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Holiday lovers will again choose Turkey March is the most important month for travel professionals. ITBBerlin, MITT and Intertour Market in Moscow are the main events where the tourism trends for the year are set.

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F TURKEY NEWS Turkey Extends e-visa deadline Travelers visiting Turkey will no longer have to apply for an electronic visa before they travel after authorities agreed to postpone the introduction of the new system until the end of the year.

Electronic visas were due to be exclusively in place by April 10 which means the practice of obtaining visas upon arrival to points of entry to Turkey will come to an end.

However, Turkish Touristic Hotels & Investors Association (TUROB) informed that the due date is extended until December 31, 2014 so that visitors who need a visa to enter to Turkey can get it at Turkish borders.

Travelers can also obtain an e-Visa online on www.evisa.gov. tr. Visitors can simply fill in their details, make payment and download their e-Visas prior to their travels up to 24 hours before travel. Visitors who apply e-Visa will get US$10 discount and can also print their e-Visa either using their own printers or at two airports of Istanbul; Istanbul Atatürk Airport and Sabiha Gökçen Airport. Visitors arriving in Turkey without an e-Visa will also be able to obtain them via interactive kiosks located at those two airports.

Turkey as a Wedding Destination for Japanese Tourists A group of hoteliers, investors, tourism schools and wedding organizers visited Turkey and held a meeting with Istanbul Touristic Hotels & Investors Association (TUROB) executive board at Point Hotel Taksim.

Japanese and Turkish tourism professionals discuss travel and tourism and how to enhance tourism between the two countries.

Japanese delegation stated that there is an increasing demand of wedding organizations abroad that Hawaii has captured the biggest pie in that market. Japanese delegates stated that they are looking for alternatives to Hawaii as wedding and honeymoon destination and Turkey could be a good alternative especially for its cultural values as well as services offered in the country.

Japanese delegates said that Japanese people prefer weddings in spring and autumn with participation of 70 to 200 people.

Istanbul Tourist Arrivals is Increased The Istanbul Culture and Tourism Directorate announced that the number of tourist arrivals to Istanbul is increased in March 2014 as well as in the first quarter of 2014 compare to last year.

A total of 866.985 tourists visited Istanbul in March 2014; an increase of 3.4% compare to March 2013. 838.201 tourists visited Istanbul in March 2013.

1.987.492 tourists have arrived Istanbul in the first 3 months of 2013 that the total number for 2014 passed 2 million and counted 2.198.322; an increase of 10.6%.

During the first 3 months of 2014, top nations and their percentages are as follows: Germany:%9.1, Russia:%6.1, Iran:%5.2, UK:%3.9, France:%3.7, USA: 3.6%, Italy:%3.3, Libya:%3.1, Ukraine:%2.9, The Netherlands:%2.6, South Korea:%2.5, Saudi Arabia:%2.5, Azerbaijan:%2.4, Iraq:%2.3, Syria:%2.0, Other countries: 44,9.

A total of 199.021 Germans, 134.940 Russians, and 115.341 Iranian tourists visited Istanbul in the first quarter.

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F TURKEY NEWS Istanbul is Travelers Top Destination in the World Istanbul ranked number 1 destination at the TripAdvisor 2014 Travellers’ Choice awards for Destinations in the World and in Europe.

Travellers’ Choice Destinations honour top travel spots worldwide based on the millions of reviews and opinions from TripAdvisor travellers. Award winners were determined using an algorithm that took into account the quantity and quality of reviews and ratings for hotels, attractions and restaurants in destinations worldwide, gathered over a 12-month period.

These awards honour nearly 500 destinations including the winners for the top spots in the world, and individual lists for Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, the Caribbean, Central America, Europe, China, Middle East, Russia, South America, the South Pacific, the U.K. and the U.S. The 2014 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Destinations winners

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Torquay

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Beijing

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Prague

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Paris

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Belfast

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Marrakech

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Berlin

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Discussion of Tourism and Hospitality in Turkey at CATHIC Turkey’s hospitality industry leaders will gather in Istanbul in June for the Turkey and Neighbours Hotel Investment Conference (CATHIC) to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing Turkey’s burgeoning tourism and hospitality industries.

CATHIC, to be held June 9-10 at the Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center, is supported by the Turkish Tourism Investors Association and represented

by Turkish event partner Alkas. It is expected to attract the region’s top hotel investors, operators, developers, advisors, architects and government officials.

In a recent interview, Murat Ersoy, president of Atlas Jet and chairman of the Turkish Tourism Investors Association, said 33.5 million tourists visited Turkey in 2013, which generated revenues of $24.5 billion in U.S. dollars during the first nine months. During the last five years there has been doubledigit growth in accommodation services, boosting the hotel industry’s profitability and attracting more investors.

“International hotel chains, closely following these developments, have started to bring their brands – both in the luxury and midpriced segments – by placing Turkey at the forefront of their expansion strategies,” he said, adding that there are now 4,067 certified hotels in the country

representing 1,059,000 beds. Ersoy will address the future of Turkey’s tourism infrastructure at CATHIC. Dr. Daniel Thorniley, president of DT-Global Business Consulting GmbH, will kick off the conference with an update of the worldwide investment climate. He will be followed by Cenk Sidar, chief executive officer & president of Sidar Global, who will present the regional perspective.

They will discuss the fundamental strengths underpinning Turkey’s continued growth and development despite recent political issues. “Turkey remains the number-two key strategic investment market in Europe for western investors,” Thorniley said. “Government policy is pro-growth,” helping to make Turkey “one of the most exciting business opportunities in the world.”

Additional confirmed speakers include Mehmet Onkal, managing partner of BDO Hospitality Consulting, who will present a market analysis of Istanbul, the Turkish Riviera and secondary cities; Omer Isvan, president at Servotel Corporation, and Rui Barros, managing director and senior vice president EMEA of Wyndham Hotel Group, who will discuss strategies for growth and development in Turkey; and Şenay Azak-Matt, general manager Turkey for Aareal Bank Group, who will share insights into debt and equity financing.

Visit www.cathic.com for more details and to register.

The 33rd Istanbul Film Festival Has Begun Organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) with the support of Akbank for the 10th time, the 33rd Istanbul Film Festival began on the evening of 4 April, with an opening ceremony held at the Lütfi Kırdar International Convention and Exhibition Center.

Hosted by Meltem Cumbul, the 33rd Istanbul Film Festival Opening Ceremony started with the screening of a special promotional video for the festival.

Starting with its first screenings on 5 April the 33rd Istanbul Film Festival will be taking place across 8 theatres – Beyoğlu Atlas, Beyoğlu Beyoğlu, Pera Museum, Istanbul Modern, Citylife City’s, Ortaköy Feriye and Kadıköy Rexx. Besides the more than 200 films in over 20 sections, the festival will give cinephiles an abundant two weeks full of panels with filmmakers, workshops, and master classes. For detailed information on the 33rd Istanbul Film Festival: film.iksv.org

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Turkish Street Photography at Los Angeles Photo Festival

Turkish Street Photography came to Los Angeles at first annual event. The LAPF™ Concept: Turkey exhibition opened at the Downtown LA Art Walk.

The festival, selecting Turkey as the theme, presented images from 100 photographers of recent Turkish street photography at the Los Angeles Downtown Hatakeyama Gallery.

All photos presented at the exhibit, participated by amateur and professional photograph artists from Turkey, have been selected by a team of critics, namely member of the Associated Press and Pulitzer Prize winning photographer Nick Ut, as well as Robert Ysais, Vern Evans, and Mert Türkoğlu.

The documentary film is already screened at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington on December 10, 2013, at the Turkish Embassy in Washington DC and at the American Turkish Association of Washington DC (ATA-DC).

Promoting cultural understanding through photography, the “Concept” project began its first year in Turkey and is the first Turkish Republic Street Photography exhibition in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Photo Festival created by Mert and Elif Türkoğlu said they welcome the great interest people showed in the festival. The duo say they plan to take the exhibit to New York, San Francisco and Chicago after Los Angeles and also to publish an album to comprise of 100 photos presented in the exhibit.

Turkish Street Photography, featuring images built on human, nature, city and objects, is expected to be visited by 15 thousand people. LAPF Concept Turkey, the most comprehensive international exhibit to date on behalf of Turkish photography, will meet Turkish art lovers in Istanbul in May.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Istanbul 2014 Collections at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Istanbul presented by American Express include Arzu Kaprol, Asli Filinta, Atil Kutoğlu, Ayhan Yetgin, Ayşe Deniz Yeğin, Burçe Bekrek, Çiğdem Akin, Db Berdan By L’oréal Professionnel, Ece Gözen, Eda Güngör, Emre Erdemoğlu, Erol Albayrak, Gamze Saraçoğlu, Giray Sepin, Gülçin Çengel, Hakan Akkaya, Ipek Arnas, Janucha By Jale Hürdoğan, Lady Faith, Les Benjamins, Maid In Love, Mehtap Elaidi, Meltem Özbek, Mercedes-Benz Presents Lug Von Siga , Merve Bayindir, Nej, Nian, Nihan Peker, Niyazi Erdoğan, Özgür Masur, Özlem Ahiakin, Özlem Erkan, Özlem Kaya, Raisa-Vanessa Sason, Red Beard, Selim Baklaci, Selma State, Serdar Uzuntaş, Simay Bülbül, Şafak Tokur, Tuba Ergin, Utopian By Studio Kaprol, Zeynep Erdoğan, Zeynep Mayruk and Zeynep Tosun.

