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İçtur Takes Its Place Among Antalya's Tax Record Holders

İçtur, which provides food and beverage services under IC Holding, was deemed worthy of the award in the “Corporate Tax” category at the “142nd Year Tax and Ali Bahar Special Awards” ceremony organized by the Antalya Chamber of Commerce and Industry. İçtur, which is the second highest tax paying institution in Antalya, offers services at more than 100 points throughout Turkey, primarily in Antalya and Istanbul, in partnership with leading national and international food and beverage brands.

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İçtur, which offers quality and safe food and beverage services in areas with high traffic density, especially airports and highways, under the umbrella of IC Holding, was deemed worthy of an award at the “142nd Year Tax and Ali Bahar Special Awards” ceremony organized by the Antalya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ATSO). At the ceremony where the tax record holders of 2022 and 2023 were announced, İçtur Food and Beverage Services achieved great success by ranking second in Antalya in the “Corporate Tax Legal Entity” category.

The award IC Holding Tourism Group Financial Affairs Director İsa Ergin, Antalya Chamber of Commerce and Industry Assembly President Ahmet ÖztürkHe took it from the ceremony Antalya Governor Hulusi Sahin, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Antalya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Muhittin Böcek, TOBB President Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu ve Antalya Tax Office Director İlhan Karayılan She attended.

Expanding Service Network

Offering services with an innovative perspective in the field of food and beverage, İçtur operates in more than 57 locations throughout Turkey, including 27 units at Antalya Airport, 24 at Istanbul Airport, 7 at highway facilities, and 100 at Çeşme Marina. Also providing services under the brand name “Via”, İçtur expands its service network every day by collaborating with world-famous chain brands. İçtur ensures that quality and safe service is provided to consumers by collaborating with the world’s leading brands at Antalya and Istanbul Airports.

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Turkey's 6 Most Enjoyable Ski Routes from Obilet

The season that ski enthusiasts have been waiting for all year has arrived. 6 routes prepared by Obilet, consisting of Turkey's unique ski resorts, guide ski enthusiasts. 

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The winter season has arrived, where we can witness the most serene and peaceful moments of nature, when the lush green vegetation is covered with a snow-white cover. In the ski season, which ski enthusiasts eagerly await throughout the year, all eyes are turned to the snow thickness. Those who want to meet the white cover offered by nature in the enchanting atmosphere of the winter season have started preparations to go to ski resorts.

Turkey's popular travel app Obilet has compiled Turkey's most enjoyable ski routes, offering unique opportunities for skiers of all levels. Don't make your decision without looking at the suggestions for an unforgettable experience in the 6 routes selected by Obilet.

When It Comes to Skiing, The First Center That Comes to Mind: Uludağ

Uludağ, one of the first centers that comes to mind when it comes to ski tourism, has the largest ski areas in Turkey. Preferred because of its easy access to big cities like Istanbul by car, Uludağ offers unique opportunities for ski enthusiasts of all levels with nearly 500 tracks ranging from 3000 to 30 meters in length. Uludağ awaits ski enthusiasts as well as those who want to have an unforgettable experience with fun winter holidays.

Palandöken Offers Snow Guarantee Throughout Winter 

The ski resorts in the east of our country, where winters are cold, are always indispensable for ski enthusiasts with their guaranteed snow depths. Palandöken in Erzurum is at the top of this list. Palandöken, which is one of the resorts that offers snow guarantee throughout the season, is also the choice of professional skiers, especially with its certified slopes. Don't miss this year to experience skiing in Palandöken, which has the longest ski slopes in Turkey.

Enjoy Skiing at the Peak of Central Anatolia: Erciyes

Located in Kayseri, Erciyes ski resort offers skiing pleasure at the peak of Central Anatolia with both its snow quality and modern facilities. Offering a unique experience to winter sports enthusiasts with its 3.917-meter altitude, Erciyes carries its fame beyond our borders with its tracks at international standards.

