will be a monument that befits Turkey’s first EXPO,” said Tayyar Akkurt, chairman of TACA Construction.

Modelled after the Turkish peony, a plant native to Antalya, and the famous Hadrian’s Gate located in Antalya’s old town, the EXPO Tower, with a height of 120 meters, will be opened on April 23, 2016.

Turkey becomes the partner country of MATKA 2017

Organizers of MATKA Nordic Travel Fair announced that Turkey will be the partner country of the exhibition in 2017. Turkey attracts Finnish travelers with its warm climate and versatility and next year the country will present a host of different options for all sorts of travelers at the MATKA Nordic Travel Fair. “We welcome everybody to Turkey. Families, couples, young travelers, friends of nature and culture are all sure to find what they are looking for in our sunny country only a few hours’ flight away from Finland,” said Attache Arzu Emel Yildiz from the Turkish Tourism Board Helsinki.

For years Turkey has been one of the biggest exhibitors at the MATKA fair. As the partner country Turkey aims to attract new travelers to visit the country and being the partner country Turkey will have chance to present the less familiar parts of

Turkey to the visitors.

“Our aim is to strengthen Turkey’s position as one the favorite destinations of Finnish travelers. We want to display our rich culture and celebrate our long-term cooperation with the MATKA Nordic Travel Fair”, added Yildiz.

Tourism is essential for Turkey and it constitutes a big part of the country’s economy. Turkey has also plenty to offer for travelers interested in themed trips.

Turkey is one of the key parties in tourism in the world. According to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Turkey was sixth on the list of the most popular travel destinations in the world in 2014.

Last year alone over 210,000 Finns visited Turkey.

According to the statistics of the Association of Finnish Travel Agents (AFTA), Turkey was third on the list of the most visited destinations of Finnish travelers.

“The traditional destinations in Turkey are Alanya, Antalya and Side. We would also like to bring forward such great destinations as Marmaris, Didim and Bodrum. Istanbul is a clear choice for anyone interested in city breaks, Cappadocia is the place to be for those interested in nature”, Yildiz said.

Being a partner country of the MATKA Nordic Travel Fair is one of the key forms of cooperation. The partner country is visible in many ways and in different channels as the official partner.

During the event Turkey will be on the main stage of the event.

Attache Arzu Emel Yildiz from the Turkish Tourism Board Helsinki received the partner country diploma on Sunday 24 January at the MATKA fair at Messukeskus Helsinki.

The MATKA Nordic Travel Fair is next time organised 19-22 January 2017 at Messukeskus Helsinki. It is the biggest travel event in Northern Europe.

!f Istanbul Independent Film Festival The 15th !f Istanbul Independent Film Festival, organized exciting “New Subversive Cinema from Turkey” selection for free online, in partnership with Festival Scope—the online hub for festival films.

Following on from the success of similar partnerships with the film festivals in Venice and Rotterdam, !f Istanbul Online viewers worldwide watched 7 new films from up-and-coming directors in Turkey, as well as a curated selection of shorts. Most of the films were available worldwide except from Turkey, for the duration of the festival.

The films were available to watch via Festival Scope at the same time as the !f Istanbul Festival during February 18-28.

Each film screened to a maximum of 400 viewers, much like in a real theater. “The goal is to allow a broader audience to tap into new offerings from Turkey that they might otherwise find hard to access,” says festival director Serra Ciliv.

The selection includes: “Hidden”, Ali Kemal Çınar’s entertaining and surprising film was chosen as part of this year’s !nspired International

Competition line-up and challenges the conventions of Kurdish cinema; Selected as Turkey’s entry for the activismthemed Love & Change Competition Melis Birder and Berke Baş’s documentary “Bağlar” tracks the fate of a boys basketball team in Turkey’s conflict-torn southeast; Pınar Sinan’s first feature “Nekro” is a thriller that tells a strange and bold story of a hospital orderly with an unusual pastime.

Lütfü Emre Çiçek’s Screamfest-premiering horror film “Naciye” stars veteran Turkish actress Derya Alabora as Naciye, a woman determined to do whatever it takes to protect her home; Esen Işık’s feature debut “The Dog” depicts how four characters change when confronted with those stronger than them; Finnish-Turkish director Melisa Üneri’s intimate and captivating documentary “Daddy’s Girl” charts her attempt at understanding a troubled relationship with her father and grandmother; “#resistayol”, Rüzgâr Buşki’s documentary speaks of LGBTI activism in Turkey, filmed in Istanbul during the 2013 Gezi Park protests.

NewFocus

March /April’2016

9

F TURKEY NEWS

Turkish Jewish Community celebrated Hanukkah in Istanbul Hemdat Israel Synagogue located in Kadıköy, Istanbul organized a Sephardic concert at Fulya Culture Center in Beşiktaş, Istanbul. The Sephardic concert performed by conductor Ronen Nissan and Cladia Guarin is held with the support of Austria’s consulate general in Istanbul and Beşiktaş Municipality for the benefit of Suadiye Minix Kindergarten.

Prior to the concert guests welcomed by the Hemdat Israel Synagogue Foundation President Mr. Eli Arditi and enjoyed a nice reception with a wide selection of Jewish cuisine prepared by members of the community.

Austrian and Spanish Consul Generals in Istanbul attended the event. Beşiktaş Mayor Atty. Murat Hazinedar also attended the night. Mr. Hazinedar who took the stage before the concert, informed audience about a special ceremony that took place in Ortaköy on December 13, 2015. Hazinedar invited all audience and asked them to take their neighbors whatever their religions are to celebrate Hanukkah in Ortaköy with a candle lighting ceremony.

TILL IT’S GONE: An Exhibition on Nature and Sustainability

Istanbul Modern announced its first major exhibition of 2016: “TILL IT’S GONE: An Exhibition on Nature and Sustainability”.

Cosponsored by Eczacıbaşı Group and Şekerbank and with the contributions of TAV Airports Holding, the exhibition features works by twenty artists and art collectives from different corners of the world proposing different perspectives on our

perception of nature and new kinds of awareness vis-à-vis our relationship with the ecosystem.

Istanbul Modern brings together artists who address nature and ecology with a particular emphasis on the notion of sustainability.

Curated by Çelenk Bafra and Paolo Colombo, the exhibition features paintings, drawings, sculptures, installations, photographs, and moving images by Roger Ackling, Bas Jan Ader, Alper Aydın, Bingyi, Jasmin Blasco and Pico Studio, Charles A. A. Dellschau, Elmas Deniz, Mark Dion, Hamish Fulton, Rodney Graham, ikonoTV “Art Speaks Out”, Lars Jan, Mario Merz, Maro Michalakakos, Joni Mitchell, Yoko Ono, Camila Rocha, Canan Tolon, Francesco Garnier Valletti, and Pae White.

Bafra and Colombo describe “TILL IT’S GONE” as “the manifestation of a yearning for nature, a livable world, and a desire for sustainable ecological balance”. The exhibition aims to reinforce humankind’s relationship with nature and the ecosystem and introduce fresh perspectives by looking at the concept of sustainability through the lens of art. For more information about the exhibition, visit Istanbul Modern’s website.

Mustafa Vehbi Koç, Chairman of Koç Holding, which is Turkey’s largest company, died at the age of 56. Koc was hospitalized after suffering a heart attack, and died several hours later. He was the eldest son of billionaire Mustafa Rahmi Koc and since 2003 he had been chairman of the board of the family’s Koç Holding.

The holding has interests in energy, cars, durable consumer goods and finance. It is also active in technology, retail, food, agriculture, tourism and shipyards.

Koc is expected to be succeeded by his brother and fellow board member Ali, who built the company’s information and telecommunications group and which he ran as chairman from 2000 to 2002.

Mustafa Koc was a highly respected businessman in both Turkish and international circles, a member of the prestigious

Bilderberg group, and a reputed philanthropist.

Koc Holdings had revenue of $22.5 billion in 2014 and profit of about $900 million. Mustafa Koc was also instrumental in building the company’s automotive holdings, which account for nearly half of Turkey’s production in the sector, including joint ventures with Ford, Fiat and Peugeot.

Built by Mustafa Koc’s grandfather Vehbi after WWI, starting from a small grocery store, the company now has about 90,000 employees around the world, and 12,000 dealerships. Most recently, in August, Koc Holdings subsidiary Setur was in negotiations to acquire two marinas in Greece.

“The company has a very strong institutional strength so will manage through this,” commented Timothy Ash, credit strategist at investment bank Nomura in London.

“We have lost our dear friend who made great contribution on economic and social development of our country,” Turkey’s top business organization, TUSIAD, said in a statement Thursday.

Koc was the head of the High Advisory Council of the Turkish Industrialists’ and Businessmen’s Association (TUSIAD) between 2005 and 2010. Ömer Koç has been selected as the new chairman of Koç Holding.

Koç Holding Chairman passed away

10

NewFocus

March /April’2016

A story to share

Every day Istanbul ✈ Tunis ✈ Istanbul

10

Flight No Departure

Scheduled flights per week

Arrival

Days

TU215

Istanbul 10:00 Tunis 11:50

Monday, Thursday, Saturday

TU217

Istanbul 22:10 Tunis 23:59

Every day

TU214

Tunis 05:10

Istanbul 08:45 Monday, Thursday, Saturday

TU216

Tunis 17:00

Istanbul 20:35

Every day

live for the day tunisair.com

Schedules are shown in local time.

Winter Season between 25.10.2015 - 28.03.2016 Please contact TUNISAIR.

Valikonağı Caddesi No: 8/1 Nişantaşı / İstanbul Tel: (0212) 225 88 53 - 241 70 97 email: info@tunisairturquie.com - agences@tunisairturquie.com

F TURKEY NEWS

MasterCard’s priceless surprise features FC Barcelona’s new star Arda Turan

Following his first match as a midfield player in FC Barcelona, Arda Turan appears in MasterCard’s new viral video. The new internet video from MasterCard, giving 12 Junior football players a chance to share the pitch with professional players, has been launched on digital media.

The film’s heroes are 12 kids playing a knockabout neighborhood match completely oblivious to what is about to happen, and the world famous football star Arda Turan, who currently plays for FC Barcelona.

The film took 6 months in the making. Out of all the world’s star players, MasterCard and UEFA chose Arda Turan, whose own story began at neighborhood games in the backstreets of

Istanbul, to be the centerpiece of the surprise video shoot.

It’s just another day as the kids stream out onto the neighborhood pitch for a six-a-side match. As they start playing a black minibus with the MasterCard logo draws up at the edge of the pitch, from which Arda Turan emerges.

Suddenly face to face with their hero the mini footballers quickly recover from their initial shock for a star-struck match with their beloved Arda, whose stellar career has stretched from being a ball boy to a star player for FC Barcelona. And it doesn’t end there; the real surprise for the children has only just kicked off! While every moment of the film is marked by a fresh surprise, the really big one comes at the end: Arda Turan escorts the kids on to a real pitch before a match in the UEFA Champions League, which has been sponsored by MasterCard for the past 22 years. Arda introduces the kids to the priceless thrill and experience of a lifetime with the words “Tomorrow you’ll be running onto the pitch hand in hand with the real players.” The next day the children, who only the previous day had been knocking a ball around in a neighborhood match, have their dreams come true as they come out onto the pitch hand in hand with the world’s most famous players before a real UEFA match! The film ends with the message “If you too want to see your children on the pitch hand in hand with their football heroes, get one step closer to this opportunity by going to www.pahabicilemezsurprizler.com .”

Turkey made a great start to 2016 with a great presentation and an accompanied award in New York City. Attended as a Silver sponsor to the New York Times – Travel Show 2016, the Turkish Culture and Tourism Office received the honor of “Best in Show” award on Sunday. Held from January 8 to 10 at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City,

the New York Times – Travel Show is one of the first travel shows of the year.

The Travel Show featured more than 500 exhibitors, representing 150 countries, with representatives who offered expert insights, booking tips and exclusive discounts throughout the show.

Allianz and South African Tourism were gold sponsors of The New York Times Travel Show. Destination Canada, The Florida Keys and Key West, Liberty Travel, MSC Cruises, Taiwan Tourism Bureau, Turkish Tourism and Visit Florida were silver sponsors of the Travel Show this year.

Turkey’s Attaché for Cultural Affairs and Promotion Murat Karakuş said that, despite the ongoing crises and conflicts in the region, Turkey reached an impressive 37 million 780 thousand tourists in 2015 and has not experienced the dreaded declines feared in the number of visitors.

Turkey wins the best in show award at The New York Times Travel Show

Baltic Region workshop in Istanbul Turkish Airlines today organized a B2B workshop at Renaissance İstanbul Polat Bosphorus with a participation of 70 agents from Turkey and 22 representatives from three Baltic countries; Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia.

The B2B workshop started first with Turkish Airlines promotional videos followed by presentations of three Baltic countries; presented by Külli Karing from Estonian Travel and Tourism Association, Egle Kudzmaniene from Lithuania Tourism Department, and Anna Blaua from Riga Tourism Department Bureau.

Speaking to ftnNEWS, Turkish Airlines General

12

NewFocus

March /April’2016

Manager in Vilnius said, “Turkish Airlines flies daily to Vilnius, Tallinn, and Riga. Today’s workshop was very productive, according to the impressions received today, Turkish outgoing travel agents will increase their tour packages. Many plan to create packages visiting all three countries in a single tour Zydre Gaveliene who is the General Manager of Vilnius based estravel and also president of both National Tourism Business Association and Tourism Chamber of Lithuania. Mrs. Gaveliene sent her appreciation to Turkish Airlines connecting Baltic countries to the world via Istanbul and serving Turkish citizens to see the world.

Mrs. Gaveliene also told us about the wrong perception of Baltic people about Turkey; sending professional insight to Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry about their promotions in the region. Turkey should promote more of its culture and history instead of its 3S (Sea-Sun-Sand) tourist product.

At her last words, Mrs. Gaveliene said that travel industry should stand against terrorism and show that we are not afraid of such acts.

F TURKEY NEWS

Istanbul wins top prize!

Istanbul, the city where two continents meet, welcomes millions every year. And once again in 2015, Istanbul has been selected as the best meeting destination for the second time.

Istanbul Convention & Visitors Bureau (ICVB) announced that Istanbul won the Meetings Star Awards 2015 for the second

time in a row by Kongres Magazine. İstanbul has been ranked among the best meeting destinations in the region with a total of 4,61 points followed by Prague and Belgrade.

The Meetings Star Awards are presented annually by Kongres Magazine which focuses on MICE in Central and South East Europe. The winner were announced and awarded during Conventa trade show, on Wednesday 20 January in Ljubljana, Slovenia.This year, they analyzed 60 meeting destinations and when evaluating individual destinations the following criteria are taken into account: Natural and cultural factors, General and transport infrastructure, Tourist infrastructure, Meetings infrastructure, Subjective grade, Marketing buzz. They included the current ranking on ICCA scale and Numebo Quality of life Index.

