Istanbul is seen as a potentially pivotal center for relations between Europe and Asia . Istanbul 's economy is proving to be one of the strongest in the European region . Further 75 % of the country 's tourism comes from Europe . CNN chair , Guler Sabanci , warns Asia 's slowdown is `` an important issue '' for Turkey .
Istanbul is seen as a potentially pivotal center for relations between Europe and Asia . Istanbul 's economy is proving to be one of the strongest in the European region . CNN chair , Guler Sabanci , warns Asia 's slowdown is `` an important issue '' for Turkey .