Tourism in Türkiye has reached record levels in the first seven months of 2023, with the country welcoming over 26.7 million foreign tourists. This is an increase of 16.22% from the same period in 2022.
The total number of visitors to Türkiye in the same period was 30.09 million, including over 3 million Turkish citizens living abroad. This is also a record number, surpassing the previous record of 26.5 million set in the same period of 2019.
The surge in tourism is being driven by a number of factors, including the country’s diverse tourism offerings, its strategic location, and its favorable visa policies. Türkiye is home to a wide variety of historical and natural attractions, from the ancient city of Ephesus to the beaches of the Mediterranean Sea. It is also a popular destination for religious tourism, with many people visiting the holy sites of Islam and Christianity.
The government is also working to improve the tourism infrastructure in Türkiye, including the construction of new airports and hotels. The government is also promoting Türkiye as a tourist destination through a variety of marketing campaigns.
The strong performance of the Turkish tourism sector is a positive sign for the Turkish economy. Tourism is a major source of foreign currency earnings for Türkiye, and it is also a major driver of employment.
The government is confident that the Turkish tourism sector will continue to grow in the coming years.