Istanbul CVB’s General Manager Ozgul Ozkan Yavuz said, “We are proud of that Istanbul has been selected as the best meeting destination for the second time. As a meeting point between East and West and spanning two continents, today’s Istanbul is the World’s Top 10 Congress destination. The city has the capacity to host every type of event, from bespoke incentives to meetings for up to 30,000 for corporate and leisure visitors alike.”

In Brief Ahmet Seymen

n Selin Avşar İnanlı named general manager of Ramada Hotel & Suites İzmir Kemalpaşa. n Ahmet Arıkan has appointed as general manager of Park Inn by Radisson Istanbul

Selin Avsar İnanlı

Ataturk Airport.

n Yahya Üstün is the new press advisor of Turkish Airlines.

Ahmet Arıkan

n Ludek Louda has been appointed as the general manager of Orea Hotel Atrium

Yahya Üstün

Otrokovice Czech Republic.

n Atakan Altuğ has appointed a new General Manager of Best Western Plus The Atakan Altuğ

Ludek Louda

President Hotel.

n Hatice Uygun is new sales and marketing manager of Selge Beach Resort & Spa. n Metin Peltek is the new general manager of Sentido Orka Lotus Beach hotel.

Eric Willems

n Grand Prestige Hotel & Spa-Side announced the appointment of its new General

Mehmet Dipcin

Manager is Mehmet Dipçin

n Funda Saka has been appointed as operation manager of Çeşme Ilıca Hotel Funda Saka

SPA&Wellness Thermal Resort.

Metin Peltek

n Recep Altınok, named again Dedeman Konya as general manager. n Eric Willems is new general manager of Amadeus Turkey.

Hatice Uygun

n Elite World Europe has a new general manager named Ahmet Ferda Seymen..

Recep Altınok

n Kerim Sipahiler is the new president of SITE – Turkey. n Sadun Alp has been appointed as the general coordinator of Ankara and Adana Sürmeli

hotels.

Sadun Alp

Kerim Sipahiler

Latest tourism news from MENA

Check out Russian Travel news

www.rustourismnews.com

14

NewFocus

March /April’2016

www.turizmciningazetesi.com

F Cover Story

Coastal paradise of west Turkey

We

are discovering the coastal paradise of Turkey’s from Aegean sea to Mediterranean coasts.

You can start to tour by flight or by car from Istanbul to Çanakkale. The north part of Aegean sea in Turkey have lots of holiday destinations. Europeans prefer to visit these places not only for holiday but also for rich ancient history and culture. çanakkale, which is the cradle of Trojan, Assos like former civilization centers, and where Gallipoli Peninsula Historical National Park, various martyr, monument and graves are present, the most bloody fights of Canakkale wars are occurred, and Aegean and Marmara seas are connected and Europe and Asia is met at its coasts has an important place in inland and foreign tourism.

Canakkale, which holds the lands at both sides of the strait and known as

16

NewFocus

March / April’2016

Hellespontos and Dardanel during ancient times, always experienced the settlements of civilizations from the first ages of time.

Initial city civilization was founded in Troja in 3000 B.C., and continued since 2500 B.C. Then it had been reigned by Lydians, Persians, Bergama Kingdom, Romans, Byzantium and Ottoman Empires yvalik, Burhaniye, Oren, Edremit, Akcay and Altinoluk are attractive holiday places for whom want to rest in enjoyable environment or whom interested by archeological places.It is estimated that North Aegean and surroundings are settlement place since Prehistoric Age B.C. 3200.

Ayvalik, a district of Balikesir,

A

is a tourism center with beautiful coasts surrounded green olive grove, pure sea water and beaches, and contains historical and archeological values.

Cunda Island is placed towards to Ayvalik.

Arrival occupied by boats. The island is surrounded by pine trees and olive groves.

boulevards, glass-fronted buildings and modern shopping centres are dotted with traditional redtiled roofs, the 18th entury market and old mosques and churches, although the city has an atmosphere more of Mediterranean Europe than traditional Turkey.

Known in Turkish as “Beautiful Izmir”, the city lies at the head of a long, narrow gulf traversed by ships and yachts. The climate is mild and in the summer the constant, refreshing sea breezes temper the sun’s heat. Behind the palm-lined promenades and avenues, which follow the shoreline, the city, in horizontal terraces, gently ascends the slopes of the There are lots of monasteries and churches in the surrounding mountains. island. The biggest church of island is Taksiyarhis Izmir is the third largest city in Turkey but its port Church.

Sarimsakli Beaches are 5 km away from the district is second after Istanbul. A cosmopolitan and lively city all year round, Izmir is especially vibrant during center. It has long coast and clean sea. the international Arts Festival at June & July and the Before the third biggest city in Turkey, Izmir you will International Fair at August & September. arrive Foça town is situated at about 70 km İzmir’s With characteristics quite typical of a Mediterranean city center. Many parts of the Foça are under strict climate, the summers are hot and dry with an environmental protection, due to the value of the flora and the fauna, and the beauty of the small bays and coves, especially between Foça and Yenifoça. European holiday makers prefer this area for its natural beauties, crystal clear water, small coves on the Aegean sea. ow we are in Izmir.It is the third biggest city in Turkey with a population of around 2.5 million, the second biggest port after Istanbul, and a good transport hub. Once the ancient city of Smyrna, it is now a modern, developed, and busy commercial centre, set around a huge bay and surrounded by mountains and was. The broad

N

average temperature of 28°C in July and August, and winters cool and rainy at around 10°C. The climate is comfortable, with a relatively mild summer due to the refreshing breeze from the Aegean. The long attractive palm-fringed promenade, Birinci Kordon, which stretches the entire length of the city up to the Alsancak Ferry Terminal, is a popular spot for evening walks, and there are many cafes along the waterfront. Izmir has a good selection of culture and entertainment, from the Archaeological and Ethnographic Museums, to the Izmir State Opera and Ballet and Izmir State Symphony Orchestra, to the many bars and clubs. The cosmopolitan and lively city gets even busier during the International Izmir Festival at mid-June to mid-July with

music and dance, with performances also in nearby Cesme and Ephesus. esme peninsula about way down the Aegean coast of Turkey and Çeşme located at 90kms west of Izmir, it is within easy reach of Adanan Mendres International Airport.

Cesme is a little town at the tip of the peninsula that forms the Gulf of Izmir. The meaning of “Cesme” is “fountain” or “spring” due to the curative springs and thermal baths around especially in Ilica. Cesme and Ilica are resorts that should be visited for a while because of the vast white beaches and azure waters with seasonal accommodation facilities. Thermal resorts of Sifne Pasa Limani, Buyuk Liman, Alacati, and the Bay of Boyalik.

You may enjoy almost every kind of water sport in Cesme, including underwater diving. In this town, there are excellent accommodation facilities and an attractive night life. Cesme hosts an annual International Song Contest in the summer.

Cesme Castle now houses the International Cesme Sea and Music Festival. The Cesme Peninsula has many seaside resorts.

At the northeast of Cesme which was the important port of Erythrai, founded after the War of Troy, and it has a good view from the Acropolis, overlooking the bay and the islands . Çeşme has always been a popular summer resort for the residents of nearby Izmir and over recent years the “secrets” of Çeşme have been discovered by an ever growing number of European tourists.

C

NewFocus

March / April’2016

17

F Cover Story

Magnificent Coastline for Windsurfing

Aegean coastline.However,two very special features of this cove render it a windsurfer’s heaven. One of these is the ceaseless The very popular holiday center of Ilica boasts an excellent wind.The other is the depth of the sea which does not exceed white sand beach. The bay here is ideal for water sports, one and a half metres,and extends as such out as far as sixty or especially windsurfing and sailing; there is even an International seventy metres from the shore.

Windsurfing Race held every year in Çesme and Alaçati. Turkey’s Aegean shores are among the most fascinating and beautiful stretches in the country. The magnificent coastline, lapped by the clear water of the Aegean Sea, with landscapes of cultivated fields of aniseed, sesame and artichokes dotted with fig and gum trees, will guide you to discover one of the world’s greatest windsurfing destinations in Alaçati bay on the Cesme peninsula.

With its 1.8 kms width, over 5 kms depth, crystal clear waters, azure blue skies, consistent and steady winds, topography and location Alacati is an ideal windsurfing spot in Europe. Both, the very shape of the bay and the thermal water pressures, create steady and consistent w inds blowing side-shore from North to South (Poyraz) in summer and from South to North (Lodos) in winter months. First time windsurfers love the place as the waist-deep and sand covered shallow water area extends for 500 meters from shore into the bay creating perfect conditions for beginners of all ages. Easy recovery from falls adds a new dimension to both teaching and learning to windsurf.

Alaçatı cove is one of innumerable coves to be found along the

18

NewFocus

March / April’2016

A

fter Izmir you will arrive Kusadasi is your gateway to Ephesus, a city created by the Ionians in the 11th century B.C. and later expanded by the Romans. Now considered one of the grandest reconstructed sites in the ancient world the region also saw the likes of Cleopatra, Mark Anothy, the Virgin Mary, and John the Apostle. Of all of Turkey’s ancient cities, the historic city of Ephesus is the most opulent and best preserved.

Kusadasi is located in a superb gulf in the Aegean Region of Turkey and means “Bird Island”. This pretty town attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world with its many sandy beaches, 300 sunny days in a year, sparkling glassy water of blue Aegean, famous night life, countless fish and kebab restaurants, rich shopping facilities, historic sites around etc.

Long beach, Ladies beach, Papaz beach, Kustur beach, Baradan bay, Pamucak beach, Green beach and Downtown beach are the sandy beachs of Kusadasi.

South of Kuşadası, you have to visit Denizli is a tourism center to be seen

with its Hierapolis and Laodikeia, Tripolis, antic cities, hot springs and Pamukkale which is unique in the world with its travertines. amukkale is one of the tourism paradise of Turkey. The healing thermal water that provided Pamukkale to be a residential area for thousands of years, is also spring of famous white travertines. It is known that the thermal springs in Karahayıt and Gölemezli which are close to the Pamukkale, are good for , rheumatism, heart diseases, stomach, arteriosclerosis, , blood pressure and skin diseases. Some of the hotels in the region, serviceing to the health tourism with their Professional personal.The Thermal Pool in Pamukkale, providing facilities for the visitors to entertain, with its 35 ˚ fixed temperature water.

Pamukkale was formed when a spring with a high content of dissolved calcium bicarbonate cascaded over the edge of the cliff, which cooled and hardened leaving calcium deposits. This formed into natural pools, shelves and ridges, which tourists could plunge and splash in the warm water.

P

Dalyan is a small village and nearby to Alaçatı, a fishing village, built on a sheltered deep water inlet just north of Çesme, has some of the region’s best fish restaurants which border the quay of the lively marina.

Tourist are attracted by Çiftlik’s many accommodations and by a long, sandy beach (Pirlanta Plaj) just outside of town to the southwest. Camping facilities are available to the south and nearby stretches one of the area’s best beaches, the Altinkum Plaj (Golden Beach). urope’s entertainment destination Bodrum is also the town of fashion, dance, romance & love. Bodrum a lively, popular holiday resort on the Aegean Sea, renowned in antiquity under

E

Hotels were springing up from the 1970s to cater for the large influx of tourists, and shortly afterwards UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site. But by the 1990s, this took its toll on the state of the calcium pools and restrictions were placed on these travertine terraces. Many hotels were knocked down, visitors are only allowed on major paths around the sites, and must remove footwear to stand on the calcium deposits. This seems to have been a successful move, as the water supply is now used for preservation and some of the damaged calcium deposits have been strengthened.

The antique city Hierapolis and Pamukkale which are together in the same place is 20 km far from the city center.

Then we will arrive famous resort cities of Bodrum, Marmaris, Datca, Koycegiz and Fethiye. Beautiful resorts, comfortable hotels and motels, cozy guest houses, impressive ruins of past civilizations and magnificent landscapes offer vacationers plenty to choose from.

its ancient name, Halicarnassus. And world famous Blue Voyage yachting tours start from Bodrum to Gokaova bay or Marmaris even to Antalya.

The Bodrum peninsula is one of the most beautiful cosmopolitan and sophisticated holiday resort in Turkey. At any time of the day and night, there is always something going on here.

One of the unique features of Bodrum as a holiday resort is that in addition to the active recreational opportunities available by day and the unequaled Bodrum nightlife, so many more tranquil bays, beaches and villages are available to enjoy.

No other area on the Turkish Aegean coast provides the visitor NewFocus

March / April’2016

19

F Cover Story The only Turkish Delight (Lokum) to be made on the peninsula is made here in a factory .Dolmuses leave for Bitez every 2030 minutes from the main bus station in Bodrum.

Ortakent and Yahsi Ortakent & Yahsi is the next bay to Bitez following the peninsula round to the west and just 13 km from Bodrum.. There is a very long and sandy beach which is popular with families. There are several beach side cafes providing inexpensive meals and snacks throughout the day. There is also camping space. with the opportunity to experience traditional Turkish life only The village of , which means ‘Midtown straddles the main a few minutes away from the hustle and bustle of a modern Bodrum-Turgutreis road.

The village is unremarkable except for tourist center. the distinctive 17th century ‘tower houses’ unique to the area This peninsula has many small villages which you have to visit all and built for defensive purposes. of these villages.

In the early spring the village hosts an annual camel wrestling festival.

Turgutreis 18 km from Bodrum and named after the famous Ottoman admiral Turgut Reis. It is a small town in its own right and combines a compact town center with several beaches and all amenities for tourists. An ideal surfing place.

Regular buses connect Turgutreis with Bodrum, and in high season coaches for Istanbul and Ankara leave from the Turgutreis bus station.

Gümbet Nearest beach to Bodrum and just 3 km. away. It is now a self contained resort with hotels, shops, bars, discos, banks and everything the tourist needs for 24 hours of non stop fun.

Gümbet is also one of the most popular water sports centers with water-skiing, windsurfing, parasailing, etc. available.

The popularity of Gümbet has also generated nightlife and the streets of Gümbet vibrate till dawn with the music from fashinoble bars, discos and street side-cafes

Bitez Bitez just 7 km west of Bodrum, in the bay next to Gumbet. The winds are favorable for windsurfing and several water sports.

The beach is sandy, with plenty clubs for sunbathing,

Kadikalesi Kadikalesi is next to Turgutreis and offers some of the finest holiday resorts.

Gündogan Only a few minutes West of Yalikavak a place that can be really called peaceful.

It is little village which is still more or less unspoiled despite the holiday developments on the surrounding hills.

Here in the North of the peninsula a fresh breeze often comes .

A reason why many surfers prefer this bay.

20

NewFocus

March / April’2016

Yalikavak 18 km from Bodrum, small but developed town, busy center and a harbour where visiting yachts and fishing boats moor cheerfully together and offers everything required. There are many seaside cafes, restaurants and hotels. An old olive press is converted into a showroom for kilims, carpets and jewellery where visitors are welcome.

Akyarlar 22 km from Bodrum and closest points to Cos (Greek Island) Winds here are ideal for windsurfing. This is one of the safest beaches for children on the peninsula. There are several cafes and a tiny harbor. Camping facilities and a couple of small, inexpensive pensions for independent travelers.

