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  Medical Tourism - Turkey
Turkey is sure to make a large impact in the global medical tourism scene in the very near future.
Turkey is an ideal tourist destination, with a bit of everything from the sun, sea, mountains, and lakes and certain to be a complete change from the stress and routine of everyday life.
Turkey is surrounded by sea on three sides, by the Black Sea in the north, the Mediterranean in the south and the Aegean Sea in the west.
www.medretreat.com /destinations/turkey.html   (1872 words)

  
  Indigo Tourism - Turkey Briefly
Turkey is an independent republic occupying a region, partly in Europe and partly in Asia, that has played a major role in world history as a bridge connecting East and West.
European Turkey, known as eastern THRACE, is bounded on the north by the BLACK SEA and Bulgaria and on the west by the AEGEAN SEA and Greece.
Turkey has been the centre of trade and enterprise in the region for centuries and its location between the continents of Europe and Asia remains the crossroads between the East and the West.
www.indigotour.com /turkey_briefly.php   (1688 words)

  
 About Turkey by Rose Tourism
Turkey is a huge, geographically and culturally diverse country, sharing borders with Greeks, Bulgaria, Georgia, Armenia, Nakhitchevan, Iran, Iraq and Syria.
Due to its size Turkey enjoys a variety of climates, changing from the temperate climate of the Black Sea Region, to the continental climate of the interior, to the Mediterranean climate of the Aegean and Mediterranean coastal regions.
Turkey has a magnificent past, and is a land full of historic treasures.
www.rosetour.com /turkey.html   (892 words)

  
 Turkey, Turkey Tourism,Turkey Holiday,Turkey Hotel Guide,Turkey Property Guide
The Republic of Turkey is a Eurasian country with its Eastern and Western traits.
Turkey has borders with Georgia, Armenia, Nakhichevan nd Iran to the east, Bulgaria and Greece to the west and Iraq and Syria to the south.
Throughout history, Turkey, due to her location, her important strategic position, and her extensive coastline which make her a neighbor to the entire world, has been an epicenter of major trade and migration routes.
www.turkeytourism.com   (393 words)

  
 Sanatolia Care.com
Turkey is surrounded on three sides by sea (the Aegean, Mediterranean, Marmara and Black Seas) and has a magnificent coastline with large resort cities as well as many smaller seaside towns and villages.
Turkey is now one of the most popular destinations for patients travelling abroad for medical treatment, cosmetic surgery and dentistry.
Turkey is one of the main countries which promote medical tourism and it is now moving into the new area of "medical out-sourcing," where hospitals subcontract services such as overnight use of their computer systems and laboratory facilities to the overburdened medical care systems in western countries.
www.sanatoliacare.com /turkey.asp   (1026 words)

  
 Cruise Turkey web site
KEMER is an important tourism center with green and blue met qualified, resort, restaurant and beach facilities, yacht ports and historical cities.
MARMARIS in Turkey is one of Turkey ' s premier vacation resorts, built around a sweeping natural bay at the foot of steep pine covered mountain slopes.
Turkey has almost as many species of wild flowers as the rest of Europe combined; of the over 9000 species so far identified more than one third are native to the country, many found nowhere else on earth...
www.turkey-tourism.net   (863 words)

  
 SENTEZ TOURISM Turkey   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
A large portion of Turkey is under the influence of the Mediterranen climate.
Turkey is not considered to be rich in terms of underground waters and rivers because of its surface characteristics and none of its rivers are suitable for transportation.
In today's Turkey, most of the population is concentrated in the Marmara, Aegean and the Mediterranean regions which are economically more developed compared to the Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia regions.
www.sentez.com.tr /turkey.shtml.htm   (1923 words)

  
 Turkey Travel and Tourism Information
"Turkey is a paradise of sun, sea, mountains, and lakes that offers the vacationer a complete change from the stress and routine of everyday life.
From April to October, most places in Turkey have an ideal climate that is perfect for relaxing on sandy beaches or enjoying the tranquility of mountains and lakes.
Turkey also has a magnificent past, and is a land full of historic treasures from 13 successive civilizations spanning 10,000 years.
www.travelconsumer.com /countries/turkey.htm   (343 words)

  
 Boycott tourism in Turkey
Turkey spares no expense on its advertising budget to attract 7 million tourists annually to all parts of Turkey bar the Kurdish south-east.
Few tourists visiting Turkey get to see or hear anything of this dirty war which has left over 20,000 people dead in the 13 year struggle of the Kurdish people for their basic rights and fundamental human freedoms in Turkey.
What Turkey should be proud to boast of as a uniquely preserved, rich culture belonging to a distinct and ancient people, the Kurds, it is intent upon destroying on the ludicrous basis that all Turkey's citizens must be "Turkish".
www.heureka.clara.net /sunrise/trhols02.htm   (693 words)

