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2010 Travel Season News from Europe report that this year holiday makers give more importance to save money and delay their holiday travels to a future date or choose more affordable holidays.

It seems that this situation will continue in 2010.

According to some pessimistic tourism experts, 2010 will be an even more challenging year due to the increased unemployment and economical problems.

Consequently quality, branding, new products, new destinations will be of the utmost importance in tourism.

Tourism professionals working in sales & marketing , products/ services will have the advantage next year of having participated in all well known tourism activities but also in new exhibitions and workshops at new destinations.

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CONTENTS - ‹Ç‹NDEK‹LER Focus on Turkey

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Focus on Destination (North Cyprus)

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Focus on Destination (Bodrum Peninsula)

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Focus on World

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Focus on Airlines

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Focus on Hotels

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Focus on Destinasyon (Koh chang)

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Bülten

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Two Turkish Elected UNWTO Affiliate Members Council n‌The UNWTO General Assembly that took place in Astana, Kazakhstan

unanimously elected Mr. Taleb Rifai as Secretary-General for the period 2010-2013 and welcomed his new management team. Mr. Rifai called for greater transparency and accountability, and for the Organization to become more programme-based and results oriented, as reflected in his Management Strategy presented to the Assembly. Skål International President Mrs. Hülya Aslantas and TYD- Turkish Tourism Investors Association General Secretariat Mr. Koray Yetik have been elected UNWTO Affiliate Members council. It was announced that Skål International is also working to establish a Skål Club in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Poster Competition

Hülya Aslantas

Koray Yetik

The winners of the Poster Competition held traditionally during the General Assembly, were the Bahamas, Bhutan, Ghana, Malaysia, South Africa, and Turkey. Turkey won the competition with its Mediterranean poster. The UNWTO General Assembly concluded with unanimous endorsement of a Roadmap for Recovery to mainstream travel and tourism into economic stimulus packages being considered by global leaders. It underscored the enormous importance of the sector for job creation, trade and development. It expressed strong concern about the dangers of increasing taxes which focus on the sector at a time of economic uncertainty and called on governments to reconsider proposed increases. It also adopted a strong declaration on Facilitation of Tourism designed to encourage governments to remove unnecessary regulatory and bureaucratic restrictions on travel which hamper its flow and reduce its economic impacts The Assembly approved the Roadmap for Recovery to respond to the economic crisis and its effect on the Travel and Tourism sector. The Roadmap is a manifesto that identifies the sector’s importance in global economic resilience; stimulus and transformation to a green economy. It details areas where the travel and tourism sector can play an essential role in post crisis recovery in terms of jobs, infrastructure, trade and development. It calls on world leaders to place tourism and travel at the core of stimulus packages and the long-term green economy transformation. It calls for special attention and support for developing states in terms of capacity building, technology transfer and financing. It also sets out a basis for action for governments and the industry to deal with the short and long term economic, climate and poverty challenges in a coherent way. The Assembly called for a moratorium on burdensome travel taxes which target tourism, citing in particular the UK Airport Passenger Duty. These taxes place a serious burden on poor countries, undermine universal efforts to promote fair tourism trade and distort markets. The Assembly passed a Declaration encouraging governments to review burdensome border control regulations and visa policies and to simplify them wherever possible to boost travel and increase its economic impacts. The Assembly expressed its support for a successful outcome of the Copenhagen Climate Conference and endorsed the UN-led Seal the Deal Campaign which seeks to galvanize widespread support for a fair and balanced Copenhagen accord. The Assembly also reviewed and endorsed action taken by UNWTO in the framework of the UN system, to increase tourism’s preparedness to respond to the H1N1 pandemic. The Assembly adopted the Astana Declaration underscoring the relevance of the Silk Road Initiative, which highlights the exceptional value and diversity of the tourism potential of the countries traversed by the ancient Silk Roads. The Assembly welcomed Vanuatu as a new Full Member, while a total of 89 private and public Affiliate Members also joined. UNWTO now has 161 Member states and regions and a record high 409 Affiliate Members. The Assembly also called upon those UN member countries that do not yet belong to the UNWTO to join the Organization.

The Assembly accepted the invitation of the Republic of Korea to hold its nineteenth session in 2011. Dates to be agreed upon with the Government of that country.

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Istanbul Hosted the 2009 Annual IMF Meeting

n‌ Turkey was the venue of the annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank this year. The annual gathering, which was one of the major meetings on economy, took place in Istanbul on October 6-7, 2009. The 2009 Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund held in a newly opened conference centre; The Istanbul Congress Centre, which is built between the Istanbul Convention & Exhibition Centre and Cemil Topuzlu open-air concert hall. IMF and World Bank’s global economic importance, global economic crisis, ways to overcome the crisis, restructuring of the global financial system and measures to be taken to overcome stagnation are some of the issues to be discussed during the meeting. The annual meeting, which begun with preparatory meetings and hosted nearly 15,000 participants from 185 countries. This number includes the governors and their alternates, as well as members of their delegations, observers from other intergovernmental organizations, also representatives from financial institutions and bodies, such as the financial stability board, and various visitors, and representatives of civil society organizations. Over 1,500 media people around the world reported news from Istanbul. 20 thousand people attended the summit in Dubai in 2003 and a budget of 40.8 million dollars has been created.

Turkish tourism industry including hotels, restaurants, tourist attractions and even taxi drivers created about 50 million dollars for IMF Congress in Istanbul. “All eyes was on Istanbul. We are impressed with the progress made to date by the Turkish authorities in preparations for the Meetings, and their continued efforts facilitated the success of this important event” said Mr. Murilo Portugal, Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) who visited Istanbul prior to the meetings. As part of the meetings, the program of seminars organized a forum, which held in Istanbul between October 3 and 5. It included more than 15 sessions on various topics, such as the Global Crisis and Policy Responses, Impact on Global Poverty, Emerging Europe and Central Asia, and the Future of the International Financial System. This was the second time that the Annual Meetings are held in Turkey the first time was in 1955, making the country the only one to host the Meetings twice since the World Bank and IMF were created in 1946.

Shopping Paradise Istanbul 2009 to Start in November n‌ Istanbul

will be the hottest destination for shopping this November and December due to the kick of Istanbul’s first shopping festival; Shopping Paradise Istanbul organized by Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry; Directorate of Promotion.

Shopping Paradise Istanbul 2009 will take place between 15 November and 31 December 2009. Shopping Paradise Istanbul 2009 will play an important role in driving traffic to shopping malls with fabulous retail offers, discounts and unique entertainment activities in malls. The festival is definitely will capture the attention of shoppers.

Turkish Wine and Raki Promoted in New York

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n‌ Turkish wine and raki were promoted to Americans on a boat on Hudson River in New York. “House of Burgundry”, a company that retails Turkish wine and raki in the United States, cooperated with the New York Culture & Promotion Attaché’s Office and organized “taste” activity on a boat on the Hudson River. 37 kinds of Turkish wine and 3 kinds of Turkish raki were promoted on the boat, “Cornucopia Destiny”. Magazine editors, gourmets, owners of famous restaurants as well as media representatives attended the activity. Turkey’s Culture and Promotion Attaché’s Office set up a stand in the boat and distributes brochures to the participants introducing Turkey. Ali and Murat Basman, the owners of Kavaklidere company, one of the biggest wine producing companies of Turkey, said, “Kavaklidere wines entered U.S. market 15 years ago upon a demand from Turkish restaurants in Washington D.C. and New York. We are promoting newly produced wines in the United States in the recent 2-3 years. Turkish wines are of high grade. We are targeting to open to new markets with new tastes.”

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Turkey: Investment Conference was in NY

n‌ Turkish-American Business Council (TAIK) and The American Turkish Society hosted “Turkey: Investment Conference,” in collaboration with Bloomberg, LP, on September 29 in New York.

The conference featured discussions on Turkey’s economy and investment environment as well as presentations on recent strategic, private equity investments in Turkey. The conference took place at a crucial time, on the heels of the G20 conference in Pittsburgh and as Turkey is preparing to host semiannual meetings of IMF and World Bank in Istanbul next week. “Turkey: Investment Conference,” which brought together nearly 300 private and public sector representatives, included a keynote address by State Minister and Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Ali Babacan. Babacan remarked that, as friends, partners, and allies, Turkey and the United States shared common values - including rule of law, free market economy and democracy - which Turkey embraced and promoted as a vital player in global politics. Babacan particularly underlined Turkey’s integral G20 membership and its active role in overcoming the global recession. Citing his government’s business friendly policies, he invited global investors to pursue the myriad of opportunities available in energy, financial, real estate, and research and development. sectors in Turkey. Babacan also discussed the government’s medium term economic plan, announced two weeks ago, and said that the program focused on sustainable growth as well as structural reforms to enhance the competitiveness and flexibility of the Turkish economy. In his opening remarks for the conference, Tanil Kucuk, Vice President of The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), said that Turkey-U.S. relations were built on three pillars, namely political, military and economic, and while relations in the first two were well institutionalized, the volume of trade between the two countries fell short of its true potential, presenting opportunities. Chairman of the DEIK/Turkish-American Business Council (TAIK) and Chairman of the Sabancı Holding Retail Group Haluk Dinçer added that in a changing global landscape, Turkey combined the stability of the developed world and the vast richness of the developing world, making it an ideal investment destination. Murat Koprulu, Chairman of The American Turkish Society and Chairman of Multilateral Funding International, closed the conference by stating that Turkey stood to reap its share of economic rewards once the global economy began to recover in earnest, and that sound monetary and fiscal policies during that global upswing would be instrumental in enhancing Turkey’s performance. Other speakers at the conference included President of Bloomberg, LP Dan Doctoroff; Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) Acting President Lawrence Spinelli; Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Head of Turkey Desk Mr. Rauf Gonenc; Senior Analyst with Roubini Global Economics Monitor Mary Stokes; Chairman of the Capital Markets Board of Turkey Vedat Akgiray; Bloomberg TV anchor Margaret Brennan; Chief Commercial Officer at GE Capital Global Banking Des O’Shea; Deputy CEO of the Koc Group Turgay Durak, and Geoffrey Fink, Head of Eurasia at TPG Capital.

Turkey to Feature its Tourism in Beijing

n‌ With the support of the Turkish Government & the Turkish Embassy in Beijing

a multi dimensional Turkish Cultural & Tourism Festival will take place in Beijing between October 2009 & April 2010. Turkey is the feature country at this year’s Chaoyang Festival which is a highly successful event, with an average attendance of over 600,000 people. Turkey’s participation as the Country of Honor at the week long 2009 Choayang International Tourism Festival, a Tourism Workshop, a Turkish Food Festival and a Stone & Construction Materials Workshop will also be conducted during this initial period. The week long Chaoyang International Tourism Festival is the largest cultural and tourism festival in Beijing. It is organised annually during the “golden week”, which is the most significant of the Chinese national annual holidays. The festival is held within Beijing’s biggest public park, Chaoyang Park, which is located in the heart of Beijing’s CBD and business wise is the most important area of Beijing. For several months following the Choayang Festival, a multi faceted program of Turkish events will be staged at venues around Beijing. The overall program is expected to run until April 2010 with events including; Contemporary Turkish Art Exhibition, Fashion Show – Contemporary High End Turkish Fashion, Musical Concerts– Classical & Contemporary, Dance Performances, Shadow Puppet Theatre – Karagoz, Turkish Oil Wrestling – Kirkpinar, Turkish Ceramics Workshop – Hulya Ayangil, Turkish Literary Festival, Turkish Film Festival, Comics Exhibition.

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Mutual Visa-free Agreement Between Turkey and Syria

n‌ Turkish prime minister announced an agreement to lift visa requirement between Turkey and Syria. “We have decided to mutually exempt visa procedures between Turkey and Syria, which has long been expected. This is show of fraternity, peace and solidarity. And this Ramadan Holiday we will be able to freely pass the border,” Turkish PM; Recep Tayyip Erdogan told a fast breaking dinner in Istanbul on Wednesday. Erdogan said Turkey and Syria shared a common history which he said made the peoples of the two countries brothers. “We are walking toward beautiful days with Syria to build a common future and a region of peace and prosperity,” Erdogan added.

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Eiffel Tower Lit up with Turkey’s Colors

n‌ The Eiffel Tower, which has become a global icon of France, was lit up with colors of Turkish flag under the ongoing “Season of Turkey” activities in France. The tower will be wearing Turkey’s colors (red and white) from 8:00 p.m. to dawn for five days. The Paris Municipality, earlier, decided to make a gesture to President Abdullah Gul during his visit to Paris by lighting up the tower with colors of Turkish flag from October 6 to October 11.

Turkish President Gul visited France on October 7 to attend opening of the exhibition “Istanbul through the Ages” at Grand Palais. The “Season of Turkey” activities in France have increased the number of French tourists visiting Turkey, Turkish Tourism Minister Mr. Ertugrul Gunay announced. Mr. Gunay revealed that the number of French tourists visiting Turkey was up 10 percent in 2009. There is a great sign of the ‘Season of Turkey’ activities work well for tourism. “The Ottoman Caftans” exhibition at the Louvre Museum and “Istanbul for Centuries” exhibition at the Grand Palais will be the highlights of the season. Turkish President Abdullah Gul and French President Nicolas Sarkozy will inaugurate the exhibition at the Grand Palais.

Moreover, Paris Mayor Bertrand Delanoe of Paris honored Turkish Nobel-laureate novelist Orhan Pamuk with the symbolic medal of the city. Paris Municipality has been granting the medal to dignitaries who make artistic contributions to people of Paris since 1911. Earlier, Turkish photographer Ara Guler and Turkish film director Nuri Bilge Ceylan were presented with the same medal. The “Season of Turkey” aims to contribute to promotion of Turkey’s dynamics, creative differences, culture and heritage to the French society.

World’s Largest Mosaic Museum to Open in Turkey

n‌Turkey’s south eastern city Gaziantep is going to welcome world’s largest mosaic museum next year. World’s current largest mosaic museum in Tunis will be second largest next year after the opening of Gaziantep Zeugma Museum. The 10th edition of the culture tourism symposiums organized by Association of Turkish Travel Agencies – TURSAB – is organized in Gaziantep last weekend. The symposium, which highlighted the regional values in and around Gaziantep, is attended by TURSAB Culture Tourism Committee President Faruk Pekin, Advisor of TURSAB President; archaeologist Prof Dr. Refik Duru, journalist Coskun Aral, economist Mustafa Sönmez, Gaziantep Culture and Tourism Director Salih Etiloglu and TURSAB Regional Executive Board Chairman Fikret Murat Tural as speakers. After the symposium, tours organized to present region’s cultural sites and artifacts to the travel professionals and travel agencies’ representatives that attend the symposium. Famous Gypsy Girl will be exhibited with other mosaics at the Gaziantep Zeugma Museum that will open next year.

The Gypsy Girl (Menad) Mosaic This mosaic was found in dining room of the house of Gypsy Girl (Menad). The figure became the symbol of Zeugma because of the mysterious look she had in her eyes. When it could not be identified it got named “Gypsy” because of the women’s resemblance with gypsies. But some sources draw attention to the wine in the mosaic and claim that it is Menad . The mosaic is uncovered in the salvage excavations in October of 1998 at Zeugma.

Turkish Tourism Organized Film & Food Festival in Delhi

n‌ Turkish Tourism organized Turkish film and food festival in Delhi as a prelude to Turkish national day celebrations. The three-day film festival organized in partnership with the Information and Broadcasting Ministry of Government of India at Siri Fort Auditorium from October 11 to 13. According to Sevgi Boz, Culture & Tourism Counselor of Turkey in India, all together seven Turkish films screened as part of the festival. “Three Monkeys, a film directed by famous Turkish director, Nuri Bilge Ceylan screened on the inaugural day,” she informed. She also said that a week-long Turkish food festival organized in the capital city as part of the celebrations. “The food festival held at ITC Maurya from 22 to 29th of October,” the Tourism Counselor informed.

Turkey commemorates the proclamation of Turkish Republic by their great leader Mustafa Kemal Ataturk on October 29 every year. The country became a Republic in 1923.

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Istanbul’s New Congress Center Opened n‌ Prime

Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Istanbul Mayor Kadir Topbas attended the ribbon cutting and opening ceremony of the Istanbul Congress Center. The Istanbul Congress Center, which is located in Harbiye district, will first host the 2009 Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund, or IMF. The Istanbul Congress Center will host about 20,000 people during the 2009 Annual Meetings of the World Bank and the IMF. The new congress center is built on 19,000 sqm land and become Istanbul’s largest convention center by means of area it covers. The center will be utilized to host many meetings on a national and an international level with large participation. The construction of Istanbul Congress Center, which was started on 14 February 2008, cost TL330 million. The center has seven floors underground and five floors above ground. In order to eliminate any possibility of a traffic jam, a tunnel was built under the exhibition halls. A service road is connected to the 485 meters long tunnel that will be used only in times of emergency. The center offers a parking garage with a capacity for 850 vehicles. The center will offer great meeting facilities with its state-of-the-art technology and simultaneous translation rooms as well as an auditorium with a capacity to hold 3,500 people. Five galleries in sizes varying from 500 square meters to 1,300 square meters are also part of the building. For the IMF Conference, 1,000 offices at 20 sqm area are built. The Harbiye Open-Air Theater and Muhsin Ertugrul Theater were re-built with a modern style within the Istanbul Congress Center. Harbiye Open-air Theater was renovated with a “square that opens out to the sea” concept. The Muhsin Ertugrul Theater with its five floors and new look can accommodate 600 people. Moreover, the theater now has actor-actress rooms, a foyer, a cafeteria, and a library.

Yalova Marina to be Completed by 2010

Marina in the northwestern province of Yalova will be completed by 2010. Yalova Mayor Yakup Kocal told reporters that the marina was constructed with build-operate-transfer model. Kocal noted that the marina was built by Setur Marinas. The marina, which would start to serve to yacht owners by 2010, would increase the tourism income of the city.