Gümüslük 24 km from Bodrum and protected from modern development due to Myndos, an ancient site. Gümüs is the Turkish word for Silver. The simple charm of the village has survived the influx of tourism. Rabbits are raised on the island at the end of the causeway a short paddle away. There are many seaside fish restaurants. A tranquil village.

This is the ideal spot for peace and quiet, with the added advantage of many excellent fish restaurants along the small waterfront, where you can sit comfortably next to the gently lapping sea.

Torba This little village is hiding in a charming little bay. Located at North of Bodrum Torba is the nearest and first village of Bodrum town. It is only active during the summer months, but due to the generally high quality of the holiday home developments is a pleasant and relaxed place to visit.

There are also the remains of a Byzantine monastery..

Ferries to Didim -Didyma- leave from Torba harbor across the Gulf of Güllük.

Göl -Türkbükü Golkoy and Turkbuku are two fishing villages we will mention in one, because they are close to each other. These delightful spots are the favorite retreats of many well-known Turkish artists, actors and entertainers who enliven the many small bars and restaurants at night. Several of the more popular restaurants are run by Istanbul couples who have fled the big city. atça is a town and the name of the another peninsula between Aegean and the Mediterranean seas and very close to Bodrum. Along the peninsula there are wonderful pristine beaches and full of beauty and historical sites.

Datca Town is a traditional Greek town with older buildings, as well as lively shops, seaside bars and cafes. Datca Peninsula itself is a vibrant tourist area, whereas Old Datca town, with its old stone houses and peaceful atmosphere, is more traditional.

D

M

armaris is a coastal town, a port city and a tourist destination on the southwest Mediterranean coast of Turkey, in the Mugla Province. Marmaris is one of the Turkey’s most popular holiday towns and largest resorts on the Aegean coast.

With its surroundings, long coastline, outstanding landscape of pine-covered

hills, isolated bays and inlets, wonderful beaches, ancient cities, marinas and every kind of attractions; Marmaris welcomes about 400,000 people during the tourism season. Marmaris can be considered as the Mediterranean paradise. Marmaris is also a major center for yacht tourism and blue voyage. Marmaris has easy and well built connections to the nearby airport

in Dalaman, and on the road to Mugla, Datca and Fethiye.

Marmaris is a beach holiday resort teeming with a wide range of hotels, so you’ll most likely find a hotel which suits your budget. It’s really no surprise Marmaris has grown in popularity with its sandy beaches, lively nightlife and great facilities for families, couples and groups alike. Holidays in Marmaris can be as active or relaxed as you like, the beaches provide several water sport activities as well as the close by aqua park which provide affordable entertainment for all ages.

Icmeler is a beautiful beach resort only 8 kilometres from the large and vibrant resort of Marmaris and mostly considered together. This pine forested heaven is infused with all the atmosphere of both the Mediterranean NewFocus

March / April’2016

21

F Cover Story

and the Aegean Seas and is truly picturesque against the backdrop of magnificent mountains.

There are many fine sandy beaches and spectacular bays in and around Marmaris. Daily boat trips are organized for the isolated bays and for Dalyan.

The yacht marina is one of the biggest one in Turkey and there are regular ferry services to the Greek island of Rhodes.

Most places for accommodation are located at the seashore. Hundreds of seashore and luxury restaurants, world class discos and bars attracts thousands of travellers. For some traditional Turkish food, the wide selection of mezes

22

NewFocus

March / April’2016

(starters), olive oil drizzled kebabs and dough based deserts such as “baklava” and “kunefe”, all which are infused with a mixture of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Central Asian influences are available from the many Turkish restaurants, grills and taverns.

Koycegiz and Fethiye The small town of Köyceğiz, 75 km southwest of Marmaris is a quiet refuge set on a broad, placid lake. The ambience here is unlike that of any other Turkish Mediterranean tourist town. The lake is the source of the Dalyan Creek which runs through nearby Dalyan to the south, past the ruins of ancient Caunos,

through the fishing weirs and into the Mediterranean.

Fethiye rests on a broad Mediterranean bay boasting some of Turkey’s best beaches and yachting. Plenty of hotels provide a place to stay, and Dalaman Airport makes access fairly easy.

The wide swath of Çalış Beach, several kilometers long, is only 5 km northeast of Fethiye (maps). Ölüdeniz, perhaps Turkey’s most beautifully situated beach, is 8.5 km south of Fethiye, over the hills.

Besides the beach, visitors like the day long 12 Island yacht cruise of the bay, especially the stop at Gemile Island, covered in unrestored Byzantine ruins.

Fethiye is the starting point of the Lycian Way, a 500-km footpath through the rugged mountains of the Tekke Peninsula to Antalya.

Antique city of Myra

T

he antique city of Myra, in the district center of Demre and surroundings, was built on a plain of the same name. The sea was connected to the city by a canal constructed to the west of the Myros River (today called the Demre River).

The port of Andriake (Çayağzı) on the

other end of the canal was the centre for access to the sea and trade. The antique city of Myra is famous for its Lycian rockcut tombs, for its Roman theatre and for the Church of Saint Nicholas (Santa Claus) dating back to the Byzantine period.

The rock tombs, Lycian inscriptions and coins show that Myra was settled from at least the 5th century B.C. According to Strabon, Myra was one of the six leading cities of the Lycian League, and was then named Myrrh in Lycian inscriptions. The 2nd century A.D. was a period of great development in Myra. Many buildings were constructed and restored by the rich Lycians in the city which was the Metropolis of the Lycian League. During the Byzantine period Myra was the leading city of the region for religion and administration. It achieved its popularity through the Church of Saint Nicholas, which was built for Saint Nicholas (Santa Claus) who was the Bishop of the city in the 4th century A.D. Myra lost its importance after the 7th century, a consequence of earthquakes, floods with alluvial silt deposited by the river and because of the Muslims coastal raids; and in consequence was reduced to county status after the 12th century.

Its remaining consists of a theatre to the south of the acropolis and rock-cut tombs on both sides of the theatre.

Inspections have shown that -except for the erecting, firmly built walls from the Roman period- other wall remains dating from the Hellenistic period and even from the 5th century B.C. can be found on top of the acropolis and thereabouts.

NewFocus

March / April’2016

23

F Cover Story

Saint Nicholas

Saint Nicholas (15 March 270 – 6 December 343), was a historic 4thcentury saint and Greek Bishop of Myra (Demre-Turkey) in Lycia. Because of the many miracles attributed to his intercession, he is also known as Nikolaos the Wonderworker.

He had a reputation for secret giftgiving, such as putting coins in the shoes of those who left them out for him, and thus became the model for Santa Claus, whose modern name comes from the Dutch Sinterklaas, itself from a series of elisions and corruptions of the transliteration of “Saint Nikolaos”. His reputation evolved among the faithful, as was common for early Christian saints.

In 1087, part of the relics (about half of the bones) were furtively translated to Bari, in southeastern Italy; for this reason, he is also known as Nikolaos of Bari.

Thousands of tourists from all over the world flock to Demre (formerly Myra) searching for the roots of Saint Nicholas.

They come as pilgrims, especially from Russia up to sixty bus loads a day during the peak season where Saint Nicholas is revered as patron and a father of Orthodox faith. The beautiful beaches and warm weather along the

24

NewFocus

March / April’2016

Mediterranean coast also draw visitors from both Eastern and Western Europe.

They may come to Demre as pilgrims, or, out of curiosity, wondering about the origin of Santa Claus, who is called Noel Baba or Father Christmas in Turkey.

Vendors’ stalls and shops are jam-packed with a vast array of St. Nicholas icon images offered in stone, weavings, wax, and metal. They are found as medals, bookmarks, plates, figurines, and icons.

Rug dealers hawk his image in several sizes and many colors. Icon images greatly outnumber Santa-types, giving silent testimony to the numbers of Christian, particularly Orthodox, pilgrims.

Saint Nicholas was born in Lycia, inTurkey. During his life, Constantine became Emperor, following Diocletian who had persecuted Christians, including Nicholas. Christianity then flourished, replacing Greek and Roman Pagan deities, becoming the primary religion.

However, after the Seljuk Turks’ conquest (11th–13th centuries) and with the Ottoman Empire’s long reign (14th–20th centuries), the dominant religion in this land, evangelized by the Apostle Paul, became Islam. Today, after the expulsion of Greek Christians in 1922, 99.8%*of Turkish people are Muslim, though Turkey is officially a secular state.

In the early 1950s Turks realized that the Bishop of Myra, Saint Nicholas, was none other than the western world’s Santa Claus or Father Christmas. Just as the good saint had brought pilgrims to Myra, and later to Bari, Italy, it was hoped he would again attract tourists and pilgrims with their lira, euros, and dollars.

Turkey issued a Santa Claus stamp in 1955, drawing further attention to St. Nicholas’ relationship to this place. Since 1981 regular events somewhat related to the good saint have been held under the sponsorship of the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Anatalyan governor’s office. The first Father Christmas Symposium, held in 1983, has become an annual event, lasting about a week over the 6th of December, St. Nicholas Day. Religious and scientific people come from many countries for the Activities for World Peace with Santa Claus, including the Santa Claus Peace Award. This led to the establishment in 1991 of the Santa Claus Foundation to promote peace, friendship and brotherhood.

For many years an Orthodox liturgy was held in the Church of St. Nicholas on the 6th of December, St. Nicholas Day. This was the only service held in the church and it was not allowed from 2002-2006.

Government permission was again

granted in 2007. However, in January 2008 the name of the St. Nicholas Church (Aziz Nicholas Kilisesi) was officially changed to Father Christmas Museum (Noel Baba Müzesi). This may prevent such a service.

A first ever Easter ritual was held in the museum (church) in 2011. The ritual, led by a priest of the Fener Greek Orthodox Patriarchate in Istanbul, was attended by around 600 people from various countries, including Greece.

Beginning in 2009 the Ministry of Culture and Tourism has encouraged tourism companies to partner with a desitnation wedding company to promote Demre as a wedding site. The International St. Nicholas in Demre, Antalya, Wedding Festival offers a week-long schedule of activities, including Turkish traditions, culminating with a joint group (10-25 couples) civil, not religious, wedding ceremony in the Demre St. Nicholas “museum” on December 6th.

In today’s predominantly Muslim Turkey, commercial interests promote Santa Claus to encourage gift giving at New Year’s. So Western Santa, Noel Baba, is sometimes seen in shopping areas, on the streets, or in schools. Saint Nicholas is remembered in the land of his birth as a person who cared for all people, especially children. He is appreciated for his caring, humanitarian values, and also because he gives a boost to tourism and the economy.

Enjoy your holiday at

Hotel Mare AYVALIK

Hotel Mare Sarımsaklı – Ayvalık Balıkesir - Turkey T :+90 266 324 1195 – 324 10 48 F:+90 266 324 00 22 info@hotelmareayvalik.com www.hotelmareayvalik.com

F EXHIBITION 35th ATF TRAVEX was in Philippines Manila, Philippines hosted the 35th ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2016 with an impressive 2,620 delegates comprising of ministerial and NTO delegates, as well as TRAVEX suppliers from across ASEAN, international buyers and media.

ATF TRAVEX features the largest and most diverse collection of ASEAN suppliers. The event had 1,000 exhibitors connect with 457 buyers from around the world, alongside 175 international

26

NewFocus

March / April’2016

and local media. A massive 500 of these delegates have been hosted to the event. The ten ASEAN tourism ministers collectively launched the ASEAN Tourism Strategic Plan (ATSP) 2016-2025 at the Tourism Ministers’ press conference on the 22nd January during the 35th ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) held in Manila. The vision of the ATSP is: ‘By 2025, ASEAN will be a quality tourism destination offering a unique, diverse ASEAN experience, and will be committed to responsible, sustainable, inclusive and balanced tourism development, so as to contribute significantly to the socio-economic well-being of the ASEAN people.’

NewFocus

March / April’2016

27

F EXHIBITION EMITT celebrated 20th year The East Mediterranean Tourism and Travel Exhibition – EMITT organized at Tuyap Fair and Congress Center in Istanbul, Turkey.

Celebrating its 20th year, EMITT had with the participation of senior local and international government representatives and representatives of the tourism industry. Turkish Culture and Tourism Minister also attended the opening ceremony and gave

28

NewFocus

March / April’2016

a speech for the local and international guests.

Turkish tourism suffers from recent terrorism events. Minister Mahir Ünal at his speech criticized ‘terror’ in Turkey. Ünal said, “Terrorism is a problem faced by every country. It is not acceptable to use ‘terror’ as a competition tool in the industry. It is not moral and internationally accepted to use terror as a tool against Turkey”.

NewFocus

March / April’2016

29

F EXHIBITION TITE hosted international guests in Iran Hotel Travel & Tourism International Exhibition The Iran Hotel Travel & Tourism International Exhibition organized in Tehran International Permanent Fairground at February 16-19.

This year TITE 6 exhibition halls in an area of about 22000 square meter, which shows a 55% growth compared to the last edition.

TITE had counts on the presence of travelling

30

NewFocus

March / April’2016

services and solutions, hotel services, accommodation services, luxury services, tourism operating programs and services, tour planning services, tourism accessories and all products and services that are associated with the tourism industry. Turkey also had a 71.5sqm stand with hotels and travel agents. There were also many Turkish hotels and tour operators had private stands in several halls.

NewFocus

March / April’2016

31

F AIRLINES Turkish Airlines takes Batman and Superman into the skies film.”

Drawing inspiration from the film, Turkish Airlines has created an array of experiences, beginning with an invitation for travelers to “book” flights to two new U.S. destinations – Gotham City and Metropolis. Turkish Airlines currently flies to 113 countries, more than any other airline, with flights to 284 destinations – now including the home cities of Batman and Superman.

“Showcasing Gotham City and Metropolis as our newest U.S. ‘destinations’ reinforces our commitment to grow Turkish Airlines’ visibility in the U.S., an important and growing market for the airline,” said M. Ilker Aycı, Turkish Airlines’ Board Chairman.

Beginning February 8th through Mid March 2016, Turkish Airlines is inviting fans and newcomers alike to visit turkishairlines. com/flytogotham or turkishairlines.com/ flytometropolis to reserve flights and begin their journey into the world of Gotham City and Metropolis. In doing so, participants will get an exclusive virtual view into the life of each city, including the activities, culture, nightlife and more.

With the Gotham City and Metropolis virtual experience as the centerpiece of its partnership with Warner Bros., Turkish Airlines is also Turkish Airlines will introduce Batman’s Gotham City and sponsoring the movie’s premieres and will offer eight lucky Superman’s Metropolis as newest U.S. “Destinations” via fans the opportunity to attend one of these gala events. sponsorship.

Further, beginning today, Turkish Airlines will start unveiling Turkish Airlines announced its partnership with Warner Bros. its movie-themed activations, including: Pictures on the highly anticipated action adventure film, An exclusive 777 Turkish Airlines wrapped in Batman v Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. In the movie, a pivotal Superman: Dawn of Justiceimagery; scene unfolds aboard a 777 Turkish Airlines plane.

