Tour Haberleri - Son Dakika Tour Haber Güncel Gelişmeler

The 'Samsunum' ships toured 30,000 people in 2 months

The ship tours organized on three different routes by the Samsun Metropolitan Municipality with the "Samsunum" ships are attracting great interest. Citizens have the opportunity to view Samsun from the sea. Mayor Halit Doğan stated, "Every part of our city holds its own beauty. Through these ship tours, we offer our citizens and guests a completely different perspective to showcase the beauty of our city." Samsun Metropolitan Municipality, which places great importance on tourism efforts, continues its work under the motto "Focus on Samsun" to introduce Samsun and its historical, cultural, and natural beauties to everyone. The municipality contributes positively to this goal with the "Samsunum" ship tours organized at three points in the city. With these tours, passengers witness the unique beauties of the city. The Samsunum-1 ship offers tours along the city center's coast, Samsunum-2 operates on the Ayvacık Suat Uğurlu Dam Lake, and Samsunum-3 provides tourist trips in the Şahinkaya Canyon in Vezirköprü. Interest in these ship tours has been increasing every year. In the summer period of 2024 (June-July), 30,300 people participated in the tours organized with the Samsunum ships. "Our city is both very special and very beautiful" Highlighting that Samsun encompasses a wealth of historical, cultural, and natural beauties, Mayor Halit Doğan said, "Our Samsun is a very special and very beautiful city with a high tourism potential. We value every effort for tourism and continue to work to expand our city's tourism range. We proceed with the focus on Samsun. Every part of our city holds its own beauty. With the Samsunum ship tours, we offer our citizens and guests a completely different perspective to showcase the beauty of our city. There is a significant interest in our ship tours. For example, Şahinkaya Canyon and Ayvacık are tourism marvels. With our ships, we provide the opportunity to see both our city center and our districts from the sea. Our citizens living in our city, as well as visitors from outside Samsun, can participate in these tours and see the beauties of our city from entirely different angles," he said.

The tourist train tour of Western Black Sea is starting

A new tourist train line will soon be in service for those who want to explore the natural and cultural riches of the Western Black Sea region. Developed under the leadership of the Western Black Sea Development Agency (BAKKA), this project includes a 484 km route covering the Ankara-Çankırı-Karabük-Zonguldak route, aiming to introduce visitors to the region's history, industrial heritage, and natural beauty. Launched in 2017 with the concept of the 'Railway to Coal,' the project is coming to life. Train services will begin in April 2024, offering passengers the comfortable travel experience of the Special Touristic Karaelmas Train. In order to implement the tourist train services, a consultation meeting was held on February 20, 2024, Tuesday, under the chairmanship of Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Nadir Alpaslan at the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, with the participation of the Governors of Zonguldak, Karabük, and Çankırı, Members of Parliament from the region, representatives from the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, General Secretaries of the Western Black Sea Development Agency and the Northern Anatolia Development Agency, and tourism actors from institutions and organizations in the provinces and districts along the route. According to the decisions taken at the meeting, the Special Touristic Karaelmas Train to be used for the scheduled trips will consist of 3 Pullman cars, 1 sleeper car (230 people), and 1 dining car, serving separate tourist groups in both directions. It is planned to operate the tourist train services once a week, between Friday and Sunday, with the first trip scheduled to start on April 12, 2024. A detailed study will be conducted by the technical team for train schedules and stops, and the selected visiting locations will be announced to the public as soon as possible. The first trip is planned for April 12, 2024, and the stops and places to visit along the route will be determined by a technical team. This route will start from the Kalecik region of Ankara and will cover important tourist spots such as the Tuz Caves and museums in Çankırı, the historic district of Safranbolu in Karabük, and the Gökgöl Cave in Zonguldak. To promote the project and ensure its successful execution, an informational tour will be organized on March 8-9, 2024, inviting influencers, key figures, and members of the press. Additionally, various media and promotional campaigns will be conducted to introduce the region and support train tourism. The project will make a significant contribution to the tourism diversity of the Western Black Sea region and boost the region's visibility, providing significant momentum to the development of train tourism as a new form of tourism. It is expected that the train route will offer an unforgettable experience for visitors to the region and introduce the natural and cultural richness of the Western Black Sea to a wider audience.

The tour is being sold for the price of an airplane ticket

For Russian tourists, Egypt has become one of the most attractive options for beach vacations this winter by offering a week-long holiday opportunity equivalent to the price of an airplane ticket. According to data from the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR), it is possible to enjoy a pleasant holiday for a week in Egypt by spending 40,000 to 60,000 rubles per person. Representatives of ATOR stated that a one-week, all-inclusive vacation for a family of four in a five-star hotel in the United Arab Emirates costs around 400,000 rubles. However, they noted that prices have dropped to as low as 250,000 rubles in Egypt for this winter season. It was emphasized that prices have decreased by approximately 30 percent, especially in holiday resorts along the Red Sea coast. Izvestiya newspaper reported that European tourists are staying away from the Gaza Strip area of Israel due to ongoing operations, which has led hotels to offer discounts on their prices. However, industry representatives do not expect a significant surge in Egyptian tours from Russia. They pointed out that the number of flights between the two countries is not sufficient to accommodate a potential influx of tourists. Nevertheless, Egypt, with its affordable prices and attractive holiday opportunities, is becoming increasingly popular among Russian tourists, and this trend is expected to further increase in the coming periods.