Sabiha Gokcen International Airport Opens New Terminal

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Istanbul’s New Airport; Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is going to open its new International Terminal complex on 31 October 2009. The new $727.4m (€500m) terminal at Istanbul’s second airport on the Anatolian side is currently undergoing various trials before opening. The new terminal, which has been built by airport operator Limak-GMR-MAHB Consortium, will multiply Airport’s annual capacity to a 25 million passenger mark. The new terminal has a 320,000 sqm closed area.

The new Terminal Complex will offer: * A four – storey car park with a capacity of about 4,718 vehicles and 72 buses, * A three – storey hotel with 128 rooms, adjacent to the terminal and with separate entrances at air and land sides, * 112 check – in, 24 online check - in counters, * VIP & apron viewing CIP halls, * 5.000 sqm food court area, for cafés and restaurants of the leading food & beverage brands * One of Europe’s largest Duty Free shopping area, with a size of 4.500 sqm with shops at international standards. * Multi aircraft parking system, allowing synchronized service to 8 D-E type aircrafts with large fuselages or 16 C type middle sized fuselage aircrafts.

A $100m, 3.5km second runway is also being planned, which is expected to be complete by 2012.

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Ancient Roman Tower re-opens to Public in Turkey

n‌The city of Bergama in western Turkey has just made a fortified tower dating back to the ancient Roman era accessible to the public after three years of restoration work. The 13-metre-high round tower was built in the second century A.D. and according to the German Archaeology Institute (DAI) in Berlin is one of the best preserved Roman domed constructions in existence. “There is nothing like this to be found in the eastern Mediterranean region,” says archaeologist Felis Pirson. The DAI has been working to restore the structure since 2006 and cooperated on the project with Germany’s Foreign Ministry and the Studiosus Foundation. Before work began the tower was in a “highly dangerous state.”

Art Bridge from Istanbul to Tehran

n‌The Saba Art and Cultural Institute has gathered the works of Iranian and Turkish masters of calligraphy and illustration for an exhibit called “Art Bridge from Istanbul to Tehran”. Works by prominent calligraphers from Turkey including Hilal Kazan, Ayten Tiryaki, Hasan Çelebi, and Mustafa Çelebi will be put on display at the exhibit opening on Wednesday. Iranian masterpieces by Gholamhossein Amirkhani, Jalil Rasuli, Mohammad Ehsaii, Rasul Moradi, Elaheh Khatami, Amir-Ahmad Falsafi, and Soghra Hosseini will also be on display at the show. Several Turkish calligraphers have been invited to speak at the opening ceremony.

Also included are several sessions arranged by participating experts to review the artwork on display at the exhibit.

Otoman Police Station is a New Venue of İstanbul n‌If you are going to visit Istanbul soon,

now you can dine at a Police Station and feel the Ottoman atmosphere. On 26 September 2009, Turkish Culture and Tourism Minister Mr. Ertugrul Gunay opened the renovated Ottoman Police Station at the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, Turkey. Built at the 1st courtyard of Topkapi Palace in the 19th century Outer Police Station has been restored for tourists coming to visit the Topkapi palace. From now on, the old Police Station will serve as a restaurant for visitors. Moreover, the building will be a venue for congresses, conferences and can house special nights with a gala dinner. During the restoration of building some ruins are uncovered. A new section at the Topkapi Palace is formed to exhibit those ruins that belong to the Byzantine period.

Samson Ksenedokhion (hospital / alms house) or the city’s Episkopion (Episcopal Palace) will host curious tourists near the St. Irene Church & Museum. Ongoing excavations will form a new archaeological park within the Topkapi Palace.

Archaeologists Find 5,000-year-old Venus figure in Turkey n‌ A team of archaeologists has found a 5,000-year-old Venus figure as part of an excavation being carried out in Canakkale’s Ezine district in Turkey. Assistant Professor Rustem Aslan, who is vice head of the excavation, said that the aim of the dig is to find settlements outside Troy from the Bronze Age. Some interesting findings have been unearthed during the excavation, according to Aslan. “We found a 5,000-year-old Venus figure, which used to represent woman at the time, as well as a seal with which people used to mark their belongings in prehistoric ages,” he said. “Such a seal is a rare piece. In addition to these items, we also found stone axes, well-processed and embellished pots and spindle-whorls, which were used for spinning wool,” he added.

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TRT Launched Tourism and Documentary Channel n‌ Turkey’s public broadcaster TRT (Turkish Radio Television Corporation) launched a tourism and documentary channel to satisfy expectations of documentary enthusiasts and to promote Turkey’s cultural and natural heritage worldwide. The channel will reach audiences in Asia, Europe, and Africa through sattellite, D-Smart channel 129 and Digiturk channel 90 and will soon reach out to the world over the internet.

The TRT tourism and documentary channel is on air as of October 17 and broadcasts around the clock. TRT Tourism and Documentary Channel is aiming to be the propulsive force for the improvement of tourism industry, will contribute to the dynamization of the relevant sectors, to the protection of historic heritage and environment, to conservation of the culture. TRT Tourism and Documentary Channel pursue a broadcasting policy which will support efforts in making documentaries, strengthen the cooperation between the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Governorships, Municipal Corporations, Association of Turkish Travel Agencies, Touristic Hotels & Investors Association, promote the personal development of viewers, strengthen the unity and solidarity in the country with it’s tourism programs and documentary programs (documentary programs are being classified based on seven main topic which are history, society, science and technology, nature, sports, environment, culture and art). Deputy Prime Minister Bülent Arinc, who is responsible for RTÜK and the Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT), said, “We are going to launch an Arabic channel, followed by a French and English channels as well as a TRT music channel in Ankara and Istanbul”.

At 09:30 in the morning there will be a program named “My Homeland” with Turkish folkloric dances, live music, Turkey tour with photographs, chat with phone and studio guests, current events concerning tourism and introductive videos.

At 12:00 the documentary zone begins and continues until 19:00. Then the tourism and culture programs of the morning zone will be repeated.

“One Person One Story” program starts at 21:30 and it will be fallowed by the repetition of documentaries broadcasted during the day. At the weekend differently from the week days there will be live programs from different locations, a competition program and black & white documentaries. A music & entertainment program, “Turkish Culture Night” themed, will broadcast on weekend evenings.

Legendary French Singer Sylvie Vartan Performed in İstanbul

n‌ Legendary French singer Sylvie Vartan performed to celebrate

50th anniversary of Erkan Ozerman’s career in the show business in TİM (Türker Inanoglu Maslak Show Center) on October. Sylvie Vartan was born on 15th August 1944. She was one of the first rock girls in France. Vartan was the most productive and active artist of the yé-yé girls, being considered as the toughest-sounding of her genre. Her performance often featured elaborate show-dance choreography. She made appearances on French and Italian TV, including the songs “Cette lettre-là” and “Irresistiblement”. Giving shows with her husband Johnny Hallyday she yearly enjoyed full houses at the Olympia and the Palais des congrès de Paris throughout the Sixties and Mid-Seventies.After a break in performances, she began recording and giving concerts of jazz ballads in the French speaking countries again in late 2004.

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2010 Formula 1 Istanbul Race is in May or June

n‌ Formula One racing’s governing body, the FIA, has

released the calendar for the 2010 world championship.

The addition of the Korean Grand Prix, and a return to Canada (subject to race contract), will make for a 19round season - two more than in 2009. The Bahrain Grand Prix will kick off proceedings on March 14, followed by the Australian race two weeks later. The Malaysian and Chinese races will take place in April, with the Sepang event getting underway an hour earlier than this year, with a revised start time of 1600 hours local time. In May, the championship heads to Europe for rounds in Spain, Monaco and Turkey, before the teams make their way to Canada for the first time since 2008, subject to the completion of contractual negotiations with Formula One Management. If these are not completed, then the Turkish Grand Prix will be moved to June 6. Following the completion of the European season, the teams will fly out to Asia in late September for back-to-back races in Singapore and Japan, followed by the inaugural Korean Grand Prix. Abu Dhabi will be the penultimate round, with the championship finale returning to its familiar home of Brazil in mid November.

2010 FIA Formula One World Championship calendar 14 March - Bahrain 28 March - Australia 4 April - Malaysia 18 April - China 9 May - Spain 23 May - Monaco 30 May - Turkey 13 June - Canada* 27 June - Europe (Valencia) 11 July - Great Britain 25 July - Germany 1 August - Hungary 29 August - Belgium 12 September - Italy 26 September - Singapore 3 October - Japan 17 October - Korea 31 October - Abu Dhabi 14 November - Brazil *Subject to the completion of contract negotiations with Formula One Management. If these are not completed then the Turkish Grand Prix will be moved to 6 June.

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In Brief l Feza Solaklar has been appointed The Marmara

Hotels & Residences as Director of Business Development.

Feza Solaklar

l Hakan Balcan has been appointed to Richmond

Nua Wellness-Spa in Sapanca as General Manager. l Nuket Angin named Turkey Manager of Air

Hakan Balcan

Arabia as of 14 September. l Leyla Altintas has re-appointed Sarikamis Toprak

Hotel as Sales and Marketing Manager. l Ugur Ofluoglu named General Manager of

Nuket Angın

Titanic Business Hotel located at Asian side of Istanbul. l Ali Akkoyunlu has been appointed to Elite World

Istanbul Hotel as Food & Beverage Manager.

Leyla Altıntas

l Güçlen Aksu has been appointed to Ciragan

Palace Kempinski as Banquet Sales Director. l Ercan Turhan has been appointed Jasmine Court

Ali Akkoyunlu

Hotel & Casino in TRNC as General Manager. l Can Bekin has been appointed Carpe Diem

Claros Resort as General Manager. l Abdullah Keles has become a board member at

Ercan Turhan

ICF Airports. l Feridun Tabur has been appointed to Dedeman

Gaziantep Hotel & Convention Center as General Manager.

Feridun Tabur

l Emre Tatar has been appointed Bodrum and

Uludag Kervansaray Hotels as General Manager.

Emirates Airlines Turkey office announced the appointment of Katya Ertuyun as Sales and

Katya Ertuyun

Marketing Manager. l TAV Airports Holding Chief Strategy Officer Dr.

Waleed Youssef was elected Chairman ACI World Economics Standing Committee Chairman.

Waleed Youssef

l Gülçin Alkan Çelik has been appointed to Elite

World Istanbul Hotel as Banquet Sales Manager. l Dunya Taskın has been appointed to Ciragan

Palace Kempinski as Guest Relations Director.

Gülçin A. Çelik

l European Council of Turkish Businessmen named

CEO of Di-Ar Turizm; Mrs. Dilek Araç as the Izmir Regional Representative.

Dilek Araç

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North Cyprus V

isit Northern Cyprus and discover a brilliant piece of jewel flipped in the eastern Mediterranean. Once you spend your holiday in North Cyprus, you will want to come again even if the thermometer burns in the summer weather and the temperature reaches 40 degrees and your clothes stick to your body. What you can look forward to spending your

dream holiday in Northern Cyprus is dozens of fine sandy and not crowded beaches and beautiful unspoilt coastal landscape since the country is relatively undeveloped and untouched by the mass tourism. Those of you who have not been to North Cyprus yet, will sure like this wonderful country, rich in history, traditions and culture.In North Cyprus you will find many different hotels. Not only you can book a hotel close to the beach and with outstanding amenities, there are many holiday villages and holiday resorts nestled under the Kyrenia Mountains or in the area close to the Mediterranean Sea. These Northern Cyprus hotels are larger in size and preferred by tour groups or larger groups of friends or families with children. There are some hotels, club hotels, in North Cyprus specializing in holiday activities, while in other hotels in TRNC you can find a casino. So if you are a casino player, North Cyprus is the right place for you as there are many casino hotels in Northern Cyprus. When you come to Cyprus Island during summer months, you will be enjoying cloudless sky and plenty of hot days. For splashing in the waves and lying on a soft sandy beach this is ideal weather. With this hot weather you can practice different kinds

of summer sports and entertainment, not mentioning disco, open-air parties and nightlife. During those hot summer days a glass of beer in a bar or a cafĂŠ will do you good, and you definitely cannot omit traditional Turkish coffee and Turkish Cypriot cuisine at local North Cyprus restaurants. In your leisure you can go sightseeing. You will be amazed at some of the majestic sites of North Cyprus that have great piece of Cyprus history hidden within. Roman columns, medieval castles, theatres, Gothic cathedrals converted into mosques and many other sites make Northern Cyprus indeed resemble an open-air historical museum. You can admire the sights at your will or there will always be possibility to join guided tours or excursions. But to have a really nice holiday in North Cyprus you should set sails for a boat trip and let the waves float you along.

The coastline of North Cyprus offers some of the finest and safest bathing in the Mediterranean. Luxurious beaches of large hotels or remote ones lost behind wild dunes. are situated near the ancient port of Kyrenia (Girne) on the north coast, or Famagusta (Gazi Magusa) in the east.

On the east coast between Famagusta and Bogaz, a golden beach stretches

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There, they lay between 65 and 110 eggs, depending on the species. This can be repeated three to five times for each, 1015 days apart Sightseeing There are so many historical places of interest to visit in North Cyprus. This was bound to be so since the island is located in the centre of the ancient world which is known as the cradle of western civilization.

Nicosia Nicosia is the capital of Cyprus and is full of fascinating historical places. The walls ring the old city of Nicosia, with a three and a half mile circuit; contain 11 bastions and 3 gates.

Today the walls remain virtually intact and it is possible to walk part of the perimeter. Nicosia contains many interesting museums and mosques which you can visit. Some containing Cypriot pottery, terracotta, clay, stone sculptures, bronze and jewellery.

Famagusta The old city of Famagusta is encircled by the historical walls which date back to mediaeval times. The walls have stayed intact to this day and are well preserved. Two of the original gates of the Famagusta castle still stand: The Sea Gate and The Land Gate. Kantara Castle is magnificently placed astride the near east end of the Five-Finger Mountain.

Kyrenia Kyrenia is a fascinating town on the Northern coast of Cyprus, founded by the Myceans ca.1600 BC. Kyrenia is famous for its magnificent harbor and nearby castle. The Kyrenia castle is thought to have been constructed to protect the town against the Arab raids in the 7th century. The Shipwreck Museum, located within the castle, houses the oldest recovered shipwreck in history. There is also The Bellapais Monastery and St. Hilarion Castle, built to defend the island against the Arab raids. Kyrenia houses many interesting museums which you can visit including The Folk Arts Museum and The Icon Museum.

Other places of historical interest in the Kyrenia area are: The Anthipanitis Church, The Buffavento Castle and the Hz. Omer Tomb.

Karpaz The Karpaz Peninsula is a land where time stands still. Miles and miles of sandy beaches with not a person in sight. Ancient towns, basilicas, ruins and tombs scatter the area waiting to be explored. the sea turtles, particularly Caretta caretta and Chelonia mydas species that lay eggs along the Golden Beach.

To get a taste of Cyprus twenty years ago, the traveller must visit the Karpas.

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ocus on DESTINATION In Lefke you can visit Soli and Vouni Palace. The Vouni Palace was constructed in the 5th century by the Persian sympathizer Doxandros, the king of the city of Marion, to keep the settlements supporting the Greeks (Soli) under control.

Guzelyurt In Guzelyurt there is the Guzelyurt Museum. The museum houses a collection ranging from the prehistoric age of Cyprus to the Byzantine period. St. Mamas Monastery, also in Guzelyurt, dates back to the 18th century and contains art going back to the 16th century.

Yeni Iskele On the roads on Nicosia – Karpaz and Famagusta – Karpaz main roads where Kantara Range meets forests and valleys you find the village Yeni Iskele. The Greek name of the village is Trikomo. The name Yeni Iskele is a reminder of the relocation of Turk Cypriots from the Turkish district Iskele in the city of Larnaca on the island’s south coast.

Dining Cypriot cuisine has been influenced by different cultures throuhout history. Cypriots have developed quite tasty dishes.

Each dish has a peculiar taste and cooking and presentation reflects the character of the people of Cyprus. ‘ Molehiya ’ Arab in origin, has developed completely, appealing to Cypriot taste both in preparation, taste and presentation. Some dishes even vary from region to region in name, preparation and taste. Northern Cyprus is fascinating and appealing to people who eat well and enjoy eating.

A great variety of vegetable dishes, grills, pastry, fish, soups, kebabs, lahmacun, pides are to name but a few. A big list of mezes, sweets, cakes, eaten either as starters or as afters can be named. Main courses normally include sis kebap (chunks of lamb or chicken on the skewer), lamb chops, grilled chicken, seftali kebap (Turkish sausage) or fish. In addition to local cuisine Chinese, Italian, French and Indian foods are well represented in various restaurants.

How to Go If you consider traveling for your holiday to Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, you can reach it either by air or by sea.

The easiest way how to reach North Cyprus is by air. You can fly to North Cyprus via Turkey to Ercan International Airport.

There are many airlines providing an important international network to North Cyprus from all over the Europe. As North Cyprus is not recognized as an independent state, all the airplanes flying to North Cyprus must first land in Turkey and then continue flight to Ercan International Airport.

Scheduled ferryboats travel from Girne (Kyrenia) and Gazi Magusa (Famagusta) to Turkey’s south coast ports of Mersin, Alanya and Tasucu. Three routes exist on which seabuses (passenger ferries), together with car ferries, operate: GirneAlanya, Girne-Tasucu and Gazimagusa- Mersin, with car ferryboats running much slower than faster passenger ferries.

There are scheduled ferry-boat services from Turkish Mersin to Gazimagusa (Famagusta) in North Cyprus three times a week.

There are daily ferries (Seabus) and car ferryboats services from Turkish Tasucu to Girne (Kyrenia) in North Cyprus. The voyage by fast ferry takes about two hours.

Slower car ferries voyage takes four or five hours.

Also from Turkish Alanya, Antalya and Anamur services are organised during summer months to Girne (Kyrenia) .

Where to Stay There are lots of hotels for all budgets in North Cyprus.