Limited edition movie-themed in-flight amenity kits for Turkish Airlines is unveiling innovative movie-themed adults, which includes an eye mask and slippers; experiences that give fans around the world an inside look Limited edition movie-themed in-flight amenity kits for into the world of the iconic Super Heroes facing off for the children, including headphones, slippers, and a watch; first time on the big screen when the film comes to cinemas Movie-themed in-flight menu items, such as branded cookies worldwide beginning March 25, 2016.

“We are delighted to be partnering with Turkish Airlines to take and cupcakes; Batman and Superman into the skies and to fans everywhere,” A Time Out travel guide featuring content focusing on Gotham City and Metropolis, which will be distributed to moviegoers, said Gene Garlock, Warner Bros. Pictures’ Executive Vice passengers and at select venues; President, Worldwide Promotional Partnerships. “What made A special edition frequent flyer Miles & Smiles card.

Turkish Airlines such an inspiring partner was their aspiration to dream up something more than just a promotional program Fans can also join the online conversation around the movie using the hashtags #flytogotham and #flytometropolis. but an experience that would be as original and epic as the

New Codeshare partner of Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines has signed a codeshare agreement with Royal Brunei Airlines (BI). Dr. Ahmet Bolat, Turkish Airlines’ Chief Investment & Technology Officer and Mr. Karam Chand, Royal Brunei Airlines’ Chief Commercial and Planning Officer signed the agreement in Antalya, Turkey.

32

NewFocus

March /April’2016

Under the codeshare agreement, Turkish Airlines will add its ‘TK’ code to Royal Brunei Airlines operated flights from Bandar Seri Begawan to Dubai and vice versa. On a reciprocal basis, Royal Brunei Airlines will add its ‘BI’ code to Turkish Airlines flights from Istanbul to Dubai and vice versa. The date for commencement of the codeshare is 22nd February 2016.

Royal Brunei Airlines’ Chief Commercial and Planning Officer, Karam Chand said “Royal Brunei Airlines is delighted with the recent enhancements of the commercial cooperation between both airlines. We are keen to further expand the codeshare arrangements in the future to our mutual benefit”.

Dr. Bolat stated that “As Turkish Airlines, we are extremely pleased to sign this codeshare agreement with Royal Brunei Airlines, which will provide us to sell our offline destination Bandar Seri Begawan via Dubai and improve our partnership to maximize the travel opportunities offered to our passengers through the networks of both airlines.”

Turkish Airlines receives 100 aircrafts in less than 3 years

Europe’s Leading Airline and flag carrier of Turkey, Turkish Airlines received its 300th aircraft. With the addition of its 300th aircraft, Turkish Airlines wishes to serve its customers with Europe’s youngest and most modern fleet.

The addition of the 300th plane was celebrated with a ceremony that was held on Friday, February 5, 2016 at Atatürk International Airport in the new hangar of Turkish Technic Inc..

The ceremony included the participation of Turkish Airlines’ Board Chairman, M. İlker Aycı, Turkish Airlines’ CEO, Dr. Temel Kotil, Airbus’ Regional Sales Director/Middle East and Europe, Douglas Anderson, and Airbus’ Contracts Director, David

Bonnel as well as a large number of business partners and media representatives.

Turkish Airlines Board Chairman said, “Established in 1933 with a fleet of five aircraft, Turkish Airlines today is a 4-star airline with a fleet of 300 (passenger and cargo) aircraft flying to 284 destinations worldwide -235 international and 49 domestic-.

Turkish Airlines received its 100th aircraft in August 2006, 73 years after its establishment. Nearly seven years later, in March 2013, its fleet reached 200 aircraft. With 300 aircraft in our fleet today, we are the world’s 13th largest airline in terms of fleet size, and with 39 new aircraft to be added by the end of this year, Turkish Airlines will be even more prominent at the international level with its young fleet.”

Airbus is well positioned to meet the demand for Turkish Airlines’ ambitious growth strategy with its eco-efficient, modern family of aircraft. Turkish aerospace companies benefit from this growth through long-term industrial partnerships with Airbus.

The A330 family includes freighters, VIP, and military transport/tanker variants, and has now attracted more than 1,600 orders. Over 1,200 A330 aircraft are flying with more than 100 operators worldwide. Having an operational reliability of 99,4 percent, the A330 is one of the world’s most efficient aircraft with best-in-class operating economics. The A330 belongs to the successful group of Airbus Widebody aircraft, which consists of the A330, A350 XWB and A380, uniquely spanning the 250 to over 500 seat market segment.

EVA starts daily Taipei – Istanbul flights

The second largest Taiwanese airline EvaAir, which is a Star Alliance member carrier just like Turkish Airlines, started codeshare flights in 2015. And now from March 5, 2016, EvaAir will start its direct flights from Taipei to Istanbul.

When EVA starts daily Taipei – Istanbul flights on March 5, the two airlines will further collaborate to efficiently use Istanbul as a hub for travel to destinations that are even more distant.

With the code-shared flights and commercial agreements for beyond Istanbul, EVA will offer passengers more convenient choices to Europe.

The carrier, which will have 4 flights a week, has announced a promotion of 50% off flight upgrades. Infinity MileageLands

members can enjoy upgrades for just 50% percent of the mileage normally required.

If you have purchased an eligible ticket class fare and have a confirmed reservation, you will be able to enjoy this offer. You must apply for the upgrade and complete the mileage deduction between Oct 20, 2015 and Mar. 4, 2016. To make an award upgrade reservation and redeem your miles, please call your local EVA Air reservation office. Ticketed passengers with confirmed reservations made via the EVA Air internet booking system can also make award upgrade reservations by logging in to the Infinity MileageLands area of the EVA Air website.

Except for the reduced mileage requirement, standard terms and conditions of award upgrades apply.

Promotion details: Eligible flights: Scheduled flights to Istanbul operated by EVA Air. You must have a confirmed reservation with an EVA Air flight number Effective application dates: From Oct 20, 2015 to Mar. 4, 2016 Eligible flight dates: From Mar. 5, 2016 to Dec. 31, 2016 Eligible ticket classes: Elite Class (K/L/T) and Economy Class (Y/B/M) Upgrade mileage requirements (one-way): NewFocus

March /April’2016

33

F LUXURY

Traditional Cantonese flavours meet the historical city of Istanbul

S

et on the European side of the Bosphorus Strait between the Dolmabahce Palace and Naval Museum, Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul overlooks the unfolding panorama of Istanbul’s domes and minarets and the green hills of the city’s Asian shores. On a historical site from the 1920s which served as a tobacco warehouse, the hotel is favourable by both leisure and business travellers with its close proximity to the shopping, entertainment,

34

NewFocus

March / April’2016

sightseeing and business centres of the city. Besides its prime location, guests may truly experience a unique Asian elegance blended with warm Turkish hospitality. ShangriLa Bosphorus, Istanbul offers guests a sanctuary in any of its 169 luxurious guestrooms and 17 suites while the restaurants provide an exceptional culinary experience.

Shang Palace is the hotel’s signature restaurant and Shangri-La’s culinary introduction to the city of Istanbul.

You may experience the real authentic Chinese-Cantonese cuisine accompanied by perfectly paired Turkish and international wines, which have been especially selected by the head sommelier. This exclusive degustation menu will take you on an extraordinary culinary journey in surroundings characterised by refined and contemporary décor.

With its elegant main dining area, dining booths and private dining room for both lunch and dinner, the restaurant is an excellent venue for large or intimate gatherings. The Executive Chinese Chef and 9 other chefs from China pay close attention to every detail to provide a high standard of service. The staffs’ impeccable understanding of hospitality helps to make every diner’s experience special.

You may also enjoy the unique Kung Fu tea master’s show, which acrobatically displays the fine art of the Chinese tea ceremony with an elongated pot.

In accordance with Chinese dining culture, a lazy Suzan in the middle

of your table will keep rotating while you enjoy roasted whole Peking duck or succulent braised seafood with ginger and spring onions in a clay pot. Hand-drawn beef soup noodles prepared by La Mien Chef and fried rice with diced scallops and egg whites will accompany your main dish. Don’t miss the chance to try authentic deep-fried shrimp rolls wrapped with kataifi or the tenderness of pan-fried diced beef with black pepper sauce.

After all of these culinary delights, make sure to try the chilled mango pudding or fried ice cream to end your unique dining experience. Exclusively for lunch every day from 12 noon to 3 pm, Shang Palace offers unlimited dim sum menu. You may savour 18 different flavours prepared attentively with the handiness and experience of the restaurant’s Chinese chefs.

For the celebration of Chinese New Year, Shang Palace is taking its guests on an epic journey to distant lands through flavours exclusive to China with an elaborately prepared menu

until 31 March 2016. Guests who experience this special menu will have a chance to win spectacular gifts for the celebration of the Chinese New Year. A part from prizes such as brunch, afternoon tea buffet and accommodation in comfortable rooms, a lucky couple will win a dream-like holiday for 5 nights at the ShangriLa Hotel, Shanghai including Turkish Airlines business class flight tickets.

Consisting of 10 different dishes, the Chinese New Year menu includes nonalcoholic beverages and is priced 190 TL including VAT per person.

Reservation 90.212.275 8888

NewFocus

March / April’2016

35

F WORLD NEWS ITB Berlin, 9 - 13 March 2016 ITB Berlin 2016 will take place from Wednesday to Sunday, 9 to 13 March. From Wednesday to Friday ITB Berlin is open to trade visitors only. Parallel with the show the ITB Berlin Convention, the largest event of its kind, will be held from Wednesday, 9 to Saturday, 12 March 2016. More details are available at www.itb-convention.com.

ITB Berlin is the global travel industry’s leading trade show.

In 2015 a total of 10,096 companies and organisations from 186 countries exhibited their products and services to 175,000 visitors, who included 115,000 trade visitors.

This year together, visitors, exhibitors and guests will soon be celebrating the impressive grand finale of the 50th ITB Berlin, the world’s largest travel trade show, where musicians, singers and dancers from around the world will be performing modern and traditional works.

World Travel Awards (WTA) has unveiled the nominees for its upcoming Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2016.

The first event on the annual Grand Tour, the ceremony will this year be hosted by Diamonds La Gemma dell’Est in Zanzibar, Tanzania, on April 9th. With more than 1,500 nominations now revealed, voting is expected to be highly competitive right up until the February 29th deadline.

World Travel Awards President Graham Cooke said: “This is always an exciting time of year for World Travel Awards, as we unveil the nominees for the first Gala Ceremony of the year.

As we have come to expect it is a stellar list, incorporating the leading lights of hospitality from across Africa and the Indian

Ocean.

“With just four weeks of voting ahead of us I urge voters from around the world to cast their ballots at the first opportunity and to make their voices heard as we being the Grand Tour 2016.”

Each year WTA covers the globe with a series of regional Gala Ceremonies staged to recognise and celebrate individual and collective successes within each key geographical region.

Each WTA Gala Ceremony offers unrivalled networking opportunities to members of the travel and tourism industry, with the events welcoming government and industry leaders as well as international print and broadcast media.

A full list of nominees for the Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2016 can be seen here, while voters are requested to register their interest here.

WTA nominees for Africa & Indian Ocean 2016

ATM-Dubai is 23 years old 23rd edition Arabian Travel Market 2016 will be organize 25-28 April and will showcase more than 2,800 products and destinations from around the world to over 26,000 buyers and travel trade visitors across four days at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC). www.arabiantravelmarket.com ATM 2016 will build on the success of this year’s edition

with the announcement of an additional hall as Reed Travel Exhibitions looks to add to its record-breaking achievements earlier this year. ATM 2015 witnessed a year-on-year visitor attendance increase of 15% to over 26,000, with exhibiting companies increasing by 5% to 2,873. Business deals worth more than US$2.5 billion were signed over the four days.

Arabian Travel Market is part of Reed Travel Exhibition’s World Travel Market group of events.

Seychelles Carnival April 22 - 24 Carnaval International de Victoria, celebrating its sixth year will be held between 22 and 24 April 2016. The 2016 edition of the island’s Carnaval International de Victoria set to continue to bring together the different cultures and people from around the world to one place. Minister St.Ange announced that the Celebration of “National Unity” will be the theme of Carnival 2016 in Seychelles.

This spectacular event held over three days in the heart of the Seychelles capital Victoria was baptised under the theme ‘the melting pot of cultures’.

Since 2011, the carnival has received great visibility with the representatives from top media houses coming from Europe, Middle East, Americas, Asia and the Indian Ocean.

Over the past five years, the carnival has been known to be the biggest cultural manifestation in Seychelles, bringing together the best carnivals of the world to its shores such as the Brazilian group, the Notting Hill Carnival Roadshow Company of the UK , Düsseldorf carnival of Germany, the Italy Carnival, the Indonesian Carnival to name but a few. Cultural Troupes from the Community of Nations have also descended on the islands to parade alongside with delegations of the best carnivals of the world.

36

NewFocus

March /April’2016

The Seychelles Carnaval International de Victoria remains a simple celebration of diversity and is a very important catalyst for conflict resolution and togetherness, and an instrument for telling the history of globalisation as it impacts on tourism destinations.

“You may say I am a dreamer, but I am not the only one…this is why we are inviting our partner countries, International Carnivals, Cultural Troupes from the Community of Nations and also from the Seychelles itself all government ministries, non-government organisations, the business community and tourism trade partners to take part in the upcoming sixth Carnaval International de Victoria” Minister Alain St.Ange said.

F DESTİNASYON El Nido

Filipinler’de bir cennet

M.Özge Töre

E

l Nido, Filipinlerin güneybatısında bulunan tropik adalar topluluğudur. Burada bulunan adalara ulaşım El Nido havaalanına inerek yapılır ve Filipinlerin başkenti Manila’dan uçakla sadece 55 dakika sürmektedir. Görülecek 50’ den fazla plajı, mavi-yeşil denizi, birbirinden farklı kuş çeşitleri ve balıklarıyla, beyaz kumları, bu adaya gelmek için bulunabilecek en doğru sebeplerden birkaçı olabilir.

El Nido havaalanından tekneyle 40 dakika uzaklıktaki Lagen Island’da bulunan Lagen Island Resort, tatilinizi geçirebileceğiniz, sakin ve keyifli noktalardan biri. 51 odası bulunan otel’in büyüleyici manzarasına karşı kokteyllerinizi yudumlamak,

38

NewFocus

March / April’2016

yapılacaklar listenizin başında gelecektir.

Açık büfe yemeklerinde, Filipinlerin yöresel tatlarından seçenekler sunan otel’in spa’sında da rahatlatıcı saatler geçirmek mümkün. Boş vakitlerinizde gidebileceğiniz camdan yapılmış deniz ve adalar manzarasına karşı konumlandırılmış keyifli bir kütüphanesi, de mevcut.

Her ne kadar Kasım-Mayıs ayları 30 derecenin üstünde kuru mevsim olarak nitelendirilse de, öğleden sonraları kısa yağmurlar yağabilir ve yağan yağmurun altında, palmiyelerin arasında havuza girmenin keyfi paha biçilemez. Otel’in tadını çıkarmak başlı başına çok keyifli olsa da, burada yapabilecekleriniz sadece

otel’de dinlenmekle sınırlı değil. Küçük ve büyük kıyı göllerinde (small & big lagoon) kano yaparak dolaşabilir, veya scuba diving ile rengarenk balıkları izleyerek, yüzebilirsiniz. Miniloc adası da hem balıkları besleyebileceğiniz, hem de onlarla yüzme imkanı bulabileceğiniz veya barında hindistancevizi suyu içmek için uğramak isteyeceğiniz bir adres diyebiliriz.

