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MINISTER ERSOY
REVEALED TURKEY’S
YEAR: 21 • NUMBER: 2019/4 • NOVEMBER/2019 • YIL: 21 • SAYI: 2019/4 • KASIM/2019 • FİYATI: 20 TL (KDV DAHİL)
relaxing
TOURISM STRATEGY
Turkey
LONDON
FOR 2023
MEHMET DİNLER
ERESİN: HOTEL BECOMES HONORARY
OCCUPANCY CONSUL OF ROMANIA
RATES IN ISTANBUL
ROSE TO 90 PERCENT ANTALYA HOSTS OVER 14
MILLION VISITORS FOR
ISTANBULS GALATAPORT FIRST TIME IN HISTORY
TO OPEN NEXT YEAR
PEARL OF BOSPHORUS
THE JW TREATMENT IN OPENS IN ISTANBUL
ISTANBUL BOSPHORUS
ISTANBUL
MARRIOTT AIMS TO TOPS LONDON,
LAUNCH MORE HOTELS BARCELONA FOR HOTEL
IN TURKEY OCCUPANCY RATE
RIVALS TARGET
COOK CUSTOMERS
AND EXPAND HOTEL
CAPACITY
E D I T O
turizm aktüel 2019 IS A YEAR
WHERE BALANCE
Year: 21 • Number: 2019/4 • November 2019
Yıl: 21 • Sayı 2019/4 • Kasım 2019
SSN: 1301- 4587
CHANGES IN TOURISM
PUBLISHING CENTER
YAYIN MERKEZI
KENT TURIZM ARAŞTIRMALARI
VE YAYINCILIK
H
Yerebatan Cad. No: 43 Hüdaverdi
İş Merkezi K. 3/8 Cağaloglu Istanbul ello from the Tourism Special WTM London special issue…
Tel:+90 212 511 25 61
Fax:+90 212 513 63 59
The 2019 season is almost over. Again we are on the eve of an end and a
e-mail:info@turizmaktuel.com new beginning. In these days when we are about to leave behind a beautiful,
www.turizmaktuel.com
pleasant season, the developments that deeply affect the sector are experiencing a
OWNER AND dizzying speed. It was a season with balance in itself in 2019.
MANAGING EDITOR
Of course, it is not possible to stay stable in a sector where tourism is not lacking.
Sahibi ve Sorumlu
Yazı İşleri Müdürü We leave the full season behind without any trouble; there has been a development
Hasan Arslan
in the sector that upset the balance. One of the world’s largest tour operators,
harslan@turizmaktuel.com
England-based Thomas Cook, went bankrupt. Of course, this was a globally
PROJECT COORDINATOR influential situation, and of course Turkish tourism was affected by this bankruptcy.
Projeler Koordinatörü
Doç. Dr. Volkan ALTINTAŞ Thomas Cook’s guests in our country returned to their countries without any
İzmir Katip Çelebi Üniversitesi problems thanks to the Ministry of Tourism’s good management of the crisis and the
Turizm Fakültesi
volkan@turizmaktuel.com measures and of course, the hoteliers were left with the problems of this bankruptcy.
GENERAL COORDINATOR The effects of this bankruptcy to the sector will emerge over time. We will see this
Genel Koordinatör by living together.
Özcan Mutlu
ozcan@turizmaktuel.com The payments of the contribution to be given to the Tourism Promotion Agency by
CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS the enterprises started as of October. This development, which created a debate in
COORDINATOR the sector, was another development that increased the burden on the sector before
Kurumsal İletişim Koordinatörü
Hakan Metin it was adopted by the enterprises. After that, the tourist will pay accommodation tax.
hakan@turizmaktuel.com
The agenda of the tourism sector is quite intense due to these developments both
PHOTOGRAPH EDITOR abroad and in our country. Tourists, who are preparing to close the season, have to
Fotoğraf Editörü
Halil Tuncer take these new developments into consideration as they take the fatigue of busy
halil@turizmaktuel.com
days and make plans for the coming year.
ANTALYA AREA MANAGER Yes, the season is over, but the fair marathon is just beginning. So keep running
Antalya Bölge Temsilcisi
Muhammet Irmak around. Now it’s time to plan the new season. Our first stop will be the WTM London
muhammet@turizmaktuel.com
Tourism Fair. This fair is very important for the tourism sector as it is a meeting
MEDITTERANEAN AREA MANAGER where the first signals of the new season are received. But this year WTM London’s
Akd eniz Bölge Temsilcisi
Halil Öncü importance is a bit more. Because this year’s meeting will be a fair where the effects
halil@turizmaktuel.com
of the bankruptcy of the British giant tour operator Thomas Cook will be monitored.
ENGLISH TRANSLATION Who will replace Thomas Cook in the British market? Will British market’s interest
İngilizce Çeviri
Atakan Atakay in Turkey continue? What are the measures to be taken in this sense? WTM London
atakayatakan@gmail.com
2019 will be a fair where these and similar questions will be answered, where the
PRINT effects of bankruptcy can be observed, balances are re-established, and cards are
Birinci Baskı
Matbaacılar Sitesi. Mahtepe Mah. reunited.
Davutpaşa Çifte Havuzlar Sk. No: 2/61 Of course, as of every year, Tourism Aktüel will take its place in WTM London as
Zeytinburnu/Istanbul Tel: 0212 612 00 88
the representative of the sector. Our special issue prepared in English for this fair;
PUBLICATION TYPE introducing Turkey, pulse of the latest developments in the sector, hotels and
Local Periodical - Monthly Magazine
YAYIN TÜRÜ interview will help you get better acquainted with hoteliers, place promos, you can
Yerel Süreli Yayın - Aylık Dergi @OneIstanbul
find news of events. I wish all of you a good and fruitful fair with good readings and,
© TURIZM AKTÜEL DERGISI
T.C. YASALARINA UYGUN OLARAK YAYIMLANMAKTADIR. DERGIDE
YAYIMLANAN YAZI, FOTOĞRAF, HARITA, ILÜSTRASYON VE KONULARIN
of course, I wish to all tourismers which they can
HER HAKKI SAKLIDIR. İZINSIZ KAYNAK GÖSTERILEREK DAHI ALINTI
YAPILAMAZ.
© TURIZM AKTÜEL DERGISI BASIN MESLEK İLKELERINE
make good conection with one another. HASAN ARSLAN
UYMAYA SÖZ VERMIŞTIR.
