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Hatay will heal its wounds with tourism

During the long holiday, the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts were packed, with lively domestic tourism taking place. However, Hatay deserves the same attention. It's been about 500 days and four holidays since the earthquake centered in Kahramanmaraş affected 11 of our provinces. Every year, the wounds heal a bit more. On the occasion of Eid al-Adha, I contacted my journalist friends in Hatay, Hatay Governor Mustafa Masatlı, Hatay Metropolitan Mayor Mehmet Öntürk, İskenderun Mayor Mehmet Dönmez, Defne Mayor Halil İbrahim Özgün, Samandağ Mayor Emrah Karaçay, Arsuz Mayor Sami Üstün, and Hatay Tourism Association President Hakan Boyacı. I received brief updates from each of them. Hatay is calling you As the summer season begins, holidaymakers flocking to the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts are always complaining about the high prices and crowds. There is also a rush to the Greek islands. However, before the February 6 Kahramanmaraş earthquake, thousands of domestic and foreign tourists flocked to the beaches of Hatay every summer, but this year the beaches are empty. Hatay, which has the longest coastline in the world and Turkey, is waiting for holidaymakers at Arsuz, Samandağ, and İskenderun beaches. The tradespeople have made all the preparations and are waiting for guests in their container shops. Turn your route to Hatay Just as we united and rushed to the earthquake zone when the earthquake struck, we should now stand by the people of Hatay to heal the wounds. Especially for caravan and camping enthusiasts, Hatay's beaches are a perfect location. Also, filling Hatay's beaches with caravans could create awareness. This way, you can both support Hatay and have an economical holiday. I suggest you consider this idea to help Hatay get back on its feet... Hatay Can Be the Star of the Mediterranean As of June 1, the Hatay Metropolitan Municipality has cleaned all its beaches and opened them for public use. Defne Municipality has established a gastronomy street on 14 acres with 81 containers, aiming for both local and foreign tourists to return, shop, and help heal the wounds of earthquake victims. It includes 13 restaurants, cafes, and small businesses. You can enjoy the same flavors as in the past, with no compromise on the quality of its gastronomy, spices, appetizers, fish, and meat, just like in those grand restaurants. Additionally, a shopping area has been set up where you can find everything unique to Hatay, including silk, soap, tomato paste, spices, and more. Turning Rubble into a Port To boost Turkey's economy, cruise tourism in the Mediterranean region should also be considered. According to Hatay Governor Mustafa Masatlı, after the destruction, there are 17.1 million cubic meters and 34 million square meters of rubble, which they are sorting. After cleaning the waste material, it could be used on the beaches, and we could build cruise ship ports. There's a concept of Eastern Mediterranean tourism; cruise ships go to Israel, Lebanon, Egypt, and then leave. Yet, Turkey has many tourist spots to showcase. I believe the easiest way for Hatay to rejuvenate and become an attraction center is to revive maritime tourism. In Summary As the summer season has just begun, make HATAY your holiday destination this year.

Turkish Airlines is reopening that route after 7 years

Osaka holds importance as an economic and cultural hub in Japan, and the resumption of flights to this destination aims to strengthen Turkish Airlines' presence in the Asia-Pacific region and enhance the ties between Japan and Turkey. The relaunched flights aim to promote trade and cultural exchange between the two countries by supporting both business travels and tourist visits. Boeing 787-9 aircraft constitute a modern fleet segment designed for long-haul flights. These planes stand out with fuel efficiency and environmentally friendly technologies while providing passengers with a comfortable travel experience. Targeting Osaka Kansai Airport, these flights will support Turkish Airlines' efforts to offer an innovative travel experience to its passengers. Similar to other destinations where Turkish Airlines has inaugurated services, this new beginning also aims to increase the company's competitive advantage in the global market and expand its international flight network. In the post-pandemic aviation industry recovery process, the restart of such long-haul flights by Turkish Airlines is crucial for responding to passenger demands and improving the travel experience. This step demonstrates the airline's commitment to adapting to the changing dynamics in the aviation industry and maintaining service quality.

Cruisers changed route to the Aegean

International cruise lines operating Eastern Mediterranean voyages changed their routes to the Aegean when their voyages to the Israeli Haifa Port were canceled due to the conflicts in Israel and Palestine and the latest developments. Cruise ships added Kuşadası, İzmir, Marmaris and Bodrum ports in the Aegean Region to their routes. Yusuf Öztürk, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Shipping (DTO) Izmir Branch, stated that due to the voyage change, cruise ships will come not only to Izmir but also to the ports in Istanbul, Marmaris and Bodrum, and that 12 ships have made reservations for Izmir Port. Korhan Bilgin, President of Izmir Cruise and Sea Tourism Association, said that the ships coming to Izmir will bring 30 thousand passengers; “We cannot speak so precisely for Kuşadası Port because October is already one of the busiest months for Kuşadası Port. "2-3 ships arrive almost every day, so the port is full according to its capacity." Stating that some companies working in these ports may become a habit in the coming years, Bilgin said, “Not many ships go to the Eastern Mediterranean region. Even if they come, they prefer the ports of Israel and Southern Cyprus. For this reason, we are happy that Fethiye, Alanya and Marmaris will buy ships.”

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Hatay will heal its wounds with tourism

Turkish Airlines is reopening that route after 7 years

Cruisers changed route to the Aegean