Gidilebilecek diğer adalardan biri ise, Entalula beach, burada da, beyaz kumlarda yürüyüp, masmavi suya dalabilirsiniz.

Bunun dışında lokal yemeklerden bazıları olan erişte, buharda pişmiş pilav ve karides, kalamar gibi deniz ürünleriyle piknik yapıp, öğleden sonranızı, palmiyeler arasında hamakta uyuyarak geçirebilirsiniz.

NewFocus

March / April’2016

39

F DESTİNASYON El Nido

Erken saatler de nispeten sakin olan hava öğleden sonraları yerini daha rüzgarlı ve dalgalı bir denize bırakabilir. Sabahları çekilen suyun, denizlerin üzerine yerleştirilmiş olan bungalow evlerin altına yeniden dolduğunu görebilirsiniz. El Nido’da sıkılmak zor, kendinizi cennetteymiş gibi hissedebileceğiniz bir yer burası; ağaçları, kuşları, tropik meyvaları, dalgaların altlarını aşındırdığı dik ve yüksek kayalarıyla tam bir doğa harikası.

Görülmesi gerek adalardan bir diğeri ise Snake Island (Yılan adası). İki adayı birbirine bağlayarak, kuşbakışı, yılan görüntüsü veren bir kumsala sahip olan adanın, bir ucundan diğer ucuna yürüyebilir, veya adanın tepesine tırmanıp, nefes kesen kumsal manzarasını fotoğraflayabilirsiniz.

40

NewFocus

March / April’2016

El Nido adalarında, dalış ve tırmanış gibi doğa sporlarının yanında, mağraları da dolaşarak farklı yerler görebilirsiniz. Örnek olarak Pinasil Cave bunlardan biri. Mağraya giriş biraz dar olsa da, içerisinin atmosferi görülmeye değer. Sonrasında, yakınlardaki Dibuluan Island öğle yemeği yemek, kıyıya vuran deniz yıldızlarını izlemek, beyaz kumlarda güneşlenmek, hem scuba diving yapmak, hem de fotoğraf çekmek için en güzel adreslerden biri olabilir.

El Nido’da herkese uygun bir aktivite bulmak mümkün. İsterseniz oteliniz de sakin ve romantik bir gün geçirin, isterseniz, adaları dolaşıp dalın, tırmanın, kano yapın, veya sadece turkuaz rengi sularda yüzüp beyaz kumların tadını çıkarın. Ama bu tatil cennetini mutlaka görülecekler listenize yazmayı unutmayın.

Double daily flights from Ankara and Istanbul to Tehran and beyond Istanbul: 212 343 58 22 Ankara: 312 425 7095

F BÜLTEN Tüm Dünya’da 1.2 milyon turist 2015 yılında Dünya çapında 1,2 milyar insan turist olarak yabancı ülkeleri ziyaret etti. Dünya Turizm Organizasyonu(UNWTO) verilerine göre, geçen yıl turist sayısı yüzde 4,0 artışla 1 milyar 184 milyona ulaştı. Böylece global olarak turist sayısında rekor seviyeye ulaşıldı. Bu bir önceki yıla göre 50 milyon daha fazla turist oluyor.

UNWTO’nun raporuna göre, 2010 yılı krizi sonrası her yıl yüzde 4 veya daha fazla bir büyüme yaşandı.

UNWTO Genel Sekreteri Taleb Rifai, uluslararası turizm sektörünün güçlü performansının 2015 yılında zirve yaparak, dünyanın birçok yerinde ekonomik büyüme ve istihdam yaratılmasına katkıda bulunduğunu belirtti. UNTWTO Güven Endeksi sonuçları önceki iki yıla oranla biraz daha düşük bir seviyede olmasına rağmen, 2016 yılı için olumlu görünüm sürüyor. UNWTO, bu yıl da turist sayısının dünya çapında yüzde 4 büyüyeceğini tahmin ediyor.

Türkiye’de 36 milyonu aşkın turist Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı’nın internet sitesindeki verilere göre 2015’te Türkiye’ye gelen yabancı ziyaretçi sayısı, önceki yıla göre yüzde 1,61 azalarak 36 milyon 244 bin 632 oldu. Geçen yıl aralık ayında en fazla yabancı turistin girdiği şehir İstanbul oldu (822 bin 809), 202 bin 10 yabancının girdiği Edirne ikinci, 153 bin 776 turistin girdiği Artvin üçüncü sırada yer aldı. Antalya aynı dönemde 99

bin 65, İzmir 24 bin 140 yabancı turist ağırladı.

2015 yılında Türkiye’ye gelen toplam 36 milyon 244 bin 632 yabancının 1 milyon 635 bin 695’ini günübirlikçi turistler oluşturdu.

Türkiye’ye geçen yılın aralık ayında gelen her 100 yabancıdan 12’si Alman, 10’u Gürcü, 9’u ise Bulgar pasaportuna sahipti.

Bu dönemde Almanya’dan 177 bin 570, Gürcistan’dan 150 bin 894, Bulgaristan’dan ise 138 bin 6 turist Türkiye’yi ziyaret etti.

Geçen yılın ocak-aralık döneminde ise Türkiye’ye ziyaretçi gönderen ülkeler sıralamasında Almanya birinci, Rusya ikinci, İngiltere ise üçüncü sırada yer aldı.

Türkiye 2015 yılında 5 milyon 580 bin 792 Alman, 3 milyon 649 bin 3 Rus ve 2 milyon 512 bin 139 İngiliz turist ağırladı.

Geçen yıl ülkeden çıkan Türk vatandaşlarının sayısında da önceki yılın aynı dönemine göre yüzde 6,73’lük artış kaydedilerek 13 milyon 690 bin 525 rakamına ulaşıldı.

Vatandaşlardan ülkeye girenlerin sayısı ise yine bir önceki yıla göre yüzde 6,65 artarak 13 milyon 620 bin 288 oldu.

Turizm giderleri %4.2 arttı Yurt dışı ülkeleri ziyaret eden Türk vatandaşlarının harcamalarından oluşan turizm giderleri 2015’te bir önceki yıla göre %4,2 artarak 5,4 milyar dolardan 5,7 milyar dolara yükseldi. Turizm giderlerinin 4 milyar 768 milyon doları kişisel harcama ve 930 milyon doları paket tur harcamalarından oluştu.

Türk vatandaşları, yurt dışındaki kişisel harcamalarının %

67’sini yeme içme, konaklama ve hediyelik eşyaya ayırdı.

Turizm giderlerinin 1 milyar 452 milyon doları yeme içme, 1 milyar 176 milyon doları konaklama ve 575 milyon doları hediyelik eşya harcamalarından oluştu. Kişisel harcamaların % 30,4’ü yeme içme% 24,6’sı konaklama ve % 12’si hediyelik eşya harcamalarına ayrıldı. Yurt dışını ziyaret eden vatandaşların ortalama harcaması 651 dolar olarak belirlendi.

Türklerin yurtdışı harcaması 651 USD

Türk vatandaşlarının yurtdışındaki harcamalarının önemli bir kısmını kişisel harcama olarak (% 83.7) yaparken, % 16.3’lük kısmı paket tur harcaması şeklinde gerçekleştirdi. Yurtdışı seyahatini kişisel olarak organize edenlerin ortalama harcaması 604 dolar iken, seyahatini paket turla organize edenlerin ortalama harcaması 818 dolar olarak gerçekleşti. Yurtdışını ziyaret eden vatandaşların toplamda kişi başı ortalama harcaması 651 dolar oldu. Dünya Turizm Örgütü’nün (UNWTO) verilerine göre 2014 yılında yurtdışında en fazla harcama yapan ziyaretçiler sırasıyla Çin, ABD ve Almanya vatandaşları olurken, Türkler yurtdışında 5.5 milyar dolar harcadı.

2015 yılında 9.2 milyon Türk vatandaşı yurtdışına çıktı ve 2015 yılında en çok gecelemeyi Irak’ta yaparken, bunu sırasıyla Kuzey Kıbrıs Türk Cumhuriyeti, Suudi Arabistan ve Almanya’da yapılan gecelemeler takip etti. Irak’a gidenler en çok iş amaçlı ziyaret yaptı. Kuzey Kıbrıs Türk Cumhuriyeti’ne en çok gezi, eğlence, sportif ve kültürel faaliyetler; Suudi arabistan’a Umre/ hac; Almanya’ya akraba ve arkadaş ziyareti amacıyla gidildi.

42

NewFocus

March /April’2016

F BÜLTEN Türkiye en pahalı 22. Ülke

2015’te Amerikalı turist sayısı arttı Washington’da bu yıl 11’incisi düzenlenen ve ABD’deki turizm sektörünün önemli paydaşlarını bir araya getiren “Seyahat ve Macera Fuarı”nda Türkiye, en çok ilgi gören ülkeler arasında oldu.

ABD’deki turizm sektörünün önemli fuarları arasında bulunan ve Washington Kongre Merkezi’nde gerçekleştirilen “Seyahat ve Macera Fuarı”nda, Türk turizminin ve kültürünün tanıtıldığı Türkiye standına katılımcılar yoğun ilgi gösterdi.

Türkiye ile ilgili detaylı bilgilerin verildiği standda katılımcılar, başta İstanbul olmak üzere birçok turistik destinasyona yönelik bilgi aldı.

Türkiye’nin Washington Kültür ve Tanıtma Müşaviri Görkem Kurşunlu Karakuş, yaptığı açıklamada, son dönemde yaşanan sorunlara rağmen Türkiye’nin 2015 yılını toplamda yüzde 1,61 düşüşle 36,2 milyon yabancı turist ile kapattığını hatırlattı. Karakuş, “2016 yılında, Suriye sınırımızda yaşanan sıkıntılara rağmen, Kuzey Amerika’daki mevcut pazar payımızı, ürün çeşitliliğimiz ve THY’nin de sunduğu konforlu ulaşım ile koruyacağımızı düşünüyoruz” dedi.

Karakuş, 2015 yılında, önceki yıla göre yüzde 1,77 artışla ABD’den Türkiye’ye 800 bin turistin geldiğini ifade ederek, “Bu sene lüks turizm grubuna yönelerek inanç, kültür ve aile turizmi

Forex Bank’ın İsveç kronununu temel alarak gerçekleştirdiği 75 ülkeyi kapsayan tatil endeksine göre Türkiye en pahalı ülkeler sıralamasında 22.sırada yer alıyor. Forex endeksinde konaklama, restoran, taksi, kahve ve bira fiyatları gibi harcamalar temel alınıyor.

Polonya, Romanya, Bulgaristan, Sırbistan gibi eski Doğu Avrupa ülkeleri en ucuz ülkeler sıralamasının başında yer alırken, Makedonya turistler için en ucuz ülke.

Monako ise en pahalı ülkeler sıralamasının başında yer alıyor. Monako’yu İsviçre, Birleşik Arap Emirlikleri, Dominik Cumhuriyeti, Tanzanya ve Amerika takip ediyor.

konularındaki ürünlerimizle Amerika seyahat pazarında kararlı, istikrarlı ve sürekli tanıtım çalışmalarımızı devam ettireceğiz” değerlendirmesinde bulundu.

ABD’nin yanı sıra Kanada ve Meksika’nın da eklenmesiyle Kuzey Amerika’dan geçen sene 1 milyonun üzerinde ziyaretçinin Türkiye’ye geldiğini aktaran Karakuş, oluşturulan ilgi düzeyinin artarak devam etmesi için çalışmalarına devam edeceklerini sözlerine ekledi.

Rusya’da yurtdışı tatil zorlaştı

Ekonomik krizde reel gelirleri eriyen Rusya vatandaşları için yurt dışında tatil yapmanın maliyetinde ciddi artış oldu. Devlet yurt içinde tatili teşvik etmek için harekete geçiyor. Rusya Devlet İstatistik Dairesi Rosstat’ın verilerine göre, Rusyalı turistler için 2015 yılında yurt dışında tatil yapmanın maliyeti % 36,8 arttı. Aralık 2015 döneminde Avrupa kentlerine otobüs turlarının fiyatlarında yüzde 4,3-6,2 artış oldu.

Rusya içindeki dinlenme tesislerinin fiyatlarında da 2015 yılında ortalma yüzde 11,4 artış kaydedildi.

Başbakan Medvedev, Kültür Bakanlığı’nın, yurt içinde tatili

44

NewFocus

March /April’2016

teşvik etmek için Rusyalı tur operatörlerine destek olunması yönündeki teklfini onayladığını açıkladı.

Federal Turizm Ajansı Rosturizm de, Rusya vatandaşları için kendi ülkelerindeki tatil seçeneklerini daha cazip hale getirmek amacıyla bazı vergi kolaylıkları sağlanmasını teklif etti.

Diğer yandan Rusya, Mısır’a yasaklanan tur satışları ve uçuşları konusunda yeni bir kararın arifesinde. Mısır’a yollanan heyetin, havaalanlarının güvenliği konusunda temaslarda bulunduğu, alınması gereken ek tedbirlerin hazırlandığı ve raporun kısa süre içinde hazırlanarak Rus hükümetine sunulacağı belirtildi.

Rusya Duma Başkanı Sergey Narışkin de konuyla ilgili temaslarda bulunmak üzere bugün Mısır’a gidiyor.

Medyadaya yer alan haber ve yorumlarda, Mısır ve Türkiye’ye tur satışlarının yasaklanmasıyla Rusya vatandaşlarının yurtdışında makul fiyatla deniz tatili yapma imkanlarının sınırlandığı, yaklaşan yaz öncesi Mısır’a yasağın kaldırılması için hazırlıklar yapıldığı belirtiliyor.

Rusya geçen sonbaharda Mısır’dan kalkan bir Rus charter uçağına bomba konularak 224 kişinin öldürülmesi sonrası yasak kararı almıştı.

F BÜLTEN Haydarpaşa Garı otel olmayacak

Koreli acenteciler Antalya’da THY ve Mercury Tour işbirliği ile Türkiye’ye gelen Koreli acenteciler Antalya’yı da ziyaret ettiler. Olympos Teleferik’in konuğu olan konuk acenteciler Kemer’de 2365 mt.de yer alan Tahtalı Zirvesine çıkarak farklı bir heyecan yaşadılar. Olympos Teleferik Satış Müdürü Haydar Culfa’nın eşlik ettiği heyet karlı kaplı zirvede, kar yağışı altında hatıra fotoğrafı çektirdiler. İstanbul, Kapadokya, Pamukkale ve Antalya’da mevcut ve yeni tur güzergahları belirleyen acenteciler, Güney Kore insanının Türkiye ile çok yakın bir dostluk içinde olduğuna dikkat çekerlerken, Güney Kore’de Türklerin ve Türkiye’nin çok sevildiğini söylediler. Konuk acenteciler yaptıkları açıklamalarda, “ Güney Kore insanı Türkleri ve Türkiye’yi çok seviyor. Son dönemde de Türkiye’ye olan ilgi fazlalaştı.