The Closest Getaway to Istanbul: Kartepe

Kartepe, which is preferred for its location one and a half hours by car from Istanbul, is ideal for short-term or daily holidays for both amateurs and professionals. Offering a skiing experience in touch with nature, Kartepe appeals to skiers of all levels with a total of 42 kilometers of pistes and nearly 20 ski slopes of different difficulty levels.

The Mediterranean's Favorite Ski Resort: Davraz 

Davraz ski resort in Isparta is preferred due to its proximity to major Mediterranean cities such as Antalya. Davraz, where you can enjoy both the pure white snow and the bright sun shining even in the coldest weather, offers a pleasant experience with its suitable slopes for ski enthusiasts of different levels.

A Rapidly Developing Ski Resort: Ilgaz

Ilgaz Mountain, located in Kastamonu, has one of the highest altitude areas in the Western Black Sea region. With this feature, Ilgaz offers an ideal environment for ski enthusiasts and has taken its place among the leading ski resorts of our country with its facilities that have been rapidly developing in recent years. With its quieter environment and unique snow quality compared to popular resorts, it offers an alternative for those who want to have a quieter holiday and be in touch with nature.

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8 Christmas Market Routes That Can Be Visited With or Without a Visa from Obilet 

The most magical time of the year is approaching. Christmas markets that will bring the New Year spirit to life with new wishes and hopes in the most delightful cities of Europe have begun to be set up. Obilet has prepared 8 route suggestions for the most delightful Christmas markets in Europe, which can be visited both with and without a visa. 

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The eagerly awaited New Year spirit has begun to be felt with the opening of Christmas markets in different parts of the world. The New Year is finally here, where you can experience a city in its truest form, from giant Christmas trees to sparkling city decorations, from traditional gifts to local flavors. The delightful Christmas markets that start in mid-November and continue until the end of December in Eastern and Central Europe allow you to discover cities you have never seen before in their lively form, and present cities you know with a different beauty. Christmas markets, where traditional entertainment and city culture are experienced in addition to shopping, are also important in terms of reflecting the culture and entertainment understanding of countries.

Turkey's popular online travel application Obilet has compiled the Christmas markets that start in mid-November and continue until January for travelers. Don't make your decision without checking out the most enjoyable activities, from the oldest Christmas markets in Europe to the cities in Eastern Europe that can be visited without a visa. Join the New Year's fun in Europe by purchasing your flight ticket to destinations with or without a visa through the Obilet application at advantageous prices!

Europe's Most Iconic Christmas Markets in Vienna 

In Vienna, where the oldest Christmas markets in Europe are held, the entire city takes on the Christmas spirit and turns into a giant marketplace from mid-November onwards. From Schönbrunn to Stephans Square, from Karls Square to Belvedere, from Maria-Theresien Square to Hirschstetten, the entire city is filled with markets. Most of the Christmas Markets open as of November 15th and welcome their guests until December 25th. In recent years, some markets have been extended until January 6th to accommodate the tourists coming to the city. Wintermarkt on Riesenradplatz and Schönbrunn are among these. Rathausplat and Stephansplatz can be visited until December 26th, while Belvedere and Weihnachtsdorf on Maria-Theresien-Platz can be visited until December 31st. Don’t leave Vienna without visiting a Mozart or Strauss concert and taking in the real Viennese atmosphere!

Never-ending Fun in Berlin 

Berlin, the capital of Germany, takes on a festive atmosphere with its Christmas markets starting in November. Officially opening on November 27 and continuing until December 31, the Christmas markets are now opening from the beginning of November in order to serve both tourists and locals longer. Potsdamer Platz, which hosts one of the largest markets in the city, opened on November 1. You can enjoy your hot drink, potatoes and sweet waffles on the square, which guarantees enjoyable moments for its guests with its giant 12-meter-high toboggan run every year.

This year, Berlin-based light artist Christopher Bauder's light show with more than 100.000 lights offers a different experience among the fir trees. Christmas food and hot drinks at Uber Platz, fire shows, light and art installations at the historic Christmas market on Revaler Strasse, ice skating and tobogganing in Grünau and countless other attractions await you in Berlin.

