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In January, Turkey hosted over 2 million tourists

According to data from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Turkey hosted 2,047,027 foreign visitors in January 2024. After setting a record in tourism in 2023, Turkey experienced a 2.05% increase in foreign visitor numbers in January compared to the same month of the previous year. In 2023, Turkey reached a total of 56.7 million visitors and $54.3 billion in revenue. The per capita nightly expenditure was $99.

Spain has released 11-month tourism data

Spain has announced the results for November and the total tourism income for the first 11 months of 2023. The tourism income achieved in November showed a remarkable increase compared to the previous year. During this period, Spain recorded a growth of 23.62% compared to the previous year, reaching a total tourism income of 6.653 billion euros. Compared to the same period in 2019, this growth rate was 31.27%. When evaluating Spain's tourism revenues, the income achieved during the 11-month period from January to November demonstrated a remarkable performance. The total income increased by 24.02% to 101.569 billion euros. During this period, Spain showed a growth of 16.69% compared to the same period in 2019. The increase in daily spending by tourists visiting Spain in November was also noteworthy. The daily spending per tourist increased by 4.13% compared to the previous year, reaching 173 euros. The average spending per tourist increased by 4.22% to 1,294 euros, while the average length of stay was recorded at 7.46 nights with a 0.09% increase. This positive performance in Spain's tourism revenues reflects the country's attractiveness as a tourist destination and the quality of experiences it offers to visitors. The increases recorded in November and the total for the 11 months indicate a strong performance in Spain's tourism sector.

Tourism data for September reached the highest of the last three years

It was stated that the number of tourists visiting Southern Cyprus in September reached the highest number in the last three years. Alithia newspaper wrote that the number of tourists visiting Southern Cyprus in September increased by 17.9 percent compared to the same month of 2022. Writing that the number of tourists arriving in September was 487 thousand 350, the newspaper stated that this figure was recorded as 413 thousand 382 in 2022. Stating that the number of tourists arriving in September this year was the highest after 2020 (September), the newspaper reminded that 679 thousand 628 tourists came in September 2019 and 520 thousand 138 tourists in 2018. According to the news, 3 million 136 thousand 145 tourists entered the country in the January-September period of 2023, while 2 million 540 thousand 554 people came in the same period of 2022. Most tourists are from the United Kingdom The newspaper wrote that the most tourists were from the United Kingdom with 34 percent (165 thousand 869 people), and stated that the number of tourists from Israel increased by 63 percent (22 thousand 75 people) compared to September 2022, reaching 57 thousand 88 people. The newspaper wrote that people coming from Israel constituted 11.7 percent of the total tourists coming to Southern Cyprus for September. According to the news, 84.1 percent of their visits in September 2023 were for tourism or holiday, 10.3 percent were for visiting relatives or friends, and 5.5 percent were for professional purposes.

More than 10 million tourists arrived in Antalya by air

According to the data obtained from the Antalya Governorship Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism, the number of tourists visiting the city by air between January 1 and August 22 increased by 20 percent compared to 2022 and reached 10 million 64 thousand 782. Industry data in Antalya, which is one of the most important tourism centers of the Mediterranean, continues to make people smile. Antalya, the center of attention of tourists with its historical and natural beauties, cultural structures, ancient cities as well as its sea, sand and sun, made a quick start to the 2023 tourism season. According to the data obtained from the Antalya Governorship Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism, the number of tourists coming to Antalya, one of the favorite holiday centers of tourism, between 1 January and 22 August 2023 was 10 million 64 thousand 782. "20 percent increase compared to the same period last year" The tourism data of 2023 in Antalya, which is the center of attention of domestic and foreign tourists, increased by 20 percent compared to the dates of 1 January-22 August 2022. Based on the first 22 days of August, it increased by 10 percent compared to 2022 and amounted to 1 million 880 thousand 693. "The same period of 2019 is behind us" In Antalya, which is described as the "Capital of Tourism" in terms of the number of tourists it hosts, 10 million 5 thousand 325 tourists came by air from January 1 to August 22 in 2019, which is known as the year of records in tourism, and this number reached 10 million 64 thousand 782 in the same period of 2023. With this number, Antalya left 2019, which is called the year of records in tourism, behind.