Son Sultanahmet’te yaşanan patlama sonrasında herhangi bir iptalle karşılaşmadık. Bu yıl ilginin daha da artmasını bekliyoruz” dediler.

Ziyarette Mercury Tour ve THY yetkilisi Yeonho Jeon, Mercury Tour Ofis Müdürü Nami, İnterpark Acentesi Satış Temsilcisi Kim Hyunghee , Online Tour Yetkilisi Yo-Han Kıl, Verygood Tour Seyehat Sorumlusu Jungen Lee, Lotte Tour Avrupa Temsilcisi

Ulaştırma, Denizcilik ve Haberleşme Bakanı Binali Yıldırım, Haydarpaşa Garı’yla ilgili olarak otel olmayacağını müjdeledi.

Bakan Yıldırım, tarihi binanın otel olmayacağını ve halka açık olacağını söyledi. Kadıköy Belediyesi ve Kadıköylüler, 5 bin dilekçeyle tarihi Haydarpaşa binasının otele çevrilmesini içeren plana itiraz etmiş, Büyükşehir Belediye Meclisi ise itirazları reddetmişti.

Kadıköy Belediyesi bunun üzerine planı mahkemeye götürme kararı almıştı. Yıldırım, “Bir sorun yok. 2006’dan beri çalışılıyor.

Her türlü süreçten geçti, belediyelerden geçti. İtiraz süreleri de sona erdi. Haydarpaşa’nın, bölgenin doğal yapısını koruyacak, tarihi değerlerini muhafaza edecek ve fazla yoğun yapılaşmaya izin vermeyen, Tarih ve Tabiat varlıklarını Koruma Kurullarının da onayladığı proje gerçekleştirilecek. İstasyon otel değil, halka açık olarak devam edecek” diye konuştu.

Hyung-Joo -Roh , Yb Tour Satış Temsilcisi Young-Feel Cho , Modetour Avrupa Marketi Sorumlusu Haedeok jang , Hana Tour Avrupa Pazarı Sorumlusu Min-Jeong Shin yer aldı.

Eylem planı açıklandı İŞTE 9 MADDELİK TURİZM EYLEM PAKETI

Başbakan Ahmet Davutoğlu, Çankaya Köşkü’nde düzenlenen toplantıda 2016 Turizm Acil Eylem Planı Destek Paketi’ni açıkladı.

Davutoğlu, turizm sektörüne 255 milyon TL planladıklarını ve 280 milyon liralık ödeme kolaylığı getirileceğini söyledi.Başbakan, Rus turistlere yönelik de önemli açıklamalar yaptı ve “Türkiye’ye gelen Rus turist sayısının azalmayacağını düşünüyorum” dedi.

Araya jpeg eylem planı nı koy Başbakan, Davutoğlu, burada yaptığı konuşmada, Türkiye’nin, dünyayla bütünleşmeyi sürdüreceğini belirterek, “Kimse, etrafımızdaki ateş çemberi dolayısıyla içe kapanacağımızı, kendi içimizde devinim yaşayacağımızı düşünmesin ve beklemesin, içe kapanmayacağız, dünyaya daha çok açılacak, dünyayla daha çok bütünleşeceğiz” dedi.

46

NewFocus

March /April’2016

1- Tüm ülkelerden turist getiren A Grubu seyahat acentasına uçuş başı destek vereceğiz. Bakanlar Kurulu kararını Resmi Gazete’de yayımladık. 1 Nisan- 31 Mayıs arasında tüm ülkelerden turist getiren A Grubu seyahat acentasına uçuş başı 6 bin dolar destek vereceğiz.

Destek verecek havaliamanları Alanya Gazipaşa, Antalya, Muğla Dalaman, Muğla Bodrum, İzmir Adnan Menderes ve Kütahya için sadece 8 ülke için kullanmış.. Zafer Havalimanı,’ da ekledik, tüm dünyadan gelecek olan turistlere uyguluyoruz.

2- Türkiye’ye turist getiren A grubu firmalara Kredi garanti fonu ile kredi kullanma imkanı sağladık.

3- Turizmde muhtemel bir daralma SA konusu olduğunda sektör firmalarının banka borçları yeniden yapılanmaya gidilecek.

4- Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı’ndan bağlı deniz turizmi işletmelerine Kalkınma Bakanlığı tarafından desteklenecek.

5- Deniz turizmi tesislerinin ihracatçı kapsamına alıyoruz. 750 bin dolar ve üzeri gelir getiren tesisler ihracatçı sayılacak.

6- Çevreye duyarlı işletmelere en düşük tarife uygulanacak.

7- Bakanlık belgeli konaklama tesisleri ecri misil bedellerinin ertelenmesi ve takip eden 3 seneye yayılması.

8- Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı’ndan tahsisli konaklama tesislerinden alınan kira bedellerinin 2016 bedellerinin ertelenmesi ve üç eşit takside yayılacak.

9- Bakanlık tahsisli konaklama tesislerinin toplam ciro üzerinden alınan pay bedellerinin ertelenmesi ve üç eşit taksitlendirilmesi

THY 2016’da 290 destinasyona uçacak HY Yönetim Kurulu Başkanı İlker Aycı 2015’te 284 hata ulaştıklarını ve 2016 ‘da 290’ın üzerinde destinasyona uçacaklarını açıkladı. Alıcı yeni destinasyon müjdelerine Havana ile başladı ve şöyle sıraladı: Phuket, Hanoi, Mexico City, Sevilla, Atlanta, Bogota. Böylece hat sayısı 290’ın üzerine çıkacak.

Atlanta devreye girince ABD’ye günlük yolcu sayısı 6.500’e, 2017 başında da 10 bin kişiye ulaşacak. THY, hat açılışlarında dünya havayolu pazarındaki payını İstanbul 3. havalimanını devreye girmesinin de itici gücüyle iki kattan fazla artırmayı hedefliyor. Dünya havayolu taşımacılığı pazarından şu anda yüzde 1.9 pay aldıklarını kaydeden Aycı “2023’te payımızı yüzde 3.5-4’e çıkarmayı hedefliyoruz. 229 olan uçak sayımız da 500’ü geçecek” dedi. “Marka bilinirliğinde dünya genelinde yüzde 64 ile Lufthansa’yı geçtik” diyen İlker Aycı “Avrupa’daki oranımız

yüzde 77. Yani 100 kişiden 77’si THY’yi biliyor. Hatta dünya genelinde ‘ilk akla gelen havayolu’ sıralamasında Emirates’ten sonra ikinciyiz” dedi.

THY ve VisitBritain işbirliği

THY ve VisitBritain, Birleşik Krallığı 2016 yılının ‘hit’ destinasyonu yapmak için ortak bir projeye imza attı. İngiltere Birleşik Krallığı’nı 2016 yılı ‘Hit’ destinasyonu yapmaya hazırlanan kampanyanın ilk hedefi, İngiltere’ye Hindistan ve Körfez bölgesinden turist çekmek. İstanbul Birleşik Krallık Konsolosluğu’nda gerçekleştirilen toplantıya THY Genel Müdür Yardımcısı Ahmet Olmuştur, VisitBritain İcra Kurulu Başkanı Sally Balcombe ve Birleşik Krallık Ankara Büyükelçisi Richard Moore katıldı. İngiltere’nin turizm ihracat değerini artırmak ve bu doğrultuda seyahat ekonomisini geliştirmek suretiyle ülkenin küresel platformdaki profilini yükselterek ulusal turizm ajansının stratejik bir organı

olarak hizmet veren VisitBritain ve hâlihazırda 113 ülkede 284 noktaya uçan, Türkiye’nin bayrak taşıyıcı havayolu şirketi Türk Hava Yolları arasında turizm anlamında önemli bir işbirliği hayata geçirildi. Bugün gerçekleştirilen global pazarlama anlaşmasıyla birlikte taraflar İngiltere’ye küresel taşıyıcının Birleşik Krallık’ta uçuş sağladığı beş bölgesel geçit Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh ve Londra’dan da Heathrow and Gatwick üzerinden daha fazla uluslararası yolcu çekmeyi hedefliyor. Kampanya bu yıl Hindistan odaklı belirlenerek, Ocak ayının sonlarında iyi planlanmış bir ücret kampanyasını faaliyete geçiriyor.

Geçtiğimiz Ekim ayında Londra’da Barones Lady Neville-Rolfe tarafından resmen duyurulan 1 yıl süreli anlaşma ile VisitBritain ve Türk Hava Yolları hayata geçirdikleri uluslararası işbirliği sayesinde Britanya’yı nelerin “büyük” kıldığına dair Asya ve Orta Doğu’dan çok sayıda ziyaretçiye ilham kaynağı olup, bayrak taşıyıcı havayolunun ülkedeki mevcut destinasyonları üzerinden Birleşik Krallığın tüm ulus ve bölgelerini keşfetme olanağı tanıyor. Kampanya bu yıl Hindistan’ı odak belirleyerek, Ocak ayının sonlarında iyi planlanmış bir ücret kampanyasını faaliyete geçiriyor. Kampanyanın bu süreci, Körfez Bölgesi’nde geçtiğimiz Kasım ayından Aralık ayına dek sürmüş, 12 milyon kullanıcı sayısına ulaşmış dijital bir tanıtım kampanyasını içeren ve başarıyla tamamlanmış ilk etabın devamı niteliğinde. Sayıca en fazla ülkeye uçma özelliğiyle rakiplerinden ayrılan, dünyanın 7. büyük havayolu şirketi ve son beş yıldır ise Avrupa’nın en iyisi seçilen Türk Hava Yolları için ulusal bir turist portalı ile küresel bir işbirliğine imza atmak bir ilki teşkil ediyor.

Bir MICE mekanı yer altında müze

Kapadokya’nın Avanos ilçesinde çağdaş müzecilik anlayışı ile yerin 20 m altında 1600 m2 lik bir alana inşa edilen Dünyanın ilk ve tek yer altı seramik müzesi, Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı’nın özel müze statüsü ile yıl ortasında resmen açılıyor. Güray Müze, ulusal ve uluslararası birçok organizasyon ile sergi ve gösteri, yemekli toplantı, seminer, sempozyum, kokteyl, dans, sema

gösterisi ve konser gibi organizasyonlara da ev sahipliği ile bölgenin ilginç bir MICE mekanı olma özelliğini de taşıyor.

Güray Müze, Hititlerden beri sürmekte olan çömlekçilik geleneğine ev sahipliği yapan aynı zamanda Türkiye’nin en büyük kültür, tarih ve doğal miraslarını barındıran Kapadokya Bölgesi’ nin yepyeni bir mekanı. Binlerce yıldır bölgede biriken tarih ve Avanos’ta babadan oğula geçen bu geleneksel el sanatı ilçenin genel görüntüsüne damga vuruyor. Güray Müze, Dünyanın birçok yerinden gelen ziyaretçi tarafından bu geleneksel el sanatının tarihi süreçteki gelişimini sergileyecek bir müzenin eksikliğini gideriyor.

Güray Müze, açılış öncesi Göreme Milli Parkı ve Kapadokya’nın UNESCO Dünya Mirası Listesine Kaydedilişinin 30. Yıl Kutlamalarına, Koreli ve Türk fotoğraf sanatçılarının fotoğraflarından oluşan Karma Fotoğraf Sergisine ve 32.

Uluslararası Fotoğraf Sanatı Federasyonu Kongresi tarafından düzenlenen 300’ü aşkın fotoğrafçının katıldığı Fotoğraf Olimpiyatları Kapsamında gerçekleştirilen SEMA gösterisine ev sahipliği yaptı.

NewFocus

March /April’2016

47

F BÜLTEN TUROB, TÜROB oldu, Bayındır ile devam dedi Türkiye’de konaklama sektörünün çatı örgütü Turistik Otelciler, İşletmeciler ve Yatırımcılar Birliği’nin (TUROB) 22. Olağan Genel Kurul Toplantısı gerçekleştirildi. Seçimli genel kurulda tek liste ile seçime gidilirken, oylama sonucunda TUROB’un yeni yönetim kurulu da belli oldu.

Yeni yönetim kurulu Timur Bayındır’ı yeniden yönetim kurulu başkanlığına seçti. Genel Kurul’da TUROB için çok önemli bir değişiklik de açıklandı. Türkiye’de konaklama sektörünün en önemli temsilcisi olan TUROB’un ismi Türkiye Otelciler Birliği olarak değişirken, birliğin kısa ismi ise bundan sonra TÜROB olarak anılacak. Böylelikle TÜROB, Türkiye ibaresini alan çok az sayıdaki sivil toplum kuruluşundan biri oldu.

Genel Kurul’da konuşan TÜROB Başkanı Timur Bayındır, “Yaşanan gelişmelerden endişe duymakla beraber, TÜROB olarak bir kriz algısı içerisinde bulunmadığımızı özellikle belirtmek isteriz. TÜROB olarak, içinden geçtiğimiz dönemi, henüz gerçekleştirememiş olduğumuz reformları tamamlamamız için çok kıymetli bir fırsat penceresi olarak görüyoruz” dedi.

Türkiye’de konaklama sektörünün çatı örgütü Turistik Otelciler, İşletmeciler ve Yatırımcılar Birliği’nin (TUROB) 22. Olağan Genel Kurul Toplantısı, turizm sektörünün önde gelen isimlerini bir araya getirdi. Bugün (16 Şubat 2016 Salı) Swissotel’de düzenlenen Genel Kurul’a TUROB üyelerinin yanı sıra THY

Genel Müdürü, Yönetim Kurulu ve İcra Komitesi Başkan Vekili Doç. Dr.Temel Kotil; Avrupa Otel, Restoran ve Kafeler Birliği (HOTREC) Başkanı Susanna Kraus-Winkler; İstanbul Valisi Vasip Şahin; Türkiye Seyahat Acentaları Birliği Başkanı Başaran Ulusoy da katıldı. Seçimli genel kurulda tek liste ile seçime gidilirken, oylama sonucunda TUROB’un yeni yönetim kurulu da belli oldu. Daha sonra toplanan yeni yönetim kurulu Timur Bayındır’ı yeniden yönetim kurulu başkanlığına seçti.

TÜROFED Olağanüstü Genel Kurulu Alanya turizmcilerinin de katıldığı TÜROFED Olağanüstü Genel Kurulu’nda yapılan tüzük değişikliğiyle birlikte Belediye Belgeli tesislerin TÜROFED’e üye olabilmelerinin önü açıldı. Türkiye Otelciler Federasyonu (TÜROFED) 2. Olağanüstü Genel Kurulu Antalya Concorde De Luxe Hotel’de yapıldı.

