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The ice climbing in Palandöken is breathtaking

The ice climbing wall at Palandöken Ski Center, which boasts the world's longest and steepest ski slopes, is attracting the interest of enthusiasts. Those who want to experience ice climbing on snow have the opportunity to do so in Palandöken. The artificial ice park, 30 meters high and 150 meters wide, located at the Palandöken Ski Center in Erzurum, offers adrenaline enthusiasts unforgettable moments. The artificial ice park at Palandöken Ski Center, known as the "shining star" of winter tourism, is particularly popular among adrenaline junkies interested in ice climbing. Right next to the ski slope, Palandöken Ski Center is known not only for its magnificent ski slopes but also for many exciting activities on the snow. Melik Şah Tekin, the manager of Mustafa Tekin Ice Park, mentioned that one of these activities is the artificial ice park, where climbing can be done on the course until April. He said, 'The ice park can be efficiently used for both training and climbing. It allows up to 30 people to climb at the same time. Compared to other ice climbing locations, Palandöken's ice course is easily accessible. We organize a festival here every February. Being right next to the ski slope, people can not only ski but also climb on the ice. Turkey's most easily accessible ice wall, the artificial Mustafa Tekin Ice Park, is located on the southern slope of Palandöken at an altitude of 2,200 meters, 3,176 meters above sea level. This ice park, shaped like an 'ice mountain,' is a pioneering facility in Turkey, allowing athletes to embark on their first climbs by setting their routes. The Ice Park, recognized as Turkey's most accessible artificial ice climbing wall, not only provides the opportunity for skiing but also allows climbers to ascend the ice wall while skiing. Climbing on the ice wall is permitted after approval from the Turkish Mountaineering Federation's local representation. For those without approval, the climb can be arranged with the assistance of expert safety personnel for a fee.

Winter tourism resorts are costing a bomb with hotel prices

In Uludağ, Turkey's first and largest winter/nature sports center with 17 hotels, facilities, and a capacity of 5,000 beds, the expected snowfall did not occur as the temperature remained above seasonal norms. In Uludağ, where the snow thickness is 5 centimeters, the temperature was measured at a maximum of 9 and a minimum of 2 degrees Celsius. The ski slope, hosting skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts, remained empty. According to meteorological data, Uludağ, where no snowfall was expected on New Year's, is welcoming tourists from Arab and Far East countries, as well as day-trippers. "EXPECTED OCCUPANCY RATE NOT ACHIEVED" In hotels that opened the season on December 15th, the occupancy rate remained at around 50 percent before New Year's. The overnight accommodation fee for New Year's ranges from 8,000 to 14,000 per person."

President Özer, 'The season has begun.'

The President of the Kars Tourism Association, Halit Özer, stated that there is increased activity in Kars and Sarıkamış with the beginning of the season. Özer noted that both ski tourism and the approaching trips of the Eastern Touristic Express have made regional tourism professionals hopeful. President Halit Özer said, 'We know that all tourism establishments and employees in our region are ready for the 2023/2024 tourism season. With the start of the train services on December 12, it is already possible to anticipate the activity that will take place in the region.' Özer stated, 'With the hope of experiencing a full season, our future guests will be offered many beauties such as history, culture, flavor, art, and more. Let the 2023 and 2024 tourism season be auspicious for our city of Kars, our districts, our merchants, our tourism businesses, and the guests to come. Thanks to the grace of God, we are approaching our goal of attracting one million tourists to Kars annually.'

