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July / August 2020 No: 173 Aegean to Mediterranean of Turkey “Vahşi Batı” Kaliforniya
EDITOR’S NOTE
Coronavirus
UNWTO has dragged the countries into pessimism with the
statement “the number of tourists can drop by 80%” as Covid-19 has
become a tourist scourge in the world from the first
months of the year. Fortunately, from mid-June, coun-
tries have started domestic and international flights.
&
In this issue, we tried to choose our news among those Suat Töre
that gave hope. We present Turkey’s most prestigious
resorts starting from the Aegean region to the Mediterranean Sea in
English.
Our Turkish edition destination article is Wild West California. We
wanted to keep our memories of 2007 alive by putting an old Cali-
fornia article in this issue.
We wish you healthy and beautiful summer holidays.
Contents
6 Turkey News
12 Inbrief
6 14 World News
20 Cover Story
14 36 Destinasyon
40 Bülten
50 Kısa Kısa
20
36
4 New Focus | July / August 2020
Turkey news
WTTC: Travel & Tourism Sector will be Critical to Powering Turkey’s
Economic Recovery
A major new report has revealed Turkey continued its strong bounce back
in 2019, and that its Travel & Tourism sector will be vital to the country’s
economic recovery. The publication by the World Travel & Tourism Council
(WTTC), which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, of its
annual Economic Impact Report (EIR), shows how vital a part the sector
played in driving the Turkish economy.
According to the 2020 EIR, during 2019, Travel & Tourism supported
more than 2.6 million jobs, or nearly a tenth (9.4%) of the country’s total
workforce. It also generated nearly TRY 482BN to GDP, or 11.3% to the
Turkish economy, growing by a robust 10.1% from the previous year,
outpacing the growth of the overall economy for the third consecutive
year.The comprehensive report shows this growth significantly outpaced
the overall GDP growth in 2019 of just 0.1% in the same year. The WTTC
EIR report also showed international visitor spend totaled a staggering
TRY235BN, representing 17.5% of Turkey’s total exports.
Gloria Guevara, President & CEO, said: “WTTC’s 2020 Economic Impact
Report (EIR) shows how incredibly important the Travel & Tourism sector
was last year to the Turkish economy, supporting over 2.6 million jobs
equating to 9.4% of the total number of people employed.
“Strong growth in 2019 followed significant investment across the country,
the new €250m international terminal at Dalaman Airport, and as shown in
the WTTC 2019 Cities research, Antalya and Istanbul were named two of the
fastest growing cities in the world last year.
6 New Focus | July / August 2020
“Our analysis underscores how vital the Travel & Tourism sector is to the
Turkish economy and the important role it will play in kick starting the
recovery, generating new jobs and driving visitors back to the country.
It will have a positive economic domino effect on suppliers large and
small throughout this fast-growing industry. Until then, it is crucial that
all governments help to protect this sector – the backbone of the global
economy – which is currently in a fight for survival, with up to 100 million
jobs globally at immediate risk.”
WTTC’s EIR revealed that, between 2016 and 2018, Germany and Russia
each accounted for 10% of all visitors to Turkey, with Georgia reaching 6%,
and Iran and Bulgaria level pegging at 5%. The report also showed Turkey
relies heavily on both leisure and international spend, with leisure spend
exceeding business by six to one, accounting for 86%, and international
spend accounted for 64% compared to 36% domestic.
Turkey’s Tourist Arrivals Dropped 99pct in May 2020
Turkey’s Culture and Tourism Ministry announced tourist arrival figures
for May 2020. Due to the pandemic, the number of foreigners visiting the
country dropped by a record - 99.26 percent in May when compared to the
same month last year. Only 29 thousand foreign travelers visited Turkey in
May 2020 and 4.2 million in the first five months of the year.
YEARS CHANCE IN %
MONTHS 2018 2019 2020* 2019/2018 2020/2019
January 1 461 570 1 539 496 1 787 435 5.33 16.11
February 1 527 070 1 670 238 1 733 112 9.38 3.76
March 2 139 766 2 232 358 718 097 4.33 -67.83
April 2 655 561 3 293 176 24 238 24.01 -99.26
May 3 678 440 4 022 254 29 829 9.35 -99.26
June 4 505 594 5 318 984 18.05
July 5 671 801 6 617 380 16.67
August 5 383 332 6 307 508 17.17
September 4 792 818 5 426 818 13.23
October 3 755 467 4 291 574 14.28
November 1 966 277 2 190 622 11.41
December 1 950 705 2 147 878 10.11
TOTAL 39 488 401 45 058 286 14.11
5 Months Total 11 462 407 12 757 522 4 292 711 11.30 -66.35
(*): Provisional data
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Turkey news
Istanbul was the top destination for tourists, hosting 54.86% of all visitors-
around 2.3 million. The northwestern city of Edirne came in second place
with 13.27% or nearly 570,000 foreign visitors in the same period. And the
Mediterranean resort city of Antalya received the third-highest number of
foreigners, with about 432,000 during the first five months.