Yoklamayla birlikte TÜROFED Başkanı Osman Ayık’ın yaptığı açılış konuşması ardından divan kurulu oluşturularak üyelerine imza yetkisi verildi. Üye aidatlarının revize edildiği toplantıda Dernekler Yasası değişikliğinden dolayı tüzük değişikliği de yapıldı. Önceki dönemde sadece Bakanlık Belgeli turistik işletmelerin üye olabildiği TÜROFED’in tüzüğünde yapılan değişiklikle birlikte Belediye Belgeli turistik tesislerin de bölge dernekleri üzerinden TÜROFED’e üye olabilmelerinin önü açıldı.

Toplantıya Alanya’dan, Alanya Turistik İşletmeciler Derneği Başkanı ve TÜROFED Yönetim Kurulu Üyesi Burhan Sili, Tolga Gürel, Müfit Kaptanoğlu, Hüseyin Hacıkadiroğlu, Hasan Şakiroğlu, Mehmet Dahaoğlu, Elvan Güneş, Hüseyin Yüksek, Mikail Ülker, Kamil Köseoğlu ve Ali Kaptan katıldı. İzmir, 2015’de %7,1 düşüş yaşadı Geçen yıl İzmir’e toplam 1 milyon 201 bin 921 yabancı turist geldi. Bir önceki yıla göre turist sayısı 92 bin 540 kişi azaldı. Kruvaziyer turizmi ise dip yaptı. 2015 yılında İzmir’e gelen kruvaziyer turisti yüzde 34, deniz yoluyla gelen turistlerin sayısı 113 bin azaldı. İzmir İl Kültür ve Turizm Müdürlüğü verilerine göre Ocak-Aralık 2015 döneminde şehri ziyaret eden yabancı turistlerin 927 bin 343’ü havayolu, 274 bin 578’i denizyoluyla geldi. Aralık ayında ise sadece 25 bin 28 yabancı ziyaret etti. Bunların 21 bin 836’sı havayolu, 3 bin 192’si denizyoluyla geldi. Son bir

48

NewFocus

March /April’2016

yılda gelen yabancı misafirlerin yüzde 29’unu Alman, yüzde 8’ini İngiliz, yüzde 7’sini Fransız, yüzde 7’sini Hollanda ve yüzde 6’sını İtalyanlar oluşturdu. İzmir’e gelen turistlerin ülkelere göre dağılımında değişiklik olmadı, Almanlar yine açık ara ilk sırada yer aldı. Ocak-rralık döneminde Almanya’dan 348 bin 43 turist geldi. Aynı dönemde İngiliz ziyaretçi sayısı 91 bin 321, Fransız 90 bin 330, Hollandalı 86 bin 163 ve İtalyan 71 bin 784 oldu. Aralık ayında havayolu girişlerinde, bir önceki yılın aynı ayına göre yüzde 11,8 artış, denizyoluyla girişlerde ise yüzde 39,34 azalma görüldü.

Aralık ayındaki toplam girişler yüzde 0,94 arttı. Aralık ayında İzmir’e gelen turistlerin yüzde 87’si havayolunu, yüzde 13’ü ise denizyolunu tercih etti.

2014 yılında ciddi ölçüde gerilyen kruvaziyer turizmi 2015 yılında da toparlanamadı. Kruvaziyer turisti, 1 Ocak ile 31 Aralık 2015 tarihleri arasında yüzde 34,2 azalarak, 217 bin 848’e geriledi. Bir önceki yıl İzmir’i, 330 bin 892 kruvaziyer turisti ziyaret etmişti. İzmir’in kruvaziyerdeki kaybı 113 bin 44 kişi oldu. 31 Aralık 2015 itibariyle Alsancak Limanı’na yanaşan kruvaziyerlerin sayısı da 114’te kaldı. 2014’te rakam 136 olarak kayda geçmişti.

‘Mozaik Yolu Projesi’

Pronto hem ödül, aldı hem de verdi Turizm sektörü lideri Prontotour 8 ve 9 Ocak’da iki önemli etkinlikte adın duyurdu. Önce Marketing Türkiye’nin 8 Ocak’da düzenlenen ‘The ONE Awards Bütünleşik Pazarlama Ödülleri’nde Türkiye’nin konusundaki en önemli kurum ödülünü alırken, 9-10 Ocak tarihinde Kapadokya’da gerçekleştirdiği Acenteler Toplantısı ile 2015’in en başarılı acentalarını da ödüllendirdi.

Marketing Türkiye’nin pazar ve tüketici tutumu araştırmaları konusundaki yetkinliğiyle öne çıkan AKADEMETRE’nin işbirliğiyle düzenlenen ‘The ONE Awards Bütünleşik Pazarlama Ödülleri’ sahiplerinin belirlendiği, Raffles İstanbul Zorlu Center’da gerçekleşen ve 12 ilde 1.200 kişiyle yüz yüze yapılan görüşmelerde 35 sektörde itibarını en çok artıran şirketler arasında turizm dalında ödül Prontotour’a verilirken ödülü Prontotour başkanı Ali Onaran aldı.

Her yıl geliştirdiği destinasyonlarla tatilde moda yaratan Prontotour, ertesi gün Kapadokya’da gerçekleştirdiği toplantıda 2015 yılının değerlendirmesini yaptı. Turizm sektöründe rapor yayınlayan ilk operatör olan Prontotour, 2015’in değerlendirmesini hazırladığı infografik üzerinden açıkladı. Rapora göre 2015 yılında en çok gidilen ülkeler sırasıyla İtalya, Orta Avrupa ülkeleri ve İspanya olarak göze çarptı.

En çok seyahat edilen şehirler ise Roma, Prag ve Barcelona.

En fazla gezilen ay Ağustos olurken, erken rezervasyon alışkanlığının iyice yerleştiği görüldü. 1 Mayıs’taki Küba seyahati, en çok eğlenilen seyahat oldu. Geçen yıl olduğu gibi yine çift olarak seyahat edildi.

Kurban Bayramı en çok gezilen tatil oldu. Ödemelerin çoğu taksitle yapıldı. Gidilen en soğuk yer -35 derece ile Laponya iken en sıcak yer ise +47 derece ile Dubai oldu. Yurtiçinde 37

Türkiye’nin kültürel mirasını tüm dünyaya tanıtmak için bir araya gelen saygın isimlerin kurduğu ONE (Ortak Nesiller Entegrasyonu) Derneği, yepyeni bir projeye imza atıyor.

M.Ö. 4000’li yıllardan günümüze kadar sayısız uygarlığa ev sahipliği yapan Hatay, Gaziantep, Kahramanmaraş ve Şanlıurfa illerinin yer aldığı bölgede yapılan arkeolojik kazılar sonucunda Anadolu’nun mozaik eserleri ONE Derneği’nin ‘Mozaik Yolu Projesi’ ile gün yüzüne çıkıyor.

Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı ile Hatay, Gaziantep, Kahramanmaraş ve Şanlıurfa Büyükşehir Belediyeleri’nin desteğiyle ONE Derneği tarafından Anadolu’nun mozaiklerini tüm dünyaya tanıtacak olan ‘Mozaik Yolu Projesi’nin detayları, tanıtım rotası İstanbul’da düzenlenecek bir lansmanla kamuoyuna duyurulacak.

Gaziantep’te kurularak, dünyada 100’e yakın ülkeye çikolata ihraç eden, bünyesinde pek çok markayı barındıran Şölen’in ana sponsor olduğu lansmanın ev sahipliğini ONE Derneği Yönetim Kurulu Başkanı Demet Sabancı Çetindoğan ve Şölen CEO’su Elif Çoban üstlenecek.

şehre seyahat edildi. Seyahatseverler en çok Kıbrıs’ı tercih etti. Infografikte ayrıca Prontotour blog sayfası konusuna da değinildi. 600 seyahat içeriğine sahip sayfanın ziyaretçi sayısı 300.000 kişi olarak belirlendi.

Toplantıda 2016 hedefleri ve planları da Prontotour Genel Müdürü Cenk Alptekin tarafından açıklandı. ProntoEğitim, Euro 2016, Şehir Kaçamakları, Prontobus ve yurtiçi seyahatleri hakkında detaylı bilgi verilen toplantının sonunda ProntoTour çalışanlarının yanı sıra en iyi satış yapan acentalara ödül verildi.

Toplantının bitimini takiben gerçekleştirilen gala gecesi de renkli görüntülere sahne oldu.

Mahan Air Türkiye’de %25 büyüdü

Türkiye’ye yaptığı karşılıklı günlük uçuş sayısını 2’den 3’e yükselten Mahan Air, Ankara ve İstanbul uçuşları ile geçtiğimiz yıl Türkiye pazarında %25 büyüdü.

Türkiye’ye getirdiği İranlı turistlerin yanısıra Türk yolcularını da başta Uzakdoğu’da Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur ve yine geçen yıl açtığı Pekin’e Mahan Air ile uçuruyor.

2015 de Çin’den İstanbul’a 15-16 bin Çinli turist getirdiklerini kaydeden Mahan Air pazarlama ve yeni destinasyonlar

geliştirme direktörü Hossein Hosseini Turizmcinin Gazetesine yaptığı açıklamada “2015 de Pekin, Milano ve Münih destinasyonlarını açtık ve uluslararası yolcu sayısını %25 arttırdık. 2016 da Ocak ayında açtığımız Moskova hattından sonra Paris, Londra, Stockholm, Kopenhag ve Barcelona uçuşlarını Haziran sonuna kadar açmayı planlıyoruz.Yeni aldıkları Airbus 300 uçakları ile Turkiye uçuşları nı sürdürüyor ve Türkiye’yi de tanıtmayı sürdürüyoruz. Mahan Air olarak Türkiye’yi çok seven İran’lılara da cazip uçuşlar öneriyoruz’’dedi.

Mahan Air filosunda halen 2 adet Boeing 747-300, 7 adet Airbus A340-600, 4 adet Airbus A340-300, 14 adet Airbus A300-600, 4 adet Airbus A300-B4/B2, 10 adet Airbus A310-300 ve 17 adet BAE 146-300 bulunuyor.

NewFocus

March /April’2016

49

F KISA KISA

32rd Year

N0:147 March / April’2016

KISA KISA YÜneticiler N Ayça Bilgin Beslen Wyndham Hotel Group Tßrkiye Franchise N N N N N N N N N N N

New Focus MayĹs / Haziran 2016 SayĹsĹ INDABA – Durban, TTMPlus – Chang Mai, POW WOW- New Orleans

Operasyon MĂźdĂźrlĂźÄ&#x;Ăźne atandÄą.

Radisson Blu Bosphorus ve Istanbul AtakĂśy’ßn grup satÄąĹ&#x;

direktÜrß Ersin Manaz oldu.

Turizm fuarlarÄąnda Vuslat DaÄ&#x;lĹ Sheraton Bursa & Aloft Bursa’nÄąn satÄąĹ&#x; ve pazarlama daÄ&#x;ÄątÄąlacak. direktĂśrĂź oldu.

Haber ve ReklamlarĹnĹz için Burçak Atak Princess Hotels İstanbul’a genel mßdßr yardĹmcĹsĹ oldu. son gßn 22 Nisan 2016 Ömßr AkĹn Rixos Hotels Premium Belek’in F&B mßdßrß oldu.

Simge Ĺžahin Dorak otelleri acentalar satÄąĹ&#x; mĂźdĂźrĂź oldu.

E. Hilal TanrÄąsever Prontotour pazarlama bĂślĂźmĂź baĹ&#x;kanÄą oldu. ÇaÄ&#x;sal KÄąlĹçkaya Jumeriah Bodrum’a satÄąĹ&#x; ve pazarlama direktĂśrĂź oldu.

Erhan Kaya İstanbul Otel Linkage satÄąĹ&#x; ve iĹ&#x; geliĹ&#x;tirme direktĂśrĂź oldu.

Prontotour Finans DirektĂśrlĂźÄ&#x;Ăź gĂśrevine N. Ayla AydoÄ&#x;du getirildi.

Cihangir KÄąlÄąkçĹ MNV Turizm’in sahip olduÄ&#x;u Ä°zmir AliaÄ&#x;a’daki Hampton by Hilton AliaÄ&#x;a’ya genel mĂźdĂźr oldu.

Feryal Gßzen Steigenberger Airport Hotel-Istanbul’da genel mßdßr oldu.

Tesisler N N N N N N N N N

Butik otellerde doluluk ve oda fiyatlarÄą dĂźĹ&#x;tĂź, % 10’un altÄąnda olan, 20 euroya dahi oda satamayan var.

Uzakrota Turizmde Pazarlama Zirvesi 25 Mart’ta Ramada Plaza ĹžiĹ&#x;li’de. Ä°stanbul BW Citadel Hotel, en çok tercih edilen dĂźÄ&#x;Ăźn mekanlarÄąndan birisi oldu.

Hilton Wordwide dĂźnya çapÄąnda planlanan 275,000 odaya ek olarak yaklaĹ&#x;Äąk 100,000 oda eklenmesi için imza attÄą.

Net Holding, HÄąrvatistan’da yerleĹ&#x;ik Libertas Rixos ile casino iĹ&#x;letmeciliÄ&#x;i için Ăśn anlaĹ&#x;ma imzaladÄą.

The Marmara Collection New York›ta ikinci oteli de 110 milyon dolar yatÄąrÄąmla Park Avenue›de açtÄą. Ä°stanbul’un yeni otel markasĹ Cloud.7 AtakĂśy Marina Istanbul, 1 Ĺ&#x;ubat’da açĹldÄą.

Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus Oteli KarakÜy’de açĹldĹ.

7.Radisson Blu Hotel, İstanbul AtakÜy’de açĹld.

Acentalar N TĂźrkiye’nin bazÄą havalimanlarÄąna turist getiren A grubu acentelere sefer baĹ&#x;Äąna 6,000 dolar

destek verilmesine dair karar resmi gazetede yayĹmlandĹ.

N Prontotour’dan KadÄąnlar GĂźnß’nde KadÄąnlara Ă–zel 200TL indirim kampanyasÄą baĹ&#x;lattÄą.

N ProntoPlus’Ĺn, Mehmet Turgut ile Ä°skoçya ve Highland Festivali seyahati 14 – 19 MayÄąs 2016 tarihinde gerçekleĹ&#x;iyor.

N Corendon son yatÄąrÄąmÄą Ä°biza AdasĹ’ndaki Marble Stella Maris Hotel ile Ä°spanya’ya ilk kez “her Ĺ&#x;ey dahil

sistemi�ni getiriyor.

N Hertz, TĂźrkiye’de 25 ilde 40 noktaya ulaĹ&#x;tÄą ve 2015 yÄąlÄąnda bir Ăśnceki seneye oranla % 20’lik bir bĂźyĂźme yakaladÄą.

N THY ve Mercury Tour iĹ&#x;birliÄ&#x;i ile TĂźrkiye’ye gelen Koreli acenteciler Antalya’yÄą da ziyaret ettiler.

HavayollarÄą N SunExpress opsiyonlu 10 adet 737 MAX uçaÄ&#x;Ĺ sipariĹ&#x;i ile 50 uçaklÄąk bugĂźne kadarki en bĂźyĂźk sipariĹ&#x;i N N N N N N N N N

kesinlenmiĹ&#x; oldu.

