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Turkish tourism players, exporters split over public holiday for Eid al-Adha

Published by Hurriyet on Thu, 08/10/2017 - 15:08

Turkish tourism representatives and exporters are at odds over whether a public holiday for the upcoming Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) should be extended or not. 

Hoteliers have been pushing for an extension to the public holiday for Eid al-Adha to 10 days in order to help Turkey's struggling tourism sector. 

Turkish hoteliers want extension of Eid al-Adha holiday to help struggling tourism sector

Published by Hurriyet on Mon, 08/07/2017 - 13:55

Local hoteliers are pushing for an extension to the public holiday for Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) to 10 days to help Turkey's struggling tourism sector. 

Aug. 31, a Thursday, will be the eve of Eid al-Adha, which will continue for the next four days. Turkey also marks the public holiday of Victory Day on Aug. 30.