Border gates with the highest number of foreign visitors entering Turkey
are:
Edirne - 59.05 percent (17615 travelers)
Artvin - 13.94 percent (4157)
Kilis - 7.57 percent (2258)
Samsun - 5.95 percent (1775)
İstanbul - 2.84 percent (847)
Number of Travelers Visiting Turkey in May
Countries 2020* 2020 Country % 2019 2019 Country 2018 2018 Country %
%
Bulgaria 6 785 22.75 243 933 6.06 197 324 5.36
Georgia 3 061 10.26 185 118 4.60 203 232 5.52
Ukraine 2 291 7.68 202 069 5.02 194 705 5.29
Romania 1 985 6.65 57 018 1.42 45 882 1.25
Serbia 1 912 6.41 17 310 0.43 13 486 0.37
Other 13 795 46.25 3 316 806 82.46 3 023 811 82.20
TOTAL 29 829 100.00 4 022 254 100.00 3 678 440 100.00
(*): Provi-
sional Data
Number of Travelers Visiting Turkey in January - May Period
Countries 2020* 2020 Country 2019 2019 Country 2018 2018 Country %
% %
Bulgaria 406 245 9.46 982 717 7.70 776 968 6.78
Germany 357 092 8.32 1 213 857 9.51 1 108 552 9.67
Georgia 332 731 7.75 697 065 5.46 854 460 7.45
Russian 318 052 7.41 1 673 652 13.12 1 388 456 12.11
Fed.
Iran 220 178 5.13 700 711 5.49 980 103 8.55
Other 2 658 413 61.93 7 489 520 58.71 6 353 868 55.43
TOTAL 4 292 711 100.00 12 757 522 100.00 11 462 407 100.00
(*): Provisional Data
8 New Focus | July / August 2020
2021 UEFA Champions League Final to be Played in Istanbul
The UEFA Executive Committee yesterday announced that Istanbul, which
was originally appointed to stage 2020 final, will now host the 2021 UEFA
Champions League Final.
The Hotel Association of Turkey TÜROB Chairman Müberra Eresin stated
that they welcomed 2021 final to be held in Istanbul with an audience.
Emphasizing that many accommodation facilities in Istanbul received
prepayment for the guests coming to Istanbul for the 2020 Champions
League Final, Eresin noted that with UEFA’s final decision, the refund of
these payments will not be obligatory. Eresin stated that the advances
received will be deducted for the 2021 Champions League Final.
Ms. Eresin said, “It was on the agenda that the 2020 final will be held in
Istanbul without an audience. With the support of the Turkish Football
Federation, we indicated our preference to host the final game in 2021
and with spectators. We expect to welcome 50-60 thousand international
spectators to Istanbul for the 2021 Champions League Final.”
The 2019-2020 Champions League, suspended since March because
of the coronavirus pandemic, will be completed as a straight knockout
tournament in Lisbon, Portugal in August.
Quarter-finals, semi-finals and final will be single-leg fixtures. The games
will be split between Benfica’s Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica (which will
host the final) and Sporting CP’s Estádio José Alvalade.
A decision is pending on whether the remaining round of 16 second legs
will take place at the home team’s stadium or in Portugal. The Estádio do
Dragão in Porto and the Estádio D. Afonso Henriques in Guimarães will host
the four outstanding second legs if required.
The 2019/20 UEFA Champions League has been on hold since Wednesday
11 March due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The revised schedule to conclude
this season’s competition was confirmed following Wednesday’s UEFA
Executive Committee meeting.
2019/20 UEFA Champions League schedule
7-8 August: Round of 16 second legs (venues to be confirmed)
12-15 August: Quarter-finals (Lisbon)
18-19 August: Semi-finals (Lisbon)
23 August: Final (Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica, Lisbon)
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Turkey news
TAV Acquires Almaty Airport
TAV Airports signed a share purchase agreement to buy Almaty Airport,
the main gateway of Kazakhstan. It marks the 15th airport in TAV’s global
network. A member of Groupe ADP, TAV Airports signed a share purchase
agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Almaty Airport, together
with its consortium partner VPE Capital. The agreement comprises the
acquisition of the airport and associated businesses for 415 million USD.
