Tourism in Türkiye 2023

Türkiye is one of the most preferred destinations for tourists from all over the world as it attracts thousands of Arab and foreign visitors annually. Therefore, in this article from Ebla Real Estate, we will talk about tourism in Türkiye.

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Tourism in Türkiye 2023:

Despite the disaster of the devastating earthquake that struck the country.. The data of the Turkish Statistical Institute show that tourism revenues increased by 32.3% in the first quarter of 2023, compared to last year.

Moreover, in 2022, revenues increased by 53.4%, compared to the year of 2021.

Tourism sector in Türkiye:

Türkiye is one of the ten most visited countries in the world. Especially that there is a high percentage of foreign visitors coming from Europe and the Gulf annually.

In 2019, Türkiye ranked sixth in the world and second in Europe after Italy, in terms of the number of tourists. As 51 million foreign tourists visited the country.

Türkiye includes 21 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and 84 World Heritage Sites in the provisional list. Türkiye is also home to 519 tourist beaches.

In addition, Istanbul is ranked tenth among the most visited cities in the world, with about 13,433,000 visitors per year. Furthermore, Antalya is the second most visited city in Türkiye. As more than 9 million tourists visited it in 2021.

Factors of prosperity of tourism in Türkiye:

Türkiye is characterized by a strategic location, charming diverse nature, and moderate climate.
Moreover, Türkiye attracts attention with its historical and cultural heritage.
In addition, Türkiye is a perfect place for those who travel to explore different cultures and beautiful architecture.
Türkiye’s tourism options are numerous such as winter tourism, summer tourism, medical tourism, cultural tourism, and others.
Türkiye contains many luxury tourist facilities such as resorts, hotels, restaurants and cafes.
Additionally, government agencies in Türkiye pay great attention to the tourism sector. They establish parks in the neighborhoods, provide services and facilities to foreigners and tourists, establish many vital facilities and places of residence and take care of infrastructure and means of transportation.

The most important tourist cities in Türkiye 2023:

Istanbul:

Istanbul is one of the best tourist places in Türkiye, with thousands of hotels and facilities for tourists. It receives more than 20 million visitors annually to be the eighth most visited city in the world.

It has many Ottoman palaces, mosques, churches, monasteries, and monuments. The most famous ones are Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Sultan Ahmet Mosque, Suleymaniye Mosque and the Blue Mosque.

Antalya:

Antalya is one of the best tourist places to visit in Türkiye and Europe. It is a charming city that offers a combination of sea, sun, beaches, relaxation, history, culture and prestigious lifestyle.

Bursa:

Bursa is characterized by its charming green nature, clean air and mineral water, called Green Bursa. Furthermore, it has historical monuments, archaeological sites, cultural centers, recreational facilities and many fascinating natural places. In addition, this city has the longest cable car in the world.

Cappadocia:

It is one of the top cities in Türkiye to visit. Cappadocia offers outstanding landscape, natural beauties, fairy chimneys and rock-cut houses, picturesque valleys, scenic lunar hills and incredible monuments. Cappadocia is also most popular for its breathtaking hot air balloon rides at sunrise.

Trabzon:

It is one of the most important cities of the Black Sea region in Türkiye. It is a tourist city attracting tourists from all over the world. Furthermore, Trabzon has a cultural significance dating back to the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires.

In addition, Trabzon, the Black Sea Perl, is famous for its fresh air, stunning forests, and fascinating waterfalls. Thus, it is one of the top cities to visit in Türkiye.