In 2023, 1.3 million foreign tourists visited Bodrum

It has been reported that in 2023, 1,375,000 foreign tourists arrived in Bodrum, the touristic district of Muğla, through air and sea transportation. Ömer Faruk Dengiz, the President of the Bodrum Hoteliers Association, stated that they aim to surpass the initial target of 1 million foreign tourists for the year.

Bodrum, one of the world's most important tourism centers, experienced a significant influx of tourists from Central European countries, especially the United Kingdom and Russia, in 2023. Ömer Faruk Dengiz, the President of the Bodrum Hoteliers Association, mentioned the intense season, saying, "Hotel operators and tourism professionals worked tirelessly during this period. Everyone did their best. There were occasional gaps in the middle of the season, but we never gave up.

In this context, within 11 months, 101 cruise ships and 102,479 cruise passengers arrived in the city. Ferry services between Bodrum and Kos operated 836 ferry trips, serving 114,681 passengers. Additionally, 388 luxury mega-yachts visited Bodrum. In total, 1,375,000 foreign tourists arrived by sea and air, enjoying their holidays in Bodrum. It's a promising figure, and we can say that we have reached a balance compared to the previous year," he said.

Dengiz also mentioned ongoing preparations for next year, stating, "We are continuing with fairs, meetings, and negotiations for the upcoming year. We aim to surpass the initial target of 1 million foreign tourists in the first phase of 2024.