See you in our next issue, goodbye for now… harslan@turizmaktuel.com
6 • TURIZM AKTÜEL • NOVEMBER 2019
Istanbul tops
London, Barcelona for
hotel occupancy rate
Istanbul was among the top 10 European cities for
highest hotel occupancy rates in August, according
to Hotel Association of Turkey’s (TÜROB) data.
R
ecovering from a several The ADR in Istanbul increased by 20.1% Tourism showed that the city recorded
yearslong lag in tourism, Istanbul year-on-year to 107.3 euros in August. the highest number of foreign visitors
climbed its way to seventh on RevPAR increased by 25.4% to 94.1 in the last five years. While the city 2019
Levni Hotel & Spa
the list of 35 vacation destinations, euros. The ADR among other European hosted 2.3 million foreigners in 1998, Superb Levni Hotel & Spa
surpassing Budapest, Barcelona and countries was 117.7 euros, while the it welcomed 13.4 million foreigners 9.0
London. Istanbul recorded an 87.7% RevPAR was 91.5 euros. Antalya topped last year. In August 2018, a total of
occupancy rate in August, up 4.4% the European average for ADR at 174.7 1.3 million foreigners visited Istanbul
year-on-year, in part boosted by fans euros, an increase of 25.7% compared and the figure rose to 1.5 million this
flooding to watch the UEFA Super Cup to August 2018. Turkey’s average year in the same period. The number
final between Liverpool and Chelsea occupancy rate for the January-August of visitors coming to Istanbul by air
in the city. The average occupancy period rose 1.2% year-on-year to 67.3%, surged 12.5% while the number of
rate among European destinations was while ADR during that period rose 11.5% foreigners who entered Istanbul by
77.7% in August. Edinburgh topped the to 79.6 euros and RevPAR rose 13.4% to seaports rose 11.8%.
list with 89.9%, followed by Dublin with 53.6 euros. Germans topped the list of foreign
89.5% and St. Petersburg with 88.5%. visitors to Istanbul with a share of 7.6%.
Copenhagen, Amsterdam and Prague ISTANBUL WELCOMES As is traditional for Istanbul’s foreign
also made it into the top 10. NEARLY 10M VISITORS FROM visitors, Iranians followed Germans,
Hotel occupancy in Turkey’s southern 200 COUNTRIES whose numbers accounted for 6% of
resort city of Antalya also increased by Turkey’s biggest metropolis Istanbul, the total foreign tourists. Iraqi visitors
4.4% year-on-year to 82.9% in August. harboring ancient heritages and grabbed a share of 4.7% and were
Overall, Turkey had a 79.5% hotel historical remnants of the Ottoman followed by Russians with 4.6%. Saudi
occupancy rate in August, up 4.9% era, has welcomed 9.9 million foreign Arabians came fifth in the list of foreign
compared to the same month last tourists from 200 countries in the visitors to Istanbul with 3.6%.
year, according to TÜROB’s country period of January to August this The number of visitors coming from
performance report. Turkey ranked year, according to data released by Arab countries such as Saudi Arabia,
15th among 27 European countries on the provincial culture and tourism Kuwait, Jordan, Algeria, Lebanon and
the list. Accommodation prices also directorate yesterday. Palestine recorded a rise of 14% in the
rose in Turkey, but were still below the The number of foreign visitors coming first eight months of the year. Last year,
European average. The average daily to Istanbul in the first eight months Istanbul welcomed 3.4 million visitors
rate (ADR) in Turkey rose 21.9% year- recorded an increase of 13% compared from Arab countries and the figure
on-year in August, reaching 105 euros to the same period last year. Germany, was recorded at 2.5 million in the first
($114), according to TÜROB’s data. Iran, Iraq, Russia and Saudi Arabia eight months of this year. According to
The revenue per available room topped the list of countries from which the report of the Culture and Tourism
Main Entrance: Ankara Caddesi No: 12 Sirkeci-İstanbul
(RevPAR), calculated by multiplying the Istanbul hosted the highest number Ministry, Istanbul has 590 certified
Back Entrance: Ebusuud Caddesi No: 31 Sirkeci-İstanbul
occupancy rate by the ADR, rose 27.9% of visitors. The data of the Istanbul accommodation facilities with a bed
P: +90 212 519 10 19 / F: +90 212 519 10 29
to 83.4 euros. Provincial Directorate of Culture and capacity of 119,969.
info@levnihotel.com / www.levnihotel.com
8 • TURIZM AKTÜEL • NOVEMBER 2019
CONTEMPORARY HOTEL IN VIBRANT ISTANBUL
Antalya hosts over
14 million visitors for
first time in history
As one of the leading tourist destinations in the world,
the Mediterranean resort city of Antalya has hosted more
than 14 million visitors for the first time in its history.
A
ccording to data from the increased by 15% compared to last also longer this year compared to
Provincial Directorate of Culture year, reaching 5.2 million. Germany the previous years. “From May to
and Tourism, the number came second with an increase of 16% September, it was considered the high
of tourists arriving at Antalya and with 2.3 million tourists, followed by season. Mobility started in April this
Gazipaşa airports as of Oct. 15 reached Ukraine with 776,000 visitors, the U.K. year, and it still continues in October,
14.05 million. It had hosted some 12 with 656,000, Poland with 516,000, which shows that the season is
million tourists in approximately the and the Netherlands with 397,000 prolonged. It is good for the tourism ENJOY A RELAXING STAY AT RADISSON BLU HOTEL, VADISTANBUL WITH QUICK
same period of last year. The city had tourists. Professional Hotel Managers sector,” Atmaca said. AND EASY ACCESS TO SHOPPING, SIGHTS, AIRPORT AND BUSINESS HUBS.
welcomed some 13.6 million tourists Association (POYD) President Ülkay “We have broken a record in October.
throughout 2018, and with some two- Atmaca told, that they had a good We had set the 16 million target for
and-a-half months left it is moving September and October compared the end of the year, and Antalya will
LOUNGE
toward a goal of 16 million tourists. to previous years. Pointing to the probably reach this target and set a
Russia took the lead in the number 20% growth achieved in the first half new record. We set a new record every
of tourists visiting Antalya among 193 of October, Atmaca stressed the month. So 2019 has been the year of
countries. Between Jan. 1 and Oct. 15, importance of this figure. records for us,” he added.
the number of tourists from Russia He pointed out that the season was Meanwhile, for the first time in history,
tourists in Turkey’s megacity Istanbul
are expected to exceed the city’s own
residents in number, the city’s chamber This contemporary hotel offers a choice of city or Work out at our fitness center and relax your With seven meeting and event rooms and one
of commerce president has said. During forest views from the rooms designed with your way with a revitalizing treatment at our spa. To ballroom, all fitting up to 900 people, we are ready
comfort in mind. Stay connected with Free high- make the most of your stay, try our delicious All to help host for any and every occasion. Our state-
a press meeting in Cannes, France on speed, wireless Internet throughout the entire hotel Day Dining restaurant with international cuisine, of-the-art facilities guarantee effective meetings and
Oct. 18, Istanbul Chamber of Commerce and take advantage of the many optimal services. guaranteed to tickly your taste buds. our committed staff are happy to assist with a smile.
