In the first 4 months of 2025, Turkey hosted a total of 12 million 744 thousand 84 visitors. Of these, 10 million 590 thousand were foreigners and 2 million 154 thousand were citizens living abroad. Countries sending the most visitors: Germany - 1.143.107 people Russia - 977,152 people Iran - 946,472 people Bulgaria and England were also in the top five. April was also a record The number of foreign tourists arriving in Turkey in April 2025 reached 3.9 million, up 8 per cent compared to the same month last year. The number of visitors from Germany increased by 31 per cent to 571,042. The number of tourists from the UK also increased by 13 per cent (373,922 people). Russia, Bulgaria and Iran are also among the leading countries. Turkey made a strong start to the 2025 tourism season.

2025-05-23 17:46:02

On 27 March 2025, within the scope of the Foreigners' Forum hosted by Kepez Municipality at Mimar Sinan Congress Centre and attended by many public institutions, the Foreigners' Support Centre was honoured with an important recognition. The Foreigner Support Centre was presented with a certificate of appreciation by the Russian Consulate for its activities to guide foreign nationals in their lives in Turkey, facilitate their access to public services and support social cohesion. This certificate, presented to Mr. Kamran Shukurov, who attended the event on behalf of our Centre, is an indication of the effectiveness of the Foreigner Support Centre in the field and its credibility at the international level. The consultancy, information and guidance services provided by the Tourist Support Centre were further strengthened with the support of public institutions such as Kepez Municipality, AFAD and the Provincial Police Department. As the Foreigner Support Centre, we will continue to develop international cooperation and provide services that reach all segments of society.

2025-05-06 11:18:57

Hosted by Kepez Municipality, in cooperation with the Tourist Support Centre and the Foreigner Support Centre, a comprehensive information meeting was held to find solutions to the problems faced by foreign citizens residing in Antalya. The meeting, held at Mimar Sinan Congress Centre, brought together the support of public institutions with the contributions of AFAD and the Provincial Police Directorate. Participating in the meeting on behalf of Kepez Municipality, Dr. Vahap Alagöz, Director of Health Affairs, gave a detailed presentation on the services provided by the municipality in the region and the facilities of the Kepez Municipality Health Centre. Alagöz underlined the principle of providing health services to all citizens equally and emphasised that under the leadership of Kepez Mayor Mesut Kocagöz, not only local citizens but also foreign nationals living in the region are provided with support in every field. Within the scope of the meeting, various information presentations were made by representatives of different institutions. Fadime Özbey from AFAD Training Branch Directorate gave information about the measures to be taken in times of disaster, intervention methods and the locations of humanitarian aid points. Esra Bilkay and İnci Özay from the Public Security Department of the Provincial Security Directorate made a comprehensive presentation on the KADES application developed for women subjected to violence. The use of the application, the application process and the support mechanisms it provides were shared with the meeting participants. Şahin Çankaya and Kamran Shukurov, representatives of the Tourist Support Centre and Foreigner Support Centre, informed the participants about the counselling, guidance and support services provided to foreign nationals. It was stated that both centres play an important role in facilitating migrants' access to public institutions and supporting social cohesion. This meeting, which was held under the leadership of Kepez Municipality, was an important step towards listening to the problems of foreign nationals living in Antalya, developing solutions and providing information in cooperation with local governments, public institutions and support centres. At the end of the meeting, the participants expressed their satisfaction with the information provided and shared their expectations for the continuation of similar organisations.

2025-04-17 11:20:52

Antalya Tourism Fair (ATF), which brings tourism professionals from around the world together in Antalya every year, has successfully met the criteria set by the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) and won the title of ‘international fair’. This new status will allow the fair to attract more foreign exhibitors and investors by increasing its global recognition. ATF will open its doors for the seventh time this year on 22-23-24 October 2025 at Antalya International Fair and Congress Centre. Last year, the fair hosted over 30 thousand visitors from 78 countries and hosted 845 brands. The fair, which is expected to attract more than 40 thousand professionals this year, will offer new collaborations and trade opportunities in the fields of resort and alternative tourism.

