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New promotional drive set up to boost Turkish tourism

The number of tourists choosing to visit Turkey could increase as a result of a new marketing campaign, according to a government official.

Culture and tourism minister Ertugrul Gunay stated that money was being spent on promoting the country as a good destination for holidaymakers all year round.

Speaking to the Turkish Daily News, he said that it had a variety of attraction apart from sea and sand.

Mr Gunay commented: "That is why we give priority to 'four seasons, 12 months' tourism campaigns."

He added that the government was aiming to attract about 25 million tourists next year - five million more than in 2007.

This could significantly enhance the appeal of the country among overseas property buyers, as increased tourism would create new opportunities for rental investors.

According to BuyAssociation, Turkey is one of the ten most popular countries with foreign property buyers from the UK.