(ITO) President Şekib Avdagiç said
Radisson Blu Hotel, Vadistanbul
Istanbul was expected to receive 15.5 Ayazağa Mh. Cendere Cad. No109 / A, 34396 Sarıyer - Istanbul, Turkey
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million tourists by the end of 2019. radissonblu.com/hotel-vadistanbul
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10 • TURIZM AKTÜEL • NOVEMBER 2019
of 220 million dollars in 2023. We will for land and road cycling bicycle our marketing and advertising activities
increase our tourism incomes thanks tourism We will increase the number in partnership with Turkish Airlines. We
to the promotions with the Tourism of “Bicycle-Friendly Hotels” as well. will increase Turkey-bound solo travels.
Promotion and Development Agency of By keeping digitalization at the center “We will speed up our studies
Turkey and as our income increases, our of all our studies, we will provide the for sustainable and eco-friendly
promotional budget will expand as well. experience that the new-generation development in tourism. In this sense,
tourists are looking for before their trip. we support the municipalities as we
DIVERSIFICATION OF For faith tourism, we will put ‘Digital place importance, especially on the
PROMOTIONS Faith Map and Faith Portal of Turkey’ investments for treatment plants in
In line with these objectives, we will into practice.” coastal towns that are designated
diversify our promotional activities tourist areas. In the future, we will focus
on TV, outdoor, magazine, editorial NEW TARGET MARKETS more on environmental certifications
scripts, digital and social media in a Our next promotional efforts will focus like Blue-Flag and Green-Star
focused and intensive way. We are on the main markets that are currently practices in the facilities.
doing market researches in target sending large volumes of tourists to The Minister of Culture and Tourism,
MINISTER MEHMET ERSOY markets to reach the expectations
of the visitors and we’re taking place
Turkey as well as the emerging Far
East and Pacific markets; namely,
Mehmet Nuri Ersoy also shared the
new promotional film that will be
REVEALED TURKEY’S TOURISM in all channels by diversifying our
promotional strategy following the said
researches. We emphasize bringing
China, India, South Korea, and Japan,
that happen to fuel tourism industry’s
growth worldwide. Our target scope
used in 2020 by Turkey and that will
underlie the promotional campaign at
the press conference.
STRATEGY FOR 2023 experience-based Turkey portal and
digital applications into action.
will expand to include the developing The film, with its impressive editing,
“Turkey’s Tourism Strategy is changing; it’s being transformed Besides foreign visitors, we will also
into Income and Market-Driven Growth and Promotion Model…” carry out promotional studies for
domestic visitors to improve domestic
T
he Minister of Culture and Ersoy talked about Turkey’s Tourism country as well. It has been ensured tourism. We will focus on new product
Tourism, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy Strategy for 2023: that the sector has actively participated and destination studies, especially
revealed Turkey’s Tourism “Turkey is a world leader that offers in tourism publicity through the in newly-discovered or developing
Strategy for 2023 at the conference a wide array of travel opportunities Tourism Promotion and Development touristic regions. Furthermore, in
with the distinguished members and that can meet the ever-changing Agency of Turkey and it has paved this sense, we target to increase the
of the press and sector held in expectations of today’s tourists. By the way for sustainable and effective package tour rates to 15 – 60 percent
Dolmabahce Palace, on September 27, putting new strategies into practice promotion by broadening the budget by ensuring the security of supply.
World Tourism Day. The Minister also outlined in Tourism Strategy for 2023, resources. We have increased the We’re also expecting an increase
presented the new 2020 Commercial we will ensure that Turkey will advance Ministry’s promotional budget that was in the number of visitors with high
Films to be used for promotion of to the upper league in global tourism (FROM) 18 million dollars in 2018 to 72 spending potential. We will develop
Turkey abroad, developed by the market with its number of tourists and million dollars in 2019 thanks to the new products in this aspect. We will
approaches of the strategy. size of income. We are aiming for more change of policy. approach gastronomic promotion Central and Eastern European markets. puts forward that Turkey is an ideal
Bringing Turkish tourism to a than 75 million tourists visiting our We aim to raise the promotional under a separate title. We will add new Regulations on transportation, target where today’s visitors can have
sustainable and income-driven growth country and an income of 65 billion budget to 180 million dollars with ones among our cities registered by capacity, and direct flights will be in the unique travel and exploration
model, Tourism Strategy for 2023 dollars in 2023. We are planning to our Ministry and newly established UNESCO. We will draw a ‘Taste Map place in a bid to grow tourist arrivals experience they’re looking for. The
aims to welcome more than 75 million realize that by increasing the average Tourism Promotion and Development of Turkey’ and create gastronomy from Far Eastern and Pacific countries. film also emphasizes that Turkey is a
tourists and reach a tourism income of spending of a tourist and raising the Agency of Turkey in 2020. In routes. We will take actions to improve Our 2018-2023 estimations show sought destination for family trips.
65 billion dollars in 2023, following the number of average overnights to the cooperation with the newly established health tourism and increase the annual average growth of over 30% Turkey’s 90-second promotional film,
studies to be conducted and multi- ideal number of 10, thus reaching the Tourism Promotion and Development shopping expenses of the tourists. in the number of incoming tourists which has three individual versions
directional new practices. average level of spending of 86 dollars Agency, our Ministry aims to raise the We will focus on many fields ranging from the Asia-Pacific Region. The Far for Western, Asian and Far Eastern
Tourism Strategy for 2023, within the per night.” promotional budget to 180 million from educational tourism to sports, Eastern and Oceanian regions are markets, underlines both the status
scope of targets determined in 11th dollars in 2020. faith tourism, third age target group, expected to send an approximate one and cultural diversity and depth of
Development Plan and benefit from SUSTAINABLE APPROACH IN We intend to meet the deficit with congress tourism, festivals, and events million tourists in 2019, and another Turkey. Telling about the experience-
the outputs of 3rd Council of Tourism, PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES great promotional budgets of our and to cruise-yacht tourism. We will four million in 2023. based travel with an innovative and
summarizes the path to the great A central agency model for touristic competitors in tourism that are in use continue to open new museums All the Turkish Airlines destinations, different approach, the film features
change and improvement expected promotion and development, in for the studies, which are the products across Turkey. We will increase the current, and future, are now our target the nature, history, cultural treasures,
to be made in Turkey’s tourism sector. practice for long years in the countries of a long-time investment through number of our items in UNESCO’s markets. We engage in mutual extra faith destinations, gastronomy,
At the press conference, the Minister that are our competitors across the yearly increments. In that line, we will World Heritage Lists. With new culture slot commitments with China, Japan, shopping, fashion and art world, and
of Culture and Tourism, Mehmet Nuri world, is brought into action in our work to reach a promotional budget destinations, we will create routes India, and South Korea. We will add to the entertainment life.
