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Economy and Finance Sep 17, 2026

CHINESE TRAVEL PLATFORM PREPARES TURKEY ENTRY

Fliggy, Chinese tech giant Alibaba’s travel platform, is preparing to enter the Turkish market as parliament considers new legislation to regulate foreign digital booking platforms.

Editorial Staff 1 min

Economy and Finance Aug 13, 2026

NEW BILL TO CLEAR PATH FOR BOOKING.COM RETURN AFTER 9-YEAR BAN

A new legislative proposal submitted by ruling party AKP lawmakers aims to allow foreign online travel agencies, including Booking.com, to return to the Turkish market under a structured legal framework after nearly nine years of suspension.

Editorial Staff 1 min

Economy and Finance Jul 30, 2026

BOOKING.COM TO BE ALLOWED TO RESUME FULL OPERATIONS IN TURKEY

A new legislative proposal will allow the Netherlands-based online travel agency Booking.com to resume full operations in Turkey.

Editorial Staff 1 min