Türkiye's Antalya seeks to attract more European tourists

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Türkiye's Antalya seeks to attract more European tourists

STORY: Türkiye's Antalya seeks to attract more European tourists DATELINE: Aug. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:58 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the seaside hotels, beaches and tourists at some touristic destinations of Türkiye 2. SOUNDBITE (Turkish) : RECEP YAVUZ, Chairman of Antalya City Council's Tourism Working Group STORYLINE: Tourism companies and hoteliers in Türkiye's southern province of Antalya, a major tourism hub, are seeking to attract more European tourists. The country's tourism industry is headed for a good year as revenues nearly tripled in the second quarter, which is a boon for the vulnerable economy hit by both the COVID-19 pandemic and a sharp decline of local currency. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): RECEP YAVUZ, Chairman of Antalya City Council's Tourism Working Group "As pensioners from northern Europe don't have to stay at home during the winter season, they can more easily go on holiday. Middle-aged and older tourists from different countries, especially Europea

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