Tourism professionals expect a 50% increase in tours

Commenting on the one-week visa exemption for Greek islands with an AA reporter, Celestyal Cruise Turkey Director and Karavan Tourism Director Özgü Alnıtemiz recalled that visa exemptions at the border for Greek islands were also provided in previous years. Alnıtemiz stated, "As tourism professionals, we are pleased, but we also need to be cautious. We cannot ignore Germany's contribution to the Greek economy. Germany has a significant presence in Schengen. We will wait and see." Pointing out that Greek islands are among the most visited destinations by Turks, Alnıtemiz expressed the following: "From day trips to cruise tours, it is a significant contribution to the Greek economy. Greece approaches the issue from the perspective of attracting Turkish tourists. For Turkish tourists, visa fees are a burden for international travel. Today, there is a service fee ranging from 120 euros to 200 euros charged by intermediary organizations. Visa exemption for Greek islands will be a significant saving for visitors." Although they sell in euros due to price increases in hotels, Alnıtemiz mentioned that they had a good season last year. He said, "Every year, one million Turks visit the Greek islands. Our goal is to be able to take these tourists by ship. The interest of cruise companies in Turkey will increase. The number of tourists they receive from the visited port is important. When the number of Turkish passengers increases, cruise companies will be eager to position themselves in Turkey." Alnıtemiz, emphasizing that the decision should be valid not only for this year but also for future years if a strategy is to be developed, said, "Hopefully, a positive decision will be made. We can bring travelers together with both cruise tours and Greek islands." Discussing the possibility of Turks being able to travel without a visa in Europe, Alnıtemiz suggested that if Schengen countries support Greece, the decision for Greek islands could be a pilot study. He stated, "The difference between cruise and other international package tours is that when we board Turkish passengers on the ship, there are also foreign passengers on board, and they also stay overnight. Many foreigners coming to Turkey prefer your port to go to the Greek islands. In any case, it contributes to the economy." "Tours to Greek islands departing from Turkey have significantly increased in recent years" Saltur Tourism Board Member İsmail Fırat Çevik expressed a positive reception among tourism professionals for the visa exemption that will be provided to Turkish tourists on Greek islands. He mentioned that before the COVID-19 pandemic, visa exemptions at the border were provided at certain intervals every year, but this practice has been discontinued in recent times. Çevik emphasized the importance of how the new decision will be implemented, whether it will cover specific dates, and pointed out that these details are crucial. Ismail Fırat Çevik stated, "For travel agencies like us that also sell cruise packages, there will be a significant increase in demand after this decision. In recent years, many cruise companies have entered this market. Tours to Greek islands departing from Turkey have significantly increased. There are also local companies. I believe that with Greece's decision, there could be an increase in demand for island tours." He added, "The decision could lead to a serious increase in demand for cruise packages offered by agencies like ours. In recent years, many cruise companies have entered this market. Tours to Greek islands departing from Turkey have significantly increased. There are also local companies. I believe that with Greece's decision, there could be an increase in demand for island tours. "It will contribute to revival" Çevik, stating that air tours are not highly preferred in tours to Greek islands, mentioned that ready-made package cruise tours and individual travels through ferries are common. He said, "Lengthy visa procedures have reduced the motivation of those who want to travel and the sales of tourism companies. It's actually too early to say anything now. This practice in the Greek islands will contribute to the revitalization of tourism. The exchange rate is considered high by many people; nevertheless, we believe that there could be an increase of up to 50% in tours to the Greek islands."

The number of cruise passengers exceeded 1 million

According to the AA correspondent's compilation from the General Directorate of Maritime Affairs data, cruise tours continue to be the favorite of the tourism industry. In this context, in the January-September period, the number of cruise ships visiting the ports in the country increased by 16.5 percent compared to the same period last year, from 752 to 876. In the same period, the number of passengers traveling on these ships increased by 54.1 percent, reaching 1 million 97 thousand 175 from 711 thousand 813. Number of visitors by ports When the data is evaluated in terms of passengers visiting the ports, the number of passengers arriving at Kuşadası Port increased by 66 percent in the 9 months of this year compared to the previous year and reached 603 thousand 876. Cruise passengers arriving in Istanbul increased by 48.5 percent to 261 thousand 88 in the said period. Bodrum was visited by 70 thousand 651, Çeşme by 50 thousand 898, and Antalya by 19 thousand 363 cruise ship tourists. The total number of passengers visiting other ports was recorded as 91 thousand 299. "Operators that included Israel on their route canceled their tours" Tourism Communication Specialist Sarp Özkar stated that there has been a remarkable increase in cruise tourism in recent years and said that the target of 1.5 million passengers can be reached this year. Touching on the effects of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on the sector, Özkar stated that tour operators in Turkey who include Israel in their routes have canceled their existing tours and quotas. Özkar: "Tour operator managers chose to cancel their tours as a result of a reaction to the genocidal attacks on civilians, rather than knowing that people would not go to Israel under these conditions."

#Tour

The 'Samsunum' ships toured 30,000 people in 2 months

The tourist train tour of Western Black Sea is starting

The tour is being sold for the price of an airplane ticket

Tourism professionals expect a 50% increase in tours

The number of cruise passengers exceeded 1 million