Capital of Christmas: Strasbourg

One of the most delightful cities in France, Strasbourg, shines brightly with the Strasbourg Christmas Market held every year between November 25 and December 24. These events, which are one of the oldest Christmas markets in both France and Europe, offer not only shopping and a feast of lights, but also the city’s rich cultural past and food culture. Also known as the “Capital of Christmas” and established since 1570, the city’s largest Christmas market, Christkindelsmärik, promises a true Christmas market experience with its giant Christmas tree, mulled wine, Flammekueche, as it is locally known, and Alsatian sweets.

For Those Who Want to Feel the Christmas Spirit to the Fullest

Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, hosts one of the most enchanting Christmas markets in Europe every year. The city's biggest event, which will be open from November 26 to January 6 this year, welcomes visitors with gifts and flavors made with traditional arts. Prague, one of the European cities where winter is most beautiful, makes its visitors experience the Christmas spirit to the fullest with its fairytale atmosphere. Prepare yourself for the freezing cold of Prague, especially in the evenings, and enjoy an unforgettable holiday.

Christmas Markets You Can Visit Without a Visa

Star of Eastern Europe: Belgrade 

Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, offers a warm atmosphere to both city residents and visitors with its Christmas Market held between November 20 and January 6. Belgrade, which can be visited without a visa and has therefore seen high demand from Turkey in recent years, offers a perfect opportunity to discover the magic of Eastern Europe. The most important feature of the Christmas market held in the Novi Sad district of the city is that it is the oldest Christmas market in the country. You can have a pleasant time with local foods and souvenirs in the market, where a choir singing Christmas songs under a giant Christmas tree accompanies you in the background. Don't forget to dress warmly if you decide to go to one of the coldest cities in Eastern Europe.

A sparkling Podgorica 

Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro, is one of the places that has received many visitors from our country recently with its visa-free transportation, unique nature and culture. This delightful city takes on a completely different atmosphere with the approach of the new year. The market, which will be open from December 1 to January 6 this year, is enough to warm you up with its warm atmosphere despite the cold weather in December. With the advantageous flight tickets you will buy from Obilet, you can experience the joy of Montenegro, which does not yet require a visa, in the brightest form of the city.

Another State of Eastern Europe: Skopje

If you haven’t had the chance to see Skopje, the capital of Macedonia, before, the Christmas markets offer a great opportunity to see it at its most colorful. You can explore this beautiful city while doing your New Year’s shopping at the city’s largest Christmas market, which is set up every December and is open until December 31st. You can discover Macedonia’s traditional handicrafts and cuisine at the Skopje Christmas Market, which is at the forefront of visa-free Christmas markets. You can witness Skopje at its most beautiful on the bridges over the Vardar River, which runs through the city center, visit the Archaeological Museum, visit the city’s most bohemian venues in the Debar Maalo district, and relax in Karposh, a relatively quieter area. If you want to visit the Turkish Bazaar, which is located right in the city center, you can see Turkish and Balkan restaurants serving traditional food, as well as Ottoman inns, baths, and caravanserais.

Longest Christmas celebration in Tbilisi

Compared to other Eastern European cities, Christmas starts late and is celebrated for a long time in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, where the fun begins at the beginning of December, combines with other religious holidays in the country and continues until the end of January. Tbilisi, which follows the Julian calendar and therefore officially celebrates Christmas on January 7, hosts one of the biggest celebrations in Eastern Europe on the night of December 31. The sparkling atmosphere of Tbilisi Freedom Square begins this year with the installation and lighting of the traditional Christmas tree on December 13 and continues until the end of January with the rich flavors of Georgian cuisine, handmade gifts and hot drinks.