2025-04-17 10:11:34

Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu announced that Antalya Airport's new terminal buildings will be opened on 12 April 2025 with the participation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Within the scope of the expansion works, the aircraft parking position was increased from 108 to 176, the VIP Terminal was expanded from 690 square metres to 2 thousand square metres, and the General Aviation Terminal was expanded from 1200 square metres to 2800 square metres. In addition, the new State Guest House of 2 thousand square metres and DHMI Service Building of 5 thousand square metres were also put into service. The international terminal was expanded to 224 thousand square metres and the domestic terminal to 75 thousand square metres, increasing the airport's annual passenger capacity from 35 million to 82 million. As of 2024, the airport served a total of 234 thousand 99 flights and 39 million 230 thousand 733 passengers. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

2025-04-17 10:08:55

As of 1 September 2025, airline companies in Russia will pay a new infrastructure tax. This tax will be transferred to airport modernisation and is expected to increase ticket prices by 10-15 percent. Experts say it will be more economical to buy tickets before September.

2025-04-09 17:16:11

In February 2025, annual inflation was 39.05 percent. The highest price increase was seen in education with 94.90 per cent. Prices in restaurants and hotels increased by 3.12 percent compared to the previous month and by 54.90 percent on an annual basis. According to ENAG, annual inflation was calculated as 79.51 per cent

2025-04-09 17:12:22

Russia plans to increase the length of stay with e-visa from 16 days to 30 days. With the new law, the visa validity period will also extend from 60 days to 120 days. With the system launched on 1 August 2023, 771 thousand e-visas have been issued so far, with the most applications coming from China.

2025-04-07 13:41:42

Anex Group is increasing its flight and hotel capacity to Bodrum in summer 2025. MGA will launch one flight a week to Bodrum from Hamburg and Vienna. 31 flights will be offered from 9 airports across Germany. The hotel portfolio will increase by 20 per cent to 140 properties.

2025-04-07 13:39:17

As of 2 April 2025, Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) has become mandatory for EU citizens travelling to the UK for less than six months. Applications can be made on the official website of the UK government and approved within 3 days for a fee of £ 10. The ETA will be integrated into the passport and automatically checked.

2025-04-07 13:37:14

A submarine carrying tourists sank in Hurghada region of Egypt. In the accident, 6 people died and 9 people were injured. 4 of the injured are in serious condition. As a result of the sinking of the submarine with 44 tourists in the sea, the Russian Embassy in Cairo confirmed that all passengers were Russian citizens. Among those rescued in the accident were children. Sindbad, an experienced tour company, was offering the opportunity to observe 500-metre coral reefs on submarine trips.

2025-04-03 17:17:11

3 people died in a fire at the Kervansaray Hotel in Bursa's Uludag district, while 9 other people were affected by smoke and hospitalised. The fire occurred during a period when the ski season was closed. In the inspections carried out after the incident, it was determined that there were deficiencies in the hotel. The fire prevented the disaster, but the cause of the fire is still being investigated.

2025-04-03 17:14:20

In 2024, the most preferred destinations for tourists from Germany were Antalya, Muğla, Istanbul and Muğla. Antalya was the most popular destination in terms of both accommodation and overnight stays. While German tourists generally prefer 5 main regions in Turkey, a very small number of them prefer to visit 75 different cities. This shows the diversity and popularity of Turkey in tourism.

2025-04-03 17:12:18

The depreciation of the Turkish Lira since the beginning of the year has made Turkey more attractive for Russian tourists. The strengthening of the ruble provides an advantage in holiday spending in Turkey. Hotel and tour prices may increase, especially in popular destinations such as Antalya. Tour operators state that 2024 tours are 10-15% cheaper in rubles. Experts recommend paying early to avoid being affected by the currency increase.

2025-04-03 17:10:17

The existing Antalya Archaeological Museum is planned to be renovated and transformed into a more modern structure in the same location. The project presentation was made by Birol İnceciköz, General Director of Cultural Heritage and Museums, and Architect Abdurrahman Çekim at the Antalya Archaeological Museum Conference Hall. Birol İnceciköz, General Director of Cultural Heritage and Museums, stated that the existing Antalya Archaeological Museum building was found to be risky in earthquake performance analyses conducted in 2020 and therefore a new museum was needed. Explaining that the project will be financed entirely from revolving fund revenues with the instructions of Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, İnceciköz stated that the project was prepared for free by Architect Abdurrahman Çekim, who undertook the design of the project.

