Özge Esen – ISTANBUL
Türkiye has solidified its reputation as a global hotspot for luxury wedding tourism, attracting ultra-wealthy couples from around the world and contributing an estimated $3 billion to its economy.
Istanbul and Bodrum stand out as the most sought-after locations, with Istanbul’s Çırağan Palace hosting 90 percent of the city’s high-end weddings.
Meltem Tepeler, a wedding planner catering to couples from regions such as India and the Far East, highlighted the sector’s economