TUI Responds to Growing Demand with Expanded Winter Season in Turkey

Berlin, Germany, 2023-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — TUI is expanding the season in Turkey. Turkey is one of the most popular holiday destinations for TUI guests from all markets. 1.9 million guests travelled to Turkey with TUI in 2022. The country is not only a sought-after destination in the summer season. TUI Deutschland customers… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts Signs Deal to Open InterContinental Bursa in Turkey in Late 2024

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces InterContinental brand signing in Bursa, Türkiye DENHAM, UK, 2023-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces an exciting new signing for its leading luxury InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand in Bursa, Türkiye. The 231-key InterContinental Bursa is being developed in… Read the full press release

Korean Air Flies Relief Supplies to Turkey in Response to Earthquake Crisis

Seoul, South Korea, 2023-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Korean Air operated a special charter flight departing from Seoul Incheon at 00:25 am bound for Istanbul to transport relief supplies for the Türkiye earthquake. The Boeing 777 freighter carried 45 tons of relief goods ranging from tents to sleeping bags and blankets. They will be… Read the full press release

easyJet customers raise over £300k for UNICEF’s emergency appeal in Turkey and Syria

Onboard collections raise over £300,000 in three weeks and have now been extended into March to continue raising vital funds for children and their families affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria UNICEF is currently working in the region to protect the safety, health and welfare of children London, UK, 2023-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release

ITB Berlin 2023 to showcase growing medical tourism industry, with experts and exhibitors from around the world in attendance

For the first time, national and international experts are represented in their own hall (26c) – Exhibitor numbers from Turkey are especially high – Medical tourism is becoming increasingly important in society Berlin, Germany, 2023-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — It represents a promising growth market in the tourism industry: at ITB Berlin 2023 from… Read the full press release

The Peninsula Hotels to Offer Guests a Taste of “All Things Turkish” with New Culinary Creations

Istanbul, Turkey, 2023-Mar-01 — /Travel PR News/ — To coincide with the recent opening of The Peninsula Istanbul, The Peninsula’s stunning new hotel along the Bosphorus, The Peninsula will invite guests at all its properties to sample the artistry of Turkish cuisine. Türkiye is a country with a vibrant history and a tradition of incredible… Read the full press release

easyJet Celebrates Carrying 70 Million Passengers to and from Belfast International Airport with Expansion Plans for Summer 2023

easyJet has celebrated flying 70 million passengers to and from Belfast International Airport by surprising a lucky family with free flights Northern Ireland’s largest airline will welcome an eighth aircraft to the base from next summer and is launching new routes to popular beach destinations including Antalya in Turkey, and Rhodes in Greece London, UK,… Read the full press release

MSC Group Sends Relief Aid on Board MSC Aurelia to Earthquake-Hit Areas in Turkey and Syria

The ship MSC Aurelia, which departed on 16 February from the Port of Naples, is on its way to the port of Iskenderun with 60 pallets of basic necessities, food and beverages MSC Aurelia will remain docked in port in Türkiye, at the authorities’ disposal, to provide accommodation for those impacted by the earthquake MSC… Read the full press release

The Peninsula Hotels Launches “Hope for Türkiye” Global Fundraising Initiative for Earthquake Victims in Turkey

Hong Kong, 2023-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — On Monday, 6 February 2023, two earthquakes, measuring a magnitude of 7.8 and 7.5 hit the south-eastern region of Türkiye, resulting in catastrophic death and destruction. In 2011 with the Great East Japan earthquake and tsunami, and in 2013 with the aftermath of Super Typhoon Yolanda/Haiyan in… Read the full press release

Airbnb.org Provides Free Temporary Housing for Displaced Earthquake Survivors and First Responders in Turkey and Syria

Airbnb.org is working with non-profit organizations and government entities to offer free, temporary housing to survivors of the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria, and to relief workers. San Francisco, CA, 2023-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Airbnb.org announced it will offer free temporary housing to people displaced by the recent earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria,… Read the full press release

easyJet Launches In-Flight Fundraiser for UNICEF’s Earthquake appeal in Turkey and Syria

The emergency onboard collection will raise vital funds for children and their families affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria Donations will go directly towards easyJet and UNICEF’s emergency appeal supporting children and their families in the region who need it the most UNICEF is particularly concerned for the safety and wellbeing of children… Read the full press release

Fraport AG and TAV Airports Holding Donate €1 Million to Aid Earthquake Victims in Turkey

Operating company of Antalya Airport donates amount in the millions / appeal made to entire workforce for donations / Fraport to double employee donations   Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2023-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Fraport AG has joined forces with TAV Airports Holding to donate €1  million to the victims of the earthquake in Turkey. The… Read the full press release

easyJet offers 250,000 seats under £30 as part of its Pay Day Sale

250,000 seats under £30 are now on sale across easyJet flights from the UK between 1 February and 30 September 2023, with fares available from just £15.99* Discounted fares across easyJet’s network spanning Europe, North Africa and the Middle East are now available to book until 2 February 2023 at easyJet.com and via the mobile… Read the full press release

Hyatt Regency Izmir IstinyePark officially opens in Turkey, offering luxurious guestrooms and dining options

The 160-room property with views of the Gulf of Izmir marks a significant milestone for Hyatt’s brand growth in Turkey CHICAGO, IL, 2023-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (January 9, 2023) announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Izmir IstinyePark, located in Balçova, a charming district of Izmir and one of… Read the full press release

EasyJet’s Big Orange Sale Sees Record Bookings for 2023: Tunisia and Egypt See Greatest Increase in Popularity

easyJet filled a plane a minute at peak booking times during its Big Orange Sale North African destinations Tunisia and Egypt have seen the greatest rise in popularity compared to 2019 Greek Islands, Turkey, Montenegro, Albania also saw a boost in demand from holiday makers for 2023 Early surge in bookings for January as people… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean’s new European vacations for summer 2024 are now open