TAV Airports’ share in the consortium will be no less than 75% and the
share transfers will take place upon closing with the completion of all legal
prerequisites and procedures. Located in the southeast of the country and
an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, today Almaty is a strategical
junction along the “One Belt One Road” project, connecting China-Central
to West Asia. Kazakhstan leads Central Asia in economic growth and
generates roughly 60% of the region’s GDP.
TAV Airports President&CEO Sani Şener
said “We’re happy to add Almaty Airport,
which is a main transit hub between
Asia and Europe, to our portfolio. Almaty
is strategically located on ‘the modern
Silk Road’, established from China to
Europe and Africa through air transport.
Kazakhstan is the largest country in the
region -both geographically and economically- and Almaty is the largest
city in the country controlling 20% of Kazakhstan’s GDP. We believe there’s
a significant potential for growth in Almaty Airport, and drawing upon
our extensive know-how, we’ll work towards realizing this potential to the
fullest.”
The base of the flag carrier Air Astana, Almaty Airport served 6.4 million
passengers in 2019, with a 13% increase compared to the previous year. Bek
Air, SCAT Airlines and Qazak Air also use Almaty as their base. In 2018 the
airport served 58K cargo (70% of all cargo in Kazakhstan) with substantial
increase potential.
TAV Airports provides integrated services in all areas of airport operations,
with a global footprint at 100 airports in 30 countries. A member of Groupe
ADP, TAV Airports is part of the leading airport management platform
globally that served 218 million passengers in 2019.
10 New Focus | July / August 2020La Quinta by Wyndham Opens Two New Hotels
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announced two new hotels in Turkey. The
new hotels are the 86-room La Quinta by Wyndham Giresun and the 175-
room, La Quinta by Wyndham Bodrum. The new hotels join the previously
announced 404-room La Quinta by Wyndham Istanbul Gunesli—the first La
Quinta hotel to open outside of the Americas—and are the latest in a string
of international signings and openings since Wyndham acquired the brand
in May of 2018.
“When La Quinta joined the Wyndham Hotels & Resorts family, we saw
strong potential to expand the brand internationally and we are delighted
to see its continued growth in Europe and around the world,” said Dimitris
Manikis, president, EMEA, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. “These exciting
properties on Turkey’s charming coastline support our growth ambition
and perfectly complement our other offerings in the market.”
The new additions in Turkey—where Wyndham is the largest international
hotel company with over 80 hotels—include two contemporary properties
with central locations in the Black Sea coastal town of Giresun, as well as in
Bodrum, one of Turkey’s most popular and trendy seaside gateways.
The 86-room La Quinta by Wyndham
Giresun is a stylish waterfront hotel
with stunning views of the Black Sea
and a wide range of amenities making
it an ideal destination for business
and leisure trips. The hotel boasts an
outdoor pool, a fitness center with
Turkish bath and sauna, four on-site restaurants and even a library. The
hotel, which opened last month, is located only 3km from the city center,
with convenient access to the Ordu-Giresun Airport.
With stunning views on the Bodrum
Peninsula, the 175-room La Quinta by
Wyndham Bodrum is a seaside hotel
featuring stylish guest rooms, two on-
site restaurants and a rooftop bar. The
property, slated to open later this month,
will include an outdoor pool, sauna and
a fitness center to help guests keep active while traveling. Other facilities
will include a business center as well as a versatile event space.turkey news
Hilton Opens A New Hotel in Bodrum
LXR Hotels & Resorts, Hilton’s collection brand for independent luxury
properties, announced its latest hotel opening: Susona Bodrum. It opens
its doors on July 1st in Bodrum, Turkey. Just six kilometers from downtown
Bodrum, Susona Bodrum boasts a private beach, world-class spa, and
gourmet dining experiences, offering guests the ultimate place to find their
balance and serenity.
Named after the mystical Susona, a legendary aquatic creature in Turkish
mythology, Susona Bodrum is set in Torba Bay, a peaceful hideaway
surrounded by turquoise waters. Each of the 76 guest rooms, suites, and
villas features panoramic sea views and interiors inspired by the sea. In
the bathrooms, guests will be treated to indulgent amenities from Atelier
Rebul’s Mandarine Collection, made from the fruity and citrus fragrance of
Bodrum mandarines, blended with aromatic flowers and musk. Guests can
also enjoy dipping into a private pool at each of the hotel’s 10 standalone
villas.
In Brief
Tarkan Aksoy has been appointed as general manager of Caresse Bodrum.
Tamer Yürükoğlu selected as deputy president of ISTTA (Istanbul Tourism
Ass).
Alp Atilla named as the general manager of DoubleTree by Hilton
Ümraniye.
Adnan Soyaslan opened his management company named LEOCON
Project.
Vural Uca has been appointed as general manager of Ürgüp Gomeda Hotel.
