Türkiye continues to be an indispensable attraction for German tourists despite global geopolitical risks and changing market dynamics, according to the president of the German Travel Association (DRV), Albin Loidl.
Evaluating the course of the 2026 summer season, the budget habits of German holidaymakers, and the market share in Türkiye, Loidl emphasized that, despite global geopolitical risks and changing market dynamics, Türkiye continues to be a choice for German tourists.
Loidl said that they started the summer season very brightly and strongly, that all indicators had been progressing positively until the end of February, and that at the beginning of March, there was a temporary decline in reservations for four to eight weeks due to the impact of the war in the Middle East.
Pointing out that a highly optimistic atmosphere has been re-established in the market in recent weeks, he indicated that business volume will gain significant momentum in the coming weeks, with last-minute requests and that a successful summer season is ahead of them.
He talked to Anadolu Agency (AA) at the summer reception held at the Turkish Embassy in Berlin.
