Articles tagged “turkey”

Airlines

Indian and Middle Eastern Carriers Boost Connectivity to Tap India’s Outbound Potential

Indian travelers are looking at Middle East for short-haul trips. Airlines from India and the region are in a race to attract them.

Bulbul Dhawan | 7 days ago

Indian and Middle Eastern Carriers Boost Connectivity to Tap India’s Outbound Potential

Tourism

Turkey’s Strategy for Tourism: A Big Bet on China’s Travelers

The new darling of China's tourism industry may be none other than Turkey. Here's how Turkey is wooing China's new breed of travelers, who are young, hungry for off-the-beaten-path experiences, and spending more than before.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 weeks ago

Turkey’s Strategy for Tourism: A Big Bet on China’s Travelers

Tourism

These Are the Countries To Watch in Europe’s Tourism Recovery

Sun, savings, and sports are all factors driving Europe’s tourism recovery.

Elizabeth Casolo | 2 months ago

These Are the Countries To Watch in Europe’s Tourism Recovery

Tourism

Skift Travel Health Index Shows Softening Trend

The Travel Health Index in March 2024 shows an overall softening trend compared to the previous month, with the index dropping by 4 points. However, some countries continue to show robust growth, with China, Japan, and Hong Kong out front with double-digit gains.

Saniya Zanpure | 2 months ago

Skift Travel Health Index Shows Softening Trend

Tourism

China’s Golden Week Holiday: What’s Driving Outbound Travel

Understanding what Chinese travelers want is crucial for stakeholders in the tourism industry to tailor offerings and experiences that match these changing preferences.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 months ago

Airlines

India Advises Airlines to Assess Risks Before Flying International – India Report

As Iran-Israel tensions continue, airlines are proceeding with caution. This is impacting passengers in several different ways.

Bulbul Dhawan | 3 months ago

India Advises Airlines to Assess Risks Before Flying International – India Report

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.

Rashaad Jorden | 6 months ago

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.

Dawit Habtemariam | 6 months ago

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…

Edward Russell | 7 months ago

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.

Rashaad Jorden | 8 months ago

Airbnb to Accelerate Artificial Intelligence Efforts With New Acquisition