Are Turkey pushing the boat out on TRNC tourism

greylag


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Message Posted:
26/01/2011 19:42

http://www.google.ie/url?url= http://www.turkishweekly.net/news/111373/trnc-year-in-turkey-trnc-39-s-premier-says-tourism-investments-to-contribute-to-country-39-s-economy-promotion.html&rct=j&sa=X&ei=rltATeHeKouIhQfUr5mpBQ&ved=0CCcQ-AsoADAA&q=northern+cyprus+news&usg=AFQjCNGPt9Zo-rJ5KWVf7SmboPJt8VY4IQ

greylag


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Message Posted:
26/01/2011 19:43

http://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&source=news&cd=1&ved=0CCMQqQIwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.argophilia.com%2Fnews%2Fnorthern-cyprus-an-emerging-paradise%2F21333%2F&ei=rltATeHeKouIhQfUr5mpBQ&usg=AFQjCNFvvGuzMbBQLH76YQvYrJVQc_y19g



The figures seem a little optimistic,but lets see,

Grey.

Lilli



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Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
26/01/2011 19:45

Its the new airline Grey bringing in the promised 700,00 tourists xxxxx

Hector


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Message Posted:
26/01/2011 19:50

A load of hot air it seems to me. Just what exactly, are the initiatives that will increase tourist numbers to the TRNC?

greylag


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Message Posted:
26/01/2011 20:51

Maybe better advertising and promotion of the North Hector,

Grey.

newlad



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Message Posted:
27/01/2011 15:02

It seems to me that there will be a push on tourism this year.Maybe the people carrying out this promotion,should start by outlining that Northern Cyprus does actually exist,routes of how to get there etc.I still talk to people now who see it as a forbidden area,where the natives eat their young,

Paul.

fiendishpaul


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Posts: 1720

Message Posted:
27/01/2011 15:06

I don't know about pushing the boat out - previous efforts were more like 'scuttling the ship'



Paul

newlad



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Message Posted:
27/01/2011 15:10

So many negative thoughts,give them a chance,

Paul.

girne 29


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Message Posted:
27/01/2011 18:39

Gunay said that Turkey was ready to share its experience in tourism sector with TRNC.



Would be better if Turkey 'did' share its experience and put its own tourist people in charge.At least those in the Turkish tourist industry know what they are doing, have a proven track record which proves they have qualifications for the job other than being someones son, daughter or political lackey.

MUSIN M


Joined: 26/06/2008
Posts: 1352

Message Posted:
27/01/2011 20:15

why would people not want to come to north cyprus for a holiday ,it,s a beautiful country .



when people visit north cyprus they always revisit ,people now ask me if i am from the north or south when i tell them i am cypriot ,guess news is travelling ten years ago if i said i was cypriot they assumed i was greek.



it,s a lovely country with some stunning views .



musin



long live the kktc

Lilli



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Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
27/01/2011 20:17

Musin M it is really beautifull, if only they would promote it the way turkey or Greece do so everyone can share it x

greylag


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Message Posted:
27/01/2011 20:17

Three cheers Musin,

Grey.

Hector


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Message Posted:
27/01/2011 22:17

It is a stunning country, real shame that there are those that think littering it with discarded plastic bottles, bags, household waste, broken glass or dumping building rubbish anywhere is perfectly OK.



I'm not sure about 'when people visit north cyprus they always revisit' especially when they see the eyesore rubbish strewn about and the half completed shells of 'luxury villas'.



As for Turkey giving it's advice about tourism, the travel press attitude is to report that the Turkish tourism industry, saw the increase in tourists (it was a cheap non euro destination) and then promptly put their prices up. Nothing new there then.



None of this is new though is it? How many times has the above been commented on and lamented over on this forum over the past few years? What has the Tourism Minister(s) done about it over the years? Answers on a postage stamp....

Tangerineman


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Message Posted:
27/01/2011 22:20

I've noticed a decline in enquiries for my holiday let's this year compared with last It's quite dramatic

Possibly down to recession biting

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
27/01/2011 22:24

Well said Hector, message 13.



It's the same old, same old, year after year and sadly nothing positive regarding tourism ever seems to happen. How many times has it been said (on here and undoubtedly in other places) that they should seek the advice of Turkey with regard to tourism. With regard to Turkey increasing its prices, human nature, I'd say. I, too, would question the fact that "when people visit north cyprus they always revisit". On the contrary, I know of quite a lot of people I have met over the years who have said "never again".



Such a shame.

mikeyCBBR


Joined: 05/01/2009
Posts: 168

Message Posted:
27/01/2011 22:28

The North is being advertised in nearly every quality newspaper and the sundays, the Trevor McDonald article did us a load of good too, there were only about 15 places in the med he featured.



Its a marathon not a sprint, in the last 3 year years I have noticed a big difference

greylag


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Message Posted:
27/01/2011 22:29

Maybe things will change in 2011 Hector.Lets hope the things we write about tourism,in a years time are positive.God knows this great country could do with a fillip,

Grey.

