New flights make Dalaman even more appealing
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Among the winter sun destinations, Easyjet began operating a thrice-weekly service between London Gatwick and Dalaman, a town located on the south-west coast of Turkey. The airlines estimate that more than 60,000 passengers will visit Dalaman this year, and so popular is the route expected to be that it has already been announced that the flight frequency between these two destinations will increase to five times a week as of 1st May.
Easyjet said in a statement that GB Airways will continue to operate all routes under the British Airways brand until 29 March and As many as 21 new destinations are available from low-cost airline Easyjet thanks to the company's takeover of GB Airways. The current credit crisis has not stopped Brits booking their annual summer holidays for 2009 however due to the British pound dropping in value against the Euro; they are looking for Non-Euro alternatives like Turkey, where they get more value for their money.
Furthermore, according to the World Tourism Organization, Turkey has one of the best performing, not to mention lucrative, tourism industries in the world, with over 27 million tourists from all around the world expected to visit the country this year.
Property experts believe that this new flight route will serve to further increase the numbers of property buyers and tourists heading to Turkey. Dominic Whiting, editor of the Buying in Turkey guide has said that the long-anticipated arrival of no-thrills flights to the Turkish coast is big news. He commented "Improving access from the UK should have a very positive effect on tourism and the property market in Dalaman and other nearby resorts in Turkey - with a recent Europe-wide study by Savills finding an average price premium of 37% for property in an area served by a budget airline."
Dalaman's beautiful countryside, cotton fields, fragrant orange groves, and some fascinating ancient sites make it a popular tourist destination. As the area develops with holiday villages in Sarıgerme and the new golf courses in the near vicinity Dalaman is set to become the destination of choice for many tourists with plans to turn this area into a golfers paradise. Dalaman town is growing quickly as a result of the investment in the area -the real estate market has increased the number of properties available for sale/rent.
In related news, Edinburgh airport has already had extra flights to Turkey scheduled by certain travel companies and other airports are expected to announce the same.
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Easyjet said in a statement that GB Airways will continue to operate all routes under the British Airways brand until 29 March and As many as 21 new destinations are available from low-cost airline Easyjet thanks to the company's takeover of GB Airways. The current credit crisis has not stopped Brits booking their annual summer holidays for 2009 however due to the British pound dropping in value against the Euro; they are looking for Non-Euro alternatives like Turkey, where they get more value for their money.
Furthermore, according to the World Tourism Organization, Turkey has one of the best performing, not to mention lucrative, tourism industries in the world, with over 27 million tourists from all around the world expected to visit the country this year.
Property experts believe that this new flight route will serve to further increase the numbers of property buyers and tourists heading to Turkey. Dominic Whiting, editor of the Buying in Turkey guide has said that the long-anticipated arrival of no-thrills flights to the Turkish coast is big news. He commented "Improving access from the UK should have a very positive effect on tourism and the property market in Dalaman and other nearby resorts in Turkey - with a recent Europe-wide study by Savills finding an average price premium of 37% for property in an area served by a budget airline."
Dalaman's beautiful countryside, cotton fields, fragrant orange groves, and some fascinating ancient sites make it a popular tourist destination. As the area develops with holiday villages in Sarıgerme and the new golf courses in the near vicinity Dalaman is set to become the destination of choice for many tourists with plans to turn this area into a golfers paradise. Dalaman town is growing quickly as a result of the investment in the area -the real estate market has increased the number of properties available for sale/rent.
In related news, Edinburgh airport has already had extra flights to Turkey scheduled by certain travel companies and other airports are expected to announce the same.
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Investors opt for slice of Turkish life in Dalaman
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Overseas property investors have been advised to pay close attention to the Dalaman region in Turkey over the next few years.
Dalaman is a work-a-day market town spread across a flat plain and offers a slice of real Turkish life. Dominic Whiting, the industry analyst has said that the authorities have been improving the town and the government-led development plans for Dalaman have caused intense interest from property investors. The plans include a new golf course which is due for completion this year, a marina, spa centre and 30,000 new hotel beds. Dalaman airport has already been modernized which possess an award-winning international terminal, capable of handling 10 million passengers a year. The road tunnel work which brings the stylish yachting resort of Gocek within a 20 minute drive is already completed.
The town provides visitors with a unique holiday experience as it is surrounded by green and unspoiled mountains, the clear waters of the beautiful Dalaman River and a long beach at Sarigerme, 12 km south of the town, which is also the site of the new golf course. Dalyan which is nearby to Dalaman have ancient ruins and tourists would be able to enjoy numerous sites of historical interest, mud-baths and hot-springs.
The Dalaman region is said to offer both lifestyle benefits and investment opportunities. There is a wide variety of new and off-plan property in and around the town. The government led plans has increased the land and property values and annual increases of 10-20% are likely but entry prices are still well below neighboring resorts.
A report in Today's Zaman stated that Mugla province, in which Dalaman is located, is the second-most popular investment spot in the country after Antalya, overall in terms of the number of properties people own. Lutfi Yigenoglu, governor of Mugla province, stated that the government has implemented strict planning restrictions across the area to stop it becoming overdeveloped and to maintain the 'Turkish character' that makes Dalaman so attractive. The authorities also have pledged to increase direct winter flights between the UK and Dalaman.
Social BookmarkingDalaman is a work-a-day market town spread across a flat plain and offers a slice of real Turkish life. Dominic Whiting, the industry analyst has said that the authorities have been improving the town and the government-led development plans for Dalaman have caused intense interest from property investors. The plans include a new golf course which is due for completion this year, a marina, spa centre and 30,000 new hotel beds. Dalaman airport has already been modernized which possess an award-winning international terminal, capable of handling 10 million passengers a year. The road tunnel work which brings the stylish yachting resort of Gocek within a 20 minute drive is already completed.
The town provides visitors with a unique holiday experience as it is surrounded by green and unspoiled mountains, the clear waters of the beautiful Dalaman River and a long beach at Sarigerme, 12 km south of the town, which is also the site of the new golf course. Dalyan which is nearby to Dalaman have ancient ruins and tourists would be able to enjoy numerous sites of historical interest, mud-baths and hot-springs.
The Dalaman region is said to offer both lifestyle benefits and investment opportunities. There is a wide variety of new and off-plan property in and around the town. The government led plans has increased the land and property values and annual increases of 10-20% are likely but entry prices are still well below neighboring resorts.
A report in Today's Zaman stated that Mugla province, in which Dalaman is located, is the second-most popular investment spot in the country after Antalya, overall in terms of the number of properties people own. Lutfi Yigenoglu, governor of Mugla province, stated that the government has implemented strict planning restrictions across the area to stop it becoming overdeveloped and to maintain the 'Turkish character' that makes Dalaman so attractive. The authorities also have pledged to increase direct winter flights between the UK and Dalaman.
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