Türkiye’s tourism sector is preparing for a busy extended holiday period during the nine-day Eid al-Adha (Qurban Bayram) break, with large numbers of domestic and foreign travelers expected to flock to popular destinations across the country.
Recent media reports suggest hotel bookings at prime locations like the Mediterranean tourist hub Antalya are at full occupancy, while representatives from the yacht sector also await a boost in activity at the start of the season.
Pleasant weather, temperatures and a government decision to extend the holiday, which Muslims celebrate next week, are adding to the momentum in the tourism sector, a key contributor to the Turkish economy.
Foreign tourist arrivals in the first three months of the year were already 2.2% compared to the same period last year, reaching 6.84 million, official data showed last month, indicating that despite regional conflict, Türkiye is still a highly favored destination.
Eid holiday boost
