Like Pakistan, its neighboring country Turkey has also started moving on the path of poverty.
Inflation is at its peak in the country of Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is challenging India on issues like Kashmir.
Despite special arrangements for tourists, tourists are currently turning away from Turkey, which is called a sore spot in Europe. It is becoming difficult for Turkey, which is surrounded from all sides, to recover from this situation.
Turkey’s official figures show tourism revenue in the country grew by 12% and tourist arrivals by 15% in the second quarter.
But nothing special is visible on the ground level. According to the BBC report, according to Turkey’s tourism association ‘Tuconfed’, there was a decrease in guests in Turkey’s hotels in the month of July.
Generally, during summer season, the booking rate of hotels is 90-95% but this year this rate has reached only 60%.
Inflation at peak in Turkey
The main reason behind this situation is the ongoing inflation in Turkey. Currently, the inflation rate in Turkey is 61.8%. This is the reason why people from many countries are reluctant to spend their vacations here.
According to hotel owners, most tourists are staying in hotels near the beach, while other hotels are finding it difficult to fill their rooms. The increase in electricity and other costs has worsened the situation.
Why is the influx of tourists decreasing?
At the same time, major sporting events held in Europe during the summer have also affected Turkey’s tourism. The 2024 Olympic Games to be held in Paris and Euro 2024 in Germany have influenced the growing number of tourists.
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey has acknowledged that these sporting events have had an impact on tourism in Turkey and has predicted an increase in tourist numbers by September.
Greece puts a dent on Turkey’s economy
At the same time, Greece has put a dent on the influx of tourists in Turkey. Greece’s decision to relax visa rules for its islands has also affected the booking rates of Turkey’s hotels.
It is now easier to obtain visas for some of the Greek islands, increasing their popularity.
This situation has caused a lot of damage to Turkey’s tourism industry. On top of that, inflation has made life difficult for the people there.
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