Antalya recorded a remarkable surge in the 2025 season despite global uncertainties, moving steadily toward the highest annual visitor count in its history. The strong rebound of the Ukrainian market has become the most prominent
“Turkish coffee has become the first product from Türkiye to be included in the European Union’s list of Traditional Specialities Guaranteed (TSG).” Official EU Recognition for Turkish Coffee Turkish coffee has achieved a historic milestone
Who Will Be the Tourism Professional of the Future? The tourism sector is being redefined not only by destinations but also by the human resources that drive them. As 2026 approaches, hotel chains, academies, and
Türkiye’s New Strategic Route in Gastronomy Tourism The ancient landscape of Anatolia takes the Michelin stage with 18 restaurants, marking a new acceleration in Türkiye’s premium tourism vision. Türkiye’s strategic journey in gastronomy tourism continues
KVKK’s new principle decision redefines personal data protection in the hospitality sector A long-standing procedure in Türkiye’s accommodation industry officially came to an end as of December 9, 2025. With the Personal Data Protection Board’s
Portugal’s Tourism Office campaign, “Feel the Rhythm”, has shifted the paradigm in city branding. The initiative moves city promotion away from purely emotional appeals toward measurable experience management. Using AI-powered data mapping, Lisbon, Porto, and
Accessibility in global tourism is no longer a secondary policy but a defining axis that shapes investments, standards, and destination competitiveness. The UN Tourism-AWE guide calls for operational transformation across the entire sector starting in
A recent joint policy announcement has placed visa-free travel for Russian and Saudi citizens on the agenda. As the formal steps move toward completion, tourism operators, hotels, transportation companies, and destination stakeholders have already begun
“Influencers: The New Travel Agents” The global tourism market is now shaped more by the power of digital content than by hotel architecture or flight networks. Influencers transform millions of followers into the new showcase
The Oman Air–Fun & Sun partnership connects the Russian market to Salalah; year-round tourism is set to strengthen economic diversification. Oman has taken another significant step in its tourism-driven growth strategy. Oman Air and Russian