Thousands of fashion industry members traveled from around the world to Turkey for the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Istanbul which took place 10-14 March 2014 at Antrepo 3 in Tophane, Istanbul.

“Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Istanbul presented by American Express will be another exciting season, in which the shows returned to Antrepo 3, the home of the first Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Istanbul. We are proud to witness the continued growth of this event, which not only attracts media from Europe, but increasingly sees more and more journalists and buyers from around the world travel to Istanbul,” says Jarrad Clark, VP and Global Creative Director, IMG Fashion Events & Properties. “With over 40 designers on the official schedule, eight of which are brand new to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Istanbul presented by American Express this season, the Turkish fashion industry continues its growth as a powerhouse of design talent on the international fashion arena.”

The line up of designers that showcased their Autumn/Winter

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Istanbul to Host the Legendary Names of Jazz

July is the time when Istanbul will be brightened up once again with the legendary names of jazz music.

Organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) and sponsored by Garanti Bank, the 21st Istanbul Jazz Festival will be held between July 1-14 and host many acts in different venues in Istanbul, from prominent jazz artists to stars of popular music. Some highlights from the festival programme are now being revealed. With her unique voice, the receiver of 56 platinum album awards Katie Melua, South

African living legend Hugh Masekela and his band, the all-star group led by the percussion master Manu Katché and Richard Bona, Chick Corea-Stanley Clarke duet, Danilo Perez, John Patitucci, Brian Blade, Brad Mehldau, Mark Guiliana and Cécile McLorin Salvant are among the names the festival will be welcoming this year.

The tickets for the first highlights of the festival will be available on 15 March through Biletix sales system and the main ticket office of İKSV.

“Istanbul Unveiled” - A travel Documentary Film from Şerif Yenen One of Turkey’s most experienced travel guide; Şerif Yenen premieres a documentary film “Istanbul Unveiled”, which he produced and directed.

Yenen says, “Visitors do not like to be called “tourists” nor do they want to be treated as tourists. The idea of being a tourist has come to connote being taken to prearranged events and to shops or locations where locals are well-experienced in dealing with foreigners, eliminating the possibility of spontaneity or sincere interaction with people.”

Yenen adds, “Approximately 99% of visitors coming to İstanbul spend an average of two and a half days and see only the highlights: the Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, the Hagia

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Sophia and the Grand Bazaar. We have to do much better than this. We cannot possibly ignore these highlights, but we want to avoid the beaten path of mass tourism and put the emphasis on showing the real İstanbul and real İstanbulians”.

Keeping this in mind, Yenen produced and directed “Istanbul Unveiled”. At the film, a young American woman visits İstanbul, interviewing interesting characters in both popular and out of the way settings, about topics we have all wondered about. The film highlights iconic places to visit, as well as some unique sites off the beaten path, all framed though interviews with a cross-section of residents that range from a noted belly dancer to a masseur at a bath to one of the nation’s richest women.

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Yeşim Simla Resmor has been appointed Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines Turkey Group Sales Coordinator.

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Bahri Şahin has been appointed Park Bosphorus Hotel as General Manager.

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Arzu Karacadağ has been promoted to Corporate Communications and Brand Director at

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Dedeman Hotels & Resorts International.

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Tolga Akıncı has been appointed as Assistant General Manager of Park Bosphorus Hotel.

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Divan Hotels of Turkey appointed Çiler Kibar Moravalı as Sales Director.

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Vialand Palace Hotel appointed Sedat Meşe as the director of the property.

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Hilton Istanbul has announced the appointment of Andre Borg as the new Hotel Manager.

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Okan Dinç is the new general manager of Özkaymak Hotels & Resort.

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Murat Durmuş, is the new sales & marketing manager of Concorde De Luxe Resort, Antalya.

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Fikret Odabaş has been appointed as general manager of Yalova Lova Hotel & Spa.

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Özlem Gökşin has been appointed as sales & marketing manager Hyatt Hotels south eastern Europe.

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Ruhi Çuhadaroğlu has been appointed as Şarm El Seyh Desolle Royal Rojana Resort as

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Ayşe Nur Teker is the new Manager as Hotels & Hospitality at Jones Lang LaSalle Turkey.

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Murat Kodan has been appointed as general manager of Sochi Rixos Krasnaya.

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Adnan Yücel has been appointed as general manager of Wanda Hotels & Resorts in China.

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Daniele Fabbri, has been appointed as general manager of Conrad İstanbul Hotel.

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ITTFA - Belgrade

Belgrade Tourism Fair –ITTFA- is ranked as the largest tourist event in the country and Southeast Europe. Fulfilling the international business standards for more than 30 years, it has created partner relationships with its exhibitors, offering quality and various activities and attracting huge number of exhibitors every year.

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This year, more than 880 exhibitors have been presented, while the number of visitors has exceeded 58 thousand. The international character of the event, which is attracting more exhibitors each year from all parts of the world, and this year more than 250 foreign participants from 43 countries participated the ITTF. Turkey also attended with 13 companies in 350sqm stand at Hall.1.

F HOTELS OTI Chairman Received Prize from European Union Minister

OTI Holding Board Chairman Ayhan Bektaş received the most successful businessman of the year prize from

European Union Minister and Chief Negotiator Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu. The prize was given at the 24th anniversary celebrations of ANSIAD held in Antalya Ramada Hotel with a group of 300 invitees.

At the night participated by Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Dr. Abdurrahman Arıcı, Deputy Governor of Antalya Turan Eren, numerous members of parliament, and Antalya Mayor Prof. Dr. Mustafa Akaydın in addition to European Union Minister and Chief Negotiator Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, OTI Holding Board Chairman Ayhan Bektaş stated that it is necessary to trust in Antalya’s potential.

Stating that its trust in Antalya’s potential has played an important role in OTI Holding’s success, Ayhan Bektaş said, “The entire OTI family from our board members to our guides, from our hotel employees to our top executives has a share in this prize, and this prize is the common pride of all of us”.

Dedeman Opened Two Hotels in Istanbul Dedeman Hotels & Resorts International has announced the opening of two hotels in Istanbul’s Asia –Bostancı- district.

Following Dedeman Istanbul, which was launched in Istanbul 30 years ago and is pointed as the most favorite hotel of the city, Dedeman opened its second and third hotel in Bostancı, the most central location of Anatolian Side of Istanbul.

Dedeman Bostancı is opened at Anatolian Side of Istanbul, which has become the attraction centre of the national and international business and finance world especially in recent period, gives the choice of guests with its 252 rooms, 1 ball room, 13 meeting halls, restaurants and bars.

Dedeman Bostancı is prepared to render service with its city view, will host guests in totally 252 rooms, including 178 Superior rooms, 32 Deluxe rooms, 32 Executive rooms, 9 Executive Suites and 1 presidential suite.

Dedeman Bostancı is also the indispensable address of important events and meetings with its 720 m2 ball hall and

13 meeting halls at different capacities.

On the other hand, Dedeman Park Bostancı which is the second brand launched

by Dedeman will operate with 110 rooms just next to Dedeman Bostancı.

Dedeman Park Bostancı, which is the investment of Nuh Beton, reveals its difference with its plain and contemporary design as well as its environmental friendly features equipped with state-of-art technology. In the hotel, the meeting rooms equipped with advanced technology, fitness centre, restaurant serving lunch and dinner except for rich Turkish breakfast, and lobby bar will be available. In Dedeman Park Bostancı, there is also a mini market named Bakk-Al, which serves on the basis on 7/24. Guests can readily buy in this market snack food like sandwich, chocolate, dessert etc. and also soft/alcoholic beverages and personal care products during their stay.

OTI Holding Made the Agreement for Xanadu Resort Aydıner Group Companies and OTI Group of Companies have agreed on the transfer of the rights of construction of Xanadu Resort Hotel premises in Antalya, Belek which is one of the most significant brands of accommodation sector in Turkey.

They have agreed on the operation of the premises whose permanent and independent right of construction belongs to Aydıner İnşaat A.Ş. and which has been operated under the brand of Xanadu High Class by OTİ Group by the date of 01.04.2014 under the same brand and in the next stage, the transfer of construction rights to OTI Group after necessary permit and approvals are received from related authorities.

