Google reveals search for Turkish holidays is popular
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Turkey is becoming a very popular area for holiday home seekers and overseas property investments, Statistics from search engine giant Google have revealed.
Worldbulletin.net has reported that Turkey's official tourism portal is currently ranked as one of Google's most-visited websites, receiving a rating of 8 out of 10 in terms of importance and international popularity. A Turkish Tourism official explained that the website was designed to reach international markets and appeals to the various tastes and expectations of people from across the world. The website can be viewed in four languages, with English, French and German available in addition to Turkish.
The Turkish Daily News has reported that Ismet Yilmaz, undersecretary from the culture and tourism ministry, said the tourism industry is a vital part of the country's future. However, he added that further growth in the Turkish holiday industry could be achieved if efforts are made to broaden its appeal. Property author Dominic Whiting said the government is investing funds in tourism industry in order to make them more desirable and enhancing their appeal to prospective holidaymakers. This is also making it more attractive to foreign property buyers, as house prices are being pushed upwards.
In related news, Turkey attracted more than 23 million international tourists last year, reports TurkishPress.com, which makes it the ninth-most visited country in the world in 2007.
Social BookmarkingWorldbulletin.net has reported that Turkey's official tourism portal is currently ranked as one of Google's most-visited websites, receiving a rating of 8 out of 10 in terms of importance and international popularity. A Turkish Tourism official explained that the website was designed to reach international markets and appeals to the various tastes and expectations of people from across the world. The website can be viewed in four languages, with English, French and German available in addition to Turkish.
The Turkish Daily News has reported that Ismet Yilmaz, undersecretary from the culture and tourism ministry, said the tourism industry is a vital part of the country's future. However, he added that further growth in the Turkish holiday industry could be achieved if efforts are made to broaden its appeal. Property author Dominic Whiting said the government is investing funds in tourism industry in order to make them more desirable and enhancing their appeal to prospective holidaymakers. This is also making it more attractive to foreign property buyers, as house prices are being pushed upwards.
In related news, Turkey attracted more than 23 million international tourists last year, reports TurkishPress.com, which makes it the ninth-most visited country in the world in 2007.
Labels: Holiday-property, Travel
