Turkish Airlines unveils winter campaign for tourists

Turkish Airlines, the national carrier of Turkey and Europe’s best airline, is promoting the country’s diverse cultural wonders, exhilarating winter activities and enriching holiday experiences as part of its Winter In Turkey campaign.
Building on its credentials as the world’s fastest growing airline, Turkish Airlines has a growing network across the Middle East, which now provides access to over 200 destinations worldwide. The heightened popularity of Turkey as an all-round holiday destination is further complemented by the award-winning service and competitively priced flights of Turkish Airlines.
Tourists travelling to Turkey from the GCC countries have increased dramatically in the last few years, with a growth of over 370 percent from the UAE and almost 600 percent from Qatar between August 2011 and August 2012, all contributing to over 31 million foreign tourists to the country in 2012.
Turkish Airlines President and CEO Temel Kotil said: “As the national carrier of Turkey, we are delighted with the growing popularity of Turkey as a preferred tourism destination for visitors from around the world, including the GCC. Turkey’s spectacular cultural blend of Eastern and Western influences and cultural linkages with the Middle East make the country a popular destination among GCC tourists. Istanbul is less than five hours away from the Gulf, and the country offers access to winter sports for almost half the year."
Bursa Gov. Sahabettin Harput said: “Bursa is regarded as a pioneer of winter tourism in Turkey because of its traditional approach to Alpine hospitality. The city’s rich historical relevance pays homage to the opulence of the Ottoman Empire and provides tourists with the ultimate winter holiday destination.”