12 • TURIZM AKTÜEL • NOVEMBER 2019 13 • TURIZM AKTÜEL • NOVEMBER 2019
B AY R A M PA Ş A
B AY R A M PA Ş A
One of the best hotels in Istanbul
Ramada Encore Istanbul Bayrampaşa
Ramada Encore Istanbul Bayrampaşa, is located in the very middle of Istanbul which is both close to
the historical peninsula and business centers. It provides ease transportation with being in the walking
distance to the public transportation such as metro and tram.
R
amada Encore Bayrampaşa hotel. Capacity of this saloon is up to 320
serves it’s guests since 2014 with If we talk about facilities description, person. This hall is mostly preferred
a brand standards of Wyndham we have 130 rooms, 1 restaurant and 3 by small fairs and launches as well as
hotel group. When we decided meeting rooms, 1 fitness. We are able banquet events because of it’s direct
to make investment we choose to offer 3 types of accommodation connection with the car parking area
Bayrampaşa because of it’s location. such as bed and breakfast, half board and its’ wide gate.
Bayrampaşa is just behind the city and full board. We very newly opened the teras
walls, near to the historical center, at Apart from accommodation, we are under name of Teraspare which has
the same time easy accsess to main also organaizing meetings and events. outstanding view of Istanbul including
roads of Istanbul. After 5 years, we Our first hall is on the ground floor the view of the princes islands and
have satisfied with our desicion. We with high ceiling and day light. Also golden horn. Teraspare’s ceiling can
host people all around the world and it has directly connected with the be opened and closed, so during
in every reason such as business or garden. Guests of the event can enjoy the summer guests can enjoy with
leisure. It is completely a sparkling city the unique garden during the breaks. open air and view of stars. Teraspare’s
capacity is up to 200 person.
In addition to these, as an investor, we
are in the yatch business as well. It is
a Gulet type yacht name is Almira and
it can host 16 people with its 8 cabins.
We will start crewed gulet yacht
charters in2020’s summer. It is a very
good alternative to make holiday in
turquoise water of Aegean sea and its’ Yenidoğan Mah. Şehit Naci Çakar Sk. No:11 34040 Bayrampaşa / İstanbul www.ramadaencorebayrampasa.com
beatiful bays. Strongly recommended.
0 212 480Mah.
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No:11 34040 Bayrampaşa / İstanbul www.ramadaencorebayrampasa.com
14 • TURIZM AKTÜEL • NOVEMBER 2019
ÇANAKKALE / TURKEY
British Airways
to launch new Discove r Something New & Unique
flight to Turkey’s
Antalya after
Thomas Cook
collapse
Downtown / Trojan Horse Troy Museum
British Airways announced the launch of a new flight from London’s Gatwick Airport to the Turkish resort of
Antalya, once among Thomas Cook’s most popular routes, as airlines jostle to fill the void left by its collapse.
B
A, owned by IAG, said on to holiday destinations or bid for its said. SunExpress laid on additional
Wednesday the six-per-week airport slots. lower-fare flights from London Luton
service would begin next April, Besides BA, operators that were airport and has been targeting Thomas
in conjunction with a promotional already flying to the two Turkish Cook customers left in the lurch, a
British Airways Holidays offer. destinations from London or spokesman said.
Thomas Cook’s British arm entered Manchester before Thomas Cook’s EasyJet is also looking at Thomas
liquidation after the group’s collapse collapse include easyJet, Dart Group’s Cook assets, Chief Executive Johan
last month. Antalya and Dalaman in Jet2, tour group TUI, Turkish Airlines Lundgren said recently - while ruling
Turkey were Thomas Cook Airlines’ and its SunExpress joint venture with out a bid for its German Condor
most popular destinations for UK Lufthansa. business, being kept airborne by a
travelers, according to data from airline Unless Britain crashes out of the EU government bridging loan.
database Cirium. without a deal, HSBC analyst Andrew Leading European budget operator
A company spokeswoman said Lobbenberg predicted on Wednesday, Ryanair may lease Airbus aircraft
that the route announcement had “easyJet should benefit this winter from returned by Thomas Cook and deploy Bayramiç Ayazma
been a long time coming and was the failure of Thomas Cook”. them at its Austrian carrier Lauda,
unconnected to Thomas Cook’s failure. Within days of its demise, easyJet group CEO Michael O’Leary said last
BA already operates a summer flight to began offering 15% discounts to week. He too denied any interest in
Dalaman. Thomas Cook customers who had not Condor.
Thomas Cook’s bankruptcy, which yet left for their vacations and wanted A spokesman for the UK court-
triggered a major repatriation effort to rebook. appointed official overseeing Thomas
aided by BA, easyJet and Virgin Turkey expects an increase in flights Cook’s liquidation declined to
Atlantic, has prompted airlines to by easyJet and Jet2 as well as BA, comment on the status of bidding for Ayvacik Kucukkuyu Mihli Waterfall Assos Ancient City
consider ways to replace its capacity the country’s tourism minister has its airport slots.
18 • TURIZM AKTÜEL • NOVEMBER 2019 Kepez 17100 Çanakkale-Turkey • +90 286 218 0808 • info@kolinhotel.com • www kolinhotel.comExplore Istanbul and come home to
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Somerset Maslak Istanbul celebrates
Inaugural World Travel Award Win
The first serviced residence-
hotel of The Ascott Limited
in Turkey, Somerset Maslak
Istanbul, celebrated its first
World Travel Award with special
guests and dedicated partners
on Thursday September 19th,
awarded by the travel industry.
S
omerset Maslak Istanbul
General Manager Mrs. Mine Tan
Balto hosted the celebration
night that recognises the excellence
of the tourism and hospitality sector,
with winners being voted by worldwide
travel professionals and travellers.
