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An increase in the number of German tourists coming to Turkey helped offset a dramatic decline in the number of overseas visitors to the country during the first five months of 2015, according to data from the Tourism Ministry.

A clear seasonal pattern of tourism activity of residents of the European Union by Eurostat shows that June-Septeber accounts for more than half (51.9%) of the total number of tourism nights spent by EU residents during the whole year. A little more than 60% of these nights were spent in their own country (domestic) while almost 40% were abroad.

The forecast dramatic 60-70% decrease in the number of Russian and Ukrainian tourists is proving to be a false alarm, with bookings indicating a 10-20% decline, according to Bulgaria's Tourism Minister Nikolina Angelkova.

In a Thursday interview for Nova TV, Angelkova underscored that bookings by German, Israeli, and Austrian tourists were encouraging.

The Turkish tourism sector is facing one of the coldest summers it has seen in the last decade, and several factors have contributed to the chilly atmosphere. Sector representatives said they are taking various measures to minimize the expected losses this year, including speeding up their efforts to diversify tourism markets and discovering new tourism areas that promise growth potential, such

Turkey?s tourism sector is going through a difficult season due to declining Russian and European tourist numbers as well as continuing cold weather conditions, tourism representatives have said, while complaining about weak support from government officials. 

The Istanbul Research Institute is currently exhibiting, ?Journey to the Center of the East, 1850-1950: 100 Years of Travelers in Istanbul from the Pierre de Gigord Collection,? until Oct. 17.

Improved weather conditions compared to last year and low euro will contribute to a better tourism season despite the expected drop in numbers of Russian and Ukrainian tourists, the head of a tourism think-tank says.

Forget camping as you may have known it and experience “glamorous camping”, otherwise known as glamping, that brings the world of luxury to Greek nature in the most seamless way possible.

With its underground cities where early Christians sought shelter, churches with breathtaking icons and fairy chimneys, Cappadocia, one of the earth?s most invaluable touristic destinations, is in search of novelties.

Cappadocia used to be a place which harbored small bed and breakfasts, as well as big hotels targeting mass tourism.

By Stathis Kousounis