In Uludağ, one of Turkey's major winter tourism destinations, the expected snowfall did not occur this year. Despite opening the season on December 15th, the occupancy rate remained around 50 percent before New Year's. The overnight accommodation fee for New Year's ranges from 8,000 to 14,000 per person.
In Uludağ, Turkey's first and largest winter/nature sports center with 17 hotels, facilities, and a capacity of 5,000 beds, the expected snowfall did not occur as the temperature remained above seasonal norms. In Uludağ, where the snow thickness is 5 centimeters, the temperature was measured at a maximum of 9 and a minimum of 2 degrees Celsius. The ski slope, hosting skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts, remained empty. According to meteorological data, Uludağ, where no snowfall was expected on New Year's, is welcoming tourists from Arab and Far East countries, as well as day-trippers.
"EXPECTED OCCUPANCY RATE NOT ACHIEVED"
In hotels that opened the season on December 15th, the occupancy rate remained at around 50 percent before New Year's.
The overnight accommodation fee for New Year's ranges from 8,000 to 14,000 per person."