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o not think that you will leave as you came, those of you came before were the same. However, they all left their mind in Bodrum and left.’Cevat Sakir Kabaagacli, Bodrum’s prominent literary character, the “Halicarnassus Fisherman was exiled to Bodrum for his unpopular political views. His works about Bodrum life attracted many intellectuals , artists & romantics to this scenic old town and were largely responsible for creating the Bohemian atmosphere Bodrum enjoys today.

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odrum is one of the most beautiful cosmopolitan and sophisticated holiday resort in Turkey.Located on the Aegean coast of Turkey, less than 4 hours drive from Izmir, easily accessed by air (and quite often by sea) Bodrum offers a host of entertainment to the casual and serious visitor alike.

Bodrum truly offers something for everybody, sun, sea, beaches, vista, food, shopping, history, daytime amusement and nightlife

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Bodrum Peninsula to rival anything to be found in the Mediterranean.

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, there are so many more tranquil bays, beaches and villages are available to enjoy.

The 11th century castle of St. Peter provides the focal point of the town and it also seems to neatly divide the shopping, restaurant and

entertainment area from the peaceful palm-lined waterfront promenade.

During the summer months the harbour is packed with famous Bodrum wooden “Gullets” and will eventually lead you to the marina occupied by exquisite yachts from all parts of the world. Depending on your mood, you can chose to sit and relax in one of the many waterside cafés and watch the world walk by. Why not take a daily blue cruse, or sign up for an underwater scuba adventure.

ocus on DESTINATION Dining out is an experience not to be missed,among the best Turkish dishes is the freshly caught , delicious seafood. Aegean specialty dishes and International cuisine are also available. A long, relaxing typical Turkish meal consisting of “Meze” to start, main course of Fish (or Meat) with fruits or delicious Turkish sweets to finish accompanied by one of the excellent local wines or even the traditional “Lions Milk” (Raki) is a must for any visitor to experience.

However caution should be your watchword with Raki, it is a delicious and versatile drink, but it can also “creep up” on the unaware – you have been warned!

It is soon becomes clear to every visitor to Turkey that the country is steeped in Ancient history. Bodrum, the ancient city of “Halicarnassus” is for sure no exception to this.

Excavation sites place the settlement of the Town as far back as 5000 years and area has been used as a trading port pretty much since then, the regions calm waters and natural harbor being the main contributors.

Around 300 – 400 BC Bodrum became the capital of the Carian Empire further enhancing it’s trading reputation whilst gaining fame for it’s local Boat Building Skills, the latter of which survives to this day in the form of the Bodrum Gulet. Bodrum and one of the 7 wonders of the world: “The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus” Constructed for King Maussollos, the Persian Satrap of Caria and completed around 350 BC, three years after his death. This highly ornate 40-Meter marble structure adorned with friezes, statues of

horses and men survived for 16 Centuries before an earthquake damaged the roof and colonnade.

The structure unfortunately then suffered “Man Made” damage in the 1500’s when the Knights of St. John used virtually all the stones from the Mausoleum to fortify their Crusader Castle. Today only the foundations are visible at the original site of the Mausoleum, but remnants of stones, can be seen within the walls and structure of Bodrum Castle. For the real history buff statues, sculptures and remains of the frieze from the Mausoleum are on display in The British Museum.

The Castle has undergone several different uses over the years, houses have been built within, public baths installed, a minaret was added to the chapel (converting it into a mosque) and it has actually been used as a prison.

During the First World War a warship fired on the Castle, causing structural damage to several towers and toppling a minaret. After the war the castle was used to house an Italian garrison who made some repairs to the towers before finally withdrawing in 1921.

For almost 40 years after the Italian withdrawal the Castle stood idle and was used only to store artifacts from local excavations and shipwrecks.

Finally though the castle has been

Gümbet refurbished and opened up as a tourist attraction housing one of the finest museums in the region.

Gümbet Nearest town to Bodrum and just 3 km. away and 5 to 15 of minutes by dolmus. It is now a self contained resort with hotels, shops, bars, discos, banks and everything the tourist needs for 24 hours of non stop funGümbet 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 fashionable bars, discos and street side-cafes. . It becomes almost a competition Bodrum’s nightlife.

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, a long sand beach in form of a crescent moon that forms the east side of the bay. The beach

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Archeological excavations were carried out a kilometer in the north of Ortakent whereby tone pots, scarves were found and objects out of bronze, that are issued in part in the lower water Museum of Bodrum. It is well known, that the antique settlements in the zone also in the Roman, Byzantine and ottoman time expanse existence. So is assumed, that an Apollo-temple, that stood in the current village Cakmali, in which Byzantine epoch was rebuilt to a church and was used as a center of the diocese.

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

Turgutreis 18 km from Bodrum and named after the famous Ottoman direction west on the other hand is beautiful and also ideal admiral Turgut Reis. Turgutreis has a five-hundred-year history as a settlement. For the Ottoman Admiral Turgut for children because it goes flatly into the sea.

Reis, for whom the town is named, was born here five The beach and sea are very clean, and the streets are hundred years ago in the present-day village of Karabag. well maintained. Bitez is a great place for familes with His heroic naval victories ensured that his name not only children to holiday -the main street passes behind the was given to the place where he was born and grew up hotels, pension and restaurants around the beach area but would endure forever even after he was gone. . The only Turkish Delight (Lokum) to be made on the peninsula is made here in a factory. Dolmuses leave for Turgutreis 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.

It has probably the longest beach in the Bodrum peninsula & is ideal for swimming, sun, sea, sand and water sports Ortakent is famous with the citrus gardens, blue-flagged sea, long coast line and historical ruins. Ortakent Yahsi, Yali coast having the most beautiful sea of Bodrum, is the choice of youth of Bodrum and local people of Bodrum.

Moreover, the surf lovers usually prefer Ortakent as well.

The shaded paths running through the mandarin grows between the village and the sea are another source of Turgutreis has a sandy beach and beautiful sunsets to interest and pleasure, and all visitors expect a warm enjoy. In recent years, it has welcome in the village tea house. developed rapidly and an international marina was built in There is a very long and sandy beach which is popular with families. There are many excellent fish restaurants in 2003.

Today, there are very nice restaurants, seaside cafes and shops in the area. You shouldn’t miss the Saturday market ! Turgutreis is only 24 minutes away from Bodrum center by minibuses (dolmus ) 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 ,on the border between Turgutreis and Gumusluk and offers some of the finest holiday resorts. Having established its reputation in the Hellenistic period and taking its name from a fortress used by a judge in the Ottoman period, it is connected with Turgutreis by a charming, tree-lined 4-km road eminently Ortakent and Yahsi suitable for leisurely strolls or bike rides.

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Kadikalesi Yalikavak Yalikavak is located 18 kms west of Bodrum. According to experts, the history of Yalikavak goes back as early as 2000 BC. There was a Lelegian settlement in this region.

Today,Rock-cut tombs can be seen In the hills above .Yalikavak is famous for its spnge divers Yalikavak has a nice harbour and beautiful little bays like Kudur and Tilkicik Bay.Yalikavak has become a very popular resort in itself espcecially witht the opening of the new marina.

There is a charming shopping centre packed with small shops and excellent restaurants. On hot summer days, the cool breezes of Yalikavak are always welcomed.

There are some trails & walks for the energetic to expore the surrounding hills.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. Yalikavak is only 25 minutes away from Bodrum center by dolmus 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.

Akyarlar It is 22 km from Bodrum and closest points to Cos (Greek Island). The distance is only five kilometres. It stretches between Akyarlar and Koca Gundogan Points, one and a

half kilometres to the east. Akyarlar point is the eastern end of the Bodrum Peninsula, where slices of white rocks form ravines. The Hüseyin Point Lighthouse was built by the French in 1931. The area below the lighthouse is the sandy beach is called “Kum Hamami” (the Sand Bath). 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. Town has camping facilities and a couple of small, inexpensive pensions for independent travelers.

Gümüslük 24 km from Bodrum and protected from modern development due to Myndos, an ancient site. Gümüs is the Turkish word for Silver.

Gumusluk is one of the most beautiful parts of the Bodrum peninsula. It is located on the western most point and has a natural harbour. It was well protected by the ancient city of Myndos located nearby. The history of Myndos dates back to the 4th C BC. Today you can snorkel in the crystal clear waters of Gumusluk and discover the ruins of ancient Myndos for yourself. Gumusluk is one of the few places in the Bodrum Peninsula that has been awarded a Blue flag for its clean water and beach. Myndus is mentioned in Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar.Brutus and Cassius, the principal knife-wielders in Caesar’s murder kept their fleet in the harbour of Myndus in the civil war that followed. The waterfront restaurants serve excellent fresh fish and its one of The places to go for seafoods amongst the Turks from as far away as Istanbul.

Gumusluk is famed amongst many famous Turkish actors, artists and musicians who frequent the bay during the summer months.

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. It is an ideal place for those which want to be on holiday in a quiet, silent atmosphere.

There are also the remains of a Byzantine monastery.

The ruins which are received by the history through till this day are a cloister from 4. 5-th century.

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

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ocus on DESTINATION Göl -Türkbükü Türkbükü and Gölköy These two fishing villages are mention in one name, because they are so close to each other.Only 20 kilometers of Bodrum.

There are some tombs carved on rocks & also water cisterns belonging to more recent history are another the point of interest.

There is a small private museum displaying historical figurines which can be visited, by appointment Golturkbuku is very green, there are Göl Turkbuku beautiful pine forests on the hills and tangerine trees lower down.

Along the beach, there are small jetties on which people sunbathe and relax. It is a very popular place for Turkish celebrities and artists. Prices can be a little above the Bodrum average too. Several of the more popular restaurants are run by Istanbul couples who have fled the big city.

Yaliciftlik Opposite way from Torba one day can be spared for the newly developing holiday centres of Yaliciftlik. Yaliciftlik is on the road to Kizilagac and at entrance of the gulf of Gokova and possibly the best seas of Bodrum are in the small coves to be found here. In the coves of Pabuc and Kargicik. The most popular with Bodrum locals is the past, there are now high quality hotels and holiday

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resorts. The daily boat and yacht tours find an indent in these coves to have their breaks. The hill sloping down to the coves have many walking trails that have a brilliant scenery.

How to Go There are several daily flights to Bodrum with airlines.

The Bodrum-Milas Airport is 30 km. from the city center.

There are also regular ferryboat services to the Greek islands of Cos and Rhodes. The ferryboats and seabuses all leave from the main harbor.

Where to stay You can find a bed in a pension to five star hotels, holiday villages for any budget in Bodrum.

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Blue Voyage at Gulf of Gokova

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he pioneers of the blue voyage were two famous Turkish writers, Cevat Sakir Kabaagacli (better known as Fisherman of Halicarnassus) and Sabahattin Eyüboglu, and their circle of friends. They set out in a fishing boat from Bodrum to explore the shores to the south, beginning with the Gulf of Gökova, aiming to seek the roots of Anatolian Turkish culture in the ancient settlements of this part of Ionia.

True to its spirit, the ideal itinerary for a Blue Voyage must allow you to best penetrate the sense and soul of places where you anchor. So, instead of rushing from one spot to the next, a program has to strike a balance between the time spent at sea, the time passed in various bays, villages or ancient sites and the time required to enjoy them. For those on a private cruise, we recommend an itinerary visiting as many places as possible without making the cruise tiresome.

Cabin charter tours are scheduled in accordance with this philosophy, as well. While one may sail directly from

Bodrum to Knidos and Tekir cape in the course of one’s Blue Voyage, it is also possible to proceed by following the bay indented coastline of the gulf of Gokova. Vessels setting out from Bodrum to visit Gokova pass Karaada, famous for its hot springs and known in ancient times as Arkanessos, and then Pabuc Cape and arrive at Kargicik Bay. Before reaching here one sees a small island called Kistak that one may sail past on either side though care must be taken of a reef to its north. Kargicik is a large and fine bay. Yachts may anchor on its southern side. Taking a swim in its crystal-clear waters is a special delight. Before Kargicik Bay is Orak Island on which there are two bays, one on the east and one on the north. The best anchorages are along the northwestern side. Leaving here one passes Karaburun and reaches Alakisla Bay before which is Yildiz Island. One should sail close by the island and the mainland. One may anchor off the southwestern tip of the bay. After leaving Alakisla Bay one

passes Tekerek Limani, llgin Limani, and Kargili after which one arrives at Cokertme Bay, the best anchorage here. This place is surrounded by pine and olive trees and is sheltered against the winds. Inside the bay is Cokertme village, the western side of which is a good anchorage.

Leaving Cokertme, one arrives at Camalti Bay, the jetty for Oren where one may visit the ruins of Keramos.

Keramos is 48 km from Milas and one can reach it by road as well. The modern town of Keramos is located on the ruins of Keramos. A city of Carian origin, the date of its foundation is unknown though we know of its existence from the 5th Century onward because it was a member of the Delian League. Ruled by the Persians and then Alexander and passed variously through the hands of Rhodes, Rome, and Byzantium. At Keramos today one notices sound city walls’ and their gates remaining from Hellenistic times here and there. The ancient acropolis was between Mese Kayasi and Camtepe.

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ocus on DESTINATION Outside the village at a place called Bakicak is a marble platform surrounded by a wall. The three blocks visible are all that remains of the foundations of the temple of Zeus Khrsaoreus. There are also ruins of another temple, called Kursunlu today. This temple, located at the foot of the acropolis hill outside the city walls, is in a very ruined state. There are also remains of many Roman and Byzantine buildings at Keramos whose functions can no longer be discerned, though one of them was probably a basilica. On the southern side of the city is a Byzantine church.

There are the remains of a big structure on the east at a place near the city walls. To the south, outside the city are the remains of a many columned structure called “Akyapi� by the villagers today. Outside the city walls is a necropolis and in the cliffs there are rock tombs. Camalti Bay, where the modern jetty is, was the harbor of ancient Keramos.

Leaving Oren and proceeding about 10 km past Karaburun, one reaches Akbuk Harbor. Situated at the foot of thickly wooded mountains, Akbuk Harbor is a very good harbor that is

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sheltered against the western and northwestern winds. There is a cafe and a restaurant here and one may anchor on the jetty before the harbor or else west of it. From here one may proceed to Gokova Quay, the extreme end of the gulf of Gokova. Encircled by emerald-green mountains, one never tires of the beauty of Gokova.

There are two concrete jetties here and one may anchor before the park.

Proceeding from here overland to Marmaris, one has a magnificent view of Gokova. Six hundred meters below Sakar rock on the Gokova highway we find the ancient city of Idyma. Descending by means of a winding road, the city walls of the acropolis are visible here and there on the steep slopes. Below them are the remains of a medieval castle. Among the cliffs on the slope one can see rock tombs that resemble temples from the 4th Century B.C. Gasoline and water are available at Gokova jetty and the Forest Administration also has a number of facilities here.

From Gokova jetty one may proceed to Sedir Island, which can also be reached by car. A road that branches off the Marmaris highway comes down to the jetty at the village of Gelibolu and from there you can get to Sedir Island in a rented boat. Boats are also available for rent in Tacbuku. On a hill east of Kizilkaya at the village of Gelibolu is the ancient city of Kallipolis, from which the present-day name of Gelibolu was derived. The ancient and medieval castles here reflect the lengthy past of this region.

At the southern most end of Karaca Harbor, three or four miles from Sedir Island, one comes to Sogut Harbor before which is an island called Karacaada. This pine covered harbor is a place of marvelous beauty. A stream called Incedere discharges

ocus on DESTINATION into Sogut Harbor and in the mouth of the creek is a jetty. To the east is another jetty. This harbor is connected by road to Marmaris. After leaving this lovely bay surrounded by pine, laurel, oleander, and storax trees, we reach Canak Harbor. This place is enclosed by Andizli Cape and is protected against all winds. After this comes Degirmen Buku, a muchindented bay inside Kara and Zeytinli Islands. There are many places where yachts may take shelter here. The inlet behind the arm of land on the eastern side of the bay for example is a magnificent anchorage with jetties and a restaurant. Almost opposite it is another inlet called Ingiliz Limani (“English Harbor”) - According to local tradition, part of the British fleet concealed itself here during World War 1. On the southern side of Degirmen Bay is another anchorage where one may secure some supplies.

Drinking water is also plentiful here.

Passing Camli and Kormen Islands and leaving Degirmen Buku, we enter Kargili Bay 2.8 miles to the west.

After leaving this sheltered inlet, there is a salt lagoon surrounded by pine trees. One may tie up onto the pines on shore. From here, one enters Tuzla Bay. There is a light at the mouth of this much-indented inlet, at the far end of which is another wooded lagoon. Some 800 m inside the inlet are the Karabuk reefs which one should watch out for because they are difficult to spot above the water.

Vessels may anchor within the inlet and along the shore. Between Teke Cape and Taneli Cape are a group of seven islands, hence their Turkish name Yedi Adalar (Seven Islands).

While the place is indeed a beautiful one, the numerous reefs here require caution. Pass Yedi Adalar is Dogu Bay located between Taneli Cape and the 4th island south of the eastern peninsula. Sakli Harbor is entered through here. On the northeastern side of the 4th island there is a inlet facing northeast. At its end is a concrete jetty. There are dangerous

reefs 400 m northwest of the 3 islands counting from Teke Bay. After leaving Yedi Adalar we come to the lovely bay of Gokceler Buku.This thickly wooded bay is closed to all winds. However when entering here, one should sail at a distance from the two small islets west of Kucuk Cati Bay. Kormen Harbor is about 5 km from Inceburun on which there is a light. There are two artificial harbors here created by breakwaters as well as a restaurant. Datca is 8 km away.

The last calling place in the gulf of Gokova is Mersicik, which is located about 3 km from Mersicik Island. The bay is surrounded by forests.

After leaving here, one proceeds by way of Tekir Buku, Cape Iskandil, and Deve Boynu to the main harbor at Knidos. Thus have completed our tour of the gulf of Gokova. After reaching Knidos, if one wishes to continue the Blue Voyage and set sails for new marvels, should head for the gulf of Hisaronu to see the shores of the Datca peninsula.

