A Turkish court has ordered the travel website Booking.com to be blocked in a dispute with the country’s main travel agency association, Turkey’s state-run news agency reported Wednesday.
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Turkey’s tourism industry stages protest against recent attacks
Following a brutal New Year’s Eve attack at an Istanbul nightclub that killed 39 people, Turkish tourism industry professionals took part in a march on Jan. 3 to protest a spate of violence that has crippled the sector.
What makes Turkey the world’s 6th most popular tourist destination
Despite recent tumultuous times, Turkey’s allure is not lost, especially to travellers intent on experiencing one of the most fascinating and beautiful destinations on earth.
Turkey and TIFF: How destinations promote themselves behind the scenes
Agents and industry representatives were partying last night on the TIFF Bell Lightbox rooftop in celebration of Turkish cinema.
Turkey on lockdown; travellers advised to carry passports at all times
Turkey’s president rallied supporters at a mosque on Friday as his government announced new details about the state of emergency imposed after an attempted coup.
Turkey coup attempt: Flights from Istanbul cancelled
A group within Turkey’s military has engaged in what appeared to be an attempted coup, the prime minister said, with military jets flying over the capital and reports of vehicles blocking two major bridges in Istanbul. Tanks are also said to be stationed outside of the Istanbul airport.
Growing list of cruise lines take Turkey ports off the itinerary
Several major cruise lines have suspended calls at Istanbul following the deadly attack on Ataturk Airport on June 28.
Turkey bans gay pride parade in Istanbul on security concerns
The governor of the Turkish city of Istanbul has banned gay, lesbian and transgender individuals from holding pride parades at their usual venue, citing security concerns.
U.S. issues new travel warning for Turkey
The U.S. Department of State has issued a warning for travel to Turkey, based on increased threats from terrorist groups throughout Turkey and including a caution to U.S. citizens to avoid travel to southeastern Turkey.
Turkey sees drop in foreign visitors by 10%
The number of tourists visiting Turkey dropped by 10 per cent in February compared to last year, in a worrying sign for the country whose economy relies on tourism revenues.