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Representatives of Global Tourism Gathered in Istanbul for TIF 2024

Tourism Investment Forum – TIF 2024, one of the most important international platforms of tourism investments, has started in Istanbul. Speaking at the opening of TIF 2024, TTYD President Oya Narin stated that Turkish tourism is one of the top 5 destinations in the world with its success and said, “We are walking with sure steps towards the target of 2024 million tourists and 61 billion dollars of income for 60. With new investments, the realization of a tourism economy that will reach 2033 billion dollars of tourism income and 132% of GDP in 7 should not be a dream but a reality for all of us.”

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Julia Simpson, President of the World Tourism and Travel Council (WTTC) Emphasizing that Turkey's performance is a global success story, he said, "This success did not happen by chance, but with Turkey's spirit, vision and cooperation. Turkey is a global success story."

Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek He stated that Turkey is an important and fast-growing economy in the world and said, “We have come a long way in tourism and we cannot thank you enough. In 1980, we did not have a place in world tourism, but now we are among the top 5 countries in the world.”

Vice President of the Republic of Türkiye Cevdet Yılmaz Underlining that tourism is a sector with high economic value, he said, “Tourism is a sector with an economic size of 15,5 trillion, and is expected to provide employment for 430 thousand people. As Turkey, we want to get a bigger share of this pie. We have a target of 61 million tourists and 61 billion dollars of income. We will achieve our target.”

Tourism Investment Forum (TIF 2024), organized by the Tourism Investors Association (TTYD) and bringing together all stakeholders of the tourism ecosystem, started in Istanbul. Bringing together all parties of the global tourism ecosystem, which has a value of 10 trillion dollars, TIF 2024 started with the opening speech of TTYD President Oya Narin.

“2033 Billion Dollars of Tourism Revenue for 132 Should Not Be Our Dream, But Our Reality”

TTYD President Oya Narin stated that they believe the platform will make Turkey a leader in global tourism investments and said:

“According to the reports of the World Tourism and Travel Council (WTTC), the tourism and travel ecosystem, which reached 2023 trillion dollars in 9,5, is expected to increase by over 2033 percent to 50 trillion dollars in 15,5. Within this ecosystem, Turkish tourism hosted 100 million tourists in the 57th year of our Republic and brought 56 ​​billion dollars of income to our country. The sector, which is one of the top 5 destinations in the world, is taking firm steps towards the target of 2024 million tourists and 61 billion dollars of income for 60. Turkey is a tourism country from top to bottom with its location, climate, natural and historical beauties. The point and position Turkey has reached today is an example to many countries. I think that our country has no rival in terms of its natural beauties and the opportunities it offers. Indeed, all national and international tourism stakeholders are aware that our sector is the fastest growing sector in the world and that Turkey is a country of opportunities. Our country is preparing a new strategic plan for this period and is opening up new areas for investors. We are excited and motivated to take part in growing tourism with a macro and micro scale plan. In this context, evaluating our country's current tourism inventory better, increasing capacity utilization, 365 days of tourism, Anatolian step by step tourism, realizing sea tourism in all areas of our coastline of over 8.000 km, creating and implementing tourism specialization zones as in the industrial sector that supports these, and tourism that will reach 2033 billion dollars and 132% of GDP in 7 should not be our dream but our reality. This great potential that Turkey has offers wide opportunities in our country to global tourism players, especially on the financial side. In this respect, we invite investment funds, international financial institutions, national and international brands that have invested in Turkey and brands that have not yet come to Turkey, corporate investors and all our friends interested in tourism to share the opportunity to grow together in tourism in Turkey.

“We have full confidence that Turkey will further increase the momentum it has gained”

The following were noted in the speeches made at the opening of TIF 2024:

Akbank Board Member and General Manager Kaan Gür: 

“Our country’s geographical riches, historical heritage and culture have continued to host millions of guests for years. The developments in the sector and the successes we have achieved also reveal our determination to work in this area. I believe that taking Turkish tourism even further is our common goal. As Akbank, we see supporting the tourism sector and ecosystem as our primary goal. I would like to emphasize that we will continue our work without interruption in order to protect our country’s position in tourism. We continue this journey with all stakeholders of the tourism sector. We have full confidence that we will further increase this momentum that Turkey has gained.”