The Blue Voyage offers the best possible escape on the water: a means of forgetting the rigors of everyday life for a while and just letting go of time. Most of yachts are of the traditional wooden variety, built in Bodrum. On a week week cruise,

travellers sail along the Gökova coast, through crystal clear waters frequented by schools of dolphins and into quiet bays, the harbors of small, picturesque villages and many a historic port.

Between the beginning of May and the end of September, Turkey is extra busy with the height of summer bringing millions to the coastal regions. July and August days are long and hot and the nights are warm.

June, the beginning of July and all of September offer a better combination, with warm days and cool evenings.

The water in September can be especially warm in places. The months of May and October offer excellent sailing conditions and the opportunity to go trekking or fishing.

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Tuzla lake Tuzla lake and its extensive wetlands lie at the end of a deep inlet from the Gulf of Gulluk and Mandalya Bay. The site is unique as it is where the Lake unites with the sea. Embraced by rolling mountains covered with a rich combination of wild shrubs, Olive groves, pine and Tamarisk trees, this is perhaps one of the most beautiful locations in Turkey.

Ancient remains can be seen emerging from the still calm of the lake. Tuzla Lake has been a nature reserve under international protection since 1994. A huge variety of birds take sanctuary here in the rich wetlands. Greater Flamingos flock to the area by the thousand and you can also see the largest population of White Storks in the region. Pelicans are also frequent visitors.

Among other species you can spot the Heron, Mallard, Water Chicken, Grey and Hungarian Duck and Swallow. Butterflies also breed here and the Two-tailed Pacha is an unforgettable find. For nature lovers and bird watchers a like, Tuzla is paradise.

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Bargylium Village Bargylium Village is named after the ancient city of Bargilia, the ruins of which, can still be seen scattered over this beautiful, quiet area. Bargylium Village is set in a natural environment of abundant flora and fauna and commands stunning views over Tuzla Lake with a lush hillside backdrop of olive groves, Pine and Tamarisk trees.The area is famous for its bird life, The Tuzla Kus Cenneti ( Bird Heaven ) The wet lands are surrounded by pine , olive & tamarisk trees , rich in plankton , water plants & fish & therefore an idela place for migrating birds. The most popular birds are falmingos & pelicans.Bargilya has many fine fish & seafood restaurants , its a peaceful place to relax by the water . The Bargila Music Festival takes place every year in August - known as the Tourism & Fish Festival as you can enjoy both in superb surroundings

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Skal International Opens New Club in Baku n‌‌ Skål International President Hülya Aslantas attended the inauguration of the new Club of Skål International Baku on 8 October 2009 held at the Hillside Hotel in Baku, Azerbaijan and presented the Club’s charter as well as membership certificates and pins to all the new members. The Skal International World President, Hülya Aslantas and President of Skal Baku Ruslan Guliyev pictured under the Banner of the Baku Club during the inauguration ceremony.

President Hülya Aslantas underlined during her speech that, as a new tourism destination, Azerbaijan will certainly benefit from the networking opportunities Skål International offers and welcomed the tourism professionals in Baku to the Skål Family. In his response, Ruslan Guliyev, President of Skål International Baku, said he believed that Skål Baku has a very good representation of the tourism and travel professionals in Baku and several new members will be joining soon. The Dean of the Azerbaijan Tourism Institute, Mr Cafer Memmed oglu Caferov, Nahid Bagirov President of AZTA and Mr Mahir Gahramanov from the Ministry of Civilisations and Tourism are among the members of the new Club

ASEAN and Related Summits Return to Cha-Am/Hua Hin

n‌‌ Heads of state and governments from around the Asia-Pacific region hosted again in these twin beach resorts between 23-25 October, 2009, for a series of summits that were lead to far-reaching changes in the economic, social, educational and environmental fabric of the region. The main event is the 15th Summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, but the ASEAN leaders was also be holding a number of side summits with the leaders of China, India, Japan, Korea, Australia, and New Zealand. ASEAN leaders were setting in place the legal, financial, and structural framework for the realisation of a single ASEAN Community by 2015, along the lines of the European Union. Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva’s vision for the ASEAN Community is designed to be: * ‘A Community of Action’ which can act decisively and promptly to address both internal and external threats as well as challenges to regional security and well-being of its peoples; * ‘A Community of Connectivity’ where goods and peoples, as well as capital and investments can move without obstacles throughout the region via region-wide transportation linkages and harmonized rules and regulations; * ‘A Community of Peoples’ where people can participate in and fully benefit from regional integration.

Highlights of expected outcomes of the summits include the inauguration of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights, the adoption of a declaration on climate change, as well as the adoption of a declaration on education cooperation to achieve an ASEAN Community. The leaders are also discussing the formation of a Network of East Asian Think-Tanks (NEAT) and ways to enhance social and cultural cohesiveness among the

young people of ASEAN. Also on the agenda are the Feasibility Study on East Asia Free Trade Area (EAFTA), a Memorandum of Understanding on Establishing the ASEAN-China Centre, and a MoU between ASEAN and China on Cooperation in the Field of Intellectual Property. During the summits, ASEAN leaders also met with representatives from the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), ASEAN Youth, and ASEAN Civil Society Organisations in a clear reflection of Thailand’s promote people’s participation in the ASEAN Community-building process. This was the second time the ASEAN and other associated summits held in Hua Hin this year. The beach resort is ideally located for such high-level events in terms of infrastructure support, abundance of accommodation facilities, and increasingly important, the possibility of establishing good security arrangements. Located about 200 kilometres south of Bangkok, Hua Hin is the country’s oldest beach resort, having been popularised by Thai royalty in the 1920s. A number of world-class golf courses, hotels and resorts, health and spa facilities have put Hua Hin even more into the international spotlight. Hua Hin and its sister resort Cha-am are among the seven magnificent destinations on the west coast of Thailand. ASEAN arrivals to Thailand comprise the biggest market share of all visitors. Although there has been a decline in the first half of this year due to the financial crisis and the impact of the swine flu fears, TAT is expecting a strong rebound in the second half.

Reed Announces Americas Meetings Trade Show for 2011

n‌‌ Reed Travel Exhibitions has announced its commitment to the American meetings and incentive market by confirming that the inaugural Americas Incentive Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition (AIBTM) will now take place in Baltimore, Maryland from June 21- June 23, 2011. This new major event adds to the company’s established portfolio of ‘IBTM’ exhibitions specifically serving the global meetings industry marketplace. AIBTM joins EIBTM in Barcelona, GIBTM in Abu Dhabi, and CIBTM in Beijing.

The portfolio also includes AIME, Melbourne and the ICCA Congress Exhibition held in a different destination each year. Vanessa Cotton, Chair of Reed Travel Exhibitions Meetings and Incentive Events commented: “Having consulted with the industry we now feel that it is an appropriate time to announce the launch of AIBTM in 2011.

When the global economic downturn hit the industry, and we had to postpone the event, it was always our intention to consider 2011 as our goal for launch.” Tom Noonan, President and CEO of Visit Baltimore said: “This is a major coup for Baltimore. We are delighted that Reed Travel Exhibitions has demonstrated its commitment to our city and belief in the resurgence of the US economy.” AIBTM will witness the first truly large-scale international Hosted Buyer program in the Americas enhanced by a substantial domestic Hosted Buyer and trade visitor population. Baltimore is superbly located to draw upon the world’s largest concentration of meetings planners situated in the North East USA. AIBTM is a joint venture between Reed Travel Exhibitions Meetings and Incentives Events and Reed Exhibitions Americas. Chet Burchett, President Reed Exhibitions Americas commented, “We are delighted to be part of bringing the world’s best brand for business travel, meetings and incentive travel to our customers in the Americas and offering an extension of the value we already provide to them around the world. This venture is a clear indicator of the opportunity our customers find in Reed’s global scale. With more than 100 tradeshows, meetings and conferences every year in the Americas, we have the resources and local market expertise to help AIBTM quickly gain traction and add value to the industry it serves.”

Dates for AIBTM 21 – 23 June 2011 19 – 21 June 2012

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3rd NATTA Himalayan Intl. Travel Mart The 2nd World Heritage Travel Expo n‌‌Organizing International Travel Mart of so great magnitude in Nepal was first initiated by Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA) in 2005 followed by second time in 2007 in close conjunction with Nepal Tourism Board and Nepal Airlines Corporation. Now, by the time we are holding it for the third

time, it carries global brand value and has become obvious that this Tourism Mart is a momentous international biennial event in Nepal for buyers as well as sellers from various part of the world. The 3rd NATTA Himalayan International Travel Mart 2009 being held in capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu from 2325 November 2009 has now provided a wonderful opportunity for the tourism fraternity to assemble together under a common roof and mutually interact to sprawl their business network further. Beside the official gatherings, B2B session and social functions will mark the Mart schedule, city and shopping tours as well as the customary day long excursion set at the ShangriLa ambience of the city of Kathmandu (Nepal) arranged for the participants. Kathmandu is the only place in the world having more than 7 World Heritage sites within the radius of 20 kms.

Under the theme Sustainability, Networking and Profitability the co- organizers, composed of the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and Nepal Airlines Corporation are leaving no efforts spared in making this International Travel Mart successful and enjoyable for all delegates.

Programme: 23rd Nov: Inauguration 24th Nov: Stall open for participants and B2B session 25th Nov: Mart Open for General Public

World Travel Market’s 30 Years at the Top

n‌‌ World Travel Market, the premier global event for the travel industry, is this year celebrating its 30th event.

Over the past three decades WTM has established itself as the key business to business event for the industry.1980 WTM’s launch event at Olympia was opened by the Duke of Kent and Miss World, Kimberly Santos of Guam. The show was attending by 350 exhibitors and 7,753 trade visitors.

2008 WTM smashes its participant record with almost 50,000 (49,963) exhibitors, visitors, international media attending the event – an increase of 4% on 2007.

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n‌‌ Under the support of China State Administration of Cultural Heritage and World Tourism Organization(UNWTO), the “2nd World Heritage Travel Expo and the 2nd International Leisure Travel, Tourism Commodities& Gift Trade Fair” will take place at the Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel in Macau SAR from 12th to 14th of November, 2009. Macau Government Tourist Office is glad to be one of the supporting entities of the captioned event for the second consecutive years.

With the theme of “Conservation, Development, Promotion and Communication”, series of activities such as World Heritage Forum, Best Practice Award of Tourism Management of World Heritage Sites and Tourism Investment Fair of World Heritage Tourism Destinations will further diversify the market portfolio for the industries, as well as to offer business opportunities for the tourism sector, the “2nd International Leisure Travel, Tourism Commodities &Gift Trade Fair” will held at he same period parallel with the “2nd World Heritage Travel Expo”. The Two events mentioned above aims to open up the doors for both the international and domestic leisure travel market, and to establish an effective platform for the industries to reinforce the cooperation and information exchange in between.

Inorder to showcase the image of World Heritage, to promote and exhibit the tourist products as well as to share and exchange the latest market information to the tourism industries coming all over the world and those high-profile customers from China and different countries of Asia.

Buyers Advising Top Hollywood Celebrities Turn to ILTM

n‌‌ For the first time, the Association of Celebrity Personal Assistants (ACPA), representing some of the world’s top celebrities and personalities, will be sending buyers to ILTM, the global showcase of luxury travel collections. Drei Donnelly, President of the ACPA comments: “Sending our very best celebrity assistants to ILTM will be exceptionally worthwhile. By attending ILTM our members will be able to recommend the hottest and newest luxury destinations and collections to our celebrity and industry executives. We look forward to attending and to forging new relationships with the world of luxury travel.” Peter Conway, ILTM’s Manager VIP Buyer Programme comments: “ILTM is committed to delivering more than expected from a luxury travel exhibition. We strive to enhance the business mix of retail agents, tour operators and niche meetings and incentive companies by introducing unique clients from outside the traditional boundaries.

“We are delighted that ACPA is collaborating with us in bringing clients who represent some of the film industries A-list clientele looking for exceptional experiences that appeal to the privacy conscious celebrity.” ILTM’s four day programme, running from 7-10 December in Cannes, features Speed Networking Sessions giving exhibitors 12 four minute meetings with VIP Buyers; Focus Forums; a private networking opportunity for exhibitors to inform and market to a select group of buyers; and the ILTM Ultratravel Forum which sees key figureheads of the industry, through two panel discussions, tackle the issues, trends and developments set to impact on the luxury travel market.

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Turkish Airlines and Asiana Airlines Form Code Share Agreement

n‌‌ Turkish Airlines has signed a new code share agreement with Asiana

Airlines from South Korea as part of an expansion program. The new code share agreement which will go into effect on October 25th, 2009 will enhance the flow of trade and tourism between Turkey and Korea.

As an outcome of the new code share agreement signed between Turkish Airlines and Asiana Airlines, passengers from Seoul will be able to connect on Turkish Airlines’ network to any of its 119 international destinations including routes to Turkey, Europe, North America, South America, Russia, Central Asia and the Middle East.

Passengers from Istanbul will also be able to enjoy the convenience of Asiana Airlines’ wide network of connections to South Korea, and other popular destinations in Japan, China and South-East Asia. Asiana Airlines’ network covers 82 international destinations.

Turkish Airlines Announced New Routes from Sabiha Gokcen Airport

n‌‌Effective 9th November 2009, Turkish Airlines’ passengers will be able to connect directly from Sabiha

Gokcen Airport to 7 European major cities. Under the agreement between Turkish Airlines and Sabiha Gokcen Airport, flights to Berlin will take place 4 days, Hannover 3 days, Moscow, London, Cologne, Stuttgart and Amsterdam 7 days a week in both directions. Starting 9th November 2009, Turkish Airlines also will operate flights to Adana which will be the 5th domestic flight destination from Sabiha Gokcen Airport. To view the flight schedule and for any other enquiries about Turkish Airlines flights, please visit our web site by clicking on www.thy.com.

THY to Launch 3 New Scheduled Flights to Europe from Antalya

n‌‌ Turkish Airlines announced it would launch new scheduled flights to three European destinations from Antalya. Director of Turkish Airlines (THY) Antalya Branch Omer Durna said that THY decided to launch scheduled flights to Paris, Dusseldorf and Stockholm. He said the first flight to Paris took off from Antalya on October 2, with reciprocal flights scheduled for every Monday and Friday. He said the flights to Dusseldorf and Stockholm also launched October 3, and will run every Saturday.

Malaysia Airlines Started Direct Flights to İstanbul

n‌‌ Malaysia Airlines (MAS) started thrice-weekly direct flights between

Kuala Lumpur and Istanbul on October 25.

Departures from Kuala Lumpur are on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, Malaysia Airlines said in a statement. “We will be delinking Dubai from Istanbul. Instead, we are flying direct to Istanbul as we see the great potential of the destination,” Malaysia Airlines senior general manager for network and revenue management Dr Amin Khan said in the statement. MAS also plans to link its network from Australia to Istanbul via Kuala Lumpur.

Pegasus Sponsors British “Cirque de Glace” Premieres in Turkey

n‌‌ The world’s most renowned ice show troupe, the British “Cirque de Glace”, is premiering in Turkey at the Tim Maslak Show Centre between 29 - 31 October, supported by lead sponsor Pegasus Airlines. As lead sponsor of a growing number of significant art and sporting events, Pegasus is now sponsoring the Cirque de Glace troupe, featuring 90 ice-skaters, many of whom are award-winning, for their Turkish performance of this magnificent show of ice, music, acrobatics and dance. The incredible show will be staged by a 40strong technical management and assistant team. This will be the first time an ice stage will be constructed at the Tim Maslak Show Centre. All the artists in the show will be travelling with Pegasus Airlines to Turkey.

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Emirates Celebrates its Turkish Web Site’s 1st Year with Special Discounts n‌‌Dubai based international airline Emirates celebrates www.emirates.com. tr‘s first year. All the information of the company’s global web site is in Turkish at www.emirates.com.tr and this makes the web site unique among all the international airlines. Between 26-27 October 2009 first 500 business class passengers to purchase their tickets in Emirates’ global route network from www.emirates.com.tr will benefit from 200 Euro discount per ticket. First 500 economy class passengers to buy their ticket in Emirates global route network from www.emirates.com.tr will benefit from 100 Euro discount per ticket.

ALL INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR JOURNEY IS AT www.emirates.com.tr IN TURKISH In the comfort of your house or in your office to access your flight information or options is easier, you simply choose the requested flight destination from internet. Moreover if you purchase your ticket from www.emirates.com.tr on 26-27 October, you can benefit from a discount of 200 Euro in business class and 100 Euro in economy class. As the only airline with Turkish contents in its web site, Emirates continues to meet comfort, ease and quickness to Turkish passenger from www. emirates.com.tr. Online customers can purchase tickets with the most attractive price and passengers continue to save time with easy access. The booking process has been simplified, underlining the comfort, flexibility and passenger-led nature of the new system.

With Turkish flight search and pricing system passengers are shown seat availability and prices for seven days either side of their requested travel date. This gives customers more opportunities to benefit from cheaper fares that may be available. By this way passenger can travel with the best ticket price for their budget. Well before passengers board an Emirates’ aircraft, they can now see in their rout, what entertainment they can enjoy whilst onboard, explore virtual tours of the in-flight products and even watch trailers of Hollywood blockbusters they can expect to see during the flight. www.emirates.com.tr offers important information of Emirates services in Turkish such as Turkey promotions, destinations, ground services, Dubai International Airport, aircraft types, chauffeur services, private jets, visa services, lounges, menus, food&beverage, special packages, shopping and various activities. EMIRATES Airline flies between Istanbul and Dubai with Boeing 777, which is used by other airlines in long range flights. With an average age of 5 years, Emirates’ fleet is one of the youngest in the skies with its 137 aircraft. As one of the most exciting and fastest growing airlines in the world Emirates transports its passengers to 100 destinations in more than 60 countries with 11 flights from Istanbul.