Xanadu Resort Hotel Belek, which renders service in many markets especially in Europe and CIS at present with its land of 130 decares in Acısu Region and with its 42 rooms, is one of the most important brands of Turkish accommodation sector.

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Istanbul Marriott Hotel Sisli is Opened

Istanbul Marriott Hotel Sisli opened its doors in March 7.

German national Thomas Eder, who is the General Manager of Istanbul’s newest hotel; Istanbul Marriott Hotel Sisli.

Mr. Eder said that the hotel has many unique features including a helipad on top of the hotel. It is just one of the aspects that different Istanbul Marriott Hotel Sisli from other city hotels here.

Ozgur Tore also asked the new brand identity of Marriott Hotels and what it means for them. Istanbul Marriott Hotel Sisli is also focused on technology; offering several amenities including free High Speed Internet for hotel guests. Mr. Eder also said that they already received several reservations for wedding organizations. The hotel is going to be the meeting point who is looking for luxury and comfort accomodation and innovative meeting places as well. Meetingsimagined.com allows

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anyone planning a meeting or event to infuse creativity and purpose into their gathering down to the smallest detail.

It offers tips for successful meetings from ice breakers, to foods and music to set the mood. MeetingsImagined.com features images some of the best experiences Marriott has hosted around the world. Planners can tailor food and beverage, setup, technology and experiences based on the ultimate goals of each meeting, to design more inspiring and engaging experience for attendees. Rather than focusing just on dates, rates and room layouts, Meetings Imagined takes a holistic approach, honing in on the specific purpose of the meeting to create and design a more engaging experience, that reflects the changing way people are working today. On the other hand,this system allows you to connect Istanbul Marriott Hotel Sisli to personalize the meeting rooms according to your own requirements.

The meeting rooms that are customized, will be shared on Pinterest and Youtube as well.

Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul Named to “Travel + Leisure” Magazine’s 2014 It List Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul has been named to Travel + Leisure magazine’s 2014 It List of Best New Hotels.

Selected by Travel + Leisure editors, the 2014 It List features 70 groundbreaking hotel openings that are transforming the travel landscape.

The 2014 It List is featured on TravelandLeisure.com and will be featured in the March issue of Travel + Leisure magazine.

Set 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. It is located on the site of a former tobacco warehouse from the 1930s.

The hotel’s 186 guestrooms, some of which have their private terraces, reflect the city’s proud heritage while also including the Asian design touches and modern travel technologies for which Shangri-La is well known. The hotel offers several restaurants and bars including a speciality restaurant, IST TOO, serving Turkish, Mediterranean, Asian and Japanese cuisine. The signature restaurant, Shang Palace, is the only authentic Chinese restaurant in Istanbul,

offering exclusive Cantonese cuisine. Additional facilities include a health club, Europe’s first CHI, The Spa, an indoor swimming pool, business centre, 2 ballrooms with a capacity of up to 1000 pax, and conference and meeting room facilities.

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F EXHIBITION ITB-Berlin This year’s ITB Berlin sent out very positive signals for the international travel industry. With the global economy expected to recover in the years to come the world’s travel industry has begun 2014 confident of good tourism business.

From 5 to 9 March 2014, 10,147 exhibitors from 189 countries – more than two-thirds of whom

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came from abroad – were represented in 26 halls which were booked to capacity. Overall, some 114,000 trade visitors (2013: 109,616) travelled to Berlin.

Turkey also participated to ITB in Hall 3.2 with 3079sqm at 104 stand, 124 companies and global promotion named as “Türkei Home”.

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hai hospitality to a whole new level, combined it with breathtaking views, luxuriant suites and celebrated restaurants and bars. The result is an indulgent five-star hotel experience where every occasion is unforgettable and every moment award-winning. lebua’s expansive and elegantly-appointed suites, each with separate bedroom, living room and kitchenette, offer spectacular city and river views from their balconies high above Bangkok’s vibrant sightseeing, shopping and business districts. From its prime location near the Chao Phraya River, BTS SkyTrain and expressway, the entire city is within reach, with many attractions just minutes away.

Indulgence pervades the air as your every personal and professional need is attended to with unwavering, unobtrusive service. We take care of the details, so you can savor the moments – and award-winning moments await at every

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On the M Floor, the poolside Cafe Mozu offers Bangkok’s most sought-after breakfast, with the fitness center and spa, function spaces and conference rooms mere steps away. High above on the 67th floor, the regal State Room with its 360-degree panoramas awaits the city’s next extraordinary function.

The Dome at lebua houses Sky Bar – Bangkok’s most stunning rooftop bar – and Sirocco, the world’s tallest open-air Mediterranean restaurant. More epicurean delights await at Distil lounge, our celebrated Asian restaurant Breeze, and Mezzaluna, the fine-dining mecca acclaimed for its innovative cuisine.

For business, for pleasure, and for corporate events and galas that always rise to the occasion, lebua at State Tower is one Bangkok luxury hotel that soars above the rest.

lebua at State Tower has received worldwide recognition and numerous awards, including: 2013: Travel + Leisure (US) – One of the World’s 500 Best Hotels 2013: Condé Nast Traveler (US) Readers’ Choice Awards 2013 – Top 10 Best Hotels in Thailand 2012: Conde Nast Traveler (US) Readers’ Choice Awards – Top 15 Best Hotels in Thailand

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F EXHIBITION ITM-Moscow Russia’s travel exhibitions started with Intourmarket 2014 on March 15, 2014. ITM continued to host travel professionals and public until March 18 at Crocus Expo in Moscow. The ITM 2014 is opened on Mach 15 with the participation of UNWTO Secretary General Taleb Rifai, Head of Rosturism, federal tourism agency of Russia Alexander Radkov and ITM 2014 Partner Country; Egypt’s Tourism Minister Hisham Zaazou.

Turkey as one of Russia’s favorite holiday destination is showcasing its tourism products with a 1020 sqm stand.

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Undersecretary at Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey; Mr. Özgür Özaslan said that Russia is Turkey’s second biggest market in tourism industry. Özaslan said that 4.2 million Russian travelers visited Turkey in 2013, Turkey expects to host 5 million in 2014. On the second day of ITM, Head of Rosturism, federal tourism agency of Russia Alexander Radkov and Undersecretary at Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey; Mr. Özgür Özaslan signed “Turkey-Russia 2014-2016 Tourism Action Plan protocol.

As part of the protocol, Russia and Turkey will cooperate to develop tourism

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F EXHIBITION MITT-Moscow The 21st edition of Russiaெs largest B2B international travel and tourism exhibition, MITT, took place on 19ѧ22 March 2014 at the Expocentre in Moscow.

It was the largest MITT exhibition ever, with the international area growing by more than 1,000 square metres this year. Many new exciting destinations are joining MITT for the first time as they target the lucrative Russian outbound market. Tourism boards from Algeria, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Iceland, Laos, Mozambique, Peru and Timor Leste exhibited with

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national stands, joining 190 other countries and destinations that are represented by more than 1,800 exhibiting companies.

Turkey as the most popular holiday destination for Russian tourists took place at the MITT for the 21st time. Turkey presented its tourism product and services at 1254 sqm stand.

Turkey promoted itself with “Turkey Home” slogan in Moscow, Russia. A total of 18 million 290 thousand Russian tourists traveled abroad in 2013. Turkey as the most popular destination of Russian travelers welcomed 4 million 263 thousand Russians last year with an increase of 18.59% compare to 2012.

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lanya is a city situated in the Mediterranean, in the eastern coast of Antalya Bay of the Anatolian Peninsula and its history dates back to the antiquity. Behind the town is the Taurus Mountains and the total coastline of Alanya to the Mediterranean is about 100 km. The natural well-kept beaches extend along the coast. Alanya has a typical Mediterranean climate with wet humid winters and hot dry summers. The average winter temperature is 14ºC; the average summer temperature is 27ºC. In winter the water averages 18º C and in summer 25ºC. Though snow in the city centre is an extraordinary natural event Taurus Mountains which is almost over 2000 meters high is covered white during winter. At the beginning of the spring, the 20 rivers of Alanya carry the melting snow on the Taurus to Mediterranean by creating wonderful picnic areas and rafting rivers. Plateaus on Taurus Mountains have a very rich flora and there are perfect routes for trekking and safari. Even in Alanya Citadel there are 16 endemic plant species. There are no factories in Alanya; economic life depends on tourism and agriculture. Alanya has an important role in Turkey’s banana and citrus growing.

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Alanya is one of the biggest and most popular holiday destinations of the Mediterranean with a total number of 150.000 bed capacity.