Industry leaders, diplomatic names
such as Jonathan Tow - Ambassador
of the Republic of Singapore in Ankara,
and notable celebrities including Ali The silver line between the East and the West, Istanbul is the gateway to centuries of history and a sweet spot
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20 • TURIZM AKTÜEL • NOVEMBER 2019Full-board investment in
Hotel, Restaurant Products and Equipment Fair held in Dubai
between 16-20 September, 73 Turkish companies participating
in the Hotel Show 2019 followed closely the hotels and
restaurants which are under construction in the Gulf.
3
0,000 visitors from more than thousand rooms. The number of Karacabay, per-person national income
80 countries participated in hotel rooms is expected to reach 132 of the country where 60 thousand
the event held in Dubai World thousand at the end of 2019, and Expo dollars, tourists coming to Turkey,
Trade Center. 370 companies and 2020 will begin in October 2020 and stressed the importance of increasing
organizations opened a stand at the it is expected to reach 160 thousand. our tourism revenues behalf
event which is the largest in the Middle All these hotels are a great opportunity In the first 6 months of 2019, the
East and North Africa. The Hotel Show for our Turkish entrepreneur, from the number of visitors from Arab countries
national participation of Turkey, the first elevator, to the staff uniform and the to Istanbul increased by 17 percent
time in this year, held by the Istanbul paint on the wall. compared to the same period last year,
Chamber of Commerce (ICC). 73 Avdagiç said: “We can see everything said Aydin Karacabay also stated that
companies from Turkey exhibited their from A to Z, from hotel staff uniforms “We do not have a very busy tourist
products and equipment in a 1890 to low electrical voltage systems, traffic with United Arab Emirates.”
square meters area. everything about accommodation and When we think that the national income
restaurants. Hotel managers, architects, per-person is 60 Thousand Dollars,
THERE ARE MORE THAN 700 designers and purchasing managers it is important to increase our tourism
HOTELS come here. We see this as a serious revenues. Potential tourists of 46 million
Istanbul Chamber of Commerce opportunity for our entrepreneurs. people in the Gulf countries is important
President Şekib Avdagiç, said in a for our country’s 2023 targets. ”
statement at the fair, the international KARACABAY: 15 THOUSAND 40,000 new hotel rooms will be built
hospitality industry and tourist trade, 393 TOURISTS TO ISTANBUL in Dubai until Expo 2020. The second
not only in Dubai but even in the Middle IN 6 MONTHS important reason; In the Gulf and
East is growing very fast. Şekip Avdagiç Aydın Karacabay, Chairman of the the BAE, there is not enough local
stated that the total value of the Gulf Board of Directors of Levni Hotels, production in this area. Almost all
countries’ hotel market reached 501 Istanbul Chamber of Commerce 16th supply of these hotels will be covered
Billion Dollars by adding the projects Hotels Professional Committee and by imports. The third, perhaps most
in the planning, design, tendering or Assembly Member who participated in recent, reason is that the Expo 2020
construction stages.196 hotels are the fair together with İTO Management, will be held in Dubai between October
currently being constructed in the Gulf made important statements about 20, 2020 and April 10, 2021. It will be
countries, and 708 hotels are being built the BAE market. indicating that the the first ‘World Expo’ held in the Middle
and 94 hotels are in the planning phase. the number of tourists coming to East, Africa and South Asia. There’s
In Dubai, as of June 2019, there Istanbul from BAE, showed a 17 an opportunity to do future business
are more than 700 hotels and 120 percent increase compared to last year within every five years. “
allseasonssuite
22 • TURIZM AKTÜEL • NOVEMBER 2019The Luxury
Collection
Debuts Its
First Resort in
Çeşme, Turkey
The Opening of Reges, a Luxury
Collection Resort & Spa, Çeşme
Marks the Brand’s Second Location
on the Turkish Riviera.
T
he Luxury Collection, part of and 11 suites feature oversized floor- of the resort’s architecture fans out
Marriott International Inc., today to-ceiling windows with panoramic like a spinning skirt, reinterpreting the
announced the opening of views of the sapphire-hued Aegean ancient Sufi ritual for a contemporary
Reges, a Luxury Collection Resort & Sea. Inspired by the surrounding audience. This thoughtful approach
Spa, Çeşme. Owned by Reges Turizm lush nature, the guestroom design extends to the light-filled lobby,
Inşaat A.Ş., Reges joins an impressive features gold-dipped leaves, peacock where the ancient Japanese practice
collection of more than 110 hotels feathers and jacquard patterning, with of Kintsugi – the art of appreciating
and resorts in more than 30 countries splashes of turquoise energizing the imperfection – is recrafted through
and territories. The opening marks neutral color palette. Crafted from modern Turkish design, with gilded
The Luxury Collection’s third hotel locally-sourced marble, the sleek en- embellishments adding depth and
in Turkey, joining the brand’s existing suite bathrooms combine traditional story. “Çeşme is a breath-taking
properties in Bodrum and Ankara. elements of fretwork and gold fixtures, Turkish resort town that overlooks the 2
Having set the tone for a regal with modern indulgences such as glistening Aegean Sea, and its natural
experience from its conception, rainfall showers and signature Byredo beauty and offerings, including clear
Reges derives its name from the Latin products. State-of-the-art technology waters with unparalleled diving sites
for King: Rex. The two buildings that has been integrated discreetly, from make this a truly special location for
comprise the resort even resemble ultra-modern flat-screen TVs to The Luxury Collection’s third hotel in
a crown when viewed from above. intuitive systems which personalise Turkey,” said Anthony Ingham, Global
Curved around an idyllic natural cove temperature and lighting preferences – Brand Leader, The Luxury Collection.
and bathed in sunshine for more than reinforcing the hotel’s commitment to “We are thrilled to uncover this hidden
300 days of the year, Reges is spread an unmatched level of service. treasure for our global travelers who
across two kilometres of Çeşme’s Influenced by the dancing lines of a are sure to develop a deep connection
Boyalık Bay. The 93 guestrooms Whirling Dervish, the tiered design with this remarkable destination.”
Turkey's Leading Business Hotel Turkey's Leading Business Hotel
26 • TURIZM AKTÜEL • NOVEMBER 2019 Türkiye’nin En İyi İş Oteli Türkiye’nin En İyi İş OteliThe new hotel of Levni
Hotels has opened
A sibling came to Levni Hotel which is one of the most popular
hotels of the historical Sultanahmet Peninsula. Levni Plus Hotel,
the second hotel of Levni Hotels, has taken another step towards
becoming a chain and entered service in Istanbul Sirkeci.