Aeroflot announces winter destinations

Russia's national airline Aeroflot announced its flight schedule for the autumn-winter season. Antalya is also on the list. Aeroflot will fly to 190 destinations on the autumn-winter schedule. 15 percent increase in seating capacity Thus, the airline's route network will increase by 10 percent and its carrying capacity by 15 percent compared to the same season last year. It will fly to 86 destinations abroad 114 of the flights to 190 destinations will be operated by Aeroflot. Flights to the other 76 destinations will be operated by Aeroflot's subsidiary Rossiya. In total, the group planned 104 routes within the Russian Federation and 86 routes abroad. It will also fly from Sochi to Antalya and Istanbul Aeroflot will also attach great importance to flights from important regional centers of Russia this season. For the winter, flight schedules to 23 destinations from Krasnoyarsk and 11 destinations from Yekaterinburg have been announced. This winter, the airline will send tourists from Sochi Adler Airport to Antalya, Istanbul, Yerevan, Dubai and the resorts of Egypt. New scheduled flights Aeroflot also announced that new scheduled flights will start next season. These include flights from Moscow to Mauritius and Phuket. There will also be flights from St. Petersburg to the Egyptian holiday resorts of Sharm El-Sheikh and Hurghada. There will be flights to Dubai from Kazan, Novosibirsk and Yekaterinburg. In addition, flights from Moscow to Abu Dhabi, Hong Kong and Havana will restart. Expands its flight network to popular routes in winter This winter, Aeroflot will pay special attention to expanding its programs in international destinations popular with tourists. Until May 3, it will operate 10 flights a week from Moscow to Dubai, 10 to Bangkok, 17 to Phuket, 11 to Hurghada, 10 to Sharm el-Sheikh, 10 to Male, 4 to Colombo.

Spring and winter together in Antalya

After the rainy weather gave way to the sun in the tourism city of Antalya, the citizens entered the sea on the Konyaaltı coast. Some people went to Saklıkent, which was covered with snow, and enjoyed the snow. After the heavy rain that was effective during the week in the tourism city Antalya, today a partly cloudy weather prevailed. The frequented point of the citizens who see the sun was the Konyaaltı beach as always. While many of the citizens who came to the beach preferred to rest, some citizens also went into the sea. On the other hand, while the sunny weather was effective on the beach, the citizens who went to Saklıkent, one of the favorite places of winter tourism, also enjoyed the snow.