Kemal Kaynasoğlu is the new general manager of İmren Han Alaçatı Butik
Hotel.
Durmuş Akça named general manager of Grand Ani Hotel.
12 New Focus | July / August 2020The resort’s five jetties offer a myriad of opportunities for guests to enjoy
the azure waters of the Aegean Sea, with a host of seaside venues to
choose from. These include Frankie Beach Club and Malva Restaurant,
concepts created exclusively for Susona Bodrum by Kaya Demirer and the
team behind the famed Frankie Istanbul, taking guests on a gastronomic
journey while allowing them to soak in the coastal town’s breathtaking
seascapes.
Susona Bodrum stays true to
LXR Hotels & Resorts’ promise of
offering guests a singular travel
experience native to its place,
history, and tradition. The resort’s
gracious hosts not only delight
guests by scouting out the best
relaxation spots on-property and preparing perfect settings for sunset
viewing, but also by delivering locally immersive experiences. Hosts at
Susona Bodrum can curate personalised local trips, encompassing visits
to Bodrum’s famous hand-crafted leather sandal workshops, local wine
tasting at nearby vineyards, and a journey into the world of Turkish carpet
making at Etrim village. With Susona Bodrum hosts working to create the
perfect itinerary, guests are free to relax and absorb all that the hotel and
its surroundings have to offer.
“Hilton has a rich history in Turkey, which was home to our very first hotel
outside of the US more than 60 years ago,” said Simon Vincent, Executive
Vice President and President, EMEA. “With the coastal town of Bodrum
providing fantastic facilities and breathtaking views, it is the perfect spot
for us to expand our portfolio, and we couldn’t be happier to be opening
our first LXR Hotels & Resorts property in the country.”
Susona Bodrum, LXR Hotels & Resorts has received the ‘Safe Tourism’
certificate issued under the authority of the Turkish Ministry of Culture
and Tourism. The resort also provides Hilton CleanStay, Hilton’s industry-
leading programme of cleanliness and disinfection in Hilton properties
across the world. Developed in collaboration with RB, maker of Lysol and
Dettol, and Mayo Clinic, Hilton CleanStay allows guests to enjoy an even
cleaner and safer stay, providing peace of mind from check-in to check-
out. New standards include a Hilton CleanStay Room Seal to indicate
that a room has not been accessed since being thoroughly cleaned and
disinfected, increased frequency of cleaning of all public areas, and flexible
housekeeping options.
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UNWTO’s Global Guidelines to Reopen Tourism
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has released a set of guidelines
to help tourism sector emerge stronger and more sustainably from
COVID-19. The guidelines were produced in consultation with the Global
Tourism Crisis Committee and aim to support governments and private
sector to recover from an unparalleled crisis. Depending on when travel
restrictions are lifted, the United Nations
specialized agency warns that international
tourist arrivals could fall by between 60%
and 80%. This puts 100-120 million jobs at
risk and could lead to US$ 910 billion to US$
1.2 trillion lost in exports.
UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili said: “These guidelines
provide both governments and businesses with a comprehensive set of
measures designed to help them open tourism up again in a safe, seamless
and responsible manner. They are the product of the enhanced cooperation
that has characterized tourism’s response to this shared challenge, building
on knowledge and inputs from across the public and private sectors and
from several UN agencies as part of the UN’s wider response.”
The new guide, a follow up of the Recommendations for Action already
endorsed by the Committee, is focused on seven priorities for tourism
recovery based on the pillars of mitigating the economic impact, developing
safety protocols and coordinated responds and fostering innovation.
The guidelines highlight the importance of restoring the confidence of
the travelers through safety and security protocols designed to reduce
risks in each step of the tourism value chain. These protocols include
the implementation of check procedures where appropriate, including
temperature scans, testing, physical distancing, enhanced frequency of
cleaning and the provision of hygiene kits for safe air travel, hospitality
services or safe events.
The UNWTO Guidelines also highlight the opportunity to foster a digital
transformation of destinations, companies and employees with initiatives
such as the free online training with the UNWTO Online Academy and
the implementation of apps such as the Hi Card to improve international
interoperability at the airports and hotels. The role of technology in
promoting social distancing in hotels and tourist destinations is also
highlighted.
