"Turkey's tourism sector has invested heavily in comfort and safety since the COVID-19 pandemic, aiming to surpass 65 million visitors and generate approximately $59 billion this year."
"The Israel-US war with Iran has derailed tourism plans, leading to cancellations of hotel reservations and tours in Turkey's eastern and southeastern cities."
"Iranians, who traditionally visit Turkey for the Nowruz festival, have significantly reduced their travel, resulting in empty hotels and a lack of visitors."
Turkey's Mediterranean beaches attract many tourists, but cultural tours in eastern Anatolia are gaining popularity. In 2025, Turkey welcomed 64 million tourists, generating $64 billion. The country surpassed Italy in tourism rankings. However, the ongoing Israel-US war with Iran has led to cancellations of hotel reservations and tours, particularly affecting Iranian visitors who traditionally travel for the Nowruz festival. The Turkish Statistical Institute reports an average of 3.3 million annual visitors from Iran, but travel has significantly declined due to the conflict.
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