2025-03-28 13:03:16

The General Directorate of State Airports Authority of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure announced the aircraft, passenger and freight statistics of Antalya Airport in February. In the said period, 10 thousand 20 tonnes of cargo was transported from Antalya Airport, while 908 thousand 822 passengers were served. Starting 2025 fast, Antalya Airport surpassed many airports with the number of passengers in January and February. At Antalya Airport, where 908 thousand 822 passengers were served in February, the aircraft traffic landing and taking off in the same period reached 6 thousand 842, 3 thousand 321 on domestic flights and 3 thousand 521 on international flights. According to the data of the General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMI) of the Ministry of Infrastructure, cargo (cargo+mail+baggage) traffic was 10 thousand 20 tonnes in February. In the January-February period, 1 million 905 thousand 224 passengers were served at Antalya Airport. Aircraft traffic was 14 thousand 840 and cargo traffic (cargo+mail+baggage) was 21 thousand 197 tonnes.

2025-03-28 13:01:27

Turkey made a strong start in tourism in 2025. In January 2025, the number of foreign visitors to Turkey increased by 6.06 percent compared to the same month of the previous year and reached 2 million 171 thousand 118. COUNTRIES SENDING THE MOST VISITORS TO TURKEY In January, Iran ranked first with 240 thousand 643 visitors, Russian Federation ranked second with 203 thousand 733 visitors and Bulgaria ranked third with 165 thousand 792 visitors. Bulgaria was followed by Germany and Georgia respectively.

2025-02-26 14:54:19

The statue of Marcus Aurelius in the Cleveland Museum of Art in the United States is being returned to Turkey after a long period of scientific and legal work. This bronze statue depicting the ancient Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius was smuggled from the ancient city of Boubon in Burdur in the 1960s. As a result of the cooperation with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office in New York and the US Homeland Security Investigations Unit, it was scientifically proven that the artefact belongs to the Sebasteion structure in Boubon. Based on the analyses and eyewitness testimonies, the US authorities decided to return the statue to Turkey. Although the Cleveland Museum of Art applied to the court and requested the cancellation of the decision, scientific tests conducted in May 2024 confirmed that the statue was of Boubonian origin. The museum withdrew its objection and accepted the return process. This development was recorded as a major victory in Turkey's struggle to protect its cultural heritage.

2025-02-26 14:51:22

Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced that State Theatres broke a 75-year record by reaching more than 2 million spectators in 2024. In the evaluation made with Tamer Karadağlı, General Director of State Theatres, it is aimed to further enrich the theatre stages in 2025.

2025-02-11 11:23:58

According to data from the Central Bank of Russia, travel spending by Russian citizens abroad in 2024 reached $ 37.8 billion. This figure broke a record, surpassing the spending of $ 36.2 billion in 2019 before the pandemic. Turkey remained the most popular destination for Russian tourists, while interest in Southeast Asian countries increased by 38%. The rise in holiday costs in Russia is cited as one of the factors increasing interest in foreign travel.

2025-02-11 11:21:42

Restoration works continue in the ancient city of Stratonikeia, known as the world's largest marble city in the Yatağan district of Muğla. During the excavations in the Roman bath, 36 columns were unearthed from under the soil and 25 of these columns were replaced. The works supported by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism within the scope of the ‘Heritage to the Future Project’ will continue for 12 months of the year.

2025-02-11 11:18:45

In the report prepared for the 20th anniversary of Google Maps, the most examined touristic places in Turkey were announced. While Galata Tower, Anıtkabir and Pamukkale Travertines stood out in the ‘Places to Visit’ category, Gülhane Park, Emirgan Grove and Saklikent National Park were among the most examined parks. In the museums category, Topkapı Palace, Mevlana Museum and Göbeklitepe attracted the most attention.

2025-02-11 11:16:30

Istanbul Tourism Association (ISTTA) has achieved a great success at EMITT 2025 Fair. It aimed to introduce Istanbul and Turkey's tourism potential to the world by bringing nearly 700 tour operators from nearly 100 countries to Turkey. New collaborations were brought to the tourism sector with B2B meetings, special promotional trips and networking events. ISTTA President Murtaza Kalender announced that B2B Workshop events will be organised in the Philippines in May and Morocco in September.

2025-02-11 11:14:22

Greece continued its growth in tourism in 2024, reaching nearly 38 million visitors. While the number of tourists from Turkey increased by 29%, 1.52 million Turkish tourists visited Greece. In 2023, this number was recorded as 1.17 million. Especially the increase in road entries attracted attention, while the record level of visitors from Turkey had a great echo in the tourism sector.