14 New Focus | July / August 2020world news Destinations Signed up for WTTC’s Global Safety and Hygiene Stamp Major destinations around the world from Bulgaria to Turkey and Jamaica to Mauritius have signed up to the world’s first-ever global safety and hygiene stamp, launched recently by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The extensive endorsements have come from many major holiday destinations around the world. WTTC, which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, designed the special Safe Travels stamp to enable travellers to identify destinations and businesses around the world which adopted its health and hygiene global standardised protocols – so consumers and holidaymakers can experience ‘Safe Travels’. The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) also embraced the WTTC Safe Travels stamp, which have the safety and hygiene of travellers as their top priority. Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO, said: “The number of global destinations adopting our private sector protocols is growing at a rapid pace and it’s hugely gratifying and shows the success and importance of the WTTC Safe Travels stamp. “As WTTC health and hygiene protocols, affecting hotels, restaurants, airports, cruise lines, tour operators, restaurants, outdoor shopping and transportation are implemented, so the list of destinations recognising the new stamp also continues to grow. Since the launch of the Safe Travels stamp, Turkey, Bulgaria, Jamaica, Mauritius, Ontario (Canada), Portugal, Saudi Arabia and the Mexican destinations of Baja California Sur and Yucatan, have now adopted WTTC’s new protocols. Popular city destinations for holidaymakers which have also been given the WTTC Safe Travels stamp of approval include Barcelona, Cancun, Madrid and Seville. Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, Turkish Minister of Culture & Tourism said: “Turkey has been a role model for the world during COVID-19 with its well-established health system and treatment methods. We have also pioneered setting the direction for safe tourism with a certification program for normalization of tourism and we are now glad to see WTTC bringing the efforts to a global level.’’ 16 New Focus | July / August 2020
H.E. Mrs. Nikolina Angelkova, Minister of Tourism for Bulgaria said: “Tourism
is a cause, it brings a better future for all, and we can solve crises and
challenges together. In this regard, we welcome the Safe Travels initiative
by WTTC that will ensure a swift recovery of the Travel & Tourism Sector
and restore the trust of the travellers. The COVID-19 crisis in our country
undoubtedly has shown that only united - the government, the business,
and the citizens, with timely held measures can limit the spread of the virus.
Bulgaria has always been an attractive tourism destination and we will
continue to welcome tourists with the same hospitality and warmth. “
WTTC: More Than 197m Travel & Tourism Jobs at Risk
More than 197 million jobs could be lost in the global Travel & Tourism
sector if barriers to global travel, such as blanket anti-travel advisories and
quarantine measures remain in place, according to new research from the
World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
The devastating figure
comes from WTTC economic
modelling, which looks at
the impact faced by the
Travel & Tourism sector
amid local and global travel
restrictions as a result of
COVID-19.
In the worst-case scenario, where restrictions were lifted after the summer,
the impact would be more significant, putting a total of 197.5m million
jobs at risk. This represents an alarming 96 percent rise from the most
recent 100.8 million jobs WTTC had previously estimated to be under threat
from the coronavirus pandemic. The research shows that if these travel
restrictions were removed sooner, it could save a staggering 99.3m jobs.
The impact of prolonged travel restrictions could also wipe out $5,543
billion in the sector’s contribution to global GDP, equating to a 62%
percent drop compared with 2019. Meanwhile, in the worst-case scenario,
global international arrivals will suffer a sharp decline of 73% and 64% for
domestic arrivals.
Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO, said: “We are deeply saddened by
the loss of so many lives and the devastating impact on families around the
world because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
www.smpublication.com 17world news Thailand Launches Certification Scheme for Tourism Establishments Thailand’s tourism and health authorities have teamed up to launch a unique certification scheme aimed to prepare the Thai tourism industry for the recovery period and enhance confidence amongst international and domestic tourists. The “Amazing Thailand Safety and Health Administration: SHA” project was launched at a press conference “Amazing Thailand Safety & Health Administration: (SHA)” at The Athenee Hotel, Bangkok. Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakan, Minister of Tourism and Sports, said, “The Covid-19 virus spread quickly and widely to many countries around the world, infecting and killing many people. Currently, Thailand has been able to control the spread of the disease thanks to the quick action taken by the Royal Thai Government and the whole-hearted support of the general public. Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, said, “Ensuring high health and safety standards will be one of the key criteria for Thai tourism to establish its competitive advantage in the recovery period. The desire to travel will remain strong, but when it actually comes to the decision-making time, visitors will opt for those destinations where they feel confident about their personal safety.” The Governor said that all applying establishments will undergo strict inspection and be assigned the SHA logo as a mark of quality certification of the service standards of that establishment. The logo will be issued by TAT and have a validity period of two years. All the names of the accredited establishments will be entered into a database. If any violations are reported, the logo will be revoked. Ten types of business can request the SHA standard as follows: 1. Restaurants / food outlets 2. Hotel / accommodation and convention centres 3. Recreation and tourist attractions 4. Tourist transport vehicle 5. Travel agents / tour operators 6. Health and beauty parlours 7. Department stores and shopping centres 8. Sports stadiums for tourism 9. Theatres / cinemas 10. Souvenir shops and other stores. 18 New Focus | July / August 2020
Spanish Government Announces 4.2 Billion Euros
Tourism Support Package
COVID-19 hit Spain hard, bringing tourism to a near-standstill. Now, under
Spanish President Pedro Sánchez’s leadership, the government is working
to restart tourism, providing a lifeline for the millions of people across Spain
who depend on the sector for their livelihoods.