Seducing Prices from Emirates at Flights to South Africa n‌‌ Emirates, an Official Partner for FIFA 2010 in South Africa, offers special fares for travelers that will purchase tickets to South Africa before 31 December 2009. Price for flights departing from Istanbul to Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban is starting from €450 for economy class, and €1500 for Business class.

Prices are for round-trip tickets. *Prices include fuel surcharge, exclude airport taxes. *Passengers that will fly on Business Class should purchase tickets on or before 15 November 2009.

Gulf Air has Great Offers for Travels from Turkey

n‌‌Gulf Air Turkey office has announced great offers for October 2009. Have you ever fly in either Business or First class? If your answer is yes, then you know the comfort above clouds is unlike anything else. If your answer is no, Gulf Air has great offers for you to enjoy that comfort.

1st Opportunity When you purchase either one Business or First class ticket, second people traveling with you buy their ticket 50% off. You just need to travel together.

2nd Opportunity Economy class ticket you purchased can be upgraded to Business class with prices starting from €100*, if you purchase Business Class ticket then you can upgrade to First class buy paying additional money; starting from €200**. * Points that apply to the Middle East, price is the difference for one-way business class flight. ** Points that apply to the India/Nepal/Pakistan/Bangladesh, price is the difference for one-way first class flight.

SAS Introduces Mobile Boarding Passes

n‌‌ It is now even easier to travel with SAS Scandinavian Airlines, as the airline has introduced mobile boarding passes. This means SAS customers can now travel using only their mobile phone and with an ID card/passport.

“SAS continues to save valuable time for our customers. Now customers can check-in on our mobile site or via SMS and receive a 2D bar code that functions as their mobile boarding pass,” says Lena Rökaas, Vice President Product & Customer Services, Scandinavian Airlines. “For years we have worked hard on providing our customers time efficient travel solutions, and with the introduction of mobile boarding passes we have taken one step closer to hassle free travel,” says Rökaas. The mobile boarding pass contains a 2D bar code that can be read electronically at the airport. The 2D bar code can be used to get baggage tags from the SAS Self Service kiosks, at security screening, duty-free shopping, entering SAS lounges and when boarding.

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Aegean Airlines Announces New code-share Agreement with bmi n‌‌ Aegean

Airlines, Greece’s largest airline and bmi, a member of Star Alliance, have recently signed a commercial co-operation agreement including the operation of the route Athens/London in code-share with significant benefits to be offered to both companies’ customers. Entering into force οn October 25th, with the move of Aegean’s operation to London Heathrow, the code share will allow Aegean Airlines to offer 6 new onward connections via a transfer in London: Manchester, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Belfast and the Capital of Ireland, Dublin. The partnership will also allow bmi to offer 4 new onward connections via a transfer in Athens: Thessaloniki, Heraklion, Chania and Rhodes.

All flights will carry both companies’ codes (‘A3’ and ‘BD’).

Continuously striving to meet its Customers higher expectations, AEGEAN keeps pursuing the enhancement of its network along with the upgrade of its product as top priorities. The cooperation with bmi, which reinforces the travel options made available to customers between Greece and United Kingdom, is another step in this direction. With this cooperation AEGEAN has expanded its network in United Kingdom offering additional flights to Manchester, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Belfast and the Capital of Ireland, Dublin and in the same time, multiple choices to its passengers. “We’re very happy with this important new partnership, which will allow us to extend our network reaching 6 destinations in United Kingdom and Ireland and benefit from the experience and the professional know how of bmi. Our passengers will welcome the onward connections to Manchester, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Belfast and Dublin” said Dimitris Gerogiannis, CEO Aegean Airlines. ” bmi are delighted to team up with Aegean Airlines whose high quality product and service ethic closely matches our own customer proposition, with an expansion that aligns very well to the further growth of our Star Alliance partnerships. We look forward to offering our customers the opportunity to travel on the new service between Heathrow and Athens, and in the future to further Greek destinations, as well as offering same terminal connections to and from our UK and Ireland destinations”, commented Dominic Paul, Managing Director bmi mainline.

About Aegean Airlines Aegean Airlines is the largest Greek carrier. The company currently operates a fleet of 33 aircraft with an average age of 2 years in its scheduled flights. Aegean services 52 routes on Greek and international destinations, performing 200 flights per day. Aegean has been accepted and is in the process of joining STAR ALLIANCE, the strongest alliance in the world. AEGEAN recently received the Skytrax World Airline award as the best regional airline in Europe for 2009.

About bmi bmi is the second largest airline at London Heathrow, one of the world’s busiest and best-connected international airports. From its Heathrow hub it operates flights to more than 30 destinations within the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia and North Africa. bmi Regional is the wholly-owned subsidiary airline within the group, operating smaller business jets from regional UK airports to 15 destinations across Europe

Malév Registers Sharp Upturn in Number of Customers n‌‌

Malév has made a dynamic start to the autumn. In September the airline upped the number of its passengers by 13% against the identical period for 2008 and achieved a load factor of 80%, which is similarly higher than the previous year. Malév is now increasing more dynamically its passenger number than any other airline in Europe according to the latest European airline’s statistics.

Growth in passenger traffic was significantly higher on flights to markets of particular importance to the airline such as Germany, Italy, Scandinavian states and England. Since April Malév has achieved continual growth in its passenger numbers, something particularly unique in Europe currently suffering an economic recession. Malév regularly appears among the top three in airline’s statistics in Europe in terms of load factor and passengers. At the latest industry statistic report marks that the Hungarian carrier is increasing its passenger traffic the most dynamic among the European carriers.“Our new commercial strategy has succeeded in attracting additional passenger segments. We gained market share nearly all routes we are serving independently of low cost and traditional competition. Due to our new corporate programme we have four times more corporate deals in the Hungarian market than before” - said Chief Commercial Officer Karim Makhlouf in an analysis of recent events. He was speaking at a presentation he gave at this year’s Business Travel Show in Budapest.

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LOT Polish Airlines Golden Plane

n‌‌ LOT Polish Airlines has joined the celebrations of the 20th anniversary of the fall of communism in Central Europe. Close cooperation with the National Centre of Culture, the coordinator of the “Common Task” project, emphasizes the fact that the year 1989 was also a very important one in the history of Poland’s national carrier as it brought totally new opportunities. It was then that LOT started to operate modern and comfortable Boeing aircraft. As a national carrier, LOT Polish Airlines always participates in events that are important to all Poles.

That is why LOT did not hesitate to join the Common Cause project organized by the National Centre of Culture to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the fall of communism in Central Europe. The year 1989 also brought several important events for LOT: 60th anniversary celebrations, the introduction of new planes and the phasing out of the Russian-built aircraft. LOT was the first airline in the former Eastern Block to operate the American Boeing 767-200s. it was then that the Passenger Service Centre at the Warsaw Marriot Hotel was opened.

Finally in the fall of 1989, for the first time after World War Two, LOT was the host of the IATA General Assembly. “This year LOT is celebrating its 80th birthday. We are a company with a long history and traditions but at the same time we are a modern company that is open to new ideas and interesting initiatives. NCC’s latest project that we participate in, combines all these values. It makes us even more proud that as a national carrier we can support such a special event in such an innovative way,” said Sebastian Mikosz, LOT Polish Airlines CEO. On 4the June, to mark the anniversary of the first free elections in Poland in 1989, a LOT Golden Plane carrying 160 people wearing golden jackets took off from Warsaw heading for Brussels. At the heart of Europe the LOT aircraft with its uncommon load of passengers will serve as a reminder that Poland was the country where the changes which brought about the fall of communism in Central Europe began. The Golden Plane was piloted by the “golden” captain and flight instructor Wacław Wieczorek, one of Poland’s most celebrated pilots, a nine-time gold medalist at major air sports competitions.. Over the next twelve months the Golden Plane will be flying in the fleet of LOT Polish Airlines, being a reminder of the anniversary of the 1989 democratic transformation in Europe and the involvement of Poland’s national carrier in this unusual project

MNG Orders Two More Airbus A330-200 Freighter Aircraft

n‌‌MNG Airlines, the largest Turkish all-cargo operator, has placed a follow-on order with Airbus for two more A330-200Fs to support its expanding cargo operations. These aircraft are in addition to the two firm orders for the A330-200F which the carrier placed in 2007, bringing its total orders for the type now to four aircraft and reaffirming its confidence in the type to expand its network as the freighter market gradually rebounds. Established in February 1996, MNG Airlines initially began to provide scheduled cargo services in November 1997 to Hahn (Germany) and Stansted (UK). Today, MNG Airlines has a fleet which includes nine Airbus A300Fs. Moreover, the new A330-200Fs will enable MNG Airlines to supplement its A300s while expanding operations on its trunk routes with lower cost-per-tonne, not only within Europe, but also to Middle East, Asia, China and USA. “We are pleased to add to our previous order for the A330-200F, so we can start implementing our growth strategy when the worldwide freighter market recovers from the recession,” said Mehmet Nazif Günal, founder and Chairman of MNG Companies Group. “We are fully convinced that the A330-200 Freighter aircraft, the newest member of the A330/A340 family, is the right aircraft to contribute to achieving our goals, and allow us to operate the most modern and efficient fleet of cargo aircraft in Turkey.” Airbus Chief Operating Officer – Customers, John Leahy said, “The A330-200F is the right aircraft at the right time. We are at the eve of a market recovery, and now is the time for airlines to prepare for future freight growth.” With a superior payload than initially anticipated, the A330-200F offers two operational configurations depending on the planned mission. The aircraft can carry up to 64 metric tonnes over 4,000 nautical miles / 7,400 km, or more than 69 metric tonnes up to 3,200 nautical miles / 5,930 km - non-stop. These range and payload capabilities will enable operators to grow their business by opening up or extending cargo routes they currently operate. Thanks to an optimized fuselage cross-section, it has the interior flexibility to carry a wide variety of pallet and container sizes for maximum interlining capability, offering 30 per cent more volume than any freighter in its class. Programme on Track The first A330-200 Freighter is now assembled and others are nearing completion. Fast progress is being made towards its first flight later this year and overall, the programme is fully on track for certification, followed by first deliveries in 2010.

Etihad Airways CEO and Delegation Visit Chicago

n‌‌ James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ chief executive, and members of the airline’s senior management team have hosted a high level gala reception in Chicago to celebrate the launch of Etihad’s flights to the famed ‘windy city’. The gala reception took place at Chicago’s Peninsula Hotel and was the culmination of a week of activities to promote the airline’s latest US destination. This included meetings with mayor of the city, Richard Daley, and James Albaugh, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, as well as prominent members of the Arab business community in the US. Mr Hogan said: “Etihad Airways has received a very warm welcome in Chicago since we launched our flights last month and we are delighted build on our established relations with O’Hare airport and civic and trade officials in the city.” Last week Mr Hogan was the key note speaker at a special luncheon in the hosted by AmCham Abu Dhabi. During the speech, Mr Hogan discussed the growing relationship between Abu Dhabi and Chicago and explained how Etihad’s new service will bring significant economic benefits to America’s third largest city. Etihad Airways began flights to the US city of Chicago at the beginning of September 2009. The initial three flights per week service will increase to six flights per week at the beginning of November and then move to a daily service at the beginning of 2010. Chicago is the third largest US market for air travel to the Middle East and GCC, after New York and Washington DC, and the state of Illinois is home to one of the largest Arab-American communities in the US with an estimated population of more than 240,000 residents.

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Lufthansa Brings Back Onboard Wi-Fi

n‌‌ Three years after unplugging its in-flight Internet service because of insufficient demand, Lufthansa said that it would reintroduce a new and improved version of the service on most of its long-distance flights by the first half of 2010. FlyNet, on-board broadband Internet service, will permit inflight data transfer over standard GSM/GPRS mobile networks.

Thanks to FlyNet, Lufthansa passengers will soon not only have WLAN Internet access but will also be able to send SMS messages by mobile phone and transfer data via smartphones such as PDA, iPhone or BlackBerry devices.

Together with its new business partner Panasonic, Lufthansa aims to equip a major part of its long-range fleet with FlyNet within the first year of operation.

With the relaunch of FlyNet, Lufthansa will again become the world leader in inflight connectivity. “In terms of communications, Lufthansa customers can look forward to a top-tier inflight service,” said Lufthansa CEO and Chairman Wolfgang Mayrhuber. “On long-haul routes, we offer business travellers, in particular, a range of communications options on a par with those available at powerful hotspots or upmarket hotels.” FlyNet thus completes the standardised communications products for Lufthansa passengers throughout the entire travel chain. Lufthansa is deliberately focusing on high bandwidth as the main requirement for the unrestricted use of such services as web surfing, email/file transfer including attachments and the Virtual Private Network (VPN). In addition, only wide bandwidth will enable potential future operational applications such as telemedicine for the transmission of a patient’s vital parameters to a ground station. FlyNet is impressively user-friendly. Passengers with a WLAN or GSM/GPRS-compatible device can log on from any point in the aircraft cabin, just like at any public hotspot.

Depending on the device they are using (i.e. a laptop, mobile phone or a smart phone), passengers can choose to be billed via a mobile service provider or pay by credit card. Various different price models are planned – ranging from a rate by the hour to a monthly flat rate. Passengers should also be able to redeem Miles & More award miles for the use of WLAN Internet connections. The exact price for specific products will be announced at a later date. The service will gradually become available on all Lufthansa’s long-haul flights worldwide. With this new project, Lufthansa is building on its positive experience with Lufthansa FlyNet. As long ago as 15 January 2003, the world’s first scheduled flight providing broadband Internet access on board took off.

Between May 2004 until the end of 2006, when the service was withdrawn by Lufthansa’s then partner Connexion by Boeing, broadband Internet connectivity via WLAN gained in popularity and the technology proved highly reliable. Subsequently, 69 of Lufthansa’s long-range aircraft were equipped with FlyNet, making the Lufthansa fleet the largest Internet-enabled fleet in the world, with about 30,000 users per month.

airBaltic Announced Airline of the Year Gold Award Winner

n‌‌ Latvian airline airBaltic was announced Airline of the Year 2009/2010 Gold Award winner on October 8 by European Regions Airline Association (ERA). The award was announced at the 2009 General Assembly of ERA in Interlaken, Switzerland.

Bertolt Flick, President and CEO of airBaltic: “We are very pleased that airBaltic is recognized Airline of the Year by the regional airline business community and media. airBaltic will continue its path of development and growth despite the challenging and complex market conditions.” The ERA panel of experts had no doubt in choosing airBaltic as the Airline of the Year, and named the below reasons for their choice – airBaltic succeeded in developing a new business model from a point to point low cost operator into a network carrier; building an important international hub in Riga in a period of severe economic crisis in the Baltic markets. The ERA Airline of the Year Award was introduced in 1991 and has since grown to become the most widely recognised industry award in this sector. The ERA Airline of the Year award recognizes success and achievement made by a member regional airline, considering the context and specifics of individual airline’s operating conditions. One of the major assets of the ERA Airline of the Year Award is the quality, independence and fairness of its judging procedure. The judging panel comprises a mix of industry’s senior experts together with respected air transport journalists from all over Europe. Panellists are carefully selected for their knowledge and ability to assess achievements against the specific circumstances and constraints under which individual airlines operate. ERA, is the principal body representing the interests of the intra-European air transport industry in Europe. It is an association of over 200 companies, representing the entire industry, including 60 airlines, 25 airports and over 100 associate and affiliate members comprising aircraft & engine manufacturers, international & regional airports and avionic suppliers & service providers. ERA’s Airline members are operating to over 390 European cities in 55 countries with 1,100 aircraft, and carry over 70 million passengers annually. Airline of the Year has been previously awarded to airlines such as Aegean Airlines, Eurowings, Tyrolean Airways. airBaltic is the largest carrier in the Baltic countries of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania. airBaltic serves a network of over 60 destinations in Western Europe, Mediteranean Region, Scandinavia and former Russian territories. At its home base in Riga, Latvia, airBaltic has achieved constant passenger growth of over 30% in 2009 year-to-date, and recorded improving passenger load factors.

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Venezuelan Art & Gastronomy was in Barceló Eresin Topkapi Istanbul

n‌‌ Along with other cultural events that took place throughout the city, all of them promoted by Venezuela’s Consulate in Istanbul, the best flavors and the best landscapes of this beautiful country met in Barceló Eresin Topkapi from October 8th to 17th. The renowned Chef Ángel Mauricio Garrido, came straight from Venezuela, presents, in Picasso restaurant, a suggestive selection of dishes that combine the traditional Venezuelan gastronomy with contemporary culinary techniques: arepas, asado negro, torta de auyama... A photograph exhibition called “Venezuela a Contraluz” by famous Venezuelan photographer José Carlos Gómez shown in the hotel during the Gastronomy Festival.

Panorama Park Hotel Hosted International Youth Camp

n‌‌Panorama Park Hotel - located in Marmaris, Turkey - is a full accessible hotel for both disabled and non-disabled travelers, hosted International Youth Camp.From 27 June to 4 July, about 70 young athletes with a disability from Germany, S. Korea, Holland, Greece, Kenya, USA and Turkey met in Panorama Park Hotel Marmaris, to participate in the International Youth Camp in Turkey.Aged between 12 and 17 years, the young participants took part in various sporting activities, including Judo, Swimming, Table Tennis, Volleyball (sitting) and Wheelchair Basketball. Through presentations about their country, the young athletes got to know each other and learned about other cultures. Trips to cultural sights in the area of Marmaris completed the visit. S. Korea will be host to the next camp in 2010. In the green pine forests with its spectacular panoramic view of Içmeler and Marmaris bays, Hotel Panorama Park is offering disabled travelers an unforgettable all inclusive holiday away from all hustle and bustle. Situated just 5 minutes from Içmeler centre with its own private beach, the hotel has highly trained staff that attends every need of its valuable guests. Guests will be able to relax and indulge themselves. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, children’s pool and disabled access to all areas; the public areas have wireless Internet access and there is a pool bar. The 72 guestrooms have luxurious decor and furnishing, bright fabrics and spacious balconies; all include climate control, televisions and minibars. 25 out of 72 rooms have disabled access. Panorama Park Hotel offers All inclusive service. Breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, dinner with A’la Carte service & live music, and all local drinks throughout the day (from 07:00 until 00:00) are available.