  
 WWF - A showcase for sustainable tourism in Turkey
Turkey has been experiencing a surge in tourism activity, and is predicted to be the leading tourist destination in the Mediterranean together with Greece and Croatia by 2020.
The south-western Anatolian coast of Turkey, an area identified by WWF as one of the most important for nature in the Mediterranean, is also the most impacted by mass tourism development which could lead to the irreversible loss of its biodiversity by 2020.
To achieve its goal of creating a successful model of sustainable tourism in Çirali, WWF examined the management of land resources in the area, the creation of diverse, sustainable and environment-friendly economic opportunities, the protection of biodiversity, and the process of the local community becoming guardians of their natural heritage.
www.panda.org /news_facts/newsroom/index.cfm?uNewsID=4685&uLangID=1   (817 words)

  
 Tourism in Turkey a Growth Sector
Tourism industry in Turkey, which was at its infancy about ten years ago claims to be the leading export performer of the country with a turnover reaching $15 billion in 2004.
The conclusion is that Turkish tourism industry has outperformed the expectations by World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) and has claimed for 5 percent of GDP and 662,000 jobs.
As far as the deteriorating Turkish current account deficit is concerned, tourism is a surplus creating industry and is expected to be one of the strengths of the Turkish economy.
www.yeald.com /Yeald/a/29251/tourism_in_turkey_a_growth_sector.html   (426 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Turkey hopes tourism boom helps its EU bid   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
ISTANBUL, Turkey — Jan and Anita de Bruyne stood outside the Haghia Sophia, a magnificent 6th century building that was once the world's largest church but is now a museum in a country that is 99% Muslim.
If admitted, Turkey would be the only country in the EU that is virtually all Muslim, and it would stretch the borders of the EU east to Iran, Syria and Iraq.
Turkey's tourism industry took deep hits in 2001 following the terror attacks on the United States and again in 2003 with the start of the war in neighboring Iraq, but recovered rapidly and has become one of the country's most important and fastest-growing sources of income.
www.usatoday.com /travel/destinations/2005-10-31-turkey-tourism_x.htm   (1023 words)

  
 turkey history,tourism turkey,turkey holidays,history turkey
Turkey is a popular tourist destination, which retains a disconcerted balance of both east and west, representing a cultural mix with many discrepancies and contradictions.
Turkey 's long and varied sea coast, high mountains and lakes, and its many historical, religious, and archaeological sites give the country unrivaled tourist potential.
The different regions of Turkey offers an assortment of beautiful landscapes, activities and characters, and mild whether one is a history or archaeology enthusiast, a sun-worshipper, sailor, or city-lover keen on shopping, there is something on offer for everyone.
www.stayresturkey.com /about-turkey.htm   (298 words)

  
 Hoppa - Tourism in Turkey
Turkey, Hotels Ambassador Hotel located in divanyolu district in old part of town Istanbul.
Turkey, Istanbul, Turkey City, 3 Star Hotels Hotel Troya is situated in the heart of Istanbul Turkey (Taksim square).
Izmir, Travel Agencies dutilh tourism is a specialised agency on incentive,cultural,biblical and special tours in turkey since 1958.
hoppa.com /ea/tr/Tourism   (318 words)

  
 Go to Turkey!
Our office is part of the Turkish Embassy and is the representative in UK and Ireland of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, which is part of the Turkish government and is based in Ankara, Turkey.
Our aim is to promote tourism to Turkey by providing information about Turkey to members of the public, the travel trade and the media.
Turkey is a unique country and one which is visited by almost 1 million British tourists every year.
www.gototurkey.co.uk /index.php?link=25   (219 words)

  
 Tourism Investments in Turkey   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Tourism Encouragement Law No. 2634 and the relevant secondary legislation such as Decrees and Communiques form the regulatory framework of the tourism sector in Turkey.
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism is in charge of regulating and supervising the tourism sector in Turkey.
It is impossible to build a tourism facility unless the official Plans label the relevant land as ‘tourism land’.
home.btconnect.com /TURKISHECONOMY/investment/tourism_investment.htm   (1052 words)

  
 TOURISM FETHIYE TURKEY
The greotest source of income of our town is tourism after agriculture.
Also called an industry without chimneys, tourism is sure to be the primary source of income in the future.
is established for tourism, advertisement and training, briefly named as Fetav.
www.gofethiye.com /fethiye/tourism.htm   (146 words)

  
 Amberlamb - Underachieving Tourism in Turkey May Affect Property Market
Investors need to be aware that underachieving tourism in Turkey may affect the property market in the short to medium term.
True, Turkey clearly has an incredibly long way to go…but also true is the fact that efforts are being made in the right direction.
Turkey’s potential for tourism generated income and wealth is huge – but it’s going to take a long time realising it.
www.amberlamb.com /index.php/a/n/00200-tourism-turkey-affect-property-market   (315 words)

