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Muğla, 10 Ayda Kendi Turizm Rekorunu Kırdı

MUĞLA (İHA) - Türkiye’nin önde gelen turizm merkezlerinden Muğla, 2024 yılının ilk 10 ayında tüm zamanların turist rekorunu kırmayı başardı. İstanbul ve Antalya’dan sonra en fazla yabancı turist ağırlayan şehir olan Muğla’ya 10 aylık dönemde 3 milyon 640 bin 387 yabancı turist giriş yaptı. Bu sayı, geçen yılın 12 aylık dönemindeki 3 milyon 403 bin 590 turist sayısını geride bırakarak yüzde 8’lik bir artışı temsil ediyor. İNGİLİZ TURİSTLER İLK SIRADA Muğla’ya en fazla turist gönderen ülkeler arasında İngiltere, açık ara liderliğini sürdürdü. 2024’ün ilk 10 ayında Muğla’ya gelen İngiliz turist sayısı 1 milyon 577 bin 923 olarak kaydedildi ve bu grup, toplam yabancı turistlerin yüzde 43’ünü oluşturdu. İngiltere’yi sırasıyla 408 bin 875 kişi ile Rusya (%11), 293 bin 761 kişi ile Polonya, 249 bin 019 kişi ile Almanya ve 91 bin 362 kişi ile Hollanda takip etti. HAVAYOLU İLE ULAŞIM TERCİH EDİLDİ Muğla’ya gelen turistlerin büyük çoğunluğu havayolunu kullandı. Dalaman Havalimanı, 1 milyon 916 bin 501 turist ile en çok giriş yapılan nokta olurken, Milas-Bodrum Havalimanı’ndan 1 milyon 1 bin 944 kişi geldi. Deniz yoluyla gelen turistler ise Marmaris, Bodrum, Bozburun, Fethiye ve Göcek limanları gibi farklı giriş noktalarından şehre ulaştı. Marmaris Limanı, 217 bin 992 turist ile deniz yolunda en yoğun giriş noktası oldu.

UK and US passports are losing strength

UK and US Passports Losing Strength According to the Passport Index, which is regularly published by Henley & Partners based on official data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), some noteworthy insights have emerged regarding the world's most powerful passports. The index reveals that the Singaporean passport, allowing visa-free travel to 195 countries, has once again secured the top spot as the world's most powerful passport. In the previous index, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and Spain shared the lead with Singapore, but now these five countries have fallen to second place, with their passports allowing visa-free travel to 192 countries. Unprecedentedly, Austria, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, South Korea, and Sweden have jointly secured third place, offering visa-free travel to 191 countries. UK and US Passports Losing Strength Ten years ago, the United Kingdom and US passports were among the strongest in the world. However, they continue to decline in the rankings. According to the 2024 index, the number of countries that can be visited visa-free with a UK passport has dropped to 190. In the new index, the UK shares fourth place with Belgium, Denmark, New Zealand, Norway, and Switzerland. Meanwhile, the US passport, which allows visa-free travel to 186 countries, has fallen to eighth place, continuing its downward trend over the past decade. The Afghan passport, which permits visa-free travel to only 26 countries, remains at the bottom of the list. This marks the lowest score recorded in the 19-year history of the index. Henley & Partners Turkey Director Burak Demirel commented on the index, saying, "In 2006, the average number of countries that could be visited visa-free globally was 58. By 2024, this number has almost doubled to 111. However, the gap between the top and bottom of the list has never been wider. While the Singaporean passport at the top allows visa-free travel to 195 countries, the Afghan passport at the bottom allows travel to only 26 countries." Costs in Air Travel Decreasing According to IATA data, airports are expected to connect nearly 5 billion people through 22,000 routes and 39 million flights in 2024. Despite the aviation sector's revenue forecast of approximately $1 trillion this year, expenses are projected to reach a record $936 billion, resulting in a net profit of $30.5 billion. This equates to a net profit of just $6.14 per passenger, equivalent to the price of a single espresso in a typical hotel café. Nevertheless, the actual cost of air travel has decreased by 34% over the past decade. Risers, Fallers, and Election Impact in the Index The United Arab Emirates (UAE) passport has shown the most significant rise in the rankings, climbing 53 places from 62nd to 9th since the index was first published in 2006, now allowing visa-free travel to 185 destinations. Venezuela has experienced the steepest decline, falling from 25th to 42nd place over the past decade. The country is focused on the upcoming presidential elections on July 28, which could shape the fate of over 7 million Venezuelans who have been forced to leave their country. Additionally, the Henley Global Mobility 2024 Report highlights concerns in the US regarding the upcoming general elections, with fears that a potential new Trump administration might end the Temporary Protected Status program and initiate mass deportations. 30% of Schengen Visa Applications from Africa Rejected A new study within the published report indicates that passports from various African countries face the highest rejection rates for Schengen visa applications, with 30% of applications being denied. Globally, 10% of Schengen applications are rejected. Despite this, Africa has the lowest per capita rate of Schengen applications. The study also shows a direct correlation between the poverty level of the African country applying and the rejection rates. Turkish Passport Allows Visa-Free Travel to 118 Countries Turkey has climbed seven places in the index since January 2024, moving from 52nd to 45th place. This rise allows visa-free travel to 118 countries with a Turkish passport, marking Turkey's best performance in the index over the past decade.

Good news from the UK tourism market to Turkey

Starting from May 16, the UK-based airline EasyJet will commence flights from Manchester to Bodrum. The flights, which will operate twice a week, are planned to continue until the end of October. British Airways announces new routes and frequency increases British Airways is resuming flights from London to Izmir. The airline, which previously operated flights from Gatwick to Izmir, will start flying from London Heathrow Airport to Izmir from May 18. The flights will be operated once a week until September 28. Additionally, starting from May 25, British Airways will increase the frequency on the Heathrow-Bodrum route from once a week to three times a week. SunExpress decides on direct flights on the Gatwick-Izmir route Currently, SunExpress operates flights with layovers on the Gatwick-Izmir route. However, starting from June 1, the airline will begin direct flights. Aer Lingus to launch Dublin-Dalaman flights Irish-based airline Aer Lingus will commence flights from Dublin to Dalaman on May 11. The flights will operate twice a week until the end of September and will reduce to once a week from October 1. Norwegian Air to operate flights to Bodrum Norwegian Air, based in Norway, will start flights from Oslo to Bodrum on June 4. The flights will be operated once a week.

How many millions of tourists went to Spain by air in 7 months?

The number of visitors coming to Spain by air in the first 7 months of 2023 has been determined. While the number of people visiting Spain by air in the 7 months of 2023 reached 53.5 million, an increase of 21.6 percent compared to the same period of 2022, it fell behind by 1.6 percent in 2019. According to the news in Tourism Databank, 10.3 million people visited the country in July, an increase of 11.5 percent compared to the same period of the previous year. On the other hand, the UK and Germany markets in Spain still could not reach 2019 figures, while markets such as Italy, France, Netherlands and Portugal exceeded 2019. The United Kingdom accounts for 24.1 percent of arrivals. Germany got 14.2 percent and Italy 9.3 percent. The Balearic Islands received 23.8 percent of the total passengers with 2.46 million people, followed by Catalonia with 19.6 percent of the total. Madrid and Valencia followed Catalonia.

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Muğla, 10 Ayda Kendi Turizm Rekorunu Kırdı

UK and US passports are losing strength

Good news from the UK tourism market to Turkey

How many millions of tourists went to Spain by air in 7 months?