Turkey, Cyprus and Greece were main tourist destinations for Russians during H1
Based on the data provided by the border service of the Federal Security Service (FSB) of Russia, during the first half of 2021, from January until June, 806,212 persons travelled from Russia to...
View ArticleTourism revenues total USD 24.5bn in 2021
Despite a gloomy year amid coronavirus-related mobility restrictions across the world, Turkey generated USD 24.5bn in tourism revenue last year, according to official figures released on Monday....
View ArticleTurkey sees over 1.5 million foreign tourist arrivals in February
Foreign tourist arrivals in Turkey climbed to more than 1.5 million in February, according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The number of foreigners visiting the country was 1.54 million in...
View ArticleRuble and tourism
BY FEHMI KOFTEOGLU Trade with the national currency has been discussed for a few years globally and in Turkey. Discussions and preparations have accelerated with the sanctions levied by the U.S. and...
View ArticleAll eyes are on Russia: OPINION
BY FEHMI KOFTEOGLU Turkey found two solutions to the aircraft presented by the Russia-Ukraine war. One of them is the seat allocation by Turkish Airlines to tour operators and the other is a change in...
View ArticleTravel and tourism GDP to grow 5.5% over next decade
Turkey’s travel and tourism gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow by 5.5% annually over the next decade, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). “By 2032, the sector’s...
View ArticleTurkish tourism sector eyes public offerings
Officials from the Turkish Tourism Investors Association (TYDD) have called for public offerings to help companies solve their financing problems. Officials emphasized that the increase in the number...
View ArticleTourism prices set to rise 20%
The tourism sector, which experienced a “good” season in 2023 despite the wars and conflicts in the nearby region, has high expectations for the coming year.. The tourism sector started 2024...
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