  
 [Report] Turkey Travel & Tourism Market Research, Trends, Analysis
A new government was elected in Turkey in November 2002; this led to improved economic and political conditions in the country.
Before the Iraq war, there was uncertainty in Turkey about the possible effects of the conflict on the economy.
The importance of tourism to the economy in Turkey has increased since 1980, and is expected to account for 4% of GDP in 2003.
www.the-infoshop.com /study/eo19210_travel_tourism_turkey.html   (606 words)

  
 Travel and Tourism - Turkey
Turkey's tourism industry is an unexpected success story.
While sun and sand make up the backbone of the tourism industry for Turkey, the government, along with the private sector, is planning for the future.
In their search for quality as well as quantity (ie even higher tourism revenues), travel industry players are upgrading facilities, training staff and diversifying Turkey's tourism product, targeting niche markets such as yacht charters, golf and, surprisingly, skiing.
www.marketresearch.com /redirect.asp?productid=1037984&progid=3603   (410 words)

  
 Health Tourism and Medical Tours in Turkey
Turkey is a growing health tourism destination with knowledgeable doctors offering medical services ranging from eye surgery to dental implants.
The clinics in Turkey have accomplished numerous laser operations from all over the world is becoming a center of attraction for eye surgery.
Turkey is offering you world standard test tube baby operations with much lower prices.
www.twarp.com /healthtourism.htm   (488 words)

  
 Tourism in Turkey - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tourism in Turkey is focused largely on a variety of archaeological and historical sites, and on seaside resorts along its Aegean and Mediterranean coasts.
Turkey's largest city, Istanbul, has a number of major attractions derived from its historical status as capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires.
Foreign tourist arrivals increased substantially in Turkey between 2002 and 2005, from 12.8 million to 21.2 million, which made Turkey a top-10 destination in the world for foreign visitors.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tourism_in_Turkey   (356 words)

  
 Kurdish Rebels in Turkey Target Tourism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Fighting in eastern and southeastern Turkey has increased in the last two weeks as the army and police fought a series of small but deadly engagements with PKK guerrillas.
Since the bomb was set off at a transportation hub in a major tourist center, Turkish authorities speculated that the blast was intended to discourage tourists-- meaning the bomb was another example of terrorists launching an "anti-economy" attack by attacking tourism.
Kurdish broadcasts are a politically volatile subject in Turkey, but European Union countries have put a lot of pressure on the Turkish government to allow Kurdish broadcasts.
www.aina.org /news/20060621110625.htm   (431 words)

  
 Tourism in Turkey and the Germans - Turkish Daily News Jul 28, 1998
The main problem of Turkish tourism is the concentration in the summer months and the failure to attract tourists of higher income levels.
Turkey on the other hand was offering one week in five-star hotels in Istanbul for 450 DM, including flight in the winter months.
If Turkey succeeds in convincing only 5 percent of this group each year to come to Turkey, tourism revenues would grow considerably.
www.turkishdailynews.com.tr /archives.php?id=8204   (789 words)

  
 Anadolu - Tourism in Turkey - İlker Temir
Tourism in Turkey By İlker Temir When it comes to tourism, Turkey is usually known for sea, sand and sun with its 8,333 km long coastal line, stunning beaches and warm climate especially in southern and south western regions, averaging 300 sunny days a year.
Turkey, with its magnificent past, is the home of historic and cultural treasures from 13 different civilizations spanning more than 10,000 years.
In the center of Turkey is the "land of beautiful horses", Cappadocia.
www.anadolu.be /2004-07/38.html   (1163 words)

  
 Turkey Property For Sale Turkey Real Estate buy villa apartment Turkish house Kusadasi
Turkey also has a magnificent past, and is a land full of historic treasures from 13 successive civilizations spanning 10,000 years.
Yet Turkey is also a modern country, with good communications, transport and an expanding stable economy but still with a low cost of living and a very low crime rate.
Turkey is also one of the few countries in the world that is totally self sufficient in food production.
www.turkeyrealestate.co.uk   (497 words)

  
 Tourism and Travel (Turkey)
Turkey Traveller english - Turkey travel information for the individual traveller as, hotels, accommodation, cities, towns, routes, maps, transport, prices, restaurants, reference and culture.
Turkey: A Travel Guide english - This travel guide to Turkey is intended to show foreign travelers and residents what Turkey is really like, unbiased by glossy brochures issued by Turkish national tourist offices, nor by enthusiastic Turkish students..
Travel Turkey english -......site with info on hotels, agencies, shops, rent a cars in Istanbul Ankara Izmir Cappadocia Anatolia Ephesus......It is the most comprehensive site for Turkey, that will help travellers or anyone who has the interest find his way out.
www.tuttinsieme.it /tutti/tut/eur2/turkey/tourism.htm   (372 words)

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