Türkiye's fantastic winter destinations

The European continent entered the winter season as of December, and the cold weather has already started to show its face. Even though the misty weather of winter and the gray color of the sky make people feel melancholy, the flaky snow can revive the childlike spirit of people in some places. Although traveling in this season is not a good option for some, there is no such thing as seasonal limitations for travel enthusiasts, and there are some places that are much more unique to see in winter. Although it is nice to have a vacation or a touristic trip in Türkiye in every season, some destinations are must-sees during Türkiye's beautiful winter. So, let's see where you can experience the serenity of the winter season, rest your soul, and witness the wonderful snowy landscapes that host different beauty in all four seasons. Kars and Eastern Express Traveling to Kars with the Eastern Express, which has been very popular lately, is one of the must-do winter routes in Türkiye. Wonderful views will be waiting for you on your 24-hour train journey from the west to east of Türkiye with the Eastern Express. When you reach Kars, you can see the frozen Çıldır Lake and visit the Ani ruins. Those who are interested in skiing can also do so by adding Sarıkamış to their route. Speaking of train travel, you can also travel by train with the Van Lake Express as an alternative to the Eastern Express. You can come to Tatvan and cross to Lake Van by this train, which travels on the route from Ankara to Tatvan and back to Ankara. After breakfast on the shore of Lake Van, you can visit Van's picturesque city and also Akdamar Island. On Akdamar Island, the second largest island of Lake Van, you can see Akdamar Church and the Surp Cross Armenian Church, which has a history of 1,000 years. Sapanca, Sakarya Whether you want to go for a relaxing walk or just rest by the warmth of a fire while watching the dazzling snow, a great option for you is Sapanca. Sapanca and its namesake lake, which have recently become very popular with their different concept lake houses and accommodation options, are one of the best routes in the winter season. In Sapanca, which offers different accommodation options with private, tiny houses with heated pools, bungalow houses or houses in the form of transparent glass spheres, you can embrace winter while immersed in nature, enjoying a swim in the warm pool while watching the snow slowly float down around you. Uludağ, Bursa Uludağ, located in Bursa, which is about three hours away from Istanbul in the Marmara region, is a frequent destination for ski enthusiasts, especially in the winter season. Even if you don't ski, you can stay in the facilities here, enjoy the view and enjoy the thermal options. You can look out over the unique Uludağ landscape at the summit, which you can access by cable car. In Uludağ, there are also personalized accommodation options in houses featuring different concepts, an especially popular trend lately. You can also visit the historical city of Bursa before climbing Uludağ and try the famous Iskender kebab and famous Bursa candied chestnuts. Lake Abant If you want to travel inside a postcard, come to Lake Abant. I recommend you stay a few days by staying in its facilities, where you can capture postcard-like scenes that will always be different, even if you take a thousand photos. In Abant, besides enjoying nature, you can spend your time on nature walks, horseback riding, cycling or engaging in activities that can be done in the snow. While at Lake Abant, you should also stop by the uniquely beautiful Gölcük National Park, which is a favorite route of this region. You can reach Lake Abant and Gölcük National Park in approximately three to four hours from Istanbul and 2 1/2 hours from Ankara. Since these two places are in Bolu, you can kill two birds with one stone. These two destinations will leave you fascinated by their landscapes and are among Türkiye's favorite routes in winter. Yedigöller, Bolu Yedigöller, one of Türkiye's top national parks, consists of seven lakes, as the name suggests. The lakes, namely Nazlıgöl, Kurugöl, Büyükgöl, Küçükgöl, Sazlıgöl, Seringöl and Incegöl, are all located in a space of 1.5 square kilometers. You can take nature walks here and camp in the campsites depending on the weather conditions. For those who do not want to camp, there are great hotel options and lake houses. Although the name Yedigöller is synonymous with autumn, it also offers wonderful views in the winter season. Safranbolu, Karabük Karabük's Safranbolu, which is especially famous for its houses, is also on the UNESCO World Heritage List. With the same type of dazzling historical wooden houses, cute streets and its beautiful bazaar, this town will offer you wonderful views. If you come to Safranbolu, which takes its name from the precious saffron flower that grows here, you should definitely stay at least one night in one of the mansion-style hotels. Don't forget to eat the famous Safranbolu Turkish delight along with Turkish coffee. Eskişehir The Porsuk River runs through Eskişehir, which has been widely modernized in recent years. The river adds a completely different atmosphere to the city when the snow falls in winter months, and the bridges spanning it give the city the atmosphere of a central European town. There are many places to explore in Eskişehir with its museums, lively streets, cafes by the river, Odunpazarı, historical buildings and cobblestone pavements. Nevşehir, Cappadocia Cappadocia, visited by thousands of tourists in all four seasons, invites you to experience fairy tales in winter. In a region with different geography and landforms, it hosts completely unique landscapes when the snow falls. It is quite exciting to see this whole geography blanketed in white via hot air balloon tours you can take in Cappadocia. The one-of-a-kind geography is truly a photographer's paradise. You can also stay in historical mansions and houses built into natural cavities and rocks, accompanied by wonderful views. You can enjoy the heated pool while it snows on the terraces of the stone houses built into the rocks. In Türkiye, which is wonderful in all four seasons, you can witness the most beautiful shades of blue and green in magnificent bays in summer, and you can be the hero of a fairy tale in winter with wonderful snow views and beautiful accommodation options in completely different routes. Source: Daily Sabah - BY ÖZGE ŞENGELEN

