Alternative holidays in Halal hotels in Turkey have been drawing the attention of Turkish people, rather than Arab tourists, according to sector professionals.
Alternative holidays in Halal hotels in Turkey have been drawing the attention of Turkish people, rather than Arab tourists, according to sector professionals.
Alternative holidays in Halal hotels in Turkey have been drawing the attention of Turkish people, rather than Arab tourists, according to sector professionals. Alternative holidays in Halal hotels in Turkey have been drawing the attention of Turkish people, rather than Arab tourists, according to sector professionals. Local tourists make up a major proportion of visitors who prefer alternative holidays, Seval Tur General Manager Ömer Solmaz said. Solmaz said Turks living abroad were the second largest group choosing these hotels, while other Muslims in European countries and Russia were interested in alternative holidays despite their share in total visitor numbers in Turkey being relatively low. The hotels offer their visitors separate swimming pools and beaches for women and men, along with Halal food and non-alcoholic drinks. Solmaz said people who generally want to have a holiday with their family in an alcohol-free environment prefer such Muslim-friendly hotels, particularly adding that women tend to feel “more comfortable” there. “Veiled women are able to wear swimsuits or bikinis while they swim in separate pools, or in the sea off separate beaches. In addition, some unveiled women prefer these hotels, in order to avoid being disturbed by the attitude of some men,” he said. The prices per person, per night range between 25 euros and 220 euros in alternative holiday hotels.