A
dopting high guest satisfaction rooms, corridors and lobby specially years. But at the end of this process,
and superior service quality designed for the hotel. The paintings a hotel really came out. The reason
as a principle, Levni Hotel is that make a separate contribution to why this process lasts for two years
rapidly moving towards becoming a the elegance of Levni Plus Hotel are is that we sift very fine and weave
chain. Levni Plus Hotel, newly opened presented by the painter Professor. frequently. I believe we built a hotel
in Sirkeci, serves as a Hip Hotel. Levni Suleyman Saim Tekcan and paintings that adds value to Istanbul. The
Plus Hotel, which makes a difference
with its elegant rooms with luxurious
furniture, appeals to the upper
carry his signature. Located at the
entrance of Levni Plus Hotel, which is
also ambitious with its cuisine, Tiamo
feedback we have received from our
guests so far is also very positive. ”
Aydin Karacabay, who gave the good
Feel the traditional Turkish hospitality
segment customers. Restaurant offers examples of Turkish news of the third hotel to be added
The hotel’s rooms vary between and international cuisine. Levni Hotels to the Levni Hotels chain, said that
20-25 square meters and all kinds of Chairman Aydın Karacabay said in a the third facility of the chain, which
comfy is thought for the comfort of statement: The construction phase of will be built at the end of 2019, will be
guests. Another detail that attracts the new Levni Plus Hotel, which we the biggest hotel of the Sultanahmet
attention in the hotel; paintings in the opened for the new service, took two region.
Savfeti Paşa Cad. No.10 Sirkeci / Fatih – İstanbul
P: +90 212 830 80 80 / F: +90 212 803 49 21
info@levniplushotel.com / www.levniplushotel.com
28 • TURIZM AKTÜEL • NOVEMBER 2019The JW treatment in
Istanbul Bosphorus
For those seeking approachable luxury, JW
Marriott Istanbul Bosphorus is the world-class
hotel that doesn’t use excess to create elegance.
Foreign investors see business potential in Turkey,
which attracts large, rising number of tourists
S
ituated on Bosphorus strait of visitors in the first
Karaköy; historical Veli Alemdar eight months of this
Han, which was constructed year and 39.5 million
by Italian architects 180 years ago is last year, according International with the investment
fully renovated to be the JW Marriott to official figures. of Qatari firm Al Rayyan Tourism
Istanbul Bosphorus. Discover luxury JW Marriott Istanbul Bosphorus’ Investment Company (ARTIC), and will
services, modern amenities and a building Veli Alemdar Han used to be be in service by the end of this year.
stylish setting. 130 rooms and suites a caravanserai which housed foreign ARTIC, which has 27 hotels in different
with contemporary elegant design shipping agencies. Located in Karakoy continents, has bought JW Marriott
comforts the modern travelers looking district and established by Italian Istanbul Bosphorus and Sheraton
to escape for a recharge. Some rooms architects 180 years ago, it has been Istanbul City Center hotels this July as
and suites have private balconies and used as a business center. its first investment in Turkey.
terraces; even private jacuzzis at the The building has now been renovated Sheraton Istanbul City Center was put
terrace overlooking Bosphorus and for the last 4 years by Marriott into service also in July.
Galata.
Sinan Koseoglu,
ARTIC AIMS TO LAUNCH the general
manager of JW
MORE HOTELS IN TURKEY Marriott Istanbul
Foreign investors see business Bosphorus and
Sheraton Istanbul
potential in Turkey, Sinan Koseoglu,
City Center
the general manager of JW Marriott
Istanbul Bosphorus and Sheraton
Istanbul City Center, told.
“Turkey has many attractive areas, it
not only offers urban tourism but also
offers several other opportunities such
as culture and health tourism,” he said.
Noting that the country hosted a large
rising number of tourists, he said: “We
contribute to the Turkish economy with
foreign currency inflow”.
Turkey welcomed 31 million foreign
30 • TURIZM AKTÜEL • NOVEMBER 2019British tour operator aims to fill the gap
in Turkey after Thomas Cook collapse
British tour operator Jet2holidays aims to fill the void after the collapse of Thomas
Cook, the chief executive told Turkish tourism professionals in southern Muğla province.
A
ttending a meeting with Turkish Hoteliers Federation September and declared bankruptcy,
hoteliers in the Dalaman district, (TÜROFED) Deputy President Bülent leaving 600,000 tourists stranded
Jet2holidays Chief Executive Bülbüloğlu, who attended the meeting worldwide, forcing governments and
Steve Heapy said his company has with Heapy, said they were pleased insurance companies to coordinate a
become the largest tour operator in about Jet2holidays’ 2020 plans. huge operation to bring them all home.
England and pledged to continue to “I believe they will achieve the goals In the aftermath of the collapse, the
carry out operations in Turkey. they have specified,” Bülbüloğlu said Culture and Tourism Ministry said it
Heapy noted that the Turkish in regards to the planned flights and was working with the Treasury and
government has been cooperating hotel reservations in the area. Finance Ministry on a loan package to
with them following Thomas Cook’s The 178-year-old British operator be put in place as soon as possible to
collapse to resolve the issue. failed to get a last-ditch rescue deal in help affected businesses.
32 • TURIZM AKTÜEL • NOVEMBER 2019Pearl of Bosphorus opens in Istanbul
Treat your loved one(s) to one
of the most historically rich
cities in the world. Stretch out
in the generously proportioned
guest rooms and suites at the
beautifully restored Ottoman-era
Six Senses Kocataş Mansions.
S
ix Senses Kocataş Mansions,
which also incorporates next-
door Sait Paşa Mansion, is
located in the prosperous Sariyer
district of Istanbul’s European side,
famous for its “Pearls of Bosphorus”
waterfront properties. The urban resort
recreates historic architectural features
and artifacts from the site’s former 19th
century Kocataş Mansions, which were
devastated in a fire years ago, paying
homage to its original footprint. one of a kind Cistern Suite transforms end cuisine from Istanbul’s best-loved
Opt for one of the Bosphorus Rooms an original cistern to a brilliant oval chef Mehmet Gürs will be open in
for daydreamy views over the Strait, bathroom, and offers a spacious seating mid-2020.
and ceilings up to 4.7 meters (15.41 feet). area on the lower floor and a king bed As with all Six Senses properties, GEMs
The en-suite bathrooms, complete upstairs. The two-bedroom Kocatas (Guest Experience Makers) will be on
with beautiful marble tiles, create an
atmosphere evocative of heritage
Turkish Baths. All rooms have a flat-
Mansion suite is the most spacious and
gracious of all; the perfect palace to live
the good life and socialize in style.