Tourism revenue was 21.7 billion dollars in the first half

Turkey's tourism income in the first 6 months increased by 27 percent compared to the same period of the previous year and amounted to 21 billion 734 million dollars. In the same period, the number of visitors increased by 17.5 percent to 22 million 945 thousand. Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced the tourism data for the first 6 months of 2023. Accordingly, tourism revenue in the first 6 months increased by 27 percent compared to the same period of the previous year and reached 21 billion 734 million dollars, while the number of visitors increased by 17.5 percent to 22 million 945 thousand. Minister Ersoy, “Despite the effects of the earthquake and the election process, Turkey caught these realizations.” Mentioning the importance of average length of stay and spending per person per night in tourism data, Minister Ersoy said, “The overnight stay, which was 10.5 in the same period of the previous year, decreased to 9.9 nights. Spending per person per night rose 11.9 percent to $99.9. This is a very important figure. By 2017, our per capita nightly income had decreased to 62 dollars. Now it's close to $100." Minister Ersoy said that Turkey is the country that makes the most effective promotion in the world; "We are working on new destinations. When you look at digital marketing in social media, Turkey, which was not in the top 20 5 years ago, has now come to the second place. It has reached the 3rd place in Tiktok." Providing information about the studies related to sustainable tourism, Minister Ersoy said, “Sustainability will be one of the biggest criteria in the future. Turkey signed a 3-year protocol with the world's largest roof platform, GSTC. A three-stage program, by the end of 2023, the first criterion, 30 percent, has been met, and by the end of 2025, 70 percent must be met. By the end of 2023, one hundred percent criteria must be met. The number of hotels that received certificates began to increase rapidly. As of now, 4 thousand 132 hotels have received sustainability certificates. By the end of the year, we aim to obtain a sustainability certificate for all ministry-certified hotels. As of now, Turkey has come to the first place in the sustainability document stage." Restoration works on Hagia Sophia and Galata Tower Minister Ersoy also gave information about the restoration works to be done in Hagia Sophia-i Kebir Mosque and Galata Tower. Minister Ersoy said that the Hagia Sophia Mosque received 21 million visitors since it was opened for worship and said, “We have established a scientific committee about Hagia Sophia. Restoration works will be carried out in line with the work of this scientific committee. The works have started to come to fruition. As the static works are completed, the second restoration phase related to seismic retrofitting is started. First of all, in line with the board-approved restoration project, concrete mortar cleaning, aging lead surfaces on the domes will be removed, and work will be carried out on the repair of cracks and crevices under the dome. Then the lead cover will be repaired and installed in its place.” The minarets will be dismantled and repaired Stating that another important work will be carried out on the minarets, Minister Ersoy said, "In line with the recommendations of the scientific committee, the second Beyazıt minaret will be dismantled first. After the minaret repairs are completed, it will be put back in place. In other minarets, our scientific committee continues to work on statics. When deemed necessary, we will ensure their restoration. In all these works, Hagia Sophia will not be closed to visits and worship, it will be open. As of this week, we will start to publish the transactions to be made on a website and the scientific committee reports at ayasofyacamii.gov.tr." The cone of the Galata Tower will be dismantled "During the restoration work on the Galata Tower, we had to dismantle the outer scaffolding before the repair was completed, as it was during the migration season of the ebabil birds. Now, as of next month, environmental safety will be ensured and the regulations on the exterior will be overhauled. As of September, after the ebabil birds leave here, works that could not be done before will be carried out, especially on the cone. The cone will be dismantled, the structure underneath will be repaired, and then the cone will be reassembled. Galata Tower received 564 thousand visitors in 2021, 1 million 267 thousand visitors in 2022 and more than 700 thousand visitors in the first 6 months of 2023. It has become the most visited historical center in Turkey after Topkapı Palace." Tax and certification obligation for daily rental houses Minister Ersoy, who made a statement in the question and answer part of the meeting, stated that they started a study on daily rental houses and said, "Documentation will be required for those who rent this type of rental, they will be asked to notify the people staying regularly. Taxes will be applied at certain rates on the income obtained from here." Minister Ersoy said, "We are shaping the legislation, all of them will be made into a registered economy, we are not against daily houses, we just want to make it in accordance with the legislation with a certain documentation as in the world. This is also a form of tourism, it has a lot of demand." “It can't be canceled with what someone else did” Minister Ersoy, to the question asked about the news that the shooting of the movie Mission Impossible in the Grand Bazaar was canceled; “It can't be canceled just because someone messed up. As a ministry, we are not Turkey 5 years ago, we have made it competitive with the world. We are doing what is necessary, and we can get better results if those who are dishonest can correct themselves." “There is no deviation in our tourism targets” Minister Ersoy, in the light of the preliminary data collected, stated that an increase in the number of visitors is expected in July compared to the previous year, that 7 million foreign visitors will be reached, and that the trend will continue to increase, adding, “Turkey is progressing in line with the year-end targets, there is no deviation from the target”.

