Turkey

Accor is poised to introduce a second Fairmont luxury branded hotel in Istanbul, Turkey following an extensive renovation of The Grand Tarabya.

Windstar Cruises will commemorate its 40th anniversary season, starting October 2024, when two ships and their guests meet up in Kusadasi, Turkey on 16 October.  ‘

An opening date of 14 February 2023 has been confirmed for The Peninsula Istanbul, the newest addition to The Peninsula Hotels’ portfolio of luxurious hotels. The five-star property is a member of the Virtuoso Preview program for highly anticipated new openings.

Cultural tour specialist Peter Sommer Travels is celebrating a twenty-year milestone of operations in 2022, proving that in the context of history, the pandemic has caused merely a pause in travellers’ desire to discover the world’s ancient living cultures.

Seabourn is preparing to celebrate the warmth of the European summer with Seabourn Encore bound for eastern Mediterranean between April and November 2022.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has debuted its newest urban luxury hotel on the shores of the Bosphorus in Istanbul.

The first hotel in Turkey under the LXR Hotels & Resorts brand, Hilton’s collection of independent luxury properties, has opened six kilometres from downtown Bodrum.

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas brings its trademark unique and quirky take on hospitality to two restored Ottoman-era mansions in Istanbul, Turkey.

Insight Vacations is envisaging a return to its heyday of 10 or so years ago selling Egypt in Australia. Then, before the Arab Spring of 2011, Egypt and the guided holiday specialists’ Ancient Civilisations program was a huge seller, especially from the Australian market.

In-house research has revealed Hawaii as the number one destination Australian customers are booking through travel e-commerce specialist, Luxury Escapes. More than 40% of Luxury Escapes’ customers say they want to travel to the Aloha State, says CEO Cameron Holland.

Seabourn will recommence cruising to Turkey, with Seabourn Ovation returning to Istanbul, Turkey, in October 2020.

Contrast colourful histories and a beguiling mix of cultures on Abercrombie & Kent’s ‘Turkey & Malta: Empires and Outposts’ Limited Edition Small Group Journey.