hand to help you relax and reconnect,
while enjoying the exciting attractions
of the picturesque Sariyer district, sea
leave the rest to us
panel television, iPad, WiFi and a In addition to in-room dining, guests and city. A private boat moored in front
Nespresso machine. The Bosphorus will be invited to sample the specialty of the property will be available for • 108 rooms, 2 suites and 207 beds
Suites add a separate seating area menu at the Toro Latin GastroBar. sightseeing trips and excursions. • deva spa
and living room for entertaining, with With its elegant décor styled by the The historic city center of Istanbul • color restaurant
oriental touches adding authenticity, restaurateur Richard Sandoval, Toro can be reached by boat in around • terrace cafe & bar
and original timber flooring and soft is inspired by Pan-Latin and Asian 60 minutes, and the Istanbul New • 5 meeting rooms which 4 of them gets sunlight
hued tones complementing the original cuisines, featuring cocktails shaken Airport, the largest hub in the world, is
architectural style. Tall windows looking or stirred by a resident mixologist. a 40-minute drive by private vehicle
out to the Bosphorus emphasize the The all-day Kahve café is located in provided by the hotel. The stately
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the ceiling to gaze up to the stars. The additional restaurant featuring high- be added by next Spring.
34 • TURIZM AKTÜEL • NOVEMBER 2019Müberra Eresin: Hotel
occupancy rates in Istanbul
rose to 90 percent
Hoteliers Association of Turkey (TÜROB) Chairman Müberra
Eresin said, the hotel occupancy rate rose to 90 percent in
Istanbul. Eresin, “European and Japanese tourists began to
come back. There are also increases in our entry from India.”
Hoteliers Association
of Turkey (TÜROB)
Chairman Müberra Eresin,
H
oteliers Association of Turkey
(TÜROB) Chairman Müberra
Eresin, stated that on the
latest developments in the hospitality
industry, Eresin pointed out that
occupancy rates in Istanbul rose to 90
percent. “Our average room prices are
well above last year.
Although we are looking a little behind
on a yearly basis, we are trying to close
the deficit at the end of the year, albeit
a little. It had already started to rise expect higher numbers for one-day (TÜROB) Chairman Müberra Eresin,
gradually from last year, and European stays, we do not find it enough that one of the world’s largest tour
tourists started to come, even at low those one-day stays. THY, you know, operators English company Thomas
rates. Our Japanese tourists started to gives a free city tour for full day waiting Cook, and its bankruptcy related
come back. Japanese, Chinese and guests. This is very important for us, losses we experienced, will be very
Indians are able to get airplanes for these people never actually come to brief. Turkey destination is an important
traveling, which is very important for us. Istanbul, thanks to them they know the destination. “The space from Thomas
Anyone who wanted to come couldn’t city and fly. They’re flying back, with Cook will surely fill the place vacated
even come in because there was not the purpose of coming back later on by other actors.
enough seats. Therefore, the increase which is a marketing tool for us. “ What Thomas Cook couldn’t carry,
in Japanese tourists is observed. There others will aspire to carry. Mr. Mehmet
are increases in our entry from India. EVERY DESTINATION OPENED Ersoy also announced that many
This will continue, “she said. BY THY IS A NEW GUEST companies have already started to
CAPACITY increase the number of flights. For
OUR PER-PERSON INCOME Stating that every new destination people who are currently buying the
WILL GO HIGHER opened by Turkish Airlines creates a resort, the ways are open to come
TÜROB President Müberra Eresin, new guest capacity for hoteliers, Eresin to Turkey. There is good news from
“Therefore, kinds of sporting events, said, Therefore, every new plane that Turkish Airlines and good news from
culture and art opened in the cities, will come here will surely reflect on SunExpress. There is also good news
these cities will have the chance to the number of tourists. the city will be that British Airways will increase the
host higher segment guests, and per- reflected positively, “she said. number of flights. So we look to the
person income will go upward. We Hoteliers Association of Turkey future with hope.
36 • TURIZM AKTÜEL • NOVEMBER 2019GOV’T VOWS TO PROTECT FIRMS
FROM THOMAS COOK COLLAPSE
Turkish authorities have stepped in to mitigate the possible adverse effects on local companies
from the collapse of the world’s oldest travel firm Thomas Cook, promising financial support.
T
he Turkish Culture and Tourism rooms, these establishments will face of a 900 million pound recapitalization
Ministry said on Sept. 23 it would legal action,” the ministry said. plan with its biggest shareholder,
shortly provide a credit support China’s Fosun, and the travel firm’s
package with the country’s Treasury RESCUE OPERATIONS banks in August.
and Finance Ministry for tourism firms Around 600,000 holidaymakers But in finalizing the terms of the deal,
affected by the company’s collapse. around the globe are stranded after the company was hit with a demand
Local authorities also reassured the collapse of the travel firm, sparking for another facility of 200 million
tourists in Turkey who booked and the largest peacetime repatriation pounds in underwritten funds by its
paid for their holidays through Thomas effort in British history. banks.
Cook. Turkey’s tourism establishments The CAA said yesterday Thomas Cook In the longer term, the collapse of the
cannot request additional payments had ceased trading and the regulator company could also hit the tourism
from Thomas Cook customers, the and the U.K. government had a fleet of sectors in the company’s biggest
Tourism Ministry said on Twitter. planes ready to bring home the more destinations, such as Spain and Turkey.
“The payments of Thomas Cook U.K. than 150,000 British customers over Turkey could miss out on 600,000-
guests staying in Turkish tourism the next two weeks. 700,000 tourists a year, the head
establishments - including for over the The liquidation marks the end of one of of Turkey’s Hoteliers Federation
weekend - are guaranteed by the Air Britain’s oldest companies that started (TÜROFED) told Reuters.
Travel Organiser’s Licence [ATOL] of life in 1841 running local rail excursions Osman Ayık noted that Thomas Cook
the U.K. Civil Aviation Authority [CAA],” before it survived two world wars to owed 100,000-200,000 pounds each
the ministry said. pioneer package holidays and mass to some small hotels, which could
It noted that that as of yesterday, there tourism. suffer as a result of the travel agency’s
were over 21,000 guests of Thomas The firm ran hotels, resorts and airlines collapse.