Antalya caught up with 2019 in the number of tourists

Antalya, which left 6 million tourists behind as of the first week of July, also caught the year 2019, which was recorded as the brightest year of tourism. An image taken at the Antalya International Terminal, on the other hand, revealed Turkey's brand in world tourism. The tourist group from Germany came to Antalya wearing T-shirts with a map of Turkey and the words "I don't need therapy, I just need to go to Turkey". Expressing that the event in question is a good advertisement for Turkey, Antalya City Council Tourism Working Group President Recep Yavuz said, “Holiday is of course a very good therapy, but the address has also been given here. They made a very good promotion, they had posters made and I got my staff everywhere.” 2023 tourism in Antalya goes head-to-head with 2019 data, the brightest year. The city, which hosts tourists from all over the world, surpassed the figure of 6 million in the first week of July. In the city, where 5.5 million tourists are expected only in July and August, sector representatives aim to close the year 2023 with 15-16 million tourists. The rates in the hotels, which are jam-packed especially during the Eid-al-Adha, continue to be filled with foreign tourism after the feast. Although the most tourists to the city by nationalities seem to be from Russia, it is predicted that the Germans will exceed this number in July. It is stated that the Germans who chose Turkey for their holiday exceeded the figures in 2019, and in the continuation of July, this number will rise to the first place. Going head to head with the brightest year Evaluating tourism data, Antalya City Council Tourism Working Group President Recep Yavuz said that Antalya has exceeded 6 million and this figure is on par with 2019 data, which is the brightest year of tourism. Noting that there was a serious decrease in the Russian and Ukrainian markets compared to 2019 due to various factors, Yavuz stated that there were increases in other markets. Russian losses are from Germany, England and Poland Underlining that the next 2-3 months will be very busy in terms of tourists, Yavuz said, “When we look at the numbers in terms of daily arrivals, there is a good trend. In fact, there was a figure of 95 thousand in one day on Saturday last week, which was fine and one of the top 3 figures. But in terms of its distribution, the industry is not entirely happy yet. Because the loss of nearly 40 percent in the Russian and Ukrainian markets has still not been replaced. The increase in England and Poland, Germany's better performance compared to the previous period, closed this gap to some extent, but could not fill the loss of Russians compared to 2019. Therefore, the regions, hotels and agencies indexed to this market fell short of their own expectations. When we look at Antalya in general, arrivals have been going well since the beginning of July.” 5.5 million tourists in 2 months Pointing out that the sector's expectation for 2023 is 15-16 million tourists, Yavuz said that 5.5 million tourists will come in July and August and that the expected target can be reached in total. “The Germans will overtake the Russians in the coming weeks” Stating that Russian tourists should be much ahead of German tourists under normal conditions, Yavuz pointed out that the number of tourists in the two countries is close to each other and added: “The Germans will overtake the Russians in the coming weeks. Because all the states of Germany, only 3 states, the summer vacation began. The other 13 states will begin their holidays from this week. Summer vacation means traveling for families with children. A significant portion of families with children also prefer Turkey. At the same time, as we can see in the reservation channels in Germany, Antalya is quite ahead this period.” “Occupancy reaches 98 percent in some regions” Noting that the occupancy rate in hotels varies according to the regions, Recep Yavuz said, “Currently, 600 - 650 thousand beds go daily with full. In the region, this is 98 percent in some hotels and 85 percent in some hotels. Density rates vary according to regions. Kemer region is a region where the Russian market is very strong, but the occupancy there is not very satisfactory. But I can say that especially the Side region is experiencing its golden age. Side, which is the preferred destination of the Germans, gained a good momentum with the increase in the number of these tourists” “I wanted to have its posters made and hung everywhere” Lastly, referring to the photograph of German tourists taken by his sister at the Antalya International Terminal, Yavuz said, “My sister took this photo at the international terminal while she was traveling and sent it to me. I also shared it. Vacation is of course a serious therapy for everyone, we all need a vacation. He expressed this very well, but they also gave the address. So not only a holiday, but a holiday in Turkey makes me very happy and they made a very nice introduction so that there is no need for therapy. I wanted to have its posters made and hung everywhere."

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