“As CMB, we will continue to support the tourism sector”

Capital Markets Board Chairman İbrahim Ömer Gönül:

“We are aware that tourism is of critical importance for our country’s economy. The number of tourists coming and the income generated are important. As the Capital Markets Board, we have many instruments that will serve the tourism sector. We will continue to support the sector. We sincerely hope that our tourism companies will continue to make public offerings so that they can be traded on the stock exchange. We believe that public offerings, development and global recognition in tourism are of great importance.”

“We are always by your side as a stakeholder and partner of the tourism sector”

Istanbul Governor Davut Gul:

“We have a sector that has grown from 40 thousand to 50 million bed capacity in 2 years. Despite all the negativities, our country continues to grow by maintaining both political and economic stability. There has been a development for 40 years, but this development has been greater in the last 10-20 years. As this trend continues, the goals and the things we want to do will reach the point we are aiming for. All conditions are in our favor. We are ready to do what needs to be done to pave the way for you. As the Istanbul Governorship, we will follow up on the issues that concern us. We are always with you as your stakeholders and partners.”

“We Will Meet the Needs of the Tourism Sector”

Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Nadir Alpaslan:

“Turkish tourism, which started with Turgut Özal’s initiative in the 80s, has brought this potential to the present day with the entrepreneurial spirit of the sector. We have experienced crises one after another in recent years. We have gone through days when tourism movements dropped to 0. Turkey has taken great steps in tourism in the last 5 years and has reached an important position. We have become the country that has recovered the fastest after the pandemic. We are walking towards our goal of 61 million tourists and 61 billion tourists with sure steps. We have full faith that we will increase these goals and get a much larger share of the world’s tourism pie in the coming years. We aim to increase our wealth by diversifying tourism in every region of our country. The whole world is our competitor, the whole world is our customer. Acting with this motto, we continue our promotional activities all over the world together with TGA without slowing down. We believe that we use this instrument very strongly because we have become the country that makes the most effective promotions. We have all seen together that our country is successful after taking the right steps in tourism and developing the right strategies. We are sure of our goals. We will continue to consult with the stakeholders of the sector and meet all needs. As a Ministry, we will carry out all kinds of work on this issue.”

“We are the second country that attracts the most investment in this geography and our goal is leadership”

Presidential Investment Office President Ahmet Burak Dağlıoğlu:

“The area of ​​focus we are interested in is international direct investments. We find their implementation necessary for our country’s economy. We see that 40% of the current deficit is covered by FDI. Similarly, these investments have a great impact on employment. We are the second country that attracts the most investment in this geography and our goal is to take the lead. Investment in the services sector has been increasing in recent years. We should attract more investment in this area. We are a country that grows with its assets, but investments in service exports have been increasing recently. We earn half of the income we earn from this area through tourism. Tourism and tourism investments are of great importance to our country. We are ready to work more with tourism, emphasizing that Turkey is a connection point for the entire world. There is an area where we will support all kinds of international cooperation and investors and we want to develop this area with you.”

“Türkiye, a Global Story of Beginnings”

Julia Simpson, President of the World Tourism and Travel Council (WTTC):

“It is great to be back in Istanbul. This city has been and continues to be a city that leads tourism and travel. The tradition of hospitality continues in Turkey and the record-breaking figures show us how well tourists have had their time. This success did not come about by chance, but through Turkey’s spirit, vision and cooperation. Turkey is a global success story. It was the first country to fully recover from the pandemic. It is growing by 5% year-on-year. The 10 billion target has been reached in travel and tourism and it has entered the top 10 countries in terms of investment. It does not seem that Turkey’s appetite will decrease. Turkey, which has experienced one crisis after another in recent years, has an exemplary level of resilience. Everyone should learn from this. Istanbul will become one of the trendiest cities for travel and tourism. We must protect Turkey’s heavenly climate and nature. In this way, it can continue to be a visionary country in the travel and tourism sector.”

