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More than 1 million British tourists visited Muğla

Muğla, which draws attention with its natural beauty and ancient cities, and has a capacity of 350,000 beds, continues to host a large number of domestic and foreign guests this year. Among the tourists who prefer the region with famous destinations such as Bodrum, Marmaris, and Fethiye, the British once again rank first. Muğla Governor İdris Akbıyık stated that the earthly paradise of Muğla is a tourism haven for both Turkey and the world, and that tourists come to the city from many countries. Akbıyık, emphasizing that guests are hosted in the best possible way, said: "The number of tourists who came to the city during the period from January 1 to June 30 reached 1,251,796. Of these, 594,991 were British. The UK is a main market for Muğla and Turkey. After the UK, the most tourists came from Russia with 116,623, Poland with 101,938, Germany with 80,923, the Netherlands with 30,134, and other countries with 327,187 tourists. There is a 12% increase compared to the same period last year." Akbıyık stated that they expect the increase in the number of foreign tourists to continue in the coming months. Emphasizing that Muğla, one of Turkey's top tourism centers, hosted approximately 3 million tourists last year, Akbıyık noted that besides foreign tourists, domestic tourists also create a significant presence in the city, with about 7 to 10 million local tourists visiting each year. Governor Akbıyık highlighted that the UK is one of the largest source markets for both Muğla and Turkey, noting that, as every year, the majority of tourists this year also came from the UK. Akbıyık explained that guests are hosted in the best possible way, emphasizing that Muğla, one of the world's important tourism destinations, stands out not only for its sea, sand, and sun but also for its historical and natural beauty, ancient cities, and luxury accommodation facilities. He mentioned that cultural, artistic, and sports activities continue in the city throughout the year, and they plan to host more tourists this year than the previous year. BRITISH TOURISTS DON'T GIVE UP ON MARMARIS Suat Esin, Chairman of the Marmaris Regional Representation Board of the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (TÜRSAB), said that the main market of Marmaris is the UK, and this market continues to grow every year. Esin stated that the number of British tourists coming to the region increased last year and continues to rise this year as well. "Our first flights from the UK started in the first week of March. Our first tourists arrived, and their numbers have been increasing ever since. There is a numerical increase in both the British and Polish markets. There was a 12% increase compared to last year," he said. Esin mentioned that although there is a numerical increase, the recent price hikes have negatively impacted tourism. "There is a numerical increase, but it is not reflected in spending. The increase in prices will negatively affect tourism. General and local administrations must urgently find a solution to the price hikes, or we may face very big problems in the coming years," he said. Esin added that British tourists will continue to come to the region in the coming months as well. 4o

Mayor Topaloğlu: "Kemer is now in the British market"

Kemer Mayor Necati Topaloğlu continues to promote Kemer by holding bilateral meetings at the WTM London Tourism Fair, one of the most important tourism fairs in the world, which opened its doors for the 44th time this year. Mayor Necati Topaloğlu and Deputy Mayor Emin Gül, who were working to increase the market diversity of Kemer at the London Tourism Fair, discussed Kemer tourism with Gözde İnaneri Bakırcı, the Commercial Counselor at the Turkish Embassy in London, and Tarık Aksoy, the Head of the Department at the General Directorate of International Service Trade. In his statement, Mayor Topaloğlu said, "London Tourism Fair is very important for Kemer. The feedback we received from our bilateral meetings is very positive. We aim to increase the number of British guests coming to Kemer. Kemer is now also available in the British market. "We will continue our efforts to make Kemer more available on digital channels in the UK."

Fethiye is among the 10 best holiday destinations in October

Bülent Uysal, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Turkish Hoteliers Federation (TÜROFED) and President of the Fethiye Hoteliers Association, told the AA correspondent that the Fethiye region hosts more than 1 million tourists every year. The Times Newspaper ranked Fethiye second among the top 10 holiday destinations in October. Stating that Fethiye has historical and natural beauties as well as touristic facilities suitable for every budget, Uysal said, "We have had a good season since June. The occupancy level of our hotels is high in October." Uysal emphasized that the main market of the region is England and that they host the most British guests. “This news made us happy.” Expressing that the British's interest in the region continued after the epidemic, Uysal said, "The news of the British newspaper will positively affect our region, especially our 2024 sales. It was news that made us happy. Fethiye is already the apple of the world's eye in our eyes. We are also honored to be remembered in this way in England. We say that we are fighting to promote the district with all institutions in Fethiye. The news published in the Times is also very important for us." Uysal stated that more British tourists will come to the region after the news. Emphasizing that the news published in The Times will make a great contribution to the image of Fethiye and Turkey, Uysal said, "It will also ensure that negative news about Turkey originating from abroad will be eliminated from time to time." Çalış Tourism and Promotion Association (ÇALIŞ-DER) President and hotel operator Mete Ay said that they have been working with the British for more than 20 years. Ay stated that the region is a preferred and recognized location by the British. "This is great news" Expressing that the news is promising for the future, Ay said: "In the list of the best places in terms of both price and beauty, Fethiye was ranked second after Ibiza. This is very good news. I hope that next year we will have a much more crowded, fruitful and beautiful season compared to this year. Fethiye is a place where 7,500 British people live, not just those who come on holiday. "This also has a serious contribution and beauty."