The government has announced will soon open
its borders to tourists from within the European
Union. At the same time, the Spanish government
has announced a support package worth 4.2 billion
Euros for tourism, a sector that supports millions of jobs across the country.
More than half of the stimulus plan will come in the form of low-interest
government loans, but the stimulus also includes hundreds of millions for
tourism marketing, hygiene measures and sustainability.
The government will then help companies by suspending mortgage
payments for up to 12 months and will grant a series of aid to pay for
increased health safety measures and training for workers. Airlines will
also be given major discounts on the cost of landing at Spanish airports,
according to Reuters. Tourism makes up around 12% of Spain’s GDP. In
2019, the country hosted 83.7 million international visitors.
EBRD and UNWTO To Boost Recovery of The Tourism Sector
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the
United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) are joining forces to
boost the recovery of the tourism sector across the 38 economies where
the Bank invests.
According to analysis by UNWTO, all worldwide destinations introduced
restrictions on travel in response to Covid-19 an unprecedented act. While
some destinations are starting to ease restrictions, the crisis is far from over
and this lockdown has led to a massive fall in international tourist arrivals.
In light of such unprecedented events, the EBRD and UNWTO have agreed
to take immediate action to facilitate the recovery of tourism. The support
is currently envisaged for a number of countries, including Albania,
Armenia, Croatia, Egypt, Georgia, Greece, Jordan, Lebanon, Montenegro,
Morocco, Tunisia, Turkey and Uzbekistan.
The immediate response was designed along the three pillars of the
UNWTO’s Tourism Recovery Technical Assistance Package.
www.smpublication.com 19Aegean to Mediterranean of Turkey
cover story
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.
Ç anakkale, 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.
Çanakkale, which holds the lands at both sides of the strait and known as
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
22 New Focus | July / August 2020cover story
A 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, 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. There are lots
of monasteries and churches in the island. The
biggest church of island is Taksiyarhis Church.
Sarimsakli Beaches are 5 km away from the
district center. It has long coast and clean sea.
Before the third biggest city in Turkey, Izmir you will arrive Foça town is
situated at about 70 km İzmir’s city center. Many parts of the Foça are under
strict 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.
N 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
24 New Focus | July / August 2020by mountains and was. The broad boulevards, glass-fronted buildings and
modern shopping centres are dotted with traditional red-tiled 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 surrounding
mountains.
Izmir is the third largest city in Turkey
but its port is second after Istanbul.
A cosmopolitan and lively city all
year round, Izmir is especially vibrant
during the international Arts Festival
at June & July and the International
Fair at August & September.
With characteristics quite typical of a Mediterranean climate, the summers
are hot and dry with an 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.
C 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”
www.smpublication.com 25cover story 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. Magnificent Coastline for Windsurfing The very popular holiday center of Ilica boasts an excellent white sand beach. The bay here is ideal for water sports, especially windsurfing and sailing; there is even an International 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. 26 New Focus | July / August 2020
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 Aegean
coastline.However,two very special
features of this cove render it a
windsurfer’s heaven. One of these
is the ceaseless wind.The other is
the depth of the sea which does not
exceed one and a half metres,and
extends as such out as far as sixty or seventy metres from the shore.
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).
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A fter Izmir you will arrive Kusadasi, 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.
P 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
28 New Focus | July / August 2020natural pools, shelves and ridges, which tourists could plunge and splash in
the warm water.
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.
www.smpublication.com 29Cover story Bodrum Europe’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 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 with the opportunity to experience traditional Turkish life only a few minutes away from the hustle and bustle of a modern tourist center. This peninsula has many small villages which you have to visit all of these villages. 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, 30 New Focus | July / August 2020
The only Turkish Delight (Lokum) to be made on the peninsula is made
here in a factory .Dolmuses leave for Bitez every 20-30 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.
The village of , which means ‘Midtown straddles
the main Bodrum-Turgutreis road. The village is
unremarkable except for the distinctive 17th century ‘tower houses’ unique
to the area and built for defensive purposes.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
32 New Focus | July / August 2020Göl -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.
D 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.
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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 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
34 New Focus | July / August 2020thousands of travellers. For some
traditional Turkish food, the wide
selection of mezes (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.