Emirates, marka deÄ&#x;erini beĹ&#x;inci kez artÄąrarak 7,7 milyar dolara yĂźkseltti.

Airbus A350-900 modelinin ilk on uçaÄ&#x;Äą, Ocak 2017’den itibaren, Lufthansa’nÄąn MĂźnih havalimanÄąndaki filosuna katÄąlacak.

THY ve Royal Brunei HavayollarÄą ortak uçuĹ&#x; anlaĹ&#x;masÄą yaptÄą.

Borajet, 6 Haziran’da  Edremit-KĂśln karĹ&#x;ÄąlÄąklÄą seferlerini baĹ&#x;latÄąyor.

Etihad ABD merkezli Air Transport World (ATW) dergisi tarafÄąndan “2016 YÄąlÄąnÄąn Havayoluâ€? seçildi.

AnadoluJet’in Nisan 2016’da baĹ&#x;layacak Kapadokya (NevĹ&#x;ehir) - Ä°zmir seferleri haftanÄąn dĂśrt gĂźnĂź ve karĹ&#x;ÄąlÄąklÄą yapÄąlacak.

Tayvan UluslararasÄą Havayolu EvaAir, 05 Mart’dan itibaren haftanÄąn 4 gĂźnĂźTaipei– Ä°stanbul direkt seferlere baĹ&#x;lÄąyor.

Etihad Airways, B787 Dreamliner ile 1 AÄ&#x;ustos’da  Istanbul – Abu Dabi seferlerine baĹ&#x;lÄąyor.

Atlasglobal, 16 Mart’da Ä°stanbul – Stockholm ve 1 Temmuz ‘da Ä°stanbul – ZĂźrihtarifeli seferlerine baĹ&#x;lÄąyor.

FUARLAR Mart

29-31 WTM Latin -Sao Paolo 28-29 Travel Forum - Kiev 02-04 BTL - Lisbon 30-01 UITT - Kiev 03-06 UTAZAS - BudapeĹ&#x;te Nisan 09-13 ITB - Berlin 11-13 MATTA – Kuala Lumpur 06-09 Leisure – Minsk 07-09 AITF - BakĂź 17-20 Salon Mundial- Paris

07-10 LEISURE - KiĹ&#x;inev 14-16 CTF –Tbilisi 06-08 IT&CM - Ĺžanghay 19-21 IMEX- Frankfurt 20-22 KITF - Almaty 25-28 ATM - Dubai 25-28 Tianguis – Guadalajara

World Travel Guide & Diary’16 ÇĹktĹ

- DĂźnyadaki tĂźm turizm Birlik ve Ă–rgĂźtlerinin kontak bilgileri...

- Ăœlkemiz pazarlarÄą arasÄąnda bulunan 50+ Ăźlkenin tĂźm Ăœcretsiz Abone Olun Focus on Travel News turizm bilgileri...

ArtÄąk HergĂźn BilgisayarÄąnÄązda - 2016 yÄąlÄąnda gerçekleĹ&#x;ecek 1.000 + etkinliÄ&#x;in genel ve turizm çeĹ&#x;itlerine gĂśre www.turizmciningazetesi.com takvimi, baĹ&#x;vuru adresleri... fDSFUTJ[ BCPOF PMVO TĂźm Arab Ăœlkeleri ve TĂźrk Turizmi 1HZ 2QOLQH 7UDYHO *D]HWWH S&M YayÄąncÄąlÄąÄ&#x;Äąn ilk TĂźrkçe yayÄąnÄą New Online Travel Gazette for Russian Market 'PDVT PO 5SBWFM /FXT "SU½L )FSHVO #JMHJTBZBS½O½[EB Reklam ve SipariĹ&#x;leriniz için, $UDVĂ–QGD ELU .|SU .XUGXN IRU 5XVVLDQ 0DUNHW Turizmcinin Gazetesi’ni artÄąk hergĂźn XXX GUOOFXT DPN Tel:0216 391 37 95 Arab Turkish Travel Gazette bilgisayarÄąnÄązda. www.arabturkishtravel.com Ăœcretsiz gĂśnderilen newsletter’a ozge@smpublication.com

www.ftnnews.com

Online Newsletter

ĂšQJLOL]FH YH $UDEFD +DEHUOHULQL]L EHNOL\RUX] ZZZ UXVWRXULVPQHZV FRP www.turizmciningazetesi.com www.rustourismnews.com adresindeki Ăœcretsiz Abonelik bĂślĂźmĂźnĂź TĂźm ve TĂźrk TĂźrkTurizmi Turizmi fDSFUTJ[ BCPOF PMVOdoldurmanÄąz yeterli.

TĂźmArab Arab Ăœlkeleri Ăœlkeleri ve 1HZ 2QOLQH 7UDYHO *D]HWWH Turizmde geliĹ&#x;en her gĂźnĂźnIRU 5XVVLDQ 0DUNHW haberlerini arasÄąnda birELU .|SU .XUGXN kĂśprĂź kurduk 'PDVT PO 5SBWFM /FXT "SU½L )FSHVO #JMHJTBZBS½O½[EB $UDVĂ–QGD buXXX GUOOFXT DPN kez keyifle ve gĂźlĂźmseyerek okuyun.

Online Newsletter Online Newsletter SUBSCRIBE TODAY BasÄąn BĂźltenlerinizi bekliyoruz.

Arab Turkish Travel Gazette 1 Year - 6 Issue BasĹn bßltenlerinizi de Only 100 TL or 100 USD (Abroad) www.arabturkishtra vel.com basinbulteni@turizmciningazetesi.com Tel: +90 216 391 37 95 ‡ Fax: +90 216 391 37 96 adresine gÜnderin yayĹnlayalĹm. ÚQJLOL]FH YH $UDEFD +DEHUOHULQL]L EHNOL\RUX] ‡ ozge@smpublication.com ZZZ UXVWRXULVPQHZV FRP İngilizce ve Arapca Haberlerinizi bekliyoruz!

XXX GUOOFXT DPN

XXX GUOOFXT DPN

50

NewFocus

March/April’2016

PUBLISHER PUBLISHER&&EDITOR EDITORIN INCHIEF CHIEF SAHÄ°BÄ° YAZI Ä°ĹžLERÄ° Ä°ĹžLERÄ° MD. MD. SAHÄ°BÄ° VE VE SORUMLU SORUMLU YAZI SUAT TĂ–RE SUAT TĂ–RE suattore@smpublication.com EDITOR / EDÄ°TOR

INT. RELATIONS / ULUSLARARASI Ä°LÄ°ĹžKÄ°LER Ă–zgĂźr TĂ–RE PUBLIC RELATION / HALKLA Ä°LÄ°ĹžKÄ°LER ozgur@ftnnews.com Ă–zge TĂ–READVISORY BOARD / EDITORIAL YAYIN DANIĹžMANLARI KURULU EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD / Ă–mer KOCAMAN YAYIN DANIĹžMANLARI KURULU Kaya AKBAĹžOÄžLU omer@smpublication.com PUBLISHER & EDITOR IN CHIEF SAHÄ°BÄ° VE SORUMLU YAZI Ä°ĹžLERÄ° MD. Fusun TĂ–RE SUAT TĂ–RE fusun@smpublication.com EDITOR / EDÄ°TOR PUBLIC RELATION / HALKLA Ä°LÄ°ĹžKÄ°LER Ă–mer KOCAMAN Ă–zge TĂ–RE Fusun TĂ–RE / HALKLA Ä°LÄ°ĹžKÄ°LER ozge@smpublication.com PUBLIC RELATION Ă–zge TĂ–RE / FOTOÄžRAFLAR PHOTOS New Focus Archive EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD / ARTDANIĹžMANLARI DIRECTOR // SANAT YĂ–NETMENÄ° YAYIN KURULU INT. RELATIONS ULUSLARARASI Ä°LÄ°ĹžKÄ°LER Kaya AKBAĹžOÄžLU Fatih TAHTALI Ă–zgĂźr TĂ–RE ozgur@ftnnews.com OFFSET PREPARATION / OFSET HAZIRLIK PHOTOS Repronet/ FOTOâ „RAFLAR Ă–mer KOCAMAN FILM & PRINTING / FÄ°LM & BASKI ART DIRECTOR / SANAT YONETMENÄ° Repronet Fusun TĂ–RE

OFFSET PREPARATION / OFSET HAZIRLIK REPRESENTATIVES / TEMSÄ°LCÄ°LER Repronet FILM & PRINTING / FÄ°LM ANTALYA: Salih ÇENE& BASKI INT.*RELATIONS / ULUSLARARASI Ä°LÄ°ĹžKÄ°LER Ă–zgĂźr MatbaacÄąlÄąk Ă–zgĂźr TĂ–RE salih@salihcene.com ozgur@ftnnews.com Tel&Fax:0612 95692141 PHOTOS / FOTOâ „RAFLAR REPRESENTATIVES / TEMSÄ°LCÄ°LER * CANADA: Çetin GĂœRZ ART DIRECTOR / SANAT YONETMENÄ° * cetin@smpublication.com ANTALYA: Tel&Fax: 1.514.636 6810 OFFSET PREPARATION / OFSET HAZIRLIK 90.242.248 50 35 -36 Fax: 90.242.248 50 36 * Tel: CHINA: Mr. LOUK Repronet FILM & PRINTING / FÄ°LM & BASKI * info@tuerqu.nfo AUSTRALIA: Kerem Ă–.KONAKCI Ă–zgĂźr MatbaacÄąlÄąk Tel: 86.10.656 37 661 Fax: 86.10.656 37 662 Tel&Fax 95692141 Mobile::0612 86.13.910 881 852 REPRESENTATIVES / TEMSÄ°LCÄ°LER **CANADA: FRANCE: Turgay AKSOY * ANTALYA: turaks@free.fr 1.514.636 6810 Tel&Fax: Tel: 33.476.87 8.2 20Fax: Fax: 33.476.4750613669 Tel: 90.242.248 50 35 -36 90.242.248 **CHINA: Mr. LOUK GERMANY : Henry WALTZ * AUSTRALIA: Kerem Ă–.KONAKCI info@tuerqi.nfo info@gecko-promotions.com 37 661 Fax: 86.10.656 37 662 Tel&Fax :0612 95692141 Tel: Tel.:86.10.656 49. 6172.45 04 86 Fax: +49.6172. 420 50 Mobile: 86.13.910 881 852 * CANADA: Mobile: 49.173.65 24 368 * FINLAND: * ITALY: Ă–mer SĂ–ZĂœER Tel&Fax: 1.514.636 6810 omer@smpublication.com * CHINA: Mr. LOUK * FRANCE: Turgay AKSOY turaks@free.fr Tel: 39.2.295 23 382 Fax: 39.2.204 69 57 info@tuerqi.nfo Tel: 86.10.656 37 661 Fax: 37 662 * Tel: ITALY: Francesca 33.476.87 8.2 GATTO 2086.10.656 Fax: 33.476.47 61 69 Mobile: 86.13.910 881 852 fragatto17@gmail.com * ITALY: Ă–mer SĂ–ZĂœER * FINLAND: Tel:39 344 132 5253 * Ä°ZMIR: Çetinay AKSOY * FRANCE: Turgay AKSOY Tel: 39.2.295 23 382 Fax: 39.2.204 69 57 turaks@free.fr * cetinay@smpublication.com ITALY: Francesca GATTO 33.476.87 Tel: 90.232.433 926233.476.47 Fax: 90.232.433 9267 Tel: 8.2 20 Fax: 61 69 Tel:39.3.403 Mobile: 90.533.312 20 46 * ITALY: Ă–mer SĂ–ZĂœER 411 296 RUSSIA & C.I.S.: Iuliia ANTONENKO ** Ä°ZMÄ°R: Tel: 39.2.295 23 382 Fax: 39.2.204 69 57 iuliia@rustourismnews.com * ITALY: Francesca GATTO Tel: Tel 90.232.433 : 90.216.391 9262 37 95 Fax: Fax:90.232.433 90.216.391 37 96 9267 * USA : Ĺžahver Tel:39.3.403 411 296BURNHAM Sahverr@hotmail.com * RUSSIA: Nadezda BASYROVA * Ä°ZMÄ°R: Tel: 001 623 670 2369 Tel:Tel:79.626.05 90.232.433 9262 43Fax: 21 90.232.433 9267

SUBSCRIPTION / ABONE * RUSSIA: Nadezda BASYROVA

SUBSCRIPTION / ABONE Tel : 90.216 391 37 95

Tel: 37219537 96 Tel:79.626.05 Fax 90.216.391 : 90.21643391

Fox: 90.216.39137 96 ozge@smpublication.com

ozge@smpublication.com SUBSCRIPTION / ABONE Tel: 90.216.391 37 95 Fox:HEAD 90.216.39137 96S&M PUBLICATION LTD. LTD. HEADOFFICE: OFFICE: S&M PUBLICATION ozge@smpublication.com Muratreis Muradiye Mektep SokakSokak 13/1 13/1 Muratreis Muradiye Mektep BaglarbasÄą 81140 Istanbul-TURKEY

BaglarbasÄą Istanbul-TURKEY HEAD OFFICE: S&M81140 PUBLICATION LTD. Tel: 37 9537Sokak Tel 90.216.391 : 90.216Mektep 391 95 13/1 Muratreis Muradiye Fax: 90.216.391 3796 BaglarbasÄą Istanbul-TURKEY Fax :81140 90.216 391 37 96 Tel:www.smpublication.com 90.216.391 37 95 www.smpublication.com Fax: 90.216.391 3796 www.smpublication.com New Focus TĂźrkiye Tourism Bi-Monthly Magazine has been

New Focus TĂźrkiye Bi-Monthly Magazine has been prepared as S&M Tourism Publication Ltd. All copyrights are reserved

New Focus TĂźrkiye Bi-Monthly has been prepared as S&MTourism Publication Ltd. Magazine All copyrights are reserved prepared as S&M Publication Ltd. All copyrights are reserved

Media Partner of

Member of

Member of of Member

YOK OLMADAN DOĞA VE SÜRDÜRÜLEBİLİRLİK ÜZERİNE BİR SERGİ

TILL IT’S GONE AN EXHIBITION ON NATURE AND SUSTAINABILITY

13 OCAK JANUARY 5 HAZİRAN JUNE 2016

SERGİ EŞ SPONSORLARI EXHIBITION CO-SPONSORS

Maro Michalakakos, İsimsiz Untitled, 2014, 76 x 56 cm

#YOKOLMADAN

İSTANBUL MODERN SANAT MÜZESİ ISTANBUL MUSEUM OF MODERN ART www.istanbulmodern.org info@istanbulmodern.org

Meclis-i Mebusan Caddesi Liman İşletmeleri Sahası Antrepo 4 34433 Karaköy İstanbul T (212) 334 7300 F (212) 243 4319

KURUCU FOUNDER

İLETİŞİM VE TEKNOLOJİ SPONSORU COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY SPONSOR

EĞİTİM SPONSORU EDUCATION SPONSOR

facebook.com/wowkremlinpalace

facebook.com/wowtopkapipalace

www.wowhotels.com I info@wowhotels.com

facebook.com/wowbodrumresort