Articles tagged “turkey”

Tourism

Violent Attacks Push European Tourism to Extremes

Turkey, Egypt, and Tunisia have all been devastated by terror attacks in recent years and they are all well down on their previous highs. The reluctance of tourists to visit is having unintended consequences while other destinations such as Barcelona are experiencing a boom.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 7 years ago

Business Travel

Despite Spain’s Strength Thomas Cook Targets Greece for Tourism Growth in 2017

While it's good news for Greece that bookings are on the rise, the struggle to find value in Spain shows just how difficult a summer it might be for European tour operators. Thomas Cook's cautious outlook hints at gloomier times ahead.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 7 years ago

Airlines

Updated: FAA Lifts Turkish Air Flight Ban

Considering the United States was the only major country to bar flights from Turkey’s airlines, it makes sense that that ban could be lifted relatively quickly.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 8 years ago

Tourism

Turkey’s Tourism Revival Under Threat From Coup Attempt and Response

It's essential to project and then deliver on a promise of safety and security. If you do, people will return. But we are not certain the current government is capable of this.

Deena Kamel Yousef, Bloomberg | 8 years ago

Airlines

FAA Bans Turkish Airlines From Flying to the United States

Brian Sumers, Skift | 8 years ago

Cruises

More Cruise Lines Are Shuffling Itineraries to Avoid Visits to Turkey

The announcement by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings to cancel all stops in Turkey this year is the most sweeping yet by an American cruise operator. Now all eyes turn to Carnival and Royal Caribbean.

Hannah Sampson, Skift | 8 years ago

Cruises

How the European Migrant Crisis Affects Mediterranean Cruising

Cruise lines have spent most of the year dealing with economic and geopolitical crises in Europe, so they're prepared to make a profit regardless of continued chaos in the Mediterranean. A worst-case scenario is a messy incident involving a cruise ship and migrant vessel, however, that could scare the public away from European cruises.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 9 years ago

Tourism

Interview: Turkish Tourism Director on Simpler Brand Messaging

It's hard to argue that Turkey's rise as global destination is directly tied to its "Home" branding or Instagrammer trips, but these efforts combined with support for the private sector keep Turkey's tourism offering relevant, ready and top of mind for potential visitors around the world.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 9 years ago

Tourism

Without Hype, This Is Among The Best Travel Videos We’ve Ever Seen

Mindblowing, inventive, innovative, and with gorgeous tones. So much to learn from it, travel brands, take notice.

Rafat Ali, Skift | 10 years ago

Skift Originals

How Croatia’s EU membership will change regional tourism

EU membership comes with a lot of baggage these days, but in terms of tourism it could mean a win-win situation for both Croatia and its neighbor nations.

Eliza Ronalds-Hannon, Skift | 11 years ago