2025-02-11 11:11:30

In 2024, the number of Russian tourists visiting Turkey increased by 6.3 per cent compared to the previous year and reached 6.7 million. According to the news in TurkRus, 3.9 million of Russian tourists headed to Antalya, while the share of this city in Russian tourists coming to Turkey increased to 58 per cent. In the Aegean region, interest in holiday resorts such as Bodrum, Marmaris and Fethiye increased, but the proportion of Russian tourists choosing this region remained at 6.1 percent. The majority of holidaymakers preferred Fethiye and Oludeniz as they offer more affordable holiday opportunities. According to representatives of the tourism industry, Turkey will maintain its leading position in terms of Russian tourists in 2025 and will probably exceed the pre-pandemic record. There is already a huge increase in early bookings for the 2025 summer season. Tour operators state that the demand for May and June is particularly intense. However, price increases also stand out as a factor to be considered. Tour operators state that average holiday prices have increased by 10 percent in foreign currency and 20 percent in rubles. Despite this, the demand for ‘all-inclusive’ holiday packages is not decreasing. The vast majority of hotels on the Antalya and Aegean coasts are trying to keep their prices at the previous year's level, but costs for Russian tourists continue to rise due to changes in exchange rates.

2025-02-04 16:37:38

Türkiye, 2024 yılında 62,3 milyon ziyaretçi ağırlayarak bir önceki yıla göre %9,8 artış kaydetti. Turizm Geliri Zirveye Ulaştı! Toplam 61,1 milyar dolar turizm geliriyle tüm zamanların en yüksek seviyesine ulaşıldı! Gelirdeki artış %8,3 olarak gerçekleşti. En Çok Ziyaretçi Gönderen Ülkeler: Rusya Federasyonu – 6,7 milyon ziyaretçi Almanya – 6,6 milyon ziyaretçi İngiltere – 4,4 milyon ziyaretçi

2025-02-03 15:30:29

The Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Turkey, Mr. Nadir Alpaslan, welcomed representatives from the Tourist Support Center to his office. The meeting focused on evaluating cooperation opportunities for a new project, with both parties sharing ideas and insights. At the conclusion of the meeting, the representatives from the Tourist Support Center expressed their appreciation to Deputy Minister Alpaslan for his hospitality and for hosting them. It was noted that the meeting could serve as a foundation for new projects that would contribute to the Turkish tourism sector.

2024-09-11 17:57:19

Officials from the Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) of the Republic of Turkey’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism met with representatives from the Tourist Support Center to discuss potential collaboration on a new project. Both parties exchanged ideas during the meeting and explored opportunities for future initiatives. The representatives of the Tourist Support Center expressed their gratitude to TGA for the kind invitation and hospitality. It was noted that the meeting could pave the way for significant partnerships in Turkish tourism.

2024-09-10 20:26:55

The flight problem experienced by Zalina K. and her three children during their time in Kemer was successfully resolved. Since the airline tickets and transfers were not included in the hotel package and were booked independently, the flights were rescheduled to two days later without prior notice. When Zalina K. approached a representative from Pobeda Airlines at the airport, her request for accommodation was declined. After contacting us, we quickly intervened, securing a hotel room and arranging a free transfer for the family. We also assisted with medical insurance matters. The next day, a new ticket was purchased, and we maintained continuous communication with the agency regarding compensation for hotel and food expenses. The efficient resolution of this issue allowed the family to continue their holiday smoothly. This case highlights how our rapid and targeted response can effectively address and resolve such challenges.

2024-09-05 15:56:19

In response to recent excessive price increases in the tourism sector, the Tourist Support Center has taken an important step. A new service has been launched to prevent unfair pricing practices, especially in holiday destinations. We will be at your service 24/7 to protect tourists from being taken advantage of and to ensure a safer holiday experience. The Tourist Support Center will quickly assess complaints from tourists who encounter inflated prices during their vacations, taking a solution-oriented approach. Tourists will be able to report issues related to shopping, accommodation, restaurants, and other services. The complaints will be thoroughly investigated in cooperation with local authorities, and legal actions will be initiated if necessary.

2024-08-28 12:33:36

A tourist who lost their luggage at Antalya Airport requested our assistance in finding their missing belongings. The tourist had previously sent an email to Antalya Airport regarding the lost luggage but received a response stating that it could not be located. After receiving the request for help, we contacted the lost and found office, but there was no trace of the luggage. Consequently, we submitted an official petition to the airport police, requesting an examination of the CCTV footage. After our request, we were informed that we needed to speak with customs officials. Following discussions with the customs offices at Terminals 1 and 2, it was determined that the tourist's missing suitcase was located in the customs area. The suitcase was retrieved by the authorities and returned to the tourist. The tourist expressed gratitude for the attention shown and thanked us.

2024-08-28 12:01:41

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2024-07-10 15:33:39