Embassy of the Republic of Turkey, Culture and Tourism Department Turkish tourism industry achieves record performance in the third quarter of 2024

[Embassy of the Republic of Turkey, Culture and Tourism Department] Turkish tourism industry achieves record performance in the third quarter of 2024 ​
Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye Culture and Tourism Department Press release: November 12, 2024 Turkish tourism industry achieves record performance in 3rd quarter of 2024
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Antalya Side Ruins Turkish Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced Turkey’s tourism industry performance for the third quarter of 2024 at a press conference in Istanbul, stating that the number of visitors to Turkey from January to September 2024 increased by 9 compared to the same period last year. The number of visitors increased by 49.2 million people. This number marks a new record for the number of visitors to Türkiye and is on track to exceed the target of 60 million visitors by the end of the year. Tourism receipts for the same period increased by 7% to USD 46.9 billion, with average daily spending per foreign tourist reaching USD 107. Minister Ersoy said: “The nine-month performance we have achieved is the best ever. Accordingly, we will increase our goal for the number of visitors to Turkey by the end of the year to 61 million people.” Istanbul, Turkey’s largest city, has welcomed more than 14 million foreign tourists from over 200 countries in the past nine months.
Additionally, Antalya, known as the “Capital of Turkish Tourism” and one of Turkey’s top resort destinations, received more than 13.3 million tourists and maintained its number one position in the Eastern Mediterranean region. Other than Istanbul and Antalya, Turkey’s main tourist hubs, Izmir and Muğla, are also popular with tourists, and both continue to grow. Russia, Germany and the UK in particular are big markets for Turkish tourism, with over 5.5 million Russians (6% compared to the same period last year), over 5.2 million Germans (6% compared to the same period last year), and 3 The UK, the second largest market, attracted 3.7 million tourists (17% compared to the same period last year). China also recorded the largest increase in visitors, with over 312,000 visitors, an 84% increase over last year. Türkiye’s deep cultural and historical heritage, rich gastronomic culture, urban experiences and beautiful landscapes attract tourists.
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Mediterranean coast and connected to Asia and Europe by the famous Bosphorus Strait, Turkey has been considered a hub of cultural exchange and diversity for centuries. It is a versatile destination with history, ruins, nature and gastronomy that reflect diverse civilizations. It continues to attract visitors from all over the world with its art and fashion, a fusion of tradition and modernity, as well as its dynamic shopping and entertainment life. In 2023, it welcomed 56.7 million tourists from all over the world. Following the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Turkey in 2023, 2024 will mark the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with Japan. For more information about Türkiye, please visit the official website (https://goturkiye.jp/) or the SNS below. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoTurkiye.jp X(Twitter): https://twitter.com/GoTurkiye_jp Instagram:
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https://www.youtube.com/c/tourismturkeyjp About Turkish Tourism Information and Development Authority (TGA) The Turkish Tourism Publicity and Development Authority (TGA) implements tourism strategies and policies established by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in order to establish Turkey’s branding in the domestic and international tourism market and increase its recognition as an attractive destination for tourism and business. Based on this, we conduct all kinds of promotional, marketing, and communication activities. We promote and market current tourism opportunities around the world, as well as discover, improve and establish potential areas of tourism.