Davut Çetin
Ukraine-Russia tension scares away Turkish tourists
The ongoing tension between Kiev and Moscow is taking its toll on tourism activity from Turkey to Ukraine and Russia, according to people from the industry.
Amid the conflict between those two countries, Turkish travelers are now avoiding major destinations in Ukraine and Russia, said Kemal Ertem, head of the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (TÜRSAB).
Antalya set to host over 4 mln tourists from Russia, Ukraine
The Mediterranean resort province of Antalya is set to host over 4 million tourists from Russia and Ukraine and experience an increase in the number of arrivals from Israel after a daunting year, according to a top local association.
10 injured in explosion at trade chamber parking lot in Turkey's Antalya
Ten people were injured early on Oct. 25 in an explosion that occurred in the parking lot of the Antalya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ATSO) in southern Turkey.
The explosion occurred in a vehicle parked in the parking lot behind the chamber building at around 8:50 a.m., the Antalya Governor' Office stated, adding that the cause of the blast remains unclear.
Andy Warhol's 'Pop Art' in Antalya
Following the Picasso and Ara Güler exhibitions, the Antalya Culture and Arts Center (AKS) is now hosting Andy Warhol, who is known for his many iconic works.
The exhibition, titled "Pop Art for Everyone," includes pieces from Slovakia's Zoya Museum.
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Antalya eyes Madonna and Justin Bieber to revive tourism amid Russia crisis
International celebrities like Madonna, Jennifer Lopez and Justin Bieber could be invited to perform in the Mediterranean resort of Antalya as part of EXPO 2016 in a bid to revive the region's daunting tourism sector, as well as lure interest from target markets, Antalya's Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ATSO) head Davut Çetin suggested in a report to the Tourism Ministry.
New venue draws visitors to Antalya center
The opening exhibitions of the Antalya Culture and Arts (AKS) center, the new culture and arts platform in the center of the southern province of Antalya, have been seen by more than 8,000 visitors in the first three months.
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Antalya Culture Center opens with Picasso, Ara Güler
The southern province of Antalya has a new culture center, recently opened with two exhibitions by two masters, Picasso and Ara Güler The former Antalya Trade and Industrial Chamber (ATSO) building in the center of the southern city has been turned into a culture center. The opening of the Antalya Culture and Arts Center (AKS) was made with original paintings by Picasso on Sept.
Antalya may lose $1.5 billion in tourism revenue this year
The Mediterranean resort province of Antalya's tourism revenue may drop by $1.5 billion this year, as the number of tourists visiting the province, mainly from Russia, has decreased by more than 10 percent, according to the head of the Antalya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ATSO).