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Türkiye’s ski resorts expect full occupancy during school break

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ISTANBUL Türkiye’s ski resorts are bracing for peak demand during the mid-year school holiday, with industry representatives expecting near or full occupancy across most destinations as snowfall boosts last-minute bookings.   Schools are set to close for the semester break on Jan. 16, launching a 16-day holiday period, including weekends.   Industry figures indicate that … Read more

The tourism boom in Niseko is good for business but has made housing unaffordable for locals

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For skiers and snowboarders, there are few places as famous as the Japanese ski resort of Niseko. Once a winter wonderland for Japanese tourists, Niseko has become increasingly dominated by international tourists ever since Australians started to arrive en masse in the early 2000s. Think Kuta, Bali, but instead of sand, up to 15 metres … Read more