Sonesta Hotels Announces New Hotel in Egypt

n‌‌Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has announced the Sonesta Kiroseiz Beach Resort Dahab, in Egypt. The 450-room resort, now under development, will open in 2012 under a new management agreement between Sonesta International Hotels and Kiroseiz Hotels Establishment. The Resort will be located on the Sinai Peninsula on the Red Sea, just 50 miles north of Sharm El Sheikh. Dahab is renowned for spectacular diving on the Red Sea coral reefs and for expert windsurfing. Resort amenities will include: 3 restaurants; a cocktail lounge; lobby café; shopping arcade; several swimming pools and a children’s pool; floating sea pool; health club/ spa; tennis; dive and windsurfing center and water park. The resort will also offer convention space for groups of up to 350 guests.

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Courtyard by Marriott Istanbul International Airport Opened

n‌‌ Marriott International’s moderately-priced Courtyard by Marriott brand in Turkey is opened in Istanbul. The 262-room Courtyard by Marriott Istanbul International Airport is located five kilometers from Istanbul Ataturk International Airport and just 25 minutes’ drive from Istanbul’s city centre and old city. Istanbul’s new hotel is organized a cocktail on Wednesday, October 14th.

Wolfgang Koller, General Manager and Arcan Bayraktaroglu, Ass. General Manager (Sales and Marketing) welcomed representatives of travel agencies, media companies and business partners of the hotel. Guests enjoyed great food, relaxing ambiance, and joyful music at the cocktail. “This hotel is designed specifically for European business travelers who want all the conveniences of an upscale hotel but in a more casual, open design where they can be totally at ease,” says Wolfgang Koller, General Manager of the hotel. “Istanbul is a thriving business hub and a world class destination -- the perfect location for this global brand.” Its 228 deluxe and 32 superior rooms and suites are fully equipped with Marriott’s new, highly-acclaimed plush bedding and bath linens; two telephone lines; wireless Internet access; a well-lighted, over-sized work desk and ergonomic chair for comfort; an in-room safe and refrigerator; a coffee and tea maker, keyboard, Internet via TV, satellite plasma TV, an ironing board and iron. For dining and entertainment, Oleo Pazzo Restaurant offers delicious Mediterranean cuisine and Turkish specialties and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Additional amenities include a business center/Internet corner in the lobby and wireless Internet throughout all public areas of the hotel. A Grab & Go market in the lobby provides snacks and refreshments, including beer and wine, 24 hours a day. And the Caretta Spa offers a fully equipped gym, 77 square meter indoor pool, sauna, steam bath and four treatment rooms. For conferences and social events, the hotel has a 300-square-meter ballroom and seven smaller meeting rooms with daylight and soundproof windows.

As part of its social and environmental commitment, the Courtyard Istanbul International Airport commissioned a garden to surround the property that features 4,200 plants transferred from seven areas of Turkey including the Black Sea and Anatolian region.

The Courtyard by Marriott Istanbul International Airport, along with over 2,500 Marriott-affiliated hotels worldwide, participates in Marriott Rewards, the guest reward program that allows members to earn their choice of points or airline miles for every dollar spent during each stay.

Eresin Hotels Supported Istanbul Recitals n‌‌ The

2009-2010 Chopin Season of the Istanbul Recitals, under the sponsorship of Eresin Hotels – Istanbul, started October 14 with a concert by Israeli pianist Iddo Bar-Shaï.

Worldwide famous piano virtuosi Iddo Bar-Shaï is born in 1977 and already released two incredible recordings on the Mirare label, Haydn Piano Sonatas and Chopin Mazurkas. Iddo Bar-Shaï has attracted attention for his playing and already at the age of 11, he was a recipient of the America - Israel Cultural Foundation scholarships.

Since then his career has taken on an international dimension: he has performed on important stages such as the Wigmore Hall (London), the Mann Auditorium (Tel Aviv), Salle Cortot (Paris), The Beijing Zhongshan Concert Hall and others in various countries among which are: Israel, The USA, France, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Italy, England, Ireland, Poland, Bulgaria, Brazil, Japan and The People’s Republic of China.

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Cornelia Received 4 Awards at World Travel Awards 2009 n‌‌ Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa received three awards and Cornelia De Luxe Resort received one award at the World Travel Awards. Cornelia Group Sales and Marketing Director Nese Topcu received awards together with Seren Erdogmus; Sales Manager of Cornelia De Luxe Resort

Awards received: Cornelia De Luxe Resort – Turkey’s Leading Golf Hotel Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa – Europe’s Leading Golf Resort Hotel Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa – Europe’s Leading Spa Resort Hotel Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa- Turkey’s leading Spa Resort Hotel

New Hotel Partner Joins Etihad Guest Loyalty Programme

n‌‌Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty programme from Etihad Airways, has announced another exciting new hotel partner to boost the extensive benefits already available to its half-a-million-plus members - an agreement with the leading international hotel group, Swiss-Belhotel International. Headquartered in Hong Kong, Swiss-Belhotel International is a rapidly expanding hospitality group with more than 30 hotels located throughout Asia Pacific, Australia, South East Asia, China and the Middle East and with plans to nearly double that number by 2012. Etihad Guest members can now earn 500 Guest Miles per qualifying stay at any Swiss-Belhotel International hotel. Peter Baumgartner, Etihad Airways’ chief commercial officer, said: “Etihad Airways award-winning loyalty programme, Etihad Guest, prides itself on offering its members one of the most comprehensive travel benefits propositions available within the industry. It’s very exciting to see another excellent partner like Swiss-Belhotel join the Etihad Guest programme to further grow its attractiveness.”

Mr. Gavin Faull, chairman and president of the Swiss-Belhotel International, added: “We are delighted to have the national airline of the United Arab Emirates as an airline partner. Etihad’s growing network of destinations will give us a further opportunity to stay better connected with the Middle East. We believe that this will offer our respective customers added value and enhance their travel experience.” The addition of the new partner brings to nearly 45 the number of companies with whom Etihad Guest members can earn miles, which can be redeemed for more than 1,600 products from more than 200 partner brands. Etihad Guest was recently voted best website, best member communication, best bonus promotion and best award redemption at the global ‘Freddie’ awards.

RIU Hotels & Resorts Introduce Turkey

n‌‌ RIU Hotels & Resorts and Kaya Holdings A.S. have signed a cooperation contract as a result of a long term strategically created collaboration. As a first step for this collaboration, from summer 2010 the 5 star hotels Kaya Belek and Kaya Select, located in Antalya (Turkey), will be commercialised under RIU’s management.

An expansion of the common projects is planned in the mid term, for Turkey and also the North of Cyprus. After an intense and careful search, RIU has found in Kaya Hotels & Resorts a reputable partner for its hotel projects in Turkey.

Kaya Hotels & Resorts is a company that belongs to Kaya Holdings A.S., whose hotels accomplish RIU standards and can be integrated into RIU’s portfolio without any issues. Both companies share the same high service and quality standards, as well as a common interest to expand and develop hotel business and tourism in Turkey.

The future Riu Kaya hotels are located in Antalya, a popular holiday destination. Kaya Belek offers 506 rooms and it will be managed from summer 2010 as Riu Kaya Belek. Kaya Select will offer its 346 rooms as ClubHotel Riu Kaya Select.

Both accommodations will offer the prestigious All Inclusive by RIU service from summer 2010. The hotels are located very close to each other and have their own golf course. For further information, please visit: www.riu.com About Kaya Holding A.S: Kaya Holding A.S. was founded in 1974 as a construction company. Its first steps in the tourism field date from 1988 with the hotel Kaya Side in Antalya. Kaya Hotels & Resorts, a company from Kaya Holding A.S., is one of the leading companies in the Turkish hotel field. It owns 7 hotels in Turkey and in the North of Cyprus with 7,500 beds. With its accommodations offer, it is the largest hotel chain in Turkey.

The company has a workforce of 2,500 employees. The company is also active in the construction, petrol and beverage sectors. About RIU Hotels & Resorts: The international RIU chain was founded by the Riu family in 1953 as a small holiday firm and is still owned by the family’s third generation. The company specialises in sun and sand holiday resorts and 50% of its establishments offer RIU’s acclaimed all-inclusive formula. RIU Hotels & Resorts now has more than 100 hotels in 16 countries which welcome over 2.7 million guests a year. RIU is currently the world’s 28th ranked chain (according to HOTELS magazine in 2009), one of the Caribbean’s most popular and the third largest in Spain by revenue and number of rooms.

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Merit Lefkosa, First Five Star Hotel of Lefkosa n‌‌Net Holding’s hotel brand in tourism industry;

Merit International Hotels & Resorts announced a new property with city hotel concept to Turkish Republic of North Cyprus (TRNC). Merit Lefkosa Hotel & Casino is the first five star hotel of Nicosia (also known as Lefkosa). The official opening ceremony of the hotel is organized on Tuesday, October 20 with the participation of TRNC President Mehmet Ali Talat, TRNC Tourism - Environment and Culture Minister Hamza Ersan Saner, Net Holding Chairman Besim Tibuk, Merit International Hotels & Resorts Chairman Reha Arar, many other government officials,

celebrities, and press. Merit Lefkosa Hotel is a business hotel that has 252 bed capacity. The hotel offers 24-hour room service, business center, executive lounge, valet parking, nurse, laundry, dry cleaning, unisex hairdresser and beauty saloon, SPA Center enriched with the world famous Daniel Jouvance products, fitness center, outdoor-indoor swimming pool, indoor car parking with vehicle lift, meeting rooms, and Grand Casino Club Merit Lefkosa. Hotel’s all deluxe rooms’ decoration is designed home-style so that a businessman or businesswoman can work and rest as if he/she is in home. Merit Lefkosa Hotel & Casino is only 25 km to Ercan Airport and city center.

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Koh Chang mütevazi tesisleri ile incentive turizm ile birlikte tatil turizmi içinde kullanılabilecek bir destinasyon. Yemyeşil bir bitki örtüsü ile kaplı adada tüm kıyı boyunu çevreleyen düzgün karayolu ile ulaşım son derece zevkli. Bu karayolunu takip ederek adanın etrafını turlayıp başlangıç noktanıza ulaşabilirsiniz. Koh Chang tam bir jungle adası.Her yer ormanlar ve yeşillikler kaplı. Trekking, climbing ve adventure turizm için ideal bir ada. Kıyılar çok sayıda plaj ve tesisler ile sakin tatiller için de elverişli.

White Sand Beach, Kai Bae Beach, Lonely Beach, Long Beach, Coconut Beach bu plajların en ünlüleri. Ada ve çevresi scuba içinde çok elverişli.

Koh Chang

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kim ayı başında gerçekleşen IT&CMA fuarının ardından düzenlenen post turlar arasında bugüne kadar göremediğimiz bir ada olan Koh Chang turnu seçtik. Tayland’ın güneydoğusunda, Kamboçya sınırına yakın Trat şehrinin hemen karşısında yer alan bu adaya Bangkok’dan ulaşım kara ve hava yolu ile mümkün.

Bangkok’dan 5 ya da 6 saatlik bir karayolculuğu yada 1 saatlik bir uçuş ile Trat şehrine ulaşılıp, 1 saat kadar süren feribot ile de adaya ulaşmak mümkün. Saat 9 da Bangkok’tan kalkan küçük uçağımız Trat’ın yeşillikler içindeki küçük ama sempatik havaalanına 1 saatte ulaştı.

Incentive’ci turizmcileri oluşturan 30 kişilik grubumuzu mini van’lara bölüştürerek adaya geçmeden önce Oriental Garden adındaki meyve ve sebze bahçelerine götürdüler. Oryantal meyvelerin üretildiği büyük çiftlikte ürünlerin çeşitli yöntemlerle kimisinin kurutulup, kimisinin reçel, jöle, peksimet…vs yapılarak paketlendiği fabrikanın gezilip ürünlerin tadılmasından sonra adaya geçmek için feribota binildi Fil Adası anlamına gelen ve Milli Park olan Koh Chang Tayland’ın Phuket’ten sonra ikinci büyük adası. Feribottan 30 dakika kadar bir yolculukla ilk kalacağımız tesis olan Dusit Princess Koh Chang’ a ulaştık.

DESTINASYON Nasıl Gidilir Thai Havayolları ile Bangkok’tan sabah ve akşam üzeri günde 2 kez Trat’a uçmak mümkün. Karayolculuğu da 5-8 saat arasında sürüyor.Feribotlar her 30 dakikada bir karşılıklı olarak çalışıyor.

Nerede Kalınır Amari Emerald Cove Resort 88/8Moo4, Tambol 23170 Koh Chang Tel: +66 (0) 3955 2000 www.amari.com Dusit Princess Koh Chang 111/1Moo1, Tambol Koh Chang Tai, Amphur Koh Chang Tel: +66 (0) 3961 9111 www.dusit.com

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aziran-Kasım arası yoğun yağışlı olan Tayland’ın sağanak yağmurları Koh Chang’da da hiç eksik olmadı.Bu nedenle aksam yemeğini otelimizde yedikten sonra ertesi günün aktiviteleri için erkenden dinlenmeye çekildik. Ertesi günün aktiviteleri iki ana gruba ayrılmıştı. İsteyenler dağ motorları ile doğayı keşfe çıkıp sonrasında salıncaklı halatlarla ağaçlar arasında turlayabilir yada Fil üstünde geziye çıkıp fillerle birlikte göllerde yıkanabilir ve şelalelerin altından geçebilirlerdi. Öğle yemeğini adanın içlerine doğru uzayan nehirlerin biri üzerinde chalet gibi kurulmuş The Cinnamon, Aana Resort & Spa da yedik. Daha çok macera turizmine meraklılara göre ayarlanmış bu aktivitelerin ardından bir sonraki otelimiz Amari Emerald Cove Resort’a geçerek 2.gece konaklamamızı yaptık. Amari Resort alışılmış Amari özelliklerini Koh Chang’daki bu tesisinde de özenle koruyan bir otel.

Çok zengin akşam yemeği öncesinde isteyenler yemek yapma kurslarına girip bir yemek yarışmasına da katıldılar. Son günümüzde Bangkok dönüş uçağımıza kadar adanın tek konferans ve toplantı merkezine sahip Sawasdee Convention Hall ziyaret edildi. Oriental mimarisi ile 500 kişi kapasiteli salon Koh Chang için küçük toplantılara yetecek bir merkez. Adanın bir diğer önemli tesisi de Centara Chaantalay Resort &Villas’ ı da gezdikten sonra dönüş uçağımız için tekrar feribot ile Trat havaalanına ulaştık. Sonuç olarak Koh Chang mütevazi tesisleri ile incentive turizm ile birlikte tatil

turizmi içinde kullanılabilecek bir destinasyon. Yemyeşil bir bitki örtüsü ile kaplı adada tüm kıyı boyunu çevreleyen düzgün karayolu ile ulaşım son derece zevkli. Bu karayolunu takip ederek adanın etrafını turlayıp başlangıç noktanıza ulaşabilirsiniz. Koh Chang tam bir jungle adası.Her yer ormanlar ve yeşillikler kaplı.

Trekking, climbing ve adventure turizm için ideal bir ada. Kıyılar çok sayıda plaj ve tesisler ile sakin tatiller için de elverişli.White Sand Beach, Kai Bae Beach, Lonely Beach, Long Beach, Coconut Beach bu plajların en ünlüleri.

Ada ve çevresi scuba içinde çok elverişli.