Today Alanya is a town with a population of 100.000 and governing city is Antalya. Apart from the central municipality, there are 15 local municipalities. Prices can be varied because it is a free market however, it is obligatory to put price labels on each item. While police is responsible for the security in the

town centre, gendarme is the official security for suburbs and outskirt of Alanya. Tasks and authority of the security forces are regulated in accordance with the European Community Standards. Alanya has a Sea Frontier and a harbour for foreignflagged ships. Currency exchange and international transfers are available in any bank branch. Credit cards can be used with ATMs. Foreign currency, especially Euro is a mean of cash payment for shopping. Three operators provide International GSM communication service. There are plenty of car, 4 wheelers and bike rental agencies in Alanya.

In the town, there are a full-equipped government and two private hospitals and a dialysis centre.

Besides the national health insurances, all European insurances are valid in these health centres.

Insurance agencies in Alanya run such services.

The very first human settlement in Alanya starts in the caves and dates back 20.000 years to the upper Palaeolithic age. Herodotus tells that following the Trojan War people spread out to Anatolia and settled in Alanya region where Pamfilya and Cilician borders were. Town hosted pirates who resisted the Roman Empire for ages. Also was ruled by Romans in medieval, was the capitol of Anatolian Seljuk’s. Sultan of the Seljuk’s so much liked the city that he rebuilt it and named Alaiye. Alanya, first named Coracesium and then Kalonoros and Alaiye, today is a nominee for the World’s Heritage Cities of UNESCO with its thousands year history.

ALANYA FORTRESS : Aladdin Keykubat, Seljuk’s Sultan, built it on the 250-meter peninsula in 13th century. The walls of the fortress stretch 6500 meters and there are 93 towers and

140 battlements. Its historical features are under protection and people still live in it. Inner Fortress, which is at the highest point of the peninsula and the Middle Fortress, in the northern side of the peninsula are museums. The most important monuments of Inner Fortress are the ruins of the palace and clover shaped church from the 6th century. Adam Atacağı Tower is the last spot of the inner castle tour. It is related that the prisoners of the Roman times were made to play a similar gamble. They were given three stones and one who managed to throw the stone into the sea was released whereas those who could NewFocus

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GUN HOUSE : It is next to the dockyard. It was built in 1227 on a rock ten meters above the sea level. It is a three-storey and rectangular building made of stone blocks. It was used to make cannons, to construct battle ships, and to defence the dockyard.

ŞARAPSA INN : It is a building of the 13th century and on the inter-city highway, 13 kilometres westward from Alanya. It was built as a caravanserai on the Silk Road between 1236-1246 on the demand of Gıyaseddin Keyhüsrev, the Sultan of Seljuk’s. Today it is used for entertainment.

KARGI INN : It is in the western part not were thrown into the sea through a catapult. The name of Alanya, the north of the Kargı creek. We have no idea of the Adam Atacağı (Man Thrower) is given for that reason. In the year when it was built since it has no inscription. It is a stone Fortress Süleymaniye Mosque, Bedesten, Andızlı Mosque, Akbeşe Sultan Mosque, Sitti Zeynep Türbesi and Roman period building 46 meters wide and fifty meters long. There are air shafts on the ceiling of each room and the rooms are found churches are worth to visit. Downwards to the fortress is the around the courtyard in the middle.

Red Tower, Dockyard and Gun house. Famous 17th century Turkish traveller Evliya Çelebi calls Alanya “City of Cisterns” ALARA CITADEL : The Citadel of Alara was built in because of the 420 cisterns inside the Fortress. Many of these 1232, 37 kilometres westward from Alanya on the demand of cisterns are still in use even today.

Alaaddin Keykubat, the Sultan of Selcuks and it is 9 kilometres far from the sea. The aim of the citadel that was on the Silk RED TOWER : Sultan Aladdin Keykubat had The Red Road was to protect the crowds stopped at the inn near the Tower built primarily to defend the town’s shipyard. The octagonal (eight sided) tower is 33 meters high and 29 meters Alara creek. It’s built on a steep hill of 200 meters up to 500. diameter. There are 85 stairs to climb to the top. There is a ALARA INN : It is on the banks of the Alara Creek. It was cistern in the centre of the tower. built as a caravanserai on a land of two thousand metre square, using large stone blocks. The inn built in 1231 was restored a DOCKYARD : It was built by Sultan Keykubat in 1228. few years ago and today is used as a restaurant and a shopping The front of the dockyard has five cells with arches and it centre. It is also noteworthy that some signatures of master builders were found during the restoration of the building.

ANTIQUE CITIES : There are many remnants of ancient cities through the east and west axis of Alanya. The cities some of which founded in the coast and some founded in steep slopes are called Pamphylia and Kilikia region

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IOTAPE : It is 33 km. to the east of Alanya. The acropolis of the city is the high hill extending to the sea. In the valley where acropolis is connected to the land, is Harbour Street. Small bay with harbour ruins has an ideal beach to have a swim.

SELINUS : The city, 45 km. away from Alanya, is situated on a skirt of hill extending to the sea. The history of the city dates back to 6th century B.C. Roman Emperor Trajanus dies here on 9 August 117 A.D., his ashes later were sent to Rome.

NEPHELIS : It is on a high hill stretching to the sea that takes place within the borders of Muz Village, 55 km. to the east of Alanya. On the highest part of the hill, there is the acropolis of the city and the city walls dating to middle Ages.

Nephelis with its Odeon, water system, limekiln and necropolis is typical city of Mountainous Kilikya

ADANDA-LAMUS : It is 55 km to the east of Alanya and cities. The remnants reflect the Characteristic features of these regions. The stone ash boxes exhibited in Alanya Archaeological Museum reflect the way of burying the dead in Kilikya region. Entrance to these sites, which are being protected, and where in some parts still excavations are being carried out, is free. Considering the long walks through stony and bushy footpath, people who would like to visit ruins should choose appropriate shoes and carry some water on summer days.

COLYBRASSUS : It is a city situated in Taurus Mountains, 30km northwest of Alanya and belonged to Roman period.

Many inscriptions scattered all around have a lot of important information about the history of the city although the details are still unknown to us.

HAMAXIA : It is 12 kilometres far from Alanya within the borders of Pamfilya Region. Strabon, the eminent geographer of the antiquity, mentions about the high quantity of cedar trees that were used in shipbuilding in this region.

SYEDRA : It is located on 20 km east of Alanya. The excavations carried out by Alanya Museum, it is believed that the history of the city dates back to 7th century B.C. The city is surrounded by city walls.

LEARTES : It is located about 25 km. away from Alanya, on the skirt of a mountain elevating at the entrance of Dim Valley on Taurus Mountains. The city takes place in the border of the region known as Mountainous Kilikya Region in antique age. Inscription dating the own from B.C. 7th century in Fenike language and found in the town is exhibited in the Alanya museum 30

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in Alanya and you have to pay for a visit. They are all open to visitors during the week except for lunch breaks. The most important work in Alanya is the statue of Heracleus exhibited in the Alanya Museum. Red Tower in the harbour is designed as to reflect the culture of Seljuk’s. Inner Fortress, built as the palace of the Sultan Alaaddin during the reconstruction of the in the 13th century, is now a museum and open to visitors.

ANTIOCHEIA AD CRAGUM : It is 60 km. to the east of city The Head Office of Museums: Hilmibağcı Caddesi, Damlataş Alanya, on the Mediterranean coast. In the antique age, it was Alanya Phone: (242) 513 12 28 known as “Mountainous Kilikya”. The city got its name after King of Kommagene Antiochus IV who lived in 1st century A.D. THE STATUE OF HERACLEUS : The Statue of The ruins of the city are located on three hills.

Heracles, made of bronze, 51.5 centimetres height and MUSEUMS: There are five museums in Alanya. These are; exhibited in Alanya Museum is thought to have been produced Alanya Museum, Red Tower Museum, Inner Fortress Museum, in II century BC. However, it is not known where it was made.

It is expected to be a piece of puncher brought to Coracesium, Middle Fortress Museum and Atatürk’s House. All of the an important centre for pirates in the Mediterranean. The museums are under control of the Head Office of Museums 2 km to the north of Adanda Village. The city is situated on the two hills constituting the peak of a steep mountain. One of the two temples of the city was built on behalf of Roman emperors Vespasianus, and the other on behalf of Titus. On the eastern hill however, one can see the rooms carved into the rocks and the necropolis with big tombs.

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bronze statue has a special place among the standing figures in the history of sculpture. Because the statue has a structural standing form never seen among the statues produced in the name of Heracles in the antiquity; the style of muscular and skeleton structures is unique and anatomical knowledge of the sculptor makes its viewers admire statue. The deformation clearly seen in the cartilage of the left ear of Heracles is seen among wrestlers and it represents the sportive character of Heracles, and the care of the sculptor for details. In the statue, Heracles is represented with his famous mace in his right hand, the fur-skin of the animal killed by him in his left hand and a little wreath of bay leaves on his head.

