While some operators and cruise lines have moved away from Turkey and visitor numbers have slumped, the operator is planning to launch 12 new villas in Turkey and a number of new gulets this month, as well as the 20-room Meis Exclusive Hotel on the Cukurbag peninsula in Kas.
The Discerning Collection founder and chief executive Nick Wrightman said: “Although the market to Turkey is said to be 50% down, our business this year has suffered only marginally with sales just 11% down. But even this has been made up with our increased sales to Greece and Montenegro.
“Fortunately, most of our guests to Turkey are loyal, repeat clients who realise how vast the country is and how far away our destinations are from where there has been any trouble,” said Wrightman. “Currently sales for 2017 are in line with our forecasts and we believe sales to Turkey will remain static next year.”