Affected by sanctions, Russian tourists headed to Uludag

Russian tourists, who have visa-related problems with the West due to the war in Ukraine, have started to show interest to the northwestern province of Bursa’s Uludağ, one of Türkiye’s important winter tourism centers. “We have completed our preparations as hotels, agencies and guides,” said Murat Saraçoğlu, a senior official in the Association of Türkiye Travel Agents (TÜRSAB), stating that they expect this season to be productive. Pointing out that Russian tourists have visa problems due to the Ukraine war, Saraçoğlu stated that the reflection of the war on Türkiye’s tourism is positive. “Tourists from Russia started to be denied visas to many countries of Europe and the world. They began to prefer Türkiye as we have good relations and geographical proximity with Russia, and there is an understanding of a comfortable and quality holiday here,” he said. Noting that they expect mainly Russian tourists this year, Saraçoğlu said they started to receive reservations from Gulf countries. Though they are currently inclined to countries such as Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, there has also been a high demand from the Arabs in Uludağ since there is no winter season in these countries, Saraçoğlu explained. Accommodation fees go up to 9,000 Turkish Liras ($480) per night, especially during New Year’s Eve and semester holidays. In the two-day package program for the New Year, Uludağ, where a double room awaits customers at 17,200 liras ($920) per night, now also attracts Europeans after the promotional activities, Saraçoğlu said. The winter season will open on Dec. 15 in Uludağ, described as “white paradise” by ski lovers. Türkiye, which has maintained air links with Russia while other countries blocked flights and does not impose visa restrictions on Russian visitors, has been a popular destination for those leaving for “any place” they can reach. Turkish media have also reported an increase in the number of Russians purchasing or renting houses in Türkiye. From January to October, more than 45 million tourists visited the country, a figure close to the 46 million visitors Türkiye attracted in the same period of 2019. In the first 10 months of 2022, foreign tourist arrivals increased by 88 percent from a year ago to 39.6 million. Including Turkish citizens residing abroad, the number of visitors stood at more than 45 million. In the face of the rebound in tourism activity, Türkiye revised upwards its tourist and tourism revenue targets for 2022 to 50 million and $44 billion, respectively. Source: Hürriyet Daily News

Russians are also in Turkey for the winter holidays

According to the “European Tourism Trends and Expectations” report, Turkey has achieved the most significant recovery in tourism after the pandemic. In fact, the Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy is revising the targets upwards; "We are revising our 2022 year-end target as 51.5 million visitors and 46 billion dollars revenue once again. Our targets for 2023 are much bigger. 60 million visitors and 56 billion dollars revenue," he said. Until this year, the Russians were at the forefront of Turkey's tourism revenues. However, due to the Russia-Ukraine war, the number of tourists coming to Antalya for summer vacation this year has decreased compared to this time of last year. Still, for example, according to October data this year, 4.6 million Russian tourists came to Turkey on vacation. In other words, the Russians are still important in our country's tourism despite the war. Russian travel to Europe decreased by 95% When we look at winter tourism, it seems that especially Russian ski lovers will go to Europe in winter for a holiday, and this year they will turn their route to Turkey. Because due to the war, EU countries and many world countries do not give visas to Russians. In fact, Maya Lomidze, President of the Russian Association of Tour Operators (ATOR), made a statement on this subject. "According to the 2022 results, the tourist flow from Russia to Europe is 95 percent lower than last year and pre-pandemic 2019 levels," Lomidze said. In this case, the route of Russian tourists who prefer Europe during the winter holidays can be turned to Turkey. Murat Saraçoğlu, President of TÜRSAB Marmara BTK on the subject, said that it has started to snow in Uludağ and they believe that this period will pass well. Stating that Russian tourists have visa problems due to the Ukraine war, Saraçoğlu stated that the reflection of this on tourism in Turkey is positive; "Tourists from Russia are not accepted to many countries in Europe and the world. Therefore, Russian tourists prefer Turkey," he said. Russia Surprise to Winter Tourism Revenues Considering that the tourist flow from Russia to Europe is 95 percent lower, this year, while Russian tourists turn to Turkey for their winter vacation or ski vacation, Turkey can make a significant contribution to the winter tourism figure.

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