The No.1 Turkey Holiday specialist team has welcomed the recent news that The Turkish Ministry of Culture & Tourism has been named Europes Leading Tourist Board at the World Travel Awards 2012.

(PRWEB) October 13, 2012

The hot off the press new is great news for the online Turkey holiday specialist who has been offering fantastic and affordable holidays to Turkey for over 12 years.

A Holiday Mate spokesperson said: Our team were thrilled to hear the news that Turkey has won this prestigious travel award during a year which has seen a number of awards for Turkey and masses of press coverage.

The recent spate of success that Turkey has commanded was also marked this year when Istanbul was cited as the European Capital of Sport and when the city became one of three short-listed cities for the 2020 Olympics.

Online bookings for 2013 holidays to Turkey will no doubt soar in the wake of all of this recent positive press coverage of Turkey. Customers can shop online and book family holidays to Turkey in a matter minutes on the Holiday Mate website at http://www.holidaymate.com

The website is very easy to use and shoppers can even set their preferred budget. The online specialist also offers great advice on resorts and detailed descriptions of hotels set in stunning sun drenched locations both online and through its professional team of holiday specialists.

2012 saw thousands of holidaymakers flocking to stay in affordable hotels in Marmaris. Holiday Mate is no one trick pony either; they offer their customers a chance to book all their holiday requirements in one place. Flights, transfers and even weddings can all be arranged from the comfort of an armchair or with a few taps on a smartphone!

Turkey is one the fastest developing tourist destinations in the world, now ranking sixth in terms of number of foreign arrivals, with a total of 31.4 million foreign visitors in 2011.

As a holiday destination with universal appeal, Turkey combines fascinating culture and culinary delights with great weather, stunning scenery and warm hospitality.

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Holiday Mate Welcomes Turkey World Travel Awards News