"Istanbul considers revamping docks to boost cruise tourism
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Maritime authorities are planning to prepare three Istanbul wharfs to dock cruise ships in a bid to boost this form of tourism in the city. Turkey stands fourth in Mediterranean cruise ship tourism, coming in after Spain, Italy and Greece. However, the number of cruise ships stopping in Istanbul has risen 15 to 20 percent annually for the past five years."
More:The number of cruise ships stopping in Istanbul has risen 15 to 20 percent annually - {Travel Daily News}