BEACHES : The coast of Alanya extending about 100 km. is famous with its natural beaches. These beaches are wide and they have Blue Flag. These beaches extending towards the east, is about 24 km and 36 km to the west. In Alanya, the colour of the sea turns to turquoise from blue. In still weather, it is possible to see the fish deep in the sea. In the west, are Damlatas and Cleopatra beaches and in the east are Keykubat and Portakal beaches. Entrance to the beaches and the showers are free. Deck chairs and beach umbrellas are provided in return of money; however, it is not obligatory to seek this service. At buffets in the beaches, the prices are fixed. At the beaches, no boats and water sports vehicles are allowed within a certain distance. From the coast, swimming areas are determined with barriers. In the west of Alanya the famous beaches are Alara, İncekum, Avsallar, Türkler, Payallar, Konaklı and in the east; Oba, Tosmur, Kestel, Mahmutlar, Kargıcak, Demirtaş beaches.

CLEOPATRA BEACH : It is in the west coast of the peninsula. It is sandy. Standards of the beach are international and behind the beach are green fields.

KEYKUBAT BEACH It is in the east cost of peninsula. It is sandy. Standards of the beach are international and behind the beach are communal swimming pools.

ALARA BEACH : It extends almost two km. from Alara creek to Karaburun Bay. It has a sandy beach. It is well organized and there is a small island in the bay.

INCEKUM BEACH : It is approximately 1 km length and famous with very fine sand. It gets deeper after 5 meters. You can hire umbrella and sun beds in this beach.

AVSALLAR BEACH : It is three km. between İncekum and Fuğla Bay. It is sandy. Along the beach are cafes and restaurants. The cliffs and rocks at the end of the bay are very good for scuba diving.

TÜRKLER AND PAYALLAR BEACHES : These beaches are a few km long just after Fuğla. They are partly sandy and rocky. They are more natural when compared with

buffets of the hotels, sell food and refreshments

DEMİRTAŞ BEACH : It looks endless and it is very sandy and conglomerate. It is untouched and natural.

CAVES : It is possible to call Alanya ‘a city of caves’ you can discover the mysterious world of land and sea caves in Alanya.

While wandering about the fascinating world of land and sea caves in Alanya. While wandering about the fascinating world of stalactites and stalagmites formed in thousands of years in land caves, you will also witness the forming of new stalactites and stalagmites. This witness, with the scenery created by the lighting inside the cave, will take you into a fantasy film. Kadıini Cave, which is not open for visit yet, is the settlement for the people of Alanya 20 thousand years ago. In addition, the sea caves down under the peninsula are the places where ancient mythological stories took place.

DAMLATAŞ CAVE : It is located at the western foot of peninsula. There is a 50 m passage at the entrance. After the passage, there comes a cylindrical cavity. This leads to the basement of the cave. The stalactite and stalagmites inside the cave were formed in 15 thousand years. Besides its fascinating beauty, the cave is famous with its air, which is beneficial to asthmatic patients. Following the rumours that asthmatic benefited from breathing the air in the cave, scientists analyzed a sample of the air to verify the fact that the air was indeed beneficial to patients suffering from the other beaches. non-allergic asthma. They found that the air in the cave contains 10 to 12 times more carbon dioxide than normal air KONAKLI BEACH : It is nearly 10 km. long. It is totally and has 95 % humidity. Temperature in the cave is 22 degrees sand but some small rocks give a natural look to the beach. centigrade. Both the radioactivity and ionization in the cave Along the beach are buffets and water sport are available. may contribute to the benefits derived from breathing the air BEGONVIL AND ORANGE BEACHES : It is between in the cave.

Oba and Dim creeks. It is sandy. On the beach there are buffets DIM CAVE : It is located 12 km east of Alanya, on the slope selling food and beverages. of Cebel-i Reis Mountain of 1,649 metres. It has an altitude of KESTEL BEACH : It is nearly two km long. It is sandy. On 232 m. It is the second biggest cave known to the visitors. It is estimated to be 1 million years old. There are two paths inside the beach there are buffets selling food and beverages. cave. One is of 50 m, the other of 360 metres. There is a MAHMUTLAR BEACH : It is 10 km long. Beach is sandy the small lake towards the end of the cave. The 360 m. long path with partly sand rocks. There are buffets is prepared and illuminated, to provide a pleasant excursion offering tremendous scenery of stalagmite and stalactite for KARGICAK BEACH : It is a few km. long. On the beach

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KORSANLAR CAVE : It is a sea cave under the historical peninsula. You can get there only by sea. It is ten meters width and 6 meters height. Small boats can enter the cave. There was a rumour that there was a hidden path reaching the castle and the pirates of ancient time took out their booty from this path to the upward part of the castle. The image of the rocks under the sea makes the cave more mysterious.

TOROSLAR : Although Alanya is on the coast of the Mediterranean, its back rests on Western Taurus. The Taurus Mountains are of essential importance in the life of Alanya people. Going to pasture in the mountains and spending the summer there is a thousand-year’s Turcoman tradition. Up until the last century, the villagers used to leave their villages with the coming of spring and go to pasture. On the plains of the Taurus exceeding thousand meters, the tents made of goat hair were pitched and while on one side flocks were put out the pasture on the other side people makes cheese and butter and weave carpets and rugs. The pasturage culture today exists in the luxurious cottages instead of the tents for people to go there and have a cool weekend holiday. The Taurus holds the unique beauty of the nature with its pine and cedar trees covered by forests, deep valleys, peaks in clouds and rivers coming from peaks. Nowadays both local and foreign tourists commonly visit the pastures; old Turkmen traditions do still exist in these daily picnic areas.

DİM BROOK : Dim Brook is 15 km inside from the coast and the banks of it are picnic areas. In summer, the tables of open-air restaurants under the old plane trees are set in the brook. The guests sit with their feet in the water. What’s more, authentic tables with cushions are set on the wooden terraces on the slopes close to the brook and by the brook. In some restaurants, tables are on the rafts. The trout are kept in the pools in restaurant gardens. The area is proper for mountain biking and trekking.

AŞIKLAR CAVE : The cave, situated by the side of the historical peninsula, has two entrances. It is 75 meters long and you can reach the low entrance with a few steps. Since it has a low ceiling, you sometimes bend down while walking. The OBA BROOK : Oba Brook falls into the Mediterranean from the west of Dim Brook. There are picnic areas in Kadıpınarı height of the entrance on the side of Damlataş Cave from the where the brook rises. The shade of pine and plane trees is sea is 8m. You can jump into the sea here. always cool. Kadıini Cave, known as the first settlement of FOSFORLU MAĞARA : It is a sea cave on the Damlataş Alanya in the prehistoric times, is here, too. It is inconvenient Cave side of the peninsula. Small boats are able to enter the to enter the cave for safety, as there are no arrangements yet. cave. Because of its geological construction, the ground shines Trout fish is the most preferable dish in the restaurants of almost as if phosphorescently at nights due to the reflection Kadıpınarı. of the moonlight. It is also possible to notice the glitter in the daytime. There are also the short swimming breaks in front of

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TÜRBELİNAS PLATEAU : You can get there with an hour driving through the Taurus. In addition, safari tours by jeep convoys are organised. You can witness that drinks are kept in the cold spring water to get cool. It is recommended in the local restaurant your choice should be “village chicken” cooked with butter and tomato sauce.

SÖĞÜT PLATEAU : You can reach the plateau from the bank of Demirtaş Brook, using a stabilized road where there are citrus fruits gardens, green houses, green growths and pine trees. From Demirtaş, Kaş is in 30 km, Sapadere in 35 km, Tokar in 40 km and Söğüt Pasture in 50 km. There are country cafes and restaurants in plateau countries.

DEREKÖY YAYLASI : It is a plateau village located on the sloops of the Kargı Brook valley. It is between pine trees and orchards. You can climb there using the 30 km. asphalt road.

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restaurants offering meat dishes.

FOOD : What would you like to eat in Alanya? Let us remind you: it is not possible to find such a variety of choices from all favourite kitchens of the world. We recommend you to taste Turkish food – exotic types of “Şiş kebab” prepared by chief cooks and traditional Alanya food. The fish, brought from the deep blue seas of the Mediterranean, are in the freezers for you. You should have a look. You may also start with a slice of white cheese and melon and “Raki”.

Keep in mind that Rakı is very strong and drunk slowly. It should not be consumed quickly. Because of the anise it contains, raki changes colour and becomes a milky white when water is added. Additional glass of pure water to go with it gives a refreshing taste. Some people drink rakı straight .One sip rakı, one sip water – it softens this strong drink. Rakı goes well with good conversation. It is customary to eat meze (various foods served in small plates) while drinking rakı. Raki is usually drunk with cold dishes and seafood.

