By WSJ Staff - Visitors and residents of SoHo, drawn to the neighborhood’s chic stores, soon will be able to sample a different kind of culture. Popular yogurt brand Chobani is planning to open a yogurt bar in the neighborhood later this month. It will mark the company’s first attempt to sell its wares directly to customers fast-food style. Chobani yogurt now is mostly sold in grocery stores.

Istanbul Convention and Visitors Bureau (ICVB) exhibited at International Pavilion of this year's AIBTM Americas Meetings Week which was held in Baltimore. ICVB General Manager Elif Balcı Fisunoğlu represented ICVB at AIBTM 2012. Reed Travel organized Market Europe Focus Event where a lucky draw took place. ICVB attended the lucky draw with Istanbul Familiarization Trip Package as part of its 15th year celebration. ICVB and Turkish Airlines will host 15 international hosted buyers in Istanbul. The familiarization trip includes Turkish Airlines round trip ticket, 3 days FAM trip featuring 3 night five-star accommodation, transfers, meals, site visits and city tours.

The Congressional Caucus on U.S.-Turkey Relations and Turkish Americans (Turkey Caucus) welcomed its 155th member. With this newest addition, the Turkey Caucus now includes Members of Congress from all six territories and 45 of the 50 states, encompassing every major region in the country. Additionally, the Turkey Caucus now ranks among the top three Congressional caucuses that seek to strengthen bilateral ties between the U.S. and various international allies.