In the afternoon of the Tourism Investment Forum, organized for the 4th time this year by the Turkish Tourism Investors Association (TTYD), Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek and Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz addressed sector representatives and drew attention to the importance of tourism for Turkey.

Minister Mehmet Şimşek: “We Cannot Thank Our Tourism Professionals Enough”

Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek:

“Turkey is really one of the relatively large economies in the world. We have a population of 90 million. We are larger than 17 European Union countries. Turkey is a large economy by all indicators. We are an important and fast-growing economy. We may not be like China, but we are among the fastest-growing countries in the world. Turkey’s performance is quite good. We prioritized infrastructure, we invested $20 billion in 280 years. We will invest another $200 billion. We are growing fast and our infrastructure is good.

Turkey is also a good region in terms of educated people. When you invest in Turkey, there is no bottleneck in terms of personnel. Don't we have any problems? Of course we do. We have macroeconomic problems and we are implementing a program to solve them. We are currently at a better point than we targeted. Inflation will continue to fall permanently in 2025. We have reduced this and the effect of tourism, namely service exports, is very big in this. The current account deficit remaining at a permanent level means stability in TL. We think it will fall below 2 percent in the coming years. We increased Turkey's net reserves to 105 billion dollars.

We will close this year with an inflation rate of around 44-45. Because there is a rigid situation in service exports. Inflation will continue to fall in 2025. Our cost policy will be tighter and our budget deficit will fall. We want to reduce the budget deficit to below 3 percent. Now we are below the same band as developing countries. The volatility of the Lira against foreign exchange has decreased. Structural transformation is essential to retain the gains we have made. We are better than countries similar to us in terms of industrial accumulation.

Energy transformation is a necessity for us and we are working on this issue. We are investing in our people, trying to make the investment climate healthier, green and digital transformation. The aim of these is to increase our competitive power and increase our growth potential. There are very good works. We will accelerate all these works in 2025. There is no reason to be pessimistic. We do not have a debt problem or a current account deficit problem. We will find permanent solutions. There is no easy solution to inflation. We will work on this with patience and determination. We will succeed in the end and pave the way for you investors. There is great potential in the service sector. We are truly an important player in the global construction sector. We are second only to China. If you pay attention in 50 years, we have implemented half a trillion dollars of projects in 137 countries.

We have come a long way in tourism and we cannot thank you enough. In 1980, we did not have a place in world tourism, but now we are among the top 5 countries in the world. Debt is not an obstacle for Turkey. It is not an obstacle in trade either. We have free trade agreements with 54 countries. We are reaching global markets worth 30 trillion. We will accelerate all reforms in 2025. There is no other way to make all developments permanent. You did a tremendous job even in the most difficult period. What we will do now is to support you.”

Cevdet Yılmaz: “We Need New Approaches, Perspectives and Vision in Tourism, Too.”

Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz:

“Tourism is not only an economic activity, but also an extremely important activity in different areas that bring cultures together and increase communication, in order to create a better future for the world. It is also a sector with high economic value. I think that its non-economic dimensions are equally important both for the country and abroad. When I evaluate what is happening in the north and south of us, and again in the world, I hope that this period will be a period in which we all strive for peace.

We, as Turkey, want to get a bigger share of the growth in global tourism. When we look at the developments of the last 20 years, Turkey has become a country in the upper middle income league. We will rise to the ranks of high-income countries. This is a process that we can provide not only with quantity but also with quality. Tourism is a must for this. We also need new approaches, perspectives and vision in tourism. I have full faith that it will be a vision worthy of the 2nd century of our Republic. The point we have reached today is an important point, but we do not see this point as sufficient.

We will achieve our goal of 61 million tourists and 61 billion dollars in revenue. The numbers also show this. We want to raise our goal even higher next year. We want to do this with qualified tourism. We should join hands as the public and private sectors. We have a goal of 2025 billion dollars in tourism revenue for 63,6. I have full confidence that we will achieve this together with you under the leadership of our Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, and we will easily achieve this goal.”

Source: HORECA TREND and Tourism Investment Forum – TIF 2024

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