For the best Turkish coffee, roasted coffee beans have to be Alanya. You may also meet a post modern paint exhibition in grinded just before making it. Turkish coffee, depending on the ones taste can be bitter (no sugar), with a little sugar, with a room of Alanya Fortress during your visit or witness one of the symphonies of Beethoven while wandering in the harbour medium sugar or with lots of sugar. holding your ice cream. You should watch the signs in the NIGHT LIFE : Sunset in Alanya gives a piece of good news streets of Alanya. A cultural or art activity may anytime be that the nightlife begins and it lasts until next morning. Bars, announced and you can enjoy it free of charge. discos wait for those who are young in spirit. There is no limit SPORT : When we talk about sports in Alanya, triathlon with the dance and the music. Pop-music, Turkish pop-music, race that has an important place in the world sports rating is live music. Different kinds of music come from everywhere in the first thing that comes to our mind. However, Alanya hosts town. Even the stars in the sky dance. a great number of international sports such as swimming ART AND CULTURE : Alanya is a complete centre of marathon, mountain cycle, and beach volleyball and beach culture and art activities. One can find himself in the middle football. In a way, Alanya is like a capital of alternative of a documentary film festival while passing by the Alanya sports in Mediterranean. From spring to autumn, there is an Culture Centre or you may listen to an harp performance at international sports activity in Alanya.

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Tayland Songkran Festivali

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u sefer Tayland’dan aldığımız davet Songkran Festivali için oldu. Sanskritçe de astrolojik olarak geçiş anlamına gelen Sankranti kelimesinden türetilen Songkran, yeni yıla geçişi öne çıkararak Tayland’da yeni yıl kutlamalarının festivali olarak biliniyor.Her yıl Nisan ortasında Bangkok, Chiang Mai ve Pattaya başta olmak üzere Tayland’da kutlanılan Songkran festivallerinin en öne çıkan şehirleri Bangkok, Chiang Mai ve Pattaya olarak biliniyor. Bu yıl da 13 Nisan – 15 Nisan tarihleri arasında Bangkok’da başlayan geleneksel yılbaşı festivali sonraki günlerde Pattaya’da da sürdü.

Biz festivalin Pattaya ayağını izledik ve yeterince ıslandık !

Songkran Festivali hem tarihi yeni yıla geçişi, hem de kurak sezonun bitişi ve yağmurlu sezonun başlangıcını da ifade ediyor.

Bu yıl da binlerce turist bizim gibi festivali izlemeye gelmekle kalmamış, büyük bölümü şehrin her köşesinde satılan pompalı su tüfeklerinden edinerek, bar ve restoranların önünde kovalarla sular biriktirerek, hatta kamyonetlere su bidonları koyup kamyonet üstünden etraftaki insanlara atarak su savaşlarına katılmıştı.

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Bizde izleyeci olarak gittiğimiz halde, her sokağa çıktığımızda sırılsıklam otelimize dönerek bu festivalin bir katılımcısı olduk.

Kimseyi ıslatamadık ama fotograf makinamızı kullanamaz hale getirmeyi başardık. Ayrıca bu festivali kaleme aldığımız şu sıralar da gözlerimizden yaşlar akarak yazımızı tamamlamaya çalışıyoruz. Evet Songkran’ın en belirgin kutlama özelliği su dökmek ama insanlar su dolu kaplar ve su silahlarıyla sokaklara dolaşırken sulara kattıkları çeşitli pudralar, parfümler ve bitkisel katkı maddeleri ile allerjik bünyeli insanlara zarar da veriyorlar.

Yol kenarında ellerinde bir bahçe hortumuyla bekleyen ve geçen herkesi ıslatırlarken ayrıca bu katkı maddelerinden de atarak yüzlerde çeşitli boyalı görüntüler de veriyorlar. Ve bu festivalin en acı yanı da ölümle sonuçlanan başta trafik olmak üzere çok sayıda kazaların olması. Gazatelerin ilk sayfalarında geçtiğimiz yıllara göre karşılaştırmalı istatistikler hemen hergün yeni rakamlar ile Pattaya ve Bangkok’da kaldığımız sürece karşımıza çıktı. 200’ lere yaklaşan ölüm ve 2000 ‘lere ulaşan yaralanma sayısının geçen yıla göre daha az olması Taylandlılarca memnunlukla karşılanıyor !!!

Songkran festivali insanların birbirlerini ıslatmanın yanısıra, Budist Tapınakları olan Wat’lara giderek dua edip ve rahiplere yiyecek de vermeleri ile de önem kazanıyor. Yine bu bayramda evlerin önündeki küçük sembolik tapınaklardaki Buda’lar esanslı sularla dikkatlice temizleniyor. İnanışa göre bu temizlik yeni yılda iyi şans ve bolluk getiriyor. Yılbaşı’nı kötü huylarından arınarak ve iyi şeyler yaparak geçirildiği de inanışlar arasında. Songkran temizlik ve yenilenme zamanıdır da, Buda simgelerinin yanısıra bir çok Taylı evlerini de temizlerler.Su dökme geleneği ilk olarak Buda simgelerinin yıkandığı suyu insanlara dökerek yapıldığı için insanlara saygı gösterme anlamıyla çıkmış. Ailenin büyüklerine su yavaşça omuzlarından dökülürken sonraki zamanlarda, genç insanlar bu geleneği yılın en sıcak günlerinde ferahlamak için birbirlerine su atarak değiştirmişler. Şimdiyse su savaşları ve yoldan geçen insanları kova kova sularla ıslattıkları gerçek bir şölene dönüşmüş durumda. Dökülen sular, kötülüğü temizlemeyi sembolize ettiği için bitki özleri ve esansları da içeriyor.

Festival için ayırdığımız Pattaya gezimizde elbette yalnızca su savaşlarına katılmadık, masaj ve bu eğlence şehrinin gece hayatına da bir göz attık. Size Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Samui ve Pattaya şubeleri ile önemli bir marka haline gelen

Let’s Relax’ın Body and Soul masajını önereceğiz. 2 saat boyunca gerçek uzman ellerde vücüdunuzun ruhu değişecek, inanılmaz rahatlamış olarak bu temiz ve bakımı ile ün kazanmış Let’s Relax salonundan ayrılacaksınız. Masaj alışkanlık yapıyor. Ülkemize göre de fiyatlar çok ucuz olduğu için biz Let’s Relax’ın Bangkok’da merkezi bir yerde bulunan salonuna da gittik.

Aradaki farkı soracak olursanız, pek bir fark bulamadığımızı ve bunun için daha çok ziyaret etmemiz gerektiğini söyleyelim !!!

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Pattaya’da gece hayatı bitmez.Ama uluslararası bir show olan Tiffany show Las Vegas, Paris Lido, örneklerini aratmayacak muhteşem sahne değişimleri, müthiş kostüm ve dekorasyonları ile mutlaka görmenizi önereceğimiz, üstelik çok da ucuz olan 1.5 saatlik bir show.Tel: +66 384217005 Bangkok’da da bir benzeri ve bu eğlence türünün ilk örneği olan Calypso show’u artık nehir kıyısında kurulan yeni yeri Asiatique içinde bulacaksınız. Gidip aradaki farkları da sizin bulamanızı öneririz. Tel: +66 2 688 1415-7 NewFocus

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Belgrad’a gidilir G

ideli ne kadar olmuş, tarihini bile hatırlayamıyorum ! 70’li yılların ortalarında, üniversite yıllarında, bir yaz tatili sırasında, zorlukla vize alabildiğimiz ve asıl hedef noktamız Fransız Rivierası olduğu için ancak 1 gece kalabildiğimiz Sırbistan‘ın başkenti Belgrad. Hemen akabinde de Gökmen’li, Yasin’li GS’in Rapid Wien maçı için ve yine 1 gece kalıp hiç gezemediğimiz Belgrad’a nihayet bu yıl, turizm fuarlarını fırsat bilip, 2-3 geceliğine gidebildik. Artık vize zorluklarının da kalmadığı, karşılıklı vizesiz giriş anlaşmasının yapıldığı birkaç yıldan buyana kolayca ulaşılan Belgrad’ ı çok sevdik.

Tarihi ve kültürel zenginliği nedeniyle her yıl artan turist sayısı ile Belgrad, Türk’lerin de çok seveceği bir şehir. Her iki ülkenin milli havayollarının dışında ucuz tarifeli uçaklarla da Belgrad’a kolaylıkla ve ekonomik olarak gidilebilir. Konaklama olanakları çok geniş ve özellikle çok rahat edilecek apart otel uygulaması fazla. Bizim konakladığımız Legacy Apartments şehrin

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merkezinde (Kosovska 39/II ) temiz ve ucuz bir apart.

