Articles tagged “turkey”

Airlines

JetBlue-Spirit Merger Blocked

Today's podcast looks at the likely end of the JetBlue-Spirit merger, winter flight woes in the U.S., and a tourist fee at one of Turkey's most popular sites.

JetBlue-Spirit Merger Blocked

Tourism

Turkey Adds Tourist Fee For Hagia Sophia

Using a new fee and rules for tourists, Turkey is trying to preserve and improve the experience of worshippers at Hagia Sophia.

Turkey Adds Tourist Fee For Hagia Sophia

News Blog

Turkish Airlines to Launch Rebranded Leisure Carrier AJet in March

Turkish Airlines is moving forward with plans to spin off its leisure brand Anadolujet next year as its own airline, AJet. A wholly-owned subsidiary of Turkish Airlines, AJet will launch as an independent airline with its own operating certificate at the end of March. Anadolujet, while its own brand, has operated as part of Turkish…

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb to Accelerate Artificial Intelligence Efforts With New Acquisition

Today's podcast discusses Airbnb's AI investment, Riyadh Air's ambitions, and Turkey's tourism cooling.

Airbnb to Accelerate Artificial Intelligence Efforts With New Acquisition

Tourism

Turkey Tourism Bookings Start to Go ‘Quiet’

Even though Turkey is geographically far from the Israel-Hamas conflict, its tourism sector is not immune to its consequences.

Turkey Tourism Bookings Start to Go ‘Quiet’

News Blog

Uber Unveils Plans for Hot Air Balloon Rides in Turkey in Tourism Push

Uber will enable users to book hot air balloon rides in popular Turkish tourist destination Cappadocia as part of its strategy to make further inroads in the tourism industry. The company said app users can pay $159 (150 euros) to reserve one of 20 places on an one-and-a half hour sunrise flight over Cappadocia, a…

Airlines

Turkey’s Pegasus Airlines Sees Strong Demand But Airfares Fall

Airlines jumped on the surge in travel demand to Turkey. That's translating to lower airfares even as visitor numbers rise.

Turkey’s Pegasus Airlines Sees Strong Demand But Airfares Fall

Airlines

Marriott Strengthens Expansion Plans in Turkey. Plus: Private Jet Service for Pets

And then they say it's a dog's life! While sky may be the limit for these high-flying pets, did we hear someone mention climate change?

Marriott Strengthens Expansion Plans in Turkey. Plus: Private Jet Service for Pets

Hotels

Middle East Hotel Project Count Hits All-Time High

It's not surprising that the Middle East is prioritizing hotel development to accommodate a growing influx of tourists. This proactive approach aligns with their broader economic and tourism strategies to foster long-term growth and competitiveness in the global tourism market.

Middle East Hotel Project Count Hits All-Time High

Tourism

Saudi Arabia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Sets up Tourism Investment Company

Asfar's launch aligns with the Saudi sovereign fund’s broad strategy, which is centered around tapping opportunities within the tourism sector and building strategic partnerships with private companies.

Saudi Arabia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Sets up Tourism Investment Company