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Bangkok to Host Ultra-Luxury Travel Event in 2027
Thailand is strengthening its position in the international luxury tourism market. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will host the Ultra Thailand 2027 event in Bangkok from June 20-24.
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Europe
Spain's Imserso Program: Hotels Losing Interest
Spain's state-subsidized Imserso holiday program is losing its appeal for hotels in Mallorca. Due to rising costs and low-profit margins, hoteliers believe the program's economic conditions need to be updated...
World
TikTok Inspires Travel in Bangkok
Thailand is focusing on social media content creators to influence international travel decisions. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in collaboration with TikTok Thailand, hosted over 300 content creators in Bangkok.
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Kızkalesi Reaches 100% Occupancy
Kızkalesi, Mersin, brought hotel occupancy to 100% for the 2026 summer season. Tourism professionals expect the season to extend into November, with international reservations continuing until the end of October.
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Europe
Mallorca: Restaurant Revenues Decline Despite Tourist Boom
Despite an increase in tourists in Mallorca, restaurant revenues are falling. CAEB Restauración Mallorca expects August revenues to decline by 12-14%. A 6-8% drop is estimated for the entire year.
Germany
Lufthansa and Munich Airport: Stopover Opens to Asia
Munich Airport and Lufthansa have expanded their stopover program to five key Asian markets. Passengers from China, India, Japan, South Korea, and Thailand will be able to extend their Munich layovers and explore Bavaria.
Germany
Frankfurt: Korean Culture and Tourism Meet in September
Korea will be present in Frankfurt in September 2026 with two significant events. The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) will bring together tourism industry representatives at a special evening event after the two-day public K-Culture & Travel Festival.
TURİZM
Spanish Data Protection Agency: Hotel Cyberattacks Surge
The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) reported a significant increase in cyberattacks targeting hotel reservation systems in July.
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Europe
DERTOUR Suisse Study: Summer Heat Reshapes Holiday Plans
Rising summer temperatures in Switzerland are changing travel habits. According to a DERTOUR Suisse study, 27 percent of participants have already changed their holiday plans.
Germany
Melanie Gerhardt to Share Tourism Crisis Management Expertise
Melanie Gerhardt from DERTOUR Group will discuss crisis management in tourism at the RTG Summit in Mainz on October 9, 2026. Gerhardt will cover crisis communication and technology in situations such as extreme weather events and geopolitical conflicts.
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Minister Ersoy: Tourism Cooperation with US Ambassador Barrack
Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy received US Ambassador Tom Barrack.
Source: Anadolu Ajansı
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COP31 Drives High Demand for Antalya's Historic Kaleiçi
The United Nations Climate Change Conference COP31 will take place in Antalya from November 9-20. Ahead of the conference, hotel occupancy rates in historic Kaleiçi have approached 100 percent.
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World
Dubai: Special Perks for Inviting Visitors
Dubai aims to revive tourism with its "A Dubai Invite" program. Those who invite relatives to the city receive a 3,000 dirham benefits package usable at hotels and restaurants.
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Egypt: Digital Visa-on-Arrival System Starts August 1, 2026
Egypt is launching a digital visa-on-arrival system at Cairo Airport on August 1, 2026. The new application will streamline entry procedures for international travelers, providing convenience.
World
Dunedin: Total solar eclipse already fills hotels
New Zealand's Dunedin is preparing for the 2028 total solar eclipse. Intense hotel bookings have started two years in advance; some special packages are completely sold out.
Source: Anadolu Ajansı
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Erzurum Culture Road Project: Historic Fabric Revived in 14 Years
The Culture Road Project, ongoing for 14 years in Erzurum, has brought the city's historic fabric back to light. Within the scope of the project, shantytowns were removed, and 22 registered buildings were restored and brought into tourism as museums and workshops.
Source: Anadolu Ajansı
Sports
AYM Member Kıratlı: Sakaryabaşı an Unrivaled Diving Destination
Constitutional Court Member Metin Kıratlı went scuba diving in Sakaryabaşı, Eskişehir.
Source: Anadolu Ajansı
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Huser Plateau: Heaven Above the Clouds Welcomes Visitors
Huser Plateau, located at an altitude of 2,400 meters in Rize's Çamlıhemşin district, is situated on the peaks of the Kaçkar Mountains. With its unique landscape integrated with clouds and fog, it welcomes nature lovers and photography enthusiasts.
Source: Anadolu Ajansı
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Cappadocia Balloon Festival: Shaped Balloons to Color the Sky
The Cappadocia Balloon Festival will host 30 shaped hot air balloons from Turkey and 9 other countries. The 'Whale' shaped balloon, which won a design competition, will also take to the sky for the first time at the festival.
Source: Anadolu Ajansı
Economy
National Geographic Orion in Bodrum: Luxury Ship Brings Tourists
The Bahamas-flagged luxury boutique cruise ship National Geographic Orion docked at Bodrum Port. The ship, carrying 76 passengers, mostly Americans, and 70 crew members, arrived from Kuşadası. Tourists visited the bazaar and historical sites.
Source: Anadolu Ajansı2