With the closing of schools and only a few days left until Eid al-Adha, the discount campaigns offered by tourism companies and attractive prices with bank promotions are presenting unmissable opportunities for those yearning for a holiday. Mehmet Kamçı, General Manager of Coral Travel Turkey, mentioned that Cyprus, an indispensable holiday choice for festivals along with special concerts, as well as the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts, and visa-free nearby international destinations like Egypt and the Balkan countries, are emerging as favorites among domestic tourists.
The tourism sector is preparing for a fast start to the season, coinciding with Eid al-Adha and the onset of the summer school holidays. Mehmet Kamçı, General Manager of Coral Travel Turkey, a tour operator of the Coral Travel Group which serves over 3 million people annually in Turkey, emphasized that the industry has gained significant momentum due to bank promotions that offer substantial savings on holiday purchases and early booking opportunities. Kamçı stated that as a sector, they are preparing for a fast and strong start to the summer season.
High-Class holiday experience in Egypt
Mehmet Kamçı, from Coral Travel Group, mentioned that Egypt leads among visa-free destinations and they plan to host approximately 550,000 guests this year from various source markets. ‘The excess demand for the programs we prepared specifically for Eid al-Adha in Sharm el Sheikh is pushing us to create new flight options. After Turkey, Egypt, where we host the most guests, offers a memorable high-class holiday experience at very attractive prices in the Hurghada region, known for its sea, sand, and sun, particularly at our group’s Xanadu Makadi Bay hotel. We also provide the opportunity to explore Egypt’s historical mysteries, including the pyramids and Luxor, through special tours,’ he said.
Interest in international tours is shifting to visa-free countries
Mehmet Kamçı noted that those with a valid Schengen visa and holders of a green passport still prefer European tours for holidays. However, due to ongoing visa issues that have been a topic for some time, there has been a significant increase in interest within the domestic market for tours organized to countries that offer visa-free travel.
Kamçı emphasized that the Balkans region, known for its cultural tours, has recently become a significant alternative for those who love beach holidays. He stated, ‘Our tours, which include coastal cities like Budva and Kotor in Montenegro on the Adriatic coast, and Ohrid, Saranda, and Vlora in Albania, are among the first choices for those who want to see historical structures and enjoy the beautiful beaches.’
As always, Cyprus remains one of the indispensable holiday destinations during the festivals,” emphasized Mehmet Kamçı, General Manager of Coral Travel Turkey. “With special concerts for the festival, hotels in Cyprus are offering very attractive opportunities. There are also numerous options for those who want to spend their holiday domestically. Those who wish can enjoy entertainment, sea, sand, and sun at all-inclusive resorts on the Mediterranean and Aegean coasts, while others may opt for a more nature-oriented, cultural, historical, and gastronomical travel experience with tours of the Black Sea and Lycia.