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Source: http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/english/finance/11343118.asp?scr=1
Israeli Tourist Bookings Hit by Turkish Prime Minister's Criticism
[Hurriyet-Turkey] Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan's harsh words about Israel have hit Israeli tourism arrivals hard. The tourism sector has seen cancellations by nearly 10,000 Israeli tourists, as well as 40 flights from Israel to Turkey for the Passover holiday. "We brought 5,734 Israeli tourists to Turkey in the same period last year," said tour operator Yuksel Aslan, "But there are only 15 bookings from Israel for April right now." "This year we expect a 70% decline in our income from Israeli tourists," said Ulkay Atmaca, managing director of the Majesty Club Belizia Hotel. "While the world is struggling with the global crisis, we have created our own crisis."