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99,149 tourists came to Antalya by air in 1 day

Governor Ersin Yazıcı, on her social media account, said, "We continue to renew records every week. On Saturday, 22.07.2023, the number of passengers arriving only from international lines was 99 thousand 149, including 98 thousand 148 from Antalya Airport and 1001 from Gazipaşa Airport. This year is a year of records for our Antalya."

1.5 million tourists arrived in Antalya in 18 days

In his written statement, Yazıcı reminded that 7 million 37 thousand 883 tourists came to the city by air from January 1 to July 18, and stated that the increase in tourism data in Antalya this year continues. Stating that they offer four seasons of tourism with their unique weather, deep blue sea, beaches, quality facilities, lush nature and history, Yazıcı pointed out that the city has made a good start to the season. Governor Yazıcı said: "In 2022, 5 million 658 thousand 218 tourists visited our city by air from January 1 to July 18. In the same period of this year, 7 million 37 thousand 883 tourists came and there was an increase of 24 percent. While the number of tourists visiting the city by air on 1-18 July was 1 million 514 thousand 216, this figure was 1 million 373 thousand 704 in the same period of last year. In 2019, which is called the 'year of records' in tourism, 1 million 487 thousand 528 tourists visited the city by air on the same dates.

There is a %32 increase in Antalya tourism compared to 2022

The increase in 2023 tourism data continues in Antalya, which is one of the most important tourism centers of the Mediterranean. The number of tourists who visited Antalya by air between January 1 and June 24, which made a good start to the tourism season, exceeded 5 million. In addition, on Saturday, June 24, the number of visitors coming to Antalya from international lines by air was 90,853, and a new record was set. According to the data received from the Antalya Governorship Provincial Culture and Tourism Directorate in the tourism capital Antalya, the number of tourists arriving by air as of January 1-24 was 5 million 71 thousand 305. There is a 32 percent increase in tourism figures compared to 2022 Antalya, which started the first four months of 2023 with records in terms of tourism, was visited by 3 million 853 thousand 348 tourists by air between January 1 and June 24 in 2022, while this number was 5 million 71 thousand 305 in the same period of 2023, and the increase was 32 percent. The number of tourists visiting the city by air between June 1 and June 24 in 2023 increased by 17 percent compared to the same period of 2022. 2023 daily tourist entry record broken In Antalya, which is described as the "Capital of Tourism" in terms of the number of tourists it hosts, 90 thousand daily tourist arrivals by air, which was broken in 2019, known as the year of records in tourism, were repeated as of 24 June 2023. According to the data received from the Antalya Governorship Provincial Culture and Tourism Directorate, the number of tourists arriving by air as of June 24 was 90,853, while the daily tourist entry record for 2023 was broken. Between 10-24 June, more than 1 million tourists came to Antalya by air. In Antalya, which is the center of attention of domestic and foreign tourists, the upward trend in tourism data for 2023 continues at full speed. While the number of tourists visiting the city by air between January 1 and June 10 was 4 million 62 thousand 891, this number was 5 million 71 thousand 305 between January 1 and June 24. With these numbers, more than 1 million tourists visited Antalya by air between 10-24 June.

"Most overnight stays and highest tourism income from Antalya"

Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy said that Turkey gets the most overnight stays and income from Antalya. Most overnight stays, highest income from Antalya Expressing that the elections held in Turkey in 2023 are among the most important elections in the world, Ersoy also said that the results are followed with interest by all the countries of the world. Regarding his continuation of his second term ministry in the new cabinet, Minister Ersoy said: "Obviously, when we look at our industry, the first 5 years were very difficult. Antalya is a very assertive city in agriculture and is called the capital of tourism. Our country gets the most overnight stays from Antalya. In this 5-year period, disasters have befallen our country. Covid has affected our industry in a very negative way as it has affected the whole world. Just as we were saying we were getting through them, our Antalya faced forest fires. Then the Russia-Ukraine war, the chain of earthquakes and the difficulties of the elections. Although it was a very difficult process, we carried out very successfully. We came out of the difficult process by making many firsts to set an example for the world." "We succeeded in rising to third place in 2022" Minister Ersoy pointed out that in the tourism sector, they received 51.5 million visitors and 39 billion dollars in revenue in 2019, and that in 2022, when the pandemic ended, they again received 51.5 million visitors and 46 billion dollars in revenue; "We were 6th in the world in 2019, and we went up to 3rd place in 2022. This shows that other countries do not manage the process as well as we do, even poorly, and on the contrary, we manage it very successfully. Normally you can skip 1 or maximum 2 rows, but we had the chance to jump 3 rows and get to third place. "Turkey will be the 3rd or 4th country in the world in tourism" Minister Ersoy stated that in 2023, the targets for the Turkish Century are bigger; "This year we say 60 million visitors, 56 billion dollars revenue. At the end of 2028, we say 90 million visitors and 100 billion dollars revenue. We say that Turkey will be the first 3rd and 4th country in tourism in the world. We will not use any excuses. We will face obstacles, difficulties and surprises, but we will work harder and get stronger." "Antalya's problem is our problem" Minister Ersoy said that they will jointly own all the problems of Antalya and that they will not discriminate as the problem of this central administration or the municipality; "We will say that Antalya's problem is our problem. Even though it is not our duty, we will take charge and be responsible. On top of that, we will solve our problems. If necessary, we will take Antalya to the next level by taking the authorities we need from our citizens."

German market surpassed Russia in Antalya tourism

In his speech at the traditional lunch program held at a hotel in Muratpaşa district, Kavaloğlu stated that the effects of climate change have begun to increase and tourism is also affected by this. Stating that they attach importance to sustainable tourism studies in this respect, Kavaloğlu noted that for this, the municipalities should take steps in cooperation with the public will and the private sector. Stating that the Green Tourism Certificate Program was put into effect quickly due to the fact that the Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy came from within the sector, Kavaloğlu stated that 1188 hotels received the first stage certificate and 197 hotels completed the third stage. Pointing out that the tourism activity in Antalya is higher this year than in previous years, Kavaloğlu said, "The German market in Antalya has exceeded 2019 figures according to 4-month figures. Germany has outstripped Russia after a long time. The Russian market is a bit off compared to 2019 figures. There is a significant increase compared to last year. Behind it are the UK, Dutch and Polish markets. We care about Poland, after the UK market, Poland is also showing a serious increase." Stating that Russia and Ukraine are important markets, Kavaloğlu wished that the war between the two countries would end as soon as possible. Noting that there was a decrease in reservations due to the earthquake in Turkey, but they are increasing now, Kavaloğlu expressed that they are hopeful for this year. Antalya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Muhittin Böcek also stated that tourism is important for Antalya and that they have made the necessary investments as a municipality.

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99,149 tourists came to Antalya by air in 1 day

1.5 million tourists arrived in Antalya in 18 days

There is a %32 increase in Antalya tourism compared to 2022

"Most overnight stays and highest tourism income from Antalya"

German market surpassed Russia in Antalya tourism