Turkey 5th Most Popular Holiday Destination

A newly published report by flight comparison service Skyscanner, compiled from its 7 million monthly UK visitors, lists Turkey amongst the Top 5 most searched holiday destinations - from UK airports - for 2010.

The data was compiled from the last quarter of 2009 when the majority of holidays are being planned for 2010 and provides an interesting insight into where the British plan to holiday this year. It is hoped a good number of visitors will go onto purchase property in Turkey.

Bodrum (BJV) ranked 15^th and Dalaman (DLM) 5^th over increasingly less popular Spanish destinations such as; Palma, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, Barcelona, Murcia, Ibiza, Fuerteventura and Madrid - a number of which plummeted down the rankings.

Thomas Cook, TUI and easyJet have already announced increases to their services to Bodrum and Dalaman for 2010 to cater for the growth in demand.

Favourite Italian destinations such as Rome, Venice and Milan also saw their rankings slip.

Bodrum and Dalaman polled higher positions than even the most traditional European holiday destinations such as Faro (Portugal), Geneva (Switzerland), Paris and Nice (France), Amsterdam (Holland), Dublin (Ireland), Prague (Czech Rep.), Berlin and Munich (Germany), Salzburg (Austria), Crete (Greece) and Sofia (Bulgaria).

A major contributory factor could well be the strength of the Euro against the pound where the British in particular, when contrasted against their European counterparts, enjoy a beneficial rate when exchanging their pounds for Turkish Liras – more than doubling their money.

Turkey significantly attracted more interest as a holiday destination than Cyprus, Egypt, Morocco, Dubai and Malta.

Further afield, again Bodrum and Dalaman attracted more interest than New York and Las Vegas (USA), Bangkok (Thailand) and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia).

Orlando however, polled 4^th position and is one the highest climbers compared to the same period last year, up 12 places. Travel Editor Sam Baldwin comments: “The rise in popularity of Orlando is primarily due to the new Harry Potter theme park opening in the spring. Other big movers include Johannesburg and Cape Town as the World Cup is just around the corner”. The top 3 positions remained unchanged.

Turkey emerged as a clearly favoured holiday destination for 2010 and is certainly continuing to build on its growing reputation as a cost effective alternative to traditional Spanish destinations.

Cumberland Properties can endorse these findings having already sold 2 properties at Woodland Regency in the first week of January 2010 and are currently experiencing a significant increase, over the same period last year, in enquiries for both property in Bodrum and rentals in Bodrum, having already secured a number of reservations for the ever popular Seaview Regency Prestige

Oh, and should you have the good fortune to be holidaying in Turkey during the world cup; fans of the beautiful game will be relieved to hear that their enthusiasm is shared by most Turks, so rest assured you won’t have to travel to far to find superb coverage of the event.

Source: Skyscanner

2010 A Year Of ‘Hope’ Say Businessmen

As the global economy is showing signs of recovery from the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, indications abound that 2010 will be a year when the recovery kicks in, especially in Turkey, where signs that a recovery is picking up pace revealed themselves towards the end of 2009.

The crisis hit fundamental economic indicators like production, exports, investments and unemployment, leading to massive stimulus packages taken by nations looking to protect themselves from economic free-fall.

The speed at which governments enacted such measures was unprecedented, and possibly saved the global economy from falling into a further global slump rivalling the turbulent times of the 1920s.

The upturn in economic conditions in Turkey in the last quarter of the year has left many wondering whether the worst is over, and whether 2010 will make up for the losses in 2009.

Although Turkey’s Medium-Term Economic Program (MTEP) released by the government predicted a return to growth in 2010, some in the business world are calling this overly optimistic, while others are saying that the government should aim even higher.

Regardless of the exact numbers, the Turkish business world, having seen the recent rays of hope in the economy, is hopeful about the coming year.

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About Woodland Regency

When buying property in Turkey only one place has real star attraction, Bodrum, and Cumberland Properties have the homes for sale in Bodrum for you.

Bodrum, the jewel of the Turkish Riviera, also known as the Turquoise coast, is an excellent investment opportunity for Turkish property and where your dream lifestyle can come true.

The alluring feature of buying property in Bodrum is its “St Tropez of Turkey” atmosphere, which allows you to have a relaxing day followed by an exhilarating night. During the day unwind in the sun, take a stroll around the shops or visit some of the ancient sites and as the sun goes down entertain yourself at one of the many bars and clubs.

Cumberland Properties Woodland Regency site, an exhibition of modern property in Turkey, sits within 5.4 acres of peaceful woodland consisting of 62 exquisitely finished units. With a choice between 1 and 2 bedroom apartments and 3 bedroom semi-detached villas it is the ideal development of Turkish property in Bodrum.

All the homes at Woodland Regency have been designed to offer a contemporary yet idyllic lifestyle, ensuring you peace and privacy. 24-hour security, free wireless internet and two large swimming pools give you the freedom to enjoy the many features available at Woodland Regency and your property in Bodrum. An exclusive Club House on the south side of the development, surrounded by a forest of olive and pine trees makes it the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate.

Woodland Regency is an attractive development of Turkish property designed for the investor, holiday home owner and also ideally suited for all year round living. Located in Konacık, only 5 minutes from Bodrum Town Centre and the nearby sandy beaches of Bitez and Gumbet, it is in high demand by both locals and investors as its position on the arterial road gives it superb connections to the peninsula’s other villages and surrounding facilities. With unobstructed mountain views and only a short walking distance to markets, restaurants and public transportation it is an outstanding example of property in Turkey.

All of our properties in Turkey are built to the highest standards and we only use quality materials and fittings to guarantee you piece of mind. This is what makes Cumberland’s Properties homes for sale in Bodrum the very best around.

About property in Turkey

Turkey is friendly, beautiful and culturally rich country that offers great value for money, especially property in Turkey. It’s modern enough to be comfortable yet traditional enough to be interesting. In recent years Turkey has become one of the favourite tourist destinations in the world with its immense unspoiled coastline and Mediterranean climate that offers all-year round sunshine makes Turkey a location that is much in demand.

Property in Turkey is seen as a good future investment considering the fact that Turkey is on the verge of becoming a member of the EU and is one of the fastest growing emerging markets in the world.

Turkeys profile has been greatly improved due to a large increase in media exposure, property in Turkey is in great demand and Turkey’s current status as a candidate for membership of the EU with likely inclusion as a full member in the near future has added to the overwhelming interest in properties in Turkey.

Turkey is a growing country where house prices are still comparatively inexpensive and can only go up, combine this with the reduced cost of living, lower taxes and better weather and you end up with an attractive package.

Investors preferring to take advantage of the tourism market in Turkey should consider Bodrum. Bodrum is the jewel of the Turkish Riviera and people are drawn by the allure of is its “St Tropez of Turkey” atmosphere, from pretty fishing villages and idyllic secluded bays there is literally something for everyone. Bodrum’s modern infrastructure provides you with all the necessities of modern life wrapped up in a lifestyle that you can enjoy. A steady stream of both Turkish and foreign visitors every year, coupled with tight building restrictions, ensures that demand for property will always outstrip supply and, whilst property prices in Bodrum may be higher than in other areas of Turkey, this is because Bodrum is the Turkish resort to be seen in.

Taking into consideration the country’s many attributes, Turkey can hardly be rivalled in any other investment location with similar assets. Property in Turkey is also highly attractive to international property investors who can see good potential for solid return on investment.

In a location such as Turkey, with stunning natural assets, and imminent membership of the EU, the country has generated much interest. EU membership traditionally generates large increases in property values and investors are keen to buy property in Turkey in prime locations whilst prices are still low.