Government policy, regulation and tourism statistics.
Policy & Market Data
Türkiye's participation in the Visa Express programme alongside Greece, Georgia, Albania, Montenegro, Kosovo and Serbia aims to simplify cross-border travel across the Aegean and Southeastern Europe.
Policy & Market Data
Bulgaria has emerged as the fastest-growing source market for Türkiye in early 2026, driven by proximity, low-cost connectivity and cultural ties.
Policy & Market Data
The Cyprus Hoteliers Association has formally asked the government to create a permanent, rapid-response tourism rescue mechanism before the autumn budget session.
Policy & Market Data
A record 64 million international arrivals and $65.2bn in receipts have lifted Türkiye into the top four destinations globally by visitor numbers.
Policy & Market Data
Ministry data show 2.8 million arrivals in November alone, with Istanbul and Antalya dominating and Russia the top source market.
Policy & Market Data
UNWTO data show Turkey surpassed Italy in the global rankings, but early 2025 arrivals are down 1% as geopolitical tensions weigh on key markets.
Policy & Market Data
Foreign arrivals reached 52.78 million and total visitors 63.94 million, both all-time highs, despite an Istanbul earthquake and regional conflicts.