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500 Milyon Euro’luk Yatırımıyla Sabiha Gökçen Rekor Sürede Hizmete Açılıyor

n‌‌ İstanbul‌ Sabiha‌ Gökçen‌ Uluslararası‌ Havalimanı‌ Yatırım‌ Yapım‌ ve‌ İşletme‌ A.Ş.‌ (İSG),‌ yeni‌ terminal‌ ve‌ ek‌ ünitelerinin‌ 31‌ Ekim’de‌ Başbakan‌ Recep‌ Tayyip‌ Erdoğan‌ tarafından‌ hizmete‌ açılacağını‌ açıkladı.‌ İSG‌ CEO’su‌ Gökhan‌ Buğday,‌ yapılan‌ yatırımlarla‌ Sabiha‌ Gökçen‌ Havalimanı’nın‌ yıllık‌ yolcu‌ kapasitesinin‌ 25‌ milyona‌ çıktığını‌ söyledi.‌ Buğday,‌ “Hergün‌yeni‌eklenen‌havayolları‌ve‌yeni‌ uçuş‌noktalarıyla‌Türkiye’nin‌en‌hızlı‌büyüyen,‌Avrupa’nın‌ ise‌ en‌ yeni‌ havalimanı‌ olduk”‌ dedi.‌ İstanbul‌ Sabiha‌ Gökçen‌ Uluslararası‌ Havalimanı’nın‌ 20‌ yıllık‌ işletme‌ hakkını‌ 1‌ milyar‌ 932‌ milyon‌ euro‌ (KDV‌dahil‌2‌milyar‌280‌milyon‌euro)‌karşılığı‌ devralan‌ İstanbul‌ Sabiha‌ Gökçen‌ Uluslararası‌ Havalimanı‌ Yatırım‌ Yapım‌ ve‌İşletme‌A.Ş’nin‌(İSG),‌Sabiha‌Gökçen‌ Havalimanı’nda‌hayata‌geçirdiği‌yeni‌terminaller‌ve‌ek‌üniteler‌31‌Ekim‌2009‌tarihinde‌Başbakan‌Recep‌Tayyip‌Erdoğan’ın‌ da‌ katıldığı‌ bir‌ törenle‌ hizmete‌ açılacak.‌ Sabiha‌Gökçen‌Havalimanı’nda‌yeni‌terminallerin‌ operasyonel‌ olarak‌ hizmete‌ girmesi‌ ise‌ 9‌ Kasım‌ tarihinde,‌ THY’nin‌ yurtdışı‌ tarifeli‌ seferlerine‌ ilk‌ kez‌ Sabiha‌ Gökçen’den‌başlamasıyla‌gerçekleşecek.‌ Limak‌Holding‌(LİMAK),‌GMR‌Infrastructure‌(GMR)‌ve‌Malaysia‌Airports‌Holdings‌ Berhad‌(MAHB)‌ortaklığında‌kurulan‌İSG,‌ İstanbul‌ Sabiha‌ Gökçen‌ Uluslararası‌ Havalimanı’nın‌20‌yıllık‌işletme‌hakkını‌1‌ Mayıs‌2008’de‌ devraldıktan‌ hemen‌ sonra,‌havalimanının‌genişletilmesi‌için‌planlanan‌ yatırımları‌ hayata‌ geçirmek‌ üzere‌ düğmeye‌bastı.‌30‌ayda‌bitmesi‌öngörülen‌ ancak‌18‌ay‌gibi‌rekor‌bir‌sürede‌430‌bin‌ metrekaresi‌kapalı‌toplam‌500‌bin‌metrekare‌inşaatı‌tamamlayan‌İSG,‌toplam‌500‌ milyon‌euro’luk‌yatırım‌yaptı.‌İstanbul‌Sabiha‌Gökçen‌Uluslararası‌Havalimanı’nın‌ hizmete‌ açılacak‌ birimleri,‌ uçuş‌ öncesi‌ ve‌ sonrasında‌ uluslararası‌ standartlarda‌ seyahat‌ deneyimi‌ sunmak‌ üzere‌ tasarlandı.‌ İnşaatı‌ tamamlanan‌ birimler‌ ara-

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sında‌yeni‌iç‌ve‌dış‌hatlar‌terminali,‌4718‌ araç‌ve‌72‌otobüs‌kapasiteli‌katlı‌otopark,‌ 128‌ odalı‌ havalimanı‌ oteli,‌ 112‌ check-in‌ ve‌ 24‌ adet‌ self‌ check-in‌ kontuarı,‌ VIP‌ bölümü,‌ apron‌ manzaralı‌ CIP‌ bölümü,‌ 5000‌metrekarelik‌restoran‌ve‌cafe‌alanı‌ ile‌ 4500‌ metrekarelik‌ duty‌ free‌ alanı‌ yer‌ alıyor.‌Bunların‌yanı‌sıra‌8‌geniş,‌16‌orta‌ gövdeli‌uçağa‌eşzamanlı‌hizmet‌verecek‌ çoklu‌uçak‌park‌ettirme‌sistemi‌de‌devreye‌ girecek.‌ Halen‌ 60’dan‌ fazla‌ havayolu‌ şirketinin‌ uçuş‌ gerçekleştirdiği‌ İstanbul‌ Sabiha‌Gökçen‌Havalimanı’nda‌yeni‌terminalin‌ açılışı‌ ile‌ birlikte‌ yurtdışı‌ tarifeli‌ uçuşların‌sayısında‌ciddi‌bir‌artış‌bekleniyor.‌Yeni‌terminalin‌açılmasının‌ardından,‌ THY‌Kasım‌ayından‌itibaren‌Avrupa’daki‌ 7‌noktaya‌tarifeli‌uçuşlarını‌Sabiha‌Gökçen‌ Havalimanı’ndan‌ gerçekleştirmeye‌ başlayacak.‌Türkiye’nin‌yurtdışına‌açılan‌ en‌ yeni‌ kapısı‌ İstanbul‌ Sabiha‌ Gökçen‌ Havalimanı,‌ Türkiye’nin‌ lider‌ havayolu‌ şirketi‌ THY‌ ile‌ yaptığı‌ anlaşma‌ çerçevesinde‌ 9‌ Kasım’dan‌ itibaren‌ THY’nin‌ Moskova‌(Domodedovo),‌Londra‌(Stansted),‌Köln,‌Stuttgart,‌Berlin‌(Schönefeld),‌ Amsterdam‌ ve‌ Hannover’e‌ başlatacağı‌ tarifeli‌uçuşlara‌ev‌sahipliği‌yapacak.‌Bu‌ arada‌Pegasus‌ve‌Sun‌Express‌de‌kış‌tarifelerinde‌yeni‌dış‌hat‌noktalarına‌uçma‌ kararı‌ aldı.‌ Örneğin‌ Sun‌ Express;‌ Dortmund,‌ Düsseldorf,‌ Hamburg,‌ Nürnberg‌ ve‌ Zürih’e,‌ Pegasus‌ ise‌ Bologna,‌ Basel,‌ Paris‌ve‌Valencia’ya‌Sabiha‌Gökçen’den‌ uçacak.Toplam‌320‌bin‌metrekarelik‌alana‌kurulan‌yeni‌terminal‌binasının‌Sabiha‌ Gökçen‌Havalimanı’nın‌yıllık‌yolcu‌kapasitesini‌ 25‌ milyona‌ çıkaracağını‌ belirten‌ İSG‌ CEO’su‌ Gökhan‌ Buğday,‌ şöyle‌ devam‌etti:‌“Devir‌teslim‌işlemlerinin‌hemen‌ ardından‌ilk‌yatırım‌projesi‌olarak‌mevcut‌ İç‌ Hatlar‌ Terminali’nin‌ genişletilmesi‌ çalışmasını‌gerçekleştirdik.‌Sadece‌59‌günde‌1600‌metrekarelik‌ek‌bina‌inşaatını‌tamamladık,‌böylece‌İç‌Hatlar‌Terminali’nin‌ yıllık‌yolcu‌kapasitesini‌iki‌katına‌çıkardık.‌

Şimdi‌ise,‌yeni‌inşa‌ettiğimiz‌ve‌hizmete‌ açmaya‌ hazırlandığımız‌ terminalimizle‌ yıllık‌yolcu‌taşıma‌kapasitemizi‌25‌milyona‌ çıkaracağız.”‌‌İSG‌olarak‌Sabiha‌Gökçen‌ Havalimanı‌ ile‌ yeni,‌ rahat‌ ulaşılan,‌ konforlu‌ve‌güvenli‌bir‌havalimanı‌yaratma‌iddiasını‌taşıdıklarını‌belirten‌Gökhan‌Buğday,‌İstanbul‌Sabiha‌Gökçen‌Uluslararası‌ Havalimanı’nın‌ erişim‌ imkanları‌ açısından‌ en‌ kolay‌ ulaşılır‌ havalimanı‌ olduğunu‌ifade‌etti.‌“Kırmızı‌ışıksız‌ulaşılan‌tek‌ havalimanıyız”‌ diyen‌ Buğday;‌ hem‌ toplu‌ taşıma‌ olanakları‌ hem‌ de‌ kara‌ ve‌ deniz‌ bağlantısı‌ sayesinde‌ özel‌ taşıma‌ için‌ benzersiz‌bir‌lokasyona‌sahip‌olduklarını‌ söyledi.‌ Sabiha‌ Gökçen‌ Havalimanı’nın‌ çağdaş‌tasarımı‌sayesinde‌her‌türlü‌ihtiyaca‌yanıt‌veren‌pratik‌ve‌çok‌çeşitli‌kullanım‌ alanları‌ sunan‌ konforlu‌ bir‌ havalimanı‌olduğunu‌vurgulayan‌Buğday,‌‌“Bir‌ havalimanından‌ beklenen‌ en‌ ileri‌ teknolojik‌altyapı‌ile‌yolcu‌ve‌insan‌güvenliğini‌ yüzde‌ yüz‌ sağlayan‌ sisteme‌ sahibiz.‌ Bu‌ açıdan‌ baktığımızda‌ sadece‌ Türkiye’de‌ değil,‌ Avrupa’da‌ hatta‌ dünyada‌ da‌ en‌ güvenli‌ havalimanı‌ altyapısını‌ kurduğumuzu‌söyleyebiliriz”‌dedi.‌Limak‌Holding,‌ GMR‌ ve‌ MAHB’ın‌ ortaklığında‌ kurulan‌ İSG’nin‌ortaklarının‌kendi‌uzmanlık‌alanlarındaki‌ deneyimleri‌ ve‌ kabiliyetleri‌ ile‌ en‌ iyi‌ iş‌ modelini‌ oluşturduğunu‌ belirten‌ İSG‌ CEO’su‌ Gökhan‌ Buğday,‌ bu‌ kadar‌ kısa‌ bir‌ sürede‌ tüm‌ yatırımların‌ planlandığı‌gibi‌hayata‌geçirilmesinin‌ardında‌bu‌ uyum‌ ve‌ becerinin‌ önemli‌ rol‌ oynadığını‌ vurguladı.‌‌ 2009‌ sonunda‌ yolcu‌ taşımada‌Türkiye’nin‌ üçüncü‌ büyük‌ havalimanı‌ olacaklarını‌ söyleyen‌ Buğday,‌ “Ekim‌ ayı‌ sonunda‌yeni‌terminalin‌devreye‌girmesi‌ ile‌birlikte,‌İstanbul‌Sabiha‌Gökçen‌Uluslararası‌Havalimanı’nın‌büyüme‌hızı‌daha‌ da‌artacak.‌Halen‌fiziki‌olarak‌Türkiye’nin‌ en‌büyük‌üçüncü‌havalimanı‌olan‌Sabiha‌ Gökçen,‌ yıl‌ sonunda‌ yolcu‌ taşımada‌ da‌ Türkiye’nin‌ en‌ büyük‌ üçüncü‌ havalimanı‌ olmayı‌hedefliyor”‌dedi.‌2008‌yılında‌top-

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lam‌4.3‌milyon‌yolcuya‌ev‌sahipliği‌yapan‌ İSG,‌bu‌yıl‌bu‌rakamı‌6‌milyonun‌üzerine‌ çıkarmayı‌hedefliyor.‌“Bu‌rakamlarla‌havalimanımızı‌ Türkiye’nin‌ en‌ fazla‌ yolcunun‌ geçiş‌yaptığı‌üçüncü‌havalimanı‌yapmayı‌ hedefliyoruz”‌diyen‌İSG‌CEO’su‌Gökhan‌ Buğday,‌ Sabiha‌ Gökçen‌ Havalimanı’nın‌ halen‌yolcu‌sayısı‌açısından‌5’inci‌sırada‌ bulunduğunu,‌yeni‌terminallerin‌açılması‌ ve‌başta‌THY,‌Sun‌Express‌ve‌Pegasus‌ olmak‌ üzere,‌ yeni‌ havayolu‌ şirketlerinin‌ yeni‌ tarifeli‌ uçuşlara‌ başlamasıyla‌ birlikte‌ yılsonunda‌ hedeflerinin‌ Atatürk‌ ve‌ Antalya’nın‌ ardından‌ üçüncü‌ sıraya‌ yerleşmek‌ olduğunu‌ ifade‌ etti.‌ İstanbul‌ Sabiha‌ Gökçen‌ Havalimanı’nın‌ gerek‌ uçuş‌sayısı‌gerekse‌yolcu‌sayısı‌artışında‌ 2008‌ yılında‌ bir‌ önceki‌ yıla‌ göre‌ en‌ yüksek‌ büyümeyi‌ sağlayan‌ havalimanı‌ olduğunu‌ söyleyen‌ Buğday,‌ rakamlar‌

hakkında‌ şu‌ bilgileri‌ verdi:‌ “2008‌ yılının‌ tamamında‌ 4‌ milyon‌ 358‌ bin‌ 710‌ adet‌ yolcuya‌ ev‌ sahipliği‌ yaparken‌ bu‌ rakam‌ 2009’un‌ilk‌9‌ayında‌4‌milyon‌545‌bin‌224‌ olarak‌ gerçekleşti.‌ 2009’un‌ sonunda‌ 6‌ milyonun‌üzerinde‌yolcuya‌hizmet‌vermeyi‌ planlıyoruz..‌ İSG’nin‌ hedeflediği‌ yüksek‌ büyüme‌ oranının‌ birinci‌ kaynağının‌ dış‌ hatlar‌ olacağını‌ vurgulayan‌ Gökhan‌ Buğday,‌‌2009‌yılı‌sonuna‌ilişkin‌rakamsal‌ hedeflerini‌ şöyle‌ sıraladı:‌ ”2008’de‌ toplam‌ 1.568.967‌ dış‌ hat‌ yolcusu‌ havalimanımızı‌ kullandı.‌ 2009’un‌ ilk‌ 9‌ ayındaki‌dış‌hat‌yolcu‌sayımız‌ise‌1.448.354‌ olarak‌gerçekleşti.‌Hedefimiz‌yıl‌sonunda‌ dış‌hat‌yolcu‌sayısını‌2008’e‌göre‌yüzde‌ 50‌artırmak.‌İç‌ve‌dış‌hatlarda‌toplam‌büyüme‌oranımızı‌ise‌yüzde‌30-40‌arasında‌ tahmin‌ ediyoruz.”İSG’nin‌ yapmış‌ olduğu‌ yatırım‌ile‌Türkiye‌ekonomisinin‌en‌kritik‌

konularından‌istihdam‌için‌önemli‌bir‌katkıda‌bulunduklarını‌belirten‌Gökhan‌Buğday,‌İSG’nin‌yürüttüğü‌yatırımlarla,‌inşaat‌ döneminde‌8.000,‌operasyon‌döneminde‌ ise‌yaklaşık‌2.000‌kişiye‌istihdam‌sağlandığını‌açıkladı.‌20‌yıllık‌kiralama‌dönemi‌ sonunda‌ kira‌ ödemeleri,‌ kurumlar‌ vergisi,‌ KDV‌ ve‌ istihdam‌ vergileri‌ toplamında‌ kamuya‌ aktarılacak‌ tutarın‌ 3‌ milyar‌ 330‌ milyon‌euro’yu‌bulacağını‌söyleyen‌Buğday,‌şöyle‌devam‌etti:‌“Türkiye’nin‌dünyaya‌açılan‌yeni‌kapısı‌olan‌İstanbul‌Sabiha‌ Gökçen‌ Uluslararası‌ Havalimanı’nda‌ devir‌ işlemlerinin‌ ardından‌ rekor‌ sürede‌ yaptığımız‌ 500‌ milyon‌ euro’luk‌ yatırımın‌ sadece‌İSG‌için‌değil;‌Türk‌iş‌dünyası‌için‌ de‌çok‌gurur‌verici‌sonuçlar‌doğuracağına‌inanıyoruz.”‌

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Fransa’da Türkiye Mevsimi Etkinlikleri Başladı n‌‌ Fransa’da Türkiye Mevsimi etkinlikleri başladı

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2010 yılının mart ayına kadar sürecek olan dokuz aylık Türkiye Mevsimi sırasında, başta Paris olmak üzere tüm Fransa’da Türkiye’yi Avrupa’ya tanıtmak amacıyla çeşitli kültürel, sanatsal, eğitsel ve ekonomik etkinlikler gerçekleştirilecek. Fransa’da Türkiye Mevsimi etkinliklerinin Fransa Tarafı Karma Organizasyon Komitesi Eş Başkanlığı’nı AXA Şirketler Grubu Başkanı Henri de Castries yürütüyor. Türk Tarafı Eş Başkanlığını ise Necati Utkan yürütüyor. Fransa’da Türkiye Mevsimi 2006 yılında Türkiye’de gerçekleştirilen Fransız Baharı etkinliklerinin başarısı üzerine, Fransızların önerisiyle geliştiriliyor.

Serhad Uslan TÜRSAB Başkan Adayı n‌‌TÜRSAB Yönetim Kurulu üyeliğine aday olduğunu açıklayan ilk turizmci olan İlos Travel Başkanı Serhad Uslan, seyahat acentalarını “Hep birlikte değişim ve paylaşım”a çağırdı. Türkiye Seyahat Acenteleri Birliği TÜRSAB’ın 4-6 Aralık 2009 tarihinde gerçekleştirilecek olan 19. Genel Kurulu’nda yönetime adaylığını açıklayan İlos Travel Yönetim Kurulu Başkanı Serhad Uslan “Değişim, paylaşım ve hep birlikte gerçekleştirelim” diyerek seyahat acentelerine çağrıda bulundu.

Serhad Uslan “Her yıl derisini değiştirmeyen yılan ölür. Seyahat acentelerini değiştirmeyen yenilenmesine yardımcı olmayan TÜRSAB”da biter” dedi.

Taksim Elite World Hotel”de yaptığı basın toplantısında adaylığını ve yapmak istediklerini anlatan Serhad Uslan, TÜRSAB”ın yönetimine aday olma kararını 4-5 aylık çalışmanın sonucunda verdiklerini belirtti.

Türk Aşçılar Madalyaya Doydu n‌‌

Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı’nın katkılarıyla Rusya’ya gönderilen Türkiye Aşçılar Milli Takımı, Kremlin Culinary Cup ve Baku Culinary Cup yarışmalarında madalyaları topladı. TAF- Tüm Aşçılar Federasyonu öncülüğünde, Türkiye Aşçılar Milli Takımı Rusya Kremlin Culinary Cup yarışmasında iki gün sonunda 2’si altın, 3’ü gümüş, 6’sı bronz olmak üzere tüm kategorilerde 14 madalya kazandı. Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı Tanıtma Genel Müdürlüğü’nün katkılarıyla Rusya’ya gönderilen aşçılarımızdan iyi haberler geldi. Türkiye Aşçılar Milli Takımını oluşturan Türk aşçılar ilk gün 2 altın, 2 gümüş, 5 bronz ve 3 Merit madalya kazandılar. İkinci günde de 1 gümüş ve 1 bronz madalya kazanan aşçılarımızın kazandığı toplam madalya sayısı toplamda 14 oldu. Kremlin Culinary Cup’ın hemen ardından Bakü de ‘’Baku Culinary Cup’’da yarışan Türk aşcılar bu yarışmada da 12 altın, 11 gümüş ve 8 bronz madalya ile arka arkaya iki önemli yarışmada rekor düzeyde madalya topladılar. TAF- Tüm Aşçılar Federasyonu başkanı Yalçın Manav yarışmalara gitmeden önce söz verdiği madalya sayısını katlayarak ülkemize getiren aşcılarımızı başarılarından dolayı kutlayarak ‘’ Amacımız Türk mutfağının tüm dünyada tanıtılmasına katkıda bulunmak ve hak ettiği yere getirmektir ’’ dedi.

