Celestyal<\/a> has been taking its guests to Kusadasi and Ephesus for many years. Thus, we have a strong bond with Turkey and its people. The news of the horrific earthquake just a month ago devastated us,” said Chris Theophilides, CEO.<\/p>\nWe believe it is a key part of Celestyal’s DNA to support local people and to be responsible corporate citizens of the places we visit. We owe it to our Turkish friends to lend a hand. In this part of the world, humanitarian efforts are so desperately needed that we can only hope that our donation of supplies will help.”<\/p>\n
During its first voyage of the season, the Celestyal Crystal called at Kusadasi, Turkey, to transport the blankets and sleeping bags. A portion of Celestyal’s revenue from its shore excursions in Turkey will also be donated to the relief effort.<\/p>\n
There are still over a million homeless and without basic supplies after the earthquake, which killed over 50,000 people and destroyed a large part of the city.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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