Belgrad, Tuna nehrinin en büyük kollarından Sava nehri ile birleşme noktasında ve Sava’nın karşılıklı iki yakasında yer alıyor.Şehir eski Belgrad (Starigrad) ve yeni Belgrad diye ikiye ayrılmış. Hayat doğal olarak eski Belgrad’da yaşanıyor.

Belgrad Kalesi, şehrin ortasında nefes alarak dinlenebileceğiniz yemyeşil bir alan olan Kalemegdan (Kale Meydanı) Parkı, araç trafiğine kapalı olan ve İstiklal Caddesi’ni aratmayacak güzellikte Knez Mihailova Caddesi, buluşma noktası ve ulaşım merkezi olan Trg Republike (Cumhuriyet Meydanı), ilginç tarihi ve çevresindeki tarihi yapılarla Taşmajdan (Yani Taş Meydan ).İcatlar müzesi Nikola Tesla ve zengin koleksiyonu ile Milli müze Belgrad’ın müze severlerin görmesi gereken mekanlar.

Kalemegdan Parkı, Belgrad’ın en güzel ve en büyük parkı.

19. yüzyılın sonlarına doğru park olarak düzenlenen, Belgrad

kalesini çevreleyen geniş plato Kalemeydan Parkı olarak adlandırılıyor. Parkta yürüyüş sırasında çok sayıda ünlünün heykelini görebilirsiniz. Kalemeydan parkı büyüklüğüne yakışır şekilde askeri müze, Cviyeta Zuzoric sanat merkezi, kültürel heykellerinin korunması için şehir enstitüsü, hayvanat bahçesi, çocuk parkı, çeşitli spor alanları, restoran ve kafelere de evsahipliği yapıyor. Parkın içinde yer alan Kale’deki tarihi yapılar iyi korunmuş ve restore edilmiş. Nehir tarafında bulunan geniş teras Sava ve Danube nehirlerinin ve şehrin panoramik görüntüsü özellikle gün batımında harika. Kale’ye giriş ücretsiz.

Tepeden yeni şehre ve nehirlere bakan terası ile Teresa restoran’da dinlenebilir yemek yada kahvenizi içebilirsiniz.

Ulica Kneza Mihaila adı verilen Knez Mihailova Caddesinin tarihi Roma dönemine kadar uzanıyor.1870’lerin sonlarında inşaa edilmiş bir

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çok tarihi binayı, alışveriş merkezlerini, restoran ve kafeleri barındırıyor, araç trafiğine de kapalı. Belgrad’ın en eski ve değerli heykelleri ile Knez Mihailova Caddesi şehrin en canlı merkezi konumunda.

Trg Republike( Cumhuriyet Meydanı) , “Gradska Kafana” (Şehir restoranı), Devlet Tiyatrosu ve Sırbistan Orduevi arasındaki alanı kaplayan meydan Belgrad’ın en gözde mekanları arasında.

Belgrad gezilecek yerlerin başında Taş Meydan’ı geliyor. Taş Meydan, Takovska, Ilije Garaşanina, Beogradska caddeleri ile Kralja Aleksandra Bulvarı arasında yer alıyor. Taşmaydan’da St. Mark Kilisesi, Sismoloji İstasyonu,Rus Kilisesi, Merkez Postahanesi, “Taşmajdan” Spor Merkezi, “Taş” ve “Metropol Palace” otelleri, “Madera” restoran, Sırbistan Radyo-TV binası, çocuk parkı bulunur.

Milli müze ve Sırp kahramanı Nikola Tesla adına kurulmuş olan müze Belgrad’ın en ilginç müzesi olarak kabul edilir. Terazije Meydanı’nda bulunan, seramikten yapılmış pürüzsüz ve parlak cephesiyle Moskva oteli, şehrin simgelerinden birisi. 1906 yılında kurulmuş ve bugüne kadar Albert Einstein, Alfred Hitchcock, Maxim Gorky, Mahatma Gandhi, Luciano Pavarotti, Jack Nicholson, Robert de Niro, Brad Pity, Mila Jovović, Michael Douglas gibi bir çok ünlüyü ağırlamış.

Moskva otelinin hemen karşısındaki Balkan

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otelin altında yer alan Cafe Orient Express de şehrin iyi kafe ve buluşma noktalarından biri. Biz de fuar nedeniyle Belgrad’a gelen dostlar ile 2 gün sabah kahvesini bu buluşma kahvesinde aldık.

Skadarlija sokağı bizim İstanbul Asmalı Mescit’ine benzeyen yan yana restoranları ile öğle ya da akşam yemekleri için ideal. Önerimiz Sesir Moj. (Skadarksa 21).

Aziz Sava Kathedrali, Balkanlar’ın en büyük Ortodoks Kilisesi. Sırp Ortodoks Kilisesi kurucusu Aziz Sava’nın, Sinan Paşa tarafından 1595’te gömüldüğü düşünülen yerde kurulmuş. Hemen yakınındaki Kalenic Pijaca tipik bir açıkhava pazarı. İhtiyaç duyulaacak herşeyi bu pazarda bulmak mümkün. İstanbul’da nasıl şehrin dört bir yanında deniz varsa, Belgrad’da da nehir var. Şehrin tarihi merkezini Stari Grad’dan yeni şehre yani Nova Beograd’a gayet düzenli işleyen otobüs ve tramvay seferleri ile Sava nehrini aşarak rahatlıkla ulaşabilirsiniz.

Yeni şehrin en büyük modern alışveriş merkezleri Ušće ve Delta City alışveriş merkezleri de burada. Ancak yol boyunca açık hava bit pazarı’da meraklıları için ilginç ürünleriyle çok çekici.

Belgrad’da balık yemek istiyorsanız gideceğiniz yer yine Nova Beograd’da, Zemun. Nehir kıyısında sıralanmış restoranların içinde önerimiz Kod Kapetana. ( Kej Oslobodenja 43) Yazın keyifli olacağı doğal olan Ada Ciganlija, güneşlenmek, yüzmek, bisiklete binmek ve plaj keyfi yapmak isteyenlerin buluşma noktası.

Belgrad, Sırbistan’ın hem en büyük şehri, hem de başkenti.

Nüfusu yaklaşık 1,7 milyon ki tüm Sırbistan’ın nüfusunun 7,2 milyon olduğu varsayılırsa ülkenin nüfusunun yaklaşık %25’i Belgrad’da yaşıyor.

Sırbistan’ın para birimi dinar. 1 €, şu sıralar115 dinar. Belgrad bahar veya yaz aylarında tekrar gelinecek ve 3-4 gün kalınacak bir şehir.

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F BÜLTEN Hedef ABD’den 1 milyon Turist

ABD’nin başkenti Washington’da bu yıl 10’uncusu düzenlenen Tatil ve Macera Şov’unun açılış gününde Türk standı büyük ilgi

gördü. Türkiye’yi ziyeret etmek isteyen Amerikalılara birinci elden ulaşmayı hedefleyen Türk standında, tatil mekanlarından yemek kültürüne, Türkiye’nin zenginlikleri tanıtıldı.

AA muhabirinin sorularını yanıtlayan Washington Kültür ve Turizm Ateşesi Görkem Kurşunlu Karakuş, fuarda 20 turizm ülkesinden yaklaşık 200 turizm acentasının tanıtım yaptığını belirterek, Türkiye olarak da fuar alanında çok iyi bir noktayı seçtiklerini, bunun da Türkiye standına yönelik ilgiyi daha da artırdığını kaydetti.

Bakanlık olarak 2023 hedeflerine değinen Karakuş, ‘’Genel anlamda, 2023’e kadar toplam turist sayısını 50 milyon yapmak hedefimiz var. Geçen yıl Türkiye’ye gelen turist sayısı 36 milyondu. Amerika bölgesinden 786 bin turiste eriştik, görevde bulunduğum sürece en büyük isteğim bu rakamı 1 milyon ve üzerine çıkarmak’’ diye konuştu.

İstanbul’un Ziyaretçi Artışı İstanbul İl Kültür ve Turizm Müdürlüğü, Mart ayına ait ziyaretçi verilerini açıkladı. Bu yılın ilk çeyreğinde İstanbul›a gelen yabancı ziyaretçi sayısı geçen yılın aynı dönemine göre % 11 oranında artarak 1 milyon 987 bin 492›den 2 milyon 198 bin 322 kişiye ulaştı. İstanbul Kültür ve Turizm İl Müdürlüğü tarafından yayımlanan ve Atatürk ve Sabiha Gökçen Havalimanları ile Haydarpaşa, Pendik ve Karaköy limanlarından alınan verilere göre; 2014 yılı Ocak-Mart döneminde İstanbul›a gelen yabancı ziyaretçi sayısı geçen yılın aynı dönemine göre % 11 oranında artarak 2 milyon 198 bin 322 kişiye ulaştı. Geçen yıl aynı dönemde gelen yabancı ziyaretçi sayısı 1 milyon 987 bin 492 kişi düzeyindeydi.