Getaways for Every Type of Vacationer Set Sail Across Seven Ships in Nine Homeports, Including the European Debut of the amplified Oasis of the Seas MIAMI, FL, 2022-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International’s new European vacations for summer 2024 are now open, featuring seven world-class ships in nine homeports and a lineup… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express brands further expands in Turkey

New hotel signings and openings across Turkey showcase IHG’s exciting growth agenda DENHAM, UK, 2022-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, is delighted to announce a raft of recent signings and openings in Turkey across its Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express brands…. Read the full press release

Emirates to increase its number of flights to the Holy City of Makkah during the upcoming Hajj season

DUBAI, UAE, 2022-Jun-23 — /Travel PR News/ — With the significant demand for air travel during Hajj, Emirates is deploying extra flights to ensure more connectivity for the scores of pilgrims making their way to the Holy City of Makkah. Emirates will be operating special flights to Jeddah and Medina during the upcoming Hajj season… Read the full press release

Munich Airport welcomes Somon Air’s weekly flights between Munich and Dushanbe

MUNICH, Germany, 2022-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ — From now on, Somon Air with the IATA code SZ offers weekly flights from Munich to the Tajik capital Dushanbe. The flight lands every Monday at 09:30 in Munich and departs at 11:30 back to the Dushanbe hub. A Boeing 737-900 ER is in service on the… Read the full press release

Tale of Tales World Cruise 2022, the only ultra-luxury world cruise to have operated this year concludes after 138 days, 62 destinations, 30 countries and six continents

Silversea Cruises® operated the only ultra-luxury world cruise in 2022, welcoming celebrated creatives—‘Tale Tellers’—aboard Silver Whisper® to enrich guests’ experiences Monaco, 2022-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Guests travelling aboard Silversea Cruises’ Silver Whisper arrived in Copenhagen on May 22, marking the conclusion of the Tale of Tales World Cruise—the only ultra-luxury world cruise to have operated in… Read the full press release

flydubai launches three-times weekly service to Izmir in Turkey from 26 June

Flights to Izmir will start from 26 June with a three-times weekly service The carrier will further grow its network Turkey to six destinations with seasonal operations to Bodrum and Trabzon commencing from 23 June Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2022-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ —flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, announced today (29 April 2022) the launch… Read the full press release

Radisson announces the opening of Royan Hotel Hagia Sophia Istanbul

Radisson Individuals expands to Turkey with its first property nestled in historic Istanbul Brussels / Istanbul, 2022-Apr-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the opening of Royan Hotel Hagia Sophia Istanbul, a member of Radisson Individuals, the first Radisson Individuals hotel in Turkey. The hotel is located in the… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group to reach 50 hotels in Turkey by 2023

Brussels/Istanbul, 2022-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is accelerating its development pipeline targets in Turkey to reach 50 hotels by 2023 instead of 2025. In 2022, the Group plans to grow its presence in the country with 10 additional hotels and to introduce two new brands, Radisson Individuals and Radisson RED, to… Read the full press release

Finavia airports offers more than 130 destinations in Europe, America and Asia this summer

Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Flights are resuming at both Helsinki Airport and regional airports after the pandemic. In the summer, there will be direct flights from Finavia airports to more than 130 destinations. “There will be new destinations for the summer, as well as flights to familiar cities and beaches in… Read the full press release

easyJet offers 90,000 extra seats on sale to some of Europe’s most popular destinations this summer

90,000 additional seats are now on sale from the UK to some of Europe’s most popular ski and beach destinations Brits looking for a last chance Easter ski break can take advantage of more seats now available to Geneva, Innsbruck, and Salzburg Flights are now available to book at easyJet.com and via the mobile app… Read the full press release

flydubai to resume flights to Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen Airport

flydubai launches five flights a week to Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) in addition to daily flights to Istanbul Airport (IST) Dubai-based airline resumes its operations to Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) from 02 March Flight frequency to Istanbul increases to 12 flights a week Dubai, UAE, 2022-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai, the Dubai-based airline,… Read the full press release

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Çırağan Palace

Istanbul, Turkey, 2022-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Çırağan Palace, the home of many great love stories, offers exciting surprises with glorious romantic stay and dinner experiences on Valentine’s Day. Romance with a Gourmet Menu and Live Music at Tuğra Restaurant With a soul-soothing vista of the Bosphorus composing the background, the fairy-tale Tuğra Restaurant… Read the full press release

easyJet launches Low Fare Finder tool to help customers easily find flights at the lowest price

The airline has also launched a summer sun promotion for flights and holidays to Spain, Greece and Turkey with up to 20% off 100,000 seats and £200 off holidays on offer London, UK, 2022-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — As the British public get back to flying restriction free in the coming weeks and months,… Read the full press release

Rhapsody of the Seas to Welcome Guests in Limassol, Cyprus, in 2022 and 2023

CYPRUS, LIMASSOL, 2022-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Following a successful summer sailing from Limassol, Cyprus, Royal Caribbean International has announced two more seasons of cruising from Cyprus are on the horizon. In 2022 and 2023, Rhapsody of the Seas will call Cyprus home for the first time and welcome holidaymakers of all ages to set course… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group announces the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Mount Erciyes

Brussels/Kayseri, 2021-Dec-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the extension of its Turkey footprint with the opening of its first ski hotel in Mount Erciyes and second hotel in the Kayseri province. Radisson Blu Hotel, Mount Erciyes is located just off the slopes in the center of the Mount… Read the full press release