Middle-aged and retired tourists filled the hotels in Bodrum

Local and foreign tourist activity continues in Bodrum, one of the most important tourism destinations in the world. As of the end of August, 1.3 million foreign tourists came to Bodrum from Milas-Bodrum Airport's international flights, and 59 thousand 100 foreign tourists came to Bodrum from 65 cruise ships. Bodrum Hoteliers Association Vice President Alişir Şahin stated that they hosted mostly foreign tourists and middle-aged and retired people in September and October and said, "Our middle-age group guests started to arrive. Currently, the occupancy rate in hotels is around 80 percent." THE BRITISH ARE IN THE FIRST PLACE Stating that September and autumn are the best times in Bodrum, Şahin said, "So far this year, 1.3 million foreign guests have arrived from international destinations. Tourists who have been coming from England for years are in the first place. Then come Russia, Germany and Poland. "This figure will trend upwards around September-October." Şahin noted that not all of those who came stayed in Bodrum, but some went to Didim. Stating that if the weather is mild and warm in October, occupancy will continue, Şahin said: HOLIDAY PER PERSON: 1,500 TL "Normally, we would not expect 80 percent in October, this figure would be even lower. After the 45 days that we call the high season are over, there is a decrease in prices in September and October, generally in the range of 40 percent. This period is a holiday opportunity for our guests in both the domestic and foreign markets. There will be another price break in September and October. After the 20th of September, prices drop further. Bodrum has holiday advantages suitable for every budget. "After the 20th of September, there may be an opportunity to have a holiday for 1,500 lira per person."

TUI's strategy to make Turkey a year-round tourism center

TUI expands Turkish tourism throughout the year. Winter flights to Antalya were increased for British tourists, and the capacity was increased by 30 percent. CEO Sebastian Ebel stated that this move is a "win-win" for everyone. TUI, Europe's largest travel group, aims to position Turkey as a year-round tourism destination. The company will increase its tourist carrying capacity from England to Antalya by 30 percent, including the winter. Carrying 1.9 million tourists to Turkey in 2022, TUI emphasizes that Turkey is not just about summer vacations. The CEO of the company, Sebastian Ebel, stated that they plan to offer holiday options throughout the year in line with the increasing flexibility demands of the guests. British Tourists Will Be Brought to Antalya for 12 Months TUI's year-round reservation option for its German operations is now also available for British tourists. The tourist carrying capacity from England to Antalya for the winter period has been increased by 30 percent. Ebel stated that Antalya is a popular destination in the winter months, so they want to extend the season to 12 months. Win-Win Situation: Flexibility and Long Season Thanks to TUI's integrated business model, it is possible to respond to rapidly changing demands. Ebel states that this creates a win-win situation for TUI, tourists and destinations. TUI guests will have more choice and flexibility, while being able to use company planes and hotels efficiently for longer.

Tourism Survey: The British's favorites in Turkey

The tour operator company Jet2holidays stated that since 2018, flight schedules to Turkey have increased by 200 percent. The company, which also sells package holiday programs, stated that the increase in flight frequency, the prolongation of the seasons and the addition of Izmir as a new stop in 2019 increased the demand. According to the news of the BBC Turkish from the British media, the affordable prices, the fact that it is a sunny country throughout the year and its natural beauties make Turkey an attractive tourism center. According to the company, Turkey is mostly preferred by couples and families. In the survey conducted by the company with 2,000 people, it was revealed that tourists in England prefer Turkey mostly because of the weather and climate. According to the respondents, the top five things about Turkey are: Weather and climate History and culture Affordable products Food Beach The things that tourists like to do most in Turkey are listed as follows: Enjoying Turkish cuisine Visiting the ancient city of Ephesus See mosaics from the Roman period Visiting traditional spice bazaars Going to Hammam Here are the five Turkish dishes that tourists from Britain love the most: Baklava Turkish delight Doner kebab Shish kebab Meatbal

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