Tourism venues required to obtain music licenses
Tourism facilities in Türkiye will be required to obtain music license certificates for the use of music in their common areas under a new regulatory amendment introduced by the Culture and Tourism Ministry.
The amendment was published in the Official Gazette on June 16, making music licensing a new requirement for businesses operating within the tourism sector.
Under the updated regulation, facilities seeking or holding an operating certificate must submit documentation proving that they have obtained a music license certificate from the relevant authorized federations operating under the scope of Türkiye’s Law on Intellectual and Artistic Works.
The requirement applies to the use of music in shared spaces of tourism establishments, including areas where music is played for guests as part of the overall service experience.