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“Vahşi Batı” Kaliforniya
Corono virüsü nedeniyle Şubat ayı sonundan buyana seyahat edemiyoruz.
Bu yıl Mayıs ayı seyahatlerimiz arasında ABD’nin batısındaki Kaliforniya’sı
vardı. Bu sayımızda eski bir Kaliforniya yazısı koyarak 2007 yılındaki
anılarımızı canlı tutalım istedik. “Pow Wow’un yoğun iş günlerinden sonra
yabanı delegeler ve medya mensubları Kaliforniya eyaleti içinde organize
edilmiş çeşitli fam triplere katıldılar.
Bizim seçtiğimiz
‘’California’s Wild West
‘’ turu Anaheim Orange
County havaalaından dan
Southwest Havayolları ile 1
saat 20 dakika sonra ulaştığımız Sacramento da başladı.
Eski Sacramento şehir turu, Tarihi tren istasyonu ve müzesinin gezilmesinin
ardından Kaliforniya Eyaletinin başkenti olan Sacramento parlemento
binası olan ‘’Capitol’’ ı ziyaret edildi. Eyalet valisi Arnold Swarchenegger’ in
bir toplantı sonrası tanışılması tura katılan bizler için ayrı bir şans oldu.
36 New Focus | July / August 2020Sacramento’dan sonra uzun bir
kara yolculuğu olacağı söylenen
Redding şehrine doğru yola çıktık.
Yol üzerinde sempatik Chico
şehri ve adını ünlü Sierra Nevada
dağlarından alan Sierra Nevada
bira fabrikasının gezilmesi ilginç
ayrı duraklar oldu. Biranın hangi
evrelerden geçerek yapıldığı
öğrenildi ve ABD’de bir klasik olan
son ayrılış noktasındaki dükkandan
fabrikaya özgü eşyalardan oluşan
alışverişler yapıldı. Bu bira fabrikası
girişinde tesisle ait aynı adı taşıyan ve şehrin bu en ünlü lokantasında çeşitli
biralardan örnekler tadıldı. Sonrasında Stout adlı alkol derecesi 6 olan
altın madalya ödülü kazanmış siyah bira da karar kılınarak güzel bir aksam
yemeği yenildi.
Gece yarısına doğru varılan Redding şehrinde grub çeşitli otellere
bölünerek yerleştirildi.
Bizim kaldığımız Red Lion Oteli 1830 Hilltop Drive adresinde ve Tel:+1 530
221 87 00 - www.redlion.com adresinde sevimli, bir tipik Amerikan oteliydi.
Ertesi sabah erkenden başlayan yoğun tur
günümüzde önce ‘’Turtle Bay Exploration
Park & Island McConnell Arboretum’’ adlı
bilimsel araştırma ve eğitim merkezi gezilerek
denizaltı va tabiat zenginlikleri müzesi
şeklinde tasarlanmış ve öğrencilerin eğitimleri
için tasarlanmış merkezi gezdik. Burada Titanik
yolcu gemisinden çıkarılan eserler de ayrı bir
bölümde sergilenmiş.
Merkezin hemen yanındaki Paul Bunyan
Orman kampı içindeki ağaç ve çevrebilim
bölümü ile gezdiğimiz ilginç yerlerden biri
oldu.
Öğle yemeği ve bir başka ilginç yerde yenildi.
‘’Wild Horse Sanctuary‘’ Vahşi atların
yerleştirildiği ve eğitildiği bir çiftlikte yemeğin
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ardında grubun cesaretli olanları vahşi
atlara bindi bizler de arazi araçları ile çok
büyük çiftlikte ‘’Cowboy’’ hayatını birkaç
saat de olsun yaşadık.
Akşam yemeği öncesi şehrin Asphalt
Cowboys ve Redding Rodeo Birliğinin
klubünde rodeo gösterileri izlendi ve
ardından kovboy şiirleri ve müzikleri ile
eğlenilerek klub restoranında “Cowboy
BBQ‘’ süne katıldık.
Western Pacific Rail Road müzesi de
gezdiğimiz bir diğer atraksiyon oldu. 1928 yılında kurulan demiryolu şirketi
ile Kaliforniya’da değişik ülkelerden kadınlı erkekli mültecilerin inşa ettiği
demiryolu tarihi müzesi ilgiyle gezildi.
Yemek sonrası Atina Olimpiyat stadının da
mimarı olan İspanyol Santiago Calatrava’nın
yaptığı görkemli ‘’ The Sundial’’ köprüsünü
gezdikten sonra Redding deki son gecemiz için
otelimize döndük.
Ertesi gün Redding’den son durağımız “ San
Francisco” için ayrıldık. Yolda ülkenin en
büyük şekerleme fabrikası olan ‘’Jelly Belly’’
de yine Amerikanvari bir fabrika tanıma
turu yaptık, ve elbette son durak olarak da
satış mağazasından alışveriş.