Blackpoolfan


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Message Posted:
27/01/2011 22:35

Message 14



Tim,

Perhaps Fielding Towers is too expensive may i suggest a buy one get a week free offer??? If so book me in for a fortnight. I have a certain amount of empathy for your situation as it must cost you a fortune driving round the country supporting the mighty POOL

shrimp


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Message Posted:
27/01/2011 22:39

The trouble with this though is with the tourism comes alot of unsavouries too.....We live in North Devon and it is almost the forgotten area because there are no motor ways to get here, thus it is quiet and unspoilt, South Devon is beautiful but far more commercialized and busy.......would you want northern Cyprus to become commercialized like the south, in reality?....I am sure not....N. Cyprus the way I see is it is a well kept secret for people who want a quiet, gentle holiday without the brashness of the south, I would like to see kept this way......

Chessman


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Message Posted:
28/01/2011 01:00

Shrimp. I have great sympathy and empathy for what you say. Unfortunately or fortunately, depending on what your view is, the commercial realities of the situation will be somewhat different. TRNC needs to prosper on it's own.



TRNC is a beautiful country, in parts, but so are many others. It needs a massive culture change, particularly in understanding visitors needs and wants (like it or not). I have seen many comments in the past such as, ''if you don't like it, leave'' This is quite extraodinary. Tourists and those who live in the country are customers, just provide great value and take the money for goodness sake! They will keep coming.



Tourism can be a major 'invisible earning' for TRNC. If it fails, what replaces it at the same value? Why ignore it when a little effort can make a big difference



Customers are paying for the goods and services and if they complain because they are not up to standard, they have every right. This is not unique to TRNC, try France!

shrimp


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Message Posted:
28/01/2011 01:23

well maybe we have just been exceptionally lucky with our frequent visits and have not come across any rudeness or anything other than wanting to please....at a recent stay because we arrived so late and the resteraunt was shut the reception lad phoned out for a kebab for us and refused payment, he paid from his own pocket. We went to a coffee house way out west miles from anywhere Sadankoy????? not sure how to spell it now, but it was owned by the poorest of the poor people and we wanted to put some money behind their till, so purposely stopped where I am sure very few people stop, and were amazed when they refused again to take any money from us...they were so hospitable, just smiling at us and trying to communicate by sign language....keep it simple and you will please......

Blackbird



Joined: 11/08/2009
Posts: 1432

Message Posted:
28/01/2011 01:28

TRNC is a special place, it has unique beauty, a mystique, and is overwhelming friendly. There is no place like it...

The trouble is that it is in competition with many other places vying for custom in the Med!

....I do hope tourists flock there...

Brinsley


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Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
28/01/2011 01:36

Msg 22

Tunisia is looking good value for money at the moment! Name your own price at any hotel at it's yours for the taking!



Richard

Chessman


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Message Posted:
28/01/2011 01:57

msg 21. I too experienced friendliness and excellent hospitality in the 4 years I lived and worked there. However, it needs to be consistent and across ALL aspects. It has to be special to compete. I have spent 40 years in multi national companies dealing in international business and I am still asking questions and learning a great deal from other people. So should the powers that be in TRNC. That's all my point is.

Jeannie


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Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
28/01/2011 02:03

Message 21. I am pleased that you have experienced some of the NC excellent hospitality.



But remember - One Swallow does not a Summer make.

Chessman


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Message Posted:
28/01/2011 02:07

msg 21. I too experienced friendliness and excellent hospitality in the 4 years I lived and worked there. However, it needs to be consistent and across ALL aspects. It has to be special to compete. I am sure all of us can come up with a myriad of other countries that are just as beautiful, if not more so.



I have spent 40 years in multi national companies dealing in international business and I am still asking questions and learning a great deal from other people. So should the 'powers that be', in TRNC. That's all my point is.



You are so right about keeping it simple.



I care enough about the place to want to see it prosper as we all do, even though I no longer live there.

Chessman


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Message Posted:
28/01/2011 02:09

msg 21. I to experienced friendliness and excellent hospitality in the 4 years I lived and worked there. However, it needs to be consistent and across ALL aspects. I am sure all of us can come up with a myriad of other countries that are just as beautiful, if not more so. It has to be special to compete.



I have spent 40 years in multi national companies dealing in international business and I am still asking questions and learning a great deal from other people. So should the 'powers that be', in TRNC. That's all my point is.



You are so right about keeping it simple.



I care enough about the place to want to see it prosper as we all do, even though I no longer live there.

Chessman


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Posts: 486

Message Posted:
28/01/2011 02:12

oops, sorry for the double post.

shrimp


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Message Posted:
28/01/2011 10:11

Jeannie, not one summer, not one swallow, I lived there for 10 years and have holidayed three times a year there for the last six years, so it wasnt just a first impression..........I suppose if you are living there now and in your own home it is probably alot different dealing with everyday stuff but from my point of view everything in the garden is rosey and wouldnt want too much weeding done to keep it just the way it is..............