Turkey tourism boost 'could lead to problems with poor accommodation'
Concerns have been raised about the quality of accommodation in Turkey following predictions that the country will see a tourism boom.
Indicators are that Turkey will see an increase in tourists this year. A number of airlines have added extra flights to destinations in the country and it is thought that a strong euro will drive tourists from other holiday destinations.
However, Travel Weekly has reported that there could be problems with overbooking in popular resorts.
Nigel Harris, Artemis Travel chief executive, told the website: "There is a lot of cheap, poor-quality accommodation, some suppliers might be tempted [to contract it] and they might get their fingers burnt."
On Holiday Group chief executive Steve Endacott said the country is expecting to increase the number of beds available by 25% this year. He believes that changes in the market men luxury 4 and 5 star accommodation will be in demand.
Monarch airlines reported a 200% increase in demand for holidays in Turkey in 2009.
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