Açıklanan verilere göre, Mart ayında kente gelen ziyaretçi sayısı bir önceki yılın aynı ayına göre % 3,4 oranında artarak 867 bine ulaştı. Geçen yılın aynı ayında bu rakam 838 bin olarak gerçekleşmişti.

Geliş yollarına göre gelen yabancı ziyaretçi sayısı incelendiğinde, bu yılın ilk çeyreğinde hava yolu ile gelen yabancı ziyaretçi sayısının %11 arttığı, deniz yolu ile gelişin ise % 46 azaldığı görüldü. Bu yılın ilk çeyreğinde hava yoluyla gelen yabancı ziyaretçi sayısı 2 milyon 187 bin 229 kişi seviyesinde gerçekleşti.

2014 yılı ilk üç ayında İstanbul’a gelen yabancıların toplamdaki yüzdeleri şöyle: Almanlar:%9.1, Ruslar:%6.1, İranlılar:%5.2, İngilizler:%3.9, Fransızlar:%3.7, Amerikalılar:%3.6, İtalyanlar:%3.3, Libyalılar:%3.1, Ukraynalılar:%2.9, Hollandalılar:%2.6, Güney Koreliler:%2.5, Suudi Arabistanlılar:%2.5, Azerbeycanlılar:%2.4, Iraklılar:%2.3, Suriyeliler:%2.0, Diğer ülkeler: 44,9

Antalya Düşüşte Antalya Turistik Otelciler ve İşletmeciler Birliği (AKTOB) verilerine Avusturya gibi pazarlarda düşüş yaşadı. Diğer yandan Danimarka, göre 2014 yılının 3 aylık döneminde Antalya’ya gelen yabancı Finlandiya, Fransa, İsveç, İsrail ve Ukrayna gibi pazarlarda da ziyaretçi sayısı yüzde 6.5 gerileyerek 586 binden 548 bine düştü. gelişme kaydedildi.

AKTOB tarafından Şubat ayında yayınlanan raporda Antalya’ya gelen yabancı ziyaretçi sayısı, 2014 yılı Ocak ayında bir önceki yılın aynı ayına göre yüzde 7.3 artarak 101 bin 3 kişiye yükselmişti.

Türkiye’de yaşanan politik ortam sonraki iki ayda turist sayısına da yansıdı ve özellikle Mart ayında Antalya’da turist sayısı geçen yıla göre kayba uğradı.

17 aralık yolsuzluk ve rüşvet operasyonu sonrası Türkiye’nin imajı ile ilgili sıkıntıların var olduğunu belirten turizmciler, Mart ayında Twitter ve Youtube yasaklarıyla bu imajın daha da zedelendiğine vurgu yapıyor. Bu dönemde Almanya’daki düşüş yüzde 21 olurken, gelen ziyaretçi sayısı da 222 bine geriledi. Öte yandan yüzde 30 dolayında büyüyen Rusya’dan gelişler 61 bini aştı. Bu yıl Nevruz’daki hareketle 4 kat artış gösteren İran pazarı da 52 bini aşarak, 3 aylık dönemde en çok ziyaretçi çekilen 3. ülke oldu.

Antalya 3 aylık dönemde; İngiltere, Hollanda, Belçika, Norveç ve

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Havayolu Trafiği Artıyor Devlet Hava Meydanları İşletmesi (DHMİ) Genel Müdürlüğü’nün kesin olmayan verilerine göre, yolcu sayısı Şubat ayında geçen yılın aynı ayına göre % 19,6 oranında artarak, 20 milyon 125 bin 253’e ulaştı.

Aynı dönemde uçak trafiği de, %14,0 artışla, 169 bin 74 olarak gerçekleşti. Havalimanlarında Şubat ayında %19,9 artışla 358 bin 217 ton kargo, posta ve yük taşındı. Türkiye hava sahasından üst geçiş yapan uçak trafiği, aynı ayına göre %14,0 artışla 169 bin 74’e ulaştı. Havalimanlarındaki Şubat ayında, geçen yılın aynı ayına göre, yolcu sayısı, İstanbul Atatürk Havalimanı’nda %11, İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Havalimanı’nda %35, Ankara Esenboğa Havalimanı’nda %8, İzmir Adnan Menderes Havalimanı’nda % 7, Antalya Havalimanı’nda % 8 oranında artış gösterdi.

Film Platolarımız Holywood’da Dünyanın en büyük film şirketlerinin bulunduğu Los Angeles’ta Hollywood yapımcılarına çekecekleri yüksek gişeli filmlerde plato olarak kullanmaları için Türkiye’nin cazibe mekânları tanıtıldı. Bu yıl 29’uncusu düzenlenen Uluslararası Film Komisyonları Birliği Lokasyon Fuarı’nda Hollywood filmlerinin yapımcılarını çekmek için ülkeler birbiriyle yarışırken, Türkiye de fuarda bir stantla yer aldı.

Türkiye Film Komisyonu Derneği Başkan Yardımcısı ve Los Angeles Temsilcisi Erdal Aktan, film sektöründe yer pazarlamasının önemine değinerek, Türkiye’nin bu alanda biraz geri kaldığını ancak tanıtımını daha etkili yaparak bu açığı kapatmaya çalışacaklarını söyledi. Aktan, “Amerika’da her eyaletin bir film komisyonu var. Bu alanda ülkemiz maalesef şimdiye kadar yetersiz kalmış. Dünyanın çeşitli ülkelerinden film yapımcıları hizmet almak istediklerinde, ilk olarak bu komisyonları arıyor. Türkiye’de muhatap bulamamaları bir eksiklikti, biz de bundan yola çıkarak Türk Film Komisyonu’nu kurduk” diye konuştu.

Bazı sahneleri Türkiye’de çekilen ve gişede büyük başarı sağlayan ‘Argo’ ve ‘Skyfall’ gibi filmlerin ardından yabancı

yapım şirketlerinin ilgisinin Türkiye üzerinde yoğunlaştığını kaydeden yapımcılar, Türkiye’nin Ortadoğu ve Avrupa’yı bir arada yansıtabilen mekânlarıyla, sektörde farklı bir iddiaya sahip olduğunun altını çiziyor. 6 kıtadan 300’ün üzerinde film komisyonunu temsil eden AFCI Uluslararası Film Komisyonları Birliği, 1975 yılından bu yana sektörü buluşturan önemli etkinliklere imza atıyor.

Marmaris İranlı Turistleri Ağırladı

Nevruz Bayramı dolayısıyla tatile çıkan İranlılar, sezonun ilk turist kafilesi olarak Marmaris’te törenle karşılandı. Marmaris Belediye başkanvekili Zehra Yüzak ve turizmciler tarafından çiçeklerle karşılanan İranlılara, çeşitli ikramlarda bulunuldu.

Türkiye Seyahat Acenteleri Birliği (TÜRSAB) Bölgesel Yürütme Kurulu Başkanı İsmail Özbozdağ, basın mensuplarına turizmle ilgili açıklamalarda bulundu. Özbozdağ, “İran’dan

geçtiğimiz yıllarda Nevruz Bayramı döneminde müşteri alamadık. İran üzerindeki ekonomik ve siyasi ambargoların yumuşaması üzerine bundan yararlanarak 30 kişilik İranlı turist kafilesini Marmaris’e getirdik, bu iyi bir başlangıç oldu. İranlı turistlerin devamı gelecek, uçaklar her hafta inecek. Uçak koltuklarının dolmasını ve iptallerin olmamasını umuyoruz. Geçtiğimiz yıllarda İran’da yaşanan olumsuzluklar sebebiyle yalnızca 200 bin kadar İranlı turist getirebildik. Bu çok az bir rakam.

Bu pazarda son dönemde yüzde 50’ye yakın bir müşteri kaybımız oldu. İran pazarı Türkiye için çok önemli. Orta Doğu’daki siyasi karışıklıklar nedeniyle bu pazarlarda sıkıntı çekiyoruz. Ekonomik ambargolar kalkıyor, İran ile ilgili yumuşamalar var ve Türkiye ile olan bağları daha da güçleniyor.

Bu yıl İran pazarında bir patlama olacak. 2014’te Türkiye’ye gelecek İranlı turist sayısının yüzde 150 kadar bir artışla 500 bini bulmasını bekliyoruz” dedi. İranlı turistler için Marmaris›teki konaklama tesislerinin Antalya›da olduğu gibi menülerinde değişiklik yapma hazırlığı içinde olduğunu ifade eden Özbozdağ, otellerdeki iç pazara yönelik menülerin Türkler ile benzer damak tadına sahip İranlılar için uygun olduğuna vurgu yaptı. Özbozdağ, İranlı turist ile Avrupalı turistin ödediği ücret arasında bir fark olmadığını sözlerine ekledi.

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