Alaçatı Uluslararası Balıkçılık Turnuvası

n‌‌ Alaçatı Uluslararası Balıkçılık Turnuvası her yıl olduğu

gibi, bu yıl da 29 Ekim - 1 Kasım 2009 tarihleri arasında gerçekleşiyor.Alaçatı’da, üçüncü senesine giren yarışmanın, yurt dışı ayağı olarak konumlanan “Cape Town Challenge” ise 25 Nisan-03 Mayıs 2009 tarihleri arasında gerçekleşti ve katılımcılara büyük bir keyif verdi. Turnuvaya geçen yıllarda olduğu gibi bu yılda, birçok deniz ve balıkçılığa gönül vermiş yarışmacının katılması bekleniyor. Amatör balıkçıların büyük ilgisi ile geçen yıl 44 teknenin katıldığı yarışmada, bu yıl 50 tekne kapasitesine çıkıldı. Alaçatı balıkçılığın keyfini çıkarmak için konuklarını bekliyor.

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“Effective summit for the tourism sector” “The Fastest Growing Tourism Exhibition in the Region”

14th Edition 11-14 February 2010 TÜYAP Beylikdüzü İSTANBUL

EAST MEDITERRANEAN INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL & TOURISM EXIBITION

www.emittistanbul.com 10 halls, 55,000 sqm. stand area, more than 3,500 exhibitors from over 60 countries. organiser

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THIS EXHIBITION IS BEING ORGANISED BY THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE UNION OF CHAMBERS AND COMMODITY EXCAHGES OF TURKEY UNDER THE LAW #5174

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İstanbul Modern ve Pompidou işbirliği n‌‌ İstanbul

Modern’in eğitim sponsoru Garanti Bankası’nın katkılarıyla Paris Georges Pompidou Merkezi ile üç yıldır sürdürdüğü “Genç İstanbul Modern” başlıklı eğitim programı dizisi, “Site” sergisi için düzenlenen basın toplantısı sırasında İstanbul Modern Yönetim Kurulu Başkanı Oya Eczacıbaşı ve Georges Pompidou Merkezi Başkanı Alain Seban arasında imzalanan bir protokol ile üç yıl daha uzatıldı. İstanbul Modern Eğitim ve Sosyal Projeler Birimi ve Georges Pompidou Merkezi Gençlik Atölyesi ile ortaklaşa hazırlanan “Genç İstanbul Modern” başlıklı eğitim programı dizisi 2012 yılına dek yeni projelerle sürecek. İmza törenine İstanbul Modern Yönetim Kurulu Başkanı Oya Eczacıbaşı, Georges Pompidou Merkezi Başkanı Alain Seban, Fransa’nın Türkiye Büyükelçisi Bernard Emie ve Garanti Bankası Genel Müdürü Ergun Özen katıldılar. İstanbul Modern Yönetim Kurulu Başkanı Oya Eczacıbaşı, Georges Pompidou Merkezi ile işbirliğiyle gerçekleşen bu eğitim dizisinin her iki kurum için de verimli ve başarılı sonuçlar doğurması sonucunda ortaklığın üç yıl daha uzatıldığını belirterek, “Böylelikle, Georges Pompidou Merkezi’nin dünyada ilk kez eğitim konusunda bir müze ile uzun süreli olarak yaptığı bu işbirliği, 2012 yılına dek yaratıcı ve yenilikçi projelerle sürecek. Ülkemizde ilk kez gerçekleştirilen bu eğitim programında, sanat eğitimi konusunda 32 yıllık birikime sahip olan Georges Pompidou Merkezi ile bilgi ve deneyimleri paylaşmaktan büyük mutluluk duyuyoruz ” dedi. Georges Pompidou Merkezi Başkanı Alain Seban ise, iki kurum arasında başlatılan ve sürekliliği sağlanan bu işbirliğinin, Türkiye ve Fransa arasındaki kültürel alışveriş açısından büyük önem taşıdığını söyledi: “Bu atölye çalışmalarıyla projelerin arka planını verebilmek, sanatı bir bütün olarak yeni kuşaklara öğretebilmek ve toplumların gelişmesi için önem taşıyan bir platform oluşturduğumuzu düşünüyoruz. İstanbul’da bu anlamda paylaştığımız dostluk platformunu, öncelikle Sayın Oya Eczacıbaşı’nın başarısı olarak görüyorum. Girişimciliği, heyecanı ve bu işbirliğinin kurulmasında göstermiş olduğu çabası için kendisine çok teşekkür ediyoruz. Büyük gurur ve memnuniyet duyuyoruz.

Bizim için İstanbul Modern ile işbirliği yapmak gerçekten bir ayrıcalıktır.” İmza töreninde hazır bulunan Fransa’nın Türkiye Büyükelçisi Bernard Emie de, Georges Pompidou Merkezi ile İstanbul Modern arasındaki anlaşmanın yenilenmesinden büyük sevinç duyduğuna değinerek, “Ülkelerimizin en prestijli mekânlarından olan iki büyük kurum arasında imzalanan bu özgün konvansiyon sayesinde, üç yıldan bu yana güçlendirilmiş, imtiyazlı bağlar kurduk ve bu bağları bugün de devam ettiriyoruz” görüşünü dile getirdi.

TÜRSAB 10. Kültür Turizmi Sempozyumu Gaziantep ve Osmaniye’de Gerçekleşti n‌‌1-4 Ekim 2009 tarihlerinde Gaziantep’de düzenlenen “4. Uluslararası Antep Fıstığı Kültür ve Sanat Festivali” sırasında Tursab Kültür Komitesi, 1 – 2 Ekim 2009 Gaziantep ilini ziyaret ederek Festival kapsamında TÜRSAB Kültür Turizmi Sempozyumlarının 10.’su gerçekleştirdi. TÜRSAB Başkanı Başaran Ulusoy başkanlığında TÜRSAB Yönetim, Denetim, Disiplin Kurulu Üyeleri, Bölgesel Yürütme Kurulu Başkanları, Başkan Danışmanları, Kültür Turizmi ve İç Turizm Komitesi Üyeleri ile basın mensuplarından oluşan heyet ile Festival Açılış Töreni ve Kortej yürüyüşüne ayrıca “Tahmis” Fotoğraf Sergisi Açılışına katıldılar ve Bey Mahallesi, Gaziantep Arkeoloji Müzesi, Bakırcılar Çarşısı, Elmacı Pazarı nı gezdiler.Festival programına da dahil edilen “TÜRSAB Kültür Turizmi Sempozyumu X., Güneydoğu Anadolu Bölgesi Kültür Buluşması III.” Gaziantep Büyükşehir Belediyesi Meclis Salonunda düzenlendi. Ekonomist Mustafa Sönmez, İZ TV ve Haberci Programı Genel Yönetmeni Coşkun Aral, TÜRSAB Başkan Danışmanı Arkeolog Prof. Dr. Refik Duru, Gaziantep İl Kültür ve Turizm Müdürü Salih Efiloğlu ve TÜRSAB GAP Bölgesel Yürütme Kurulu Başkanı Fikret Murat Tural’ın konuşmacı olarak katıldığı sempozyumun moderatörlüğünü TÜRSAB Kültür Turizmi Komitesi Başkanı Faruk Pekin gerçekleştirmiştir. Gaziantep Valisi Süleyman Kamçı, Büyükşehir Belediye Başkanı Dr. Asım Güzelbey ve Türsab Başkanı Başaran Ulusoy’un yaptığı açılış konuşmaları ardından söz alan konuşmacılar, Gaziantep’in kültür turizmi potansiyelinin arttırılması doğrultusunda yapılabilecek çalışmalarla ilgili görüşlerini bildirdiler. Gaziantep ziyaretinin ardından TÜRSAB heyeti Osmaniye ilini ziyaret ettiler. Osmaniye Valisi Celalettin Cerrah ve Belediye Başkanı Kadir Kara tarafından ağırlanan heyet Kastabala Ören yeri, Karatepe Aslantaş Açık Hava Müzesi, Karatepe Kilim Kooperatifi ve fıstık fabrikasıni gezdiler.

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THY 2009/10 Kış Tarifesi

n‌‌ Türk Hava Yolları 25 Ekim Pazar gününden itibaren kış tarifesini uygulamaya koydu. Yeni kış tarifesinde yeni uçuş noktalarına seferler başlarken, bazı uçuş noktalarında sefer sayıları arttı. 2009 - 2010 Kış tarifesinde Kasım ayından itibaren İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Havalimanı çıkışlı dış hat seferler de yer alıyor.

Londra, Moskova, Amsterdam, Köln, Berlin, Stuttgart ve Hannover şehirlerine tarifeli seferler düzenleyecek olan Türk Hava Yolları, ayrıca iç hatlarda bu kış Ankara, İzmir ve Antalya seferlerine ek olarak günde 2 sefer olmak üzere Sabiha Gökçen - Adana seferleri gerçekleştirecek.Antalya’dan yapılan Moskova seferlerine ilave olarak 2009 kış tarife döneminde, Paris, Dusseldorf ve Stokholm noktalarına da tarifeli seferler düzenlenecek.

Antalya’dan Moskova’ya haftada 3, Paris ve Dusseldorf’a haftada 2, Stokholm’e ise haftada 1 sefer olarak tarifeli seferler icra edilecek. 2009 Yaz dönemi içerisinde haftada 3 gün olarak icra edilen İstanbul-Göteborg seferleri 2009 kış döneminde haftada 4 sefer olarak icra edilecek. Türk Hava Yolları, 2009 yılında uzun menzil filosundaki büyümeye paralel olarak Şikago, Seul, Singapur, Cakarta, Johannesburg, Cape Town ve Lagos seferlerinde 2009 yaz tarife dönemi için yapılan sefer sayısındaki artışların, 2009 kış tarife döneminde de devam etmesi planlanıyor. Türk Hava Yolları, filosundaki 3 adet Boeing-777 uçağına ilave olarak Ekim ayında gelen 1 adet uçak ile toplam 4 adete ulaşan Boeing-777 uçaklarının, kış tarifesi boyunca düzenli olarak İstanbul’dan yapılan New York, Tokyo ve Hong Kong seferlerinde de kullanılacak.

Mısır’dan Türk Tatilcilere 3 Bayram Seçeneği

n‌‌Sıcak iklime sahip Mısır, Kurban Bayramı’nda denize girmek isteyen Türk

tatilcilere, ilginç deneyimler yaşayabilecekleri 3 seçenek sunuyor. Bayramda Şarm El Şeyh, Marsa Alam veya Hamata’yı tercih edecek tatilci, güneşli hava, berrak denizde dalış ve sörf gibi hobilerini son derece cazip imkanlarla doya doya yaşayabilecek. Kültürel zenginliği ve tarihi ile dünyanın en önemli merkezlerinden biri olan Mısır, son yıllarda birbiri ardına gelişen gözde tatil merkezleri ile dikkat çekiyor. Muhteşem kumsalları, yıl boyu güneşli havası, Kızıldeniz’in berrak suyu ile Mısır, çok uzaklara gitmeden hem de çok uygun fiyatlara cennet gibi bir tatil vaadediyor. İşte Mısır’ın Türk tatilcilere sunduğu tatil seçenekleri:

Şarm El Şeyh: Her yıl dünyanın çeşitli yerlerinden binlerce turist ağırlayan Şarm El Şeyh; Kızıldeniz kıyısında kaliteli kumsalları, berrak denizi, lüks otelleri ve hareketli eğlence hayatı ile dikkat çekiyor. Kızıldeniz’in zengin sualtı güzelliklerini keşfetmek için de bir çok dalış merkezi bulunan Şarm El Şeyh, dalış tutkunları tarafından tercih ediliyor. Altı cam teknelerle Kızıldeniz’de gezinirken su altındaki canlı çeşitliliğini ve renkliliği izlemek ya da berrak sularında yüzmenin tadını çıkarmak mümkün.

Marsa Alam: Eskiden küçük bir balıkçı kasabası olan Marsa Alam, bugünlerde yeni Şarm El Şeyh olarak anılıyor. Kahire’nin 800 km güneyinde yer alan Marsa Alam’a ulaşım, şehirde bulunan uluslararası havaalanı üzerinden rahatlıkla gerçekleşiyor.

Geleneksel Mısır mimarisi ile inşa edilen lüks otellerinde kalırken kafa dinlemek için birebir olan bölgede, dalış tutkunları için de yine aynı şekilde zengin imkanlar bulunuyor.

Hamata: Doğa, dalış ve outdoor etkinlikleri denildiğinde, Marsa Alam’ın 100 km güneyinde yer alan bu küçük kasaba akla geliyor. Extrem sporlarla adrenalin arayanlar için mükemmel fırsatlar sunan Hamata’da Kızıldeniz’in berrak sularında kite surf yapmak mümkün. Hamata’daki kite surfing merkezinde ise en son model araç gereçler ve iddialı eğitmenler bulunuyor. Hamata’daki bir diğer alternatif ise çöl yelkenciliği...Kumda yelkenciliğin nasıl olacağını merak edenler Hamata’ya yoğun ilgi gösteriyor...

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Nuket Angin Air Arabia TĂźrkiye mĂźdĂźrlĂźÄ&#x;Ăźne atandÄą.

Leyla Altintas Sarikamis Toprak otel’e tekrar satÄąĹ&#x; ve pazarlama direktĂśrĂź olarak dĂśndĂź.

Ugur Ofluoglu Titanic Business otel Asya GM i oldu.

Ercan Turhan KÄąbrÄąs Jasmine Court otel GM i oldu.

Can Bekin Carpe Diem Claros Resort GM i olarak atandÄą.

Feridun Tabur Dedeman Gaziantep GM’liÄ&#x;ine getirldi.

Emre Tatar Bodrum ve Uludag Kervansaray otelleri GM’liÄ&#x;ine atandÄą.

Katya Ertuyun Emirates-TĂźrkiye satÄąĹ&#x; ve pazarlama mĂźdĂźrĂź oldu.

GĂźlçin Alkan Çelik Elite World Istanbul otel banket satÄąĹ&#x; mĂźdĂźrlĂźÄ&#x;Ăźne atandÄą.

Dunya TaĹ&#x;kÄąn Ciragan Palace Kempinski de misafir iliĹ&#x;kileri direktĂśrĂź oldu.

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Betuyab 20.yÄąlÄąnÄą bir tĂśrenle kutladÄą.

Ceylan InterContinental Istanbul ISO 22000 sertifikasÄą aldÄą.

Rixos, Kazakistan’da ikinci oteli Rixos Almaty’i açtĹ.

Crystal grubu, Comfort Flora Beach’i bßnyesine kattĹ.

LykiaGroup, TUI ile 2010 yaz sezonunda LykiaWorld Ă–lĂźdeniz’de tek yetkili acente anlaĹ&#x;masÄą imzaladÄą.

Elite World Ä°stanbul iĹ&#x; dĂźnyasÄąna cazip paketler sunuyor.

Majesty Palm Beach AltÄąn Sertifika ile ĂśdĂźllendirildi.

Rixos Papillon Grubu ile ortak oldu.

Marriott, Ä°stanbul Zeytinburnu ve ĹžiĹ&#x;li Bomonti’de iki otel daha açacak.

Metrapol Şirketler Grubu Edirne’ye 300 yatak kapasiteli otel yapacak. ÇĹnar otel View Bar yenilendi.

Miss Benelux gĂźzellik yarÄąĹ&#x;masÄą Belek Xanadu Resort Otel’de yapÄąldÄą.

Izmir Hilton’da Hint Yemek Festivali dßzenlendi.

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Delta New York, Miami ve Los Angeles’a Istanbul’dan ozel fiyatlar uyguluyor.

Air Berlin ve Pegasus iĹ&#x;birliÄ&#x;ine baĹ&#x;ladÄąlar.

THY Ankara – Izmir uçuĹ&#x;larÄą baĹ&#x;ladÄą.

THY - NY ucuslarÄąnda Boeing 777 kullanmaya baĹ&#x;ladÄą.

Gulf Air ilk A320 ucaÄ&#x;ÄąnÄą filosuna kattÄą. airBaltic Tallinn-Turku uçuĹ&#x;larÄąnÄą baĹ&#x;lattÄą.

THY Berlin’e 9 KasÄąm’dan itibaren Berlin/SchĂśnefeld-Ä°stanbul/Sabiha GĂśkçen seferleriyle birlikte haftada 18 uçuĹ&#x; yapacak.

Etihad Cape Town seferlerine baĹ&#x;ladÄą.

Pegasus, KÄąrgÄązistan havayollarÄąna %49 hisseyle ortak oldu.

British Airways yolcularÄą 31 AralÄąk 2009 tarihine kadar World Traveller Plus biletlerini, kÄąsa mesafe uçuĹ&#x;larÄąnda Business Class’a yĂźkseltebiliyor.

Air France, 20 KasÄąm 2009’da Paris-New York hattÄąnda, 21 KasÄąm 2009’da ise New York-Paris hattÄąnda yapacaÄ&#x;Äą ilk iki Airbus A380 uçuĹ&#x;unun 380 koltuÄ&#x;unu, yardÄąma muhtaç çocuklar yararÄąna, açĹk arttÄąrmada satÄąyor.

Tal Aviation TĂźrkiye Ofisi, acentelerine seminer verdi.

Emirates ile Mauritius 30 KasÄąm 2009 tarihine kadar 388 Euro.

Lufthansa Dow Jones sĂźrdĂźrĂźlebilirlik endeksinde yine en yĂźksek puanÄą aldÄą.

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