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Didim tourism season could be extended

With hotels enjoying a reservations boost into October and November, the promise for the tourism season in Didim to extend deeper into the year could be on the cards. Didim Tourism Association said hotel reservations continue for October and November, while hotel occupancy rates in Didim continue building in September. Tourism Association President Melih Koyuncu…

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Water in Aydin’s dams falls alarmingly

Water levels in dams in Aydın has dropped alarmingly, with some decreasing by as much as 50% after the irrigation season for agriculture. For Aydın, dam waters are of vital importance, but due to a lack of rain in the winter and extreme heat in the summer, rainwater has almost evaporated. According to the Aydın…

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Concerns raised over protected area status change

Representatives of political parties, unions and non-governmental organizations affiliated with the Didim Civil Development Platform have protested at changes to the status of the Büyük Menderes Delta Natural Protected Area. Regarding the issue, members of the Didim Civil Development Platform made a press statement in front of the Taşburun Fishing Shelter. In the press release, platform members…

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Latmos must be protected holistically – EKODOSD

Environment protection group EKODOSD and its President Bahattin Sürücü have called for the area of Latmos, known to be home to prehistoric times with its important rock paintings, to be protected. The Latmos region, one of the places attracting attention with its natural beauties and historical structure, is on the route of local and foreign…

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Concerns raised over protected area status change

Representatives of political parties, unions and non-governmental organizations affiliated with the Didim Civil Development Platform have protested at changes to the status of the Büyük Menderes Delta Natural Protected Area. Regarding the issue, members of Didim Civil Development Platform made a press statement in front of the Taşburun Fishing Shelter. In the press release, platform members criticized the…

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Flouting rental laws raises concern

The perils of renting out property have come back into sharp focus this week with news that a Russian in Antalya bought 80 flats and then began renting them out on a commercial basis. Voices Newspaper spoke to Didim Tourism Association Board Member and hotel owner Mustafa Yüksel about the issue and what to do…

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World Loves Didim celebrates town’s ‘foreign legion’

The World Loves Didim festival was held for the second time on 8-9 September opposite the Apollo Temple, and attracted the attention of hundreds of locals and tourists. The festival was organized by Didim City Council, with the contributions of Didim District Governorship, Didim Municipality, Chambers and NGOs. Foreign citizens living in Didim opened stands…

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‘Where is Didim going?’ Chambers and NGOs ask

A delegation, including chambers and non-governmental organizations in Didim, drew attention to the problems of Didim with the question “Where is Didim going?” in a written press release. The delegation included Didim Chamber of Commerce President Hilmi Erbaş, Didim Chamber of Agriculture President Hilmi Yıldırım, Didim Chauffeurs Chamber President Savaş Cengiz, Didim City Council President Osman…

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All-inclusive is king for tourists, but change needed

All-inclusive hotel package sales accounted for 35% of total sales in the UK during the summer period, it has been revealed. According to the data compiled by tour operators, all-inclusive packages accounted for 35% of total sales in July and August this year, an increase on 27% compared to the same months in 2022. In…

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Young travelers loved Didim

As part of Traveler Project, where young people stayed for free in the dormitories within the body of the Provincial Directorate of Youth and Sports, were able to visit regions within Aydın. Between 10 July and 27 August, 5,171 young people preferred to say in Aydın, and their most favourite locations during the summer vacation…

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