Cook U.K. in Turkish accommodation for 19 million people a year in 16 Last year, 2.25 million British tourists
facilities. countries, employing some 22,000 visited Turkey, a strong 36 percent
“If establishments request additional people around the globe. increase from 2017. In January-July
payments from Thomas Cook U.K. The group had seemed set for a this year, the number of British tourists
guests or vacate them from their rescue when it agreed the key terms increased 18 percent to 1.2 million. Cankurtaran Mahallesi
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38 • TURIZM AKTÜEL • NOVEMBER 2019 F: +90 212 517 35 36
Fatih - İstanbul - Türkiye www.ayasofyahamami.com info@ayasofyahamami.comHonorary Consulate of Lithuania
in Cappadocia opened
Honorary Consulate of Lithuania in Nevsehir, Kirsehir, Aksaray
and Kayseri was opened in Urgup district of Nevsehir.
A
fter KAPTID President Yakup between Lithuania and
Dinler was appointed as the Cappadocia and developing
Honorary Consul of Lithuania in cooperation especially in
Cappadocia, the Honorary Consulate of tourism, education, trade, Yakup Dinler
Lithuania was opened in Cappadocia. culture and sports. will be
Cappadocia Lithuanian Honorary my goal. I would like to thank everyone sacrifice as the safe representative of
Consulate of the Republic of Lithuania who recommended, supported and Lithuania.” Nevsehir Governor Ilhami
- Turkey Ambassador Audrius Bruzga approved me in my candidacy for the Aktas in his speech, “Yakup Dinler with
to Lithuania Republic - Deputy Foreign Honorary Consulate.” his brother Mehmet Dinler are working
Minister of Lithuania Honorary Neris hard to introduce better of our Turkey’s
Germanas and Cappadocia was opened I AM VERY HAPPY AND countries, and our regions. They
by Consul General Jacob Religions. PROUD crown these efforts with Honorary
At a ceremony held at Kayakapı Republic of Lithuania Ambassador of Consulates” he said. “
Premium Caves Cappadocia Honorary Turkey Audrius Bruzga in his speech, The Republic of Lithuania - Deputy
Consul Yakup Dinler in his speech, “7. “I’m very happy and proud, because Foreign Minister Neris Germanas said:
The Republic of Lithuania honorary as of today not only balloons but “I am very happy to open the Honorary
Consulate which is in The Republic of Lithuania Flag will wave in this rich Consulate of Lithuania in the beautiful
the Turkey, Nevsehir - Kayseri - Kirsehir history and breathtaking Cappadocia UNESCO Cultural Heritage list of
and Aksaray for the Honorary Consulate sky. I’m sure this Consulate will be an Cappadocia. I hope that the newly
opening ceremony and I would like to equal host for Turks and Lithuanians appointed Honorary Consul in providing
welcome all of you to Urgup. It made and will be a shining star of friendship the necessary assistance to the
me very happy to share this proud and cooperation. Distinguished citizen Lithuanian tourists visiting our region,
and special day with you. Thank you of the Republic of Turkey, Cappadocia’s and will carry out all necessary studies
so much for being with me today.As true lover of Mr. Yakup Dinler due to to introduce Cappadocia of Turkey. Next
the Honorary Consul of the Republic his appointment as Honorary Consul year we will celebrate the diplomatic
of Lithuania, as the representative of of Lithuania’s I’m extremely satisfied. relations between the Republic of
the Republic of Lithuania, which has In order to make Cappadocia more Lithuania and the Republic of Turkey
been hosting the Karaim Turks since beautiful, Mr. Dinler has made many 90th year. A few years later, in 2023, we
1397, in the Cappadocia region, further sacrifices until today. Therefore, I am will celebrate the 100th anniversary of
strengthening the ties of friendship sure that Mr. Dinler will not avoid any the Atatürk Republic together.”
40 • TURIZM AKTÜEL • NOVEMBER 2019Yacht tourism experiencing a
good year: Tourism players
Turkey is observing a 20 percent increase in demand for boats and yachts
rented by tourists, especially foreign, this year, tourism players have said.
“T
here is a 20 percent going through a difficult period for tourism from Turkish tourists in the last
increase in the number the last couple of years, has entered three years.”
of foreign tourists in the a recovery process this year. The About 2.5-fold increase has been
sector compared to the previous tourist and yacht charters industry recently marked in the number of
year. The increase in the number of had plunged in 2015, with the boats people accessing the Viravia platform
British tourists is drawing attention working only at a capacity of 40 compared to the previous years, said
particularly. Russians, Kuwaitis and percent. But, as of this year, this rate Küçüközkan. “The perception that
Bahrainis are also coming to Turkey,” has risen to 60 percent, said Yacht boat vacation is a luxury started to
Bodex Travel Yachting Agency’s Tourism Association Chair Begüm be demolished. A person can now
director Gül Gözütok. Doğulu. make a vacation for 1,500 Turkish Liras
“Although there is a fall in the number “The owners of gullet and boats are ($260) on the boat. The prices change
of Saudi tourists, the ones coming from having a good season [this year]. In depending on the season, the type of
Morocco and Tunisia are making the high season, it is now difficult to find a the vessel and the service give. The
sector happy,” she said. Gül said that place on such boats and yachts. The interest for blue cruise in Turkey comes
tourists accommodating on boats and ones that take off from Bodrum [district at most from the British, German and
yachts spend more than those staying in the Aegean province of Muğla] and French tourists,” he said. The head
in hotels and the daily cost of luxurious stop by Hisarönü and Göcek bays of yacht tourism department of the
boats range between 4,000 euros and are very popular. Also it should not Association of Turkish Travel Agencies
20,000 euros, depending on the type be forgotten that yacht customers (TURSAB), Gündüz Nalbantoğlu, has
of the vessel. The meal prices are not are spending much more than hotel said that although there is a marking
included in the costs of these boats, tourists,” said Doğulu. increase in the number of tourists in
which usually accommodate up to 12 The founder of Viravia, which is the sector compared to previous year,
people, said Gül. Turkey’s largest yacht charter platform, the settlements in the bays need to
“When they [foreign tourists] come, has similarly told that demand for stop for this sector to be “sustainable”
they do a lot of shopping and spend yacht tourism was quite high this year in the long-run.
much more money compared to those in the country. “Tourists that come for the yacht
who come for the all-inclusive hotels. Indicating that there are 4,000 yachts tourism come to see the untouched
They fly with Turkish Airlines [more registered on the online platform, Emre bays. But if they see that the www.hotelallseasons.com
expensive than budget airlines], eat in Küçüközkan said: “We mediate in the settlements have increased in the Molla Gürani Cad. Emin Ali Yasin Sok. No:5
luxurious restaurants…They pay 300
euros for a dinner [on average],” she
rental of boats and yachts from 22
countries, especially Turkey, Greece,
bays, they will not come again. As
much as the number of tourists, the
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