Fabrikanın restoranında yenilen yemek
sonrası daha önce birkaç kez gördüğümüz
San Francisco şehrine ulaştık.
Otelimizde odaların akşam üzerine kadar
hazırlanamamış olmasından dolayı
üzerimizi dahi değiştiremeden kuzey
Kaliforniya turlarını seçen diğer Pow
Wow grubları ile buluşarak ünlü Alkatraz
Adasına gemi yolculuğu yaptık.
Uzun yıllar askeri ve sivil hapisanesi ile
ünlü olan adada tüm bölümleri gezerek
38 New Focus | July / August 2020bilgilendik ve San Francisco şehrinin
güzelliğini gün batımı adadan doğru
seyrettik.
Dönüşümüzde bu kez limadan Hornblower
Cruises & Events, adlı şirketin organize ettiği
başka bir gemiye bindik ve San Francisco
körfezinde yol alarak son gecenin yemekli
eğlencesine katıldık.
Pow Wow turumuz bu geceyle son bulmuştu ancak en son birkaç yıl önce
geldiğimiz San Francisco’da biz bir gün daha yaşamak istedik.
Filmlere konu olmuş tepelerle dolu caddelerinde şehir ile özdeşleşmiş
tramvaylara binmek, ünlü Golden Gate köprüsünün altından ve üstünden
Helikopter ile geçmek
(San Francisco Helicopters Tel: +1 650 635 45 00 – www.sfhelicopters.
com), ünlü Fisherman’s Warf ‘da dolaşmak ve Pier 39 da eğlenmek için ve
gemi turu ile birkez de gündüz güzel körfezi dolaşmak için….”
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DTÖ “ turist sayısı % 80 düşebilir”
Dünya Turizm Örgütünden (DTÖ) bugün bir basın duyurusu paylaşarak,
krizin dünya turist sayısının 2019 rakamlarına göre ilk üç ayda % 22
azaldığını açıkladı. Yıl sonuna düşüş geçen yıla göre % 60 - 80 oranına da
çıkabilir öngörüsünde bulundu.
Turizmde bu yıl Mart ayına kadar 67 milyon
daha az uluslararası turist, 80 milyar doları
daha az gelir elde edildiğini de açıklayan
DTÖ sürdürülebilir kalkınma hedeflerinde
ilerlemeyi geri almakla tehdit ettiğni de
ekledi.
UNWTO Genel Sekreteri Zurab Pololikashvili, “Dünya benzeri görülmemiş
bir sağlık ve ekonomik krizle karşı karşıya. Ekonominin en yoğun emek
gerektiren sektörlerinden birinde milyonlarca iş risk altında olduğu için
turizm ağır bir darbe aldı. 2020 yılı sonuna kadar sektörde 850 milyon ila 1
milyar 100 milyon turist, 910 milyar ila 1,2 trilyon dolarlık ekonomik ve 100
milyon ila 120 milyon arasında iş kaybı olabilir “dedi. Raporun tamamı için
tıklayın.
Yabancı turist sayısı dibi gördü
Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı’nın Emniyet Genel Müdürlüğ’nden aldığı
geçici verilere göre, mayıs ayında Türkiye’yi ziyaret eden yabancı sayısı
geçen yılın aynı ayına göre yüzde 99,26 oranında azalarak 29 bin 829
oldu. Mayıs ayında gelen 29 bin 829 yabancı ziyaretçinin 2 bin 90’ını
(%7,01 ) günübirlikçiler oluşturdu. Mayıs ayında ülkemize gelen yabancı
ziyaretçilerin en çok giriş yaptıkları 5 il şöyle:şekilde gerçekleşti:
1-Edirne %59,05 (17 bin 615 )
2-Artvin %13,94 ( 4 bin 157 )
3-Kilis %7,57 ( 2 bin 258 )
4-Samsun %5,95 ( Bin 775 )
5-İstanbul %2,84 ( 847 )
2020 yılı Ocak-Mayıs döneminde Ülkemizi ziyaret eden yabancı sayısında
geçen yılın aynı dönemine göre yüzde 66,35 azalış kaydedilmiştir.
Bu arada, 2020 yılı Ocak-Mayıs döneminde ülkemizi ziyaret eden yabancı
turist sayısı geçen yılın aynı dönemine göre %66,35 azalarak 4 bin 292 bin
711 oldu. Bu dönemde gelen 4 milyon 292 bin 711 yabancı ziyaretçinin 34
bin 730’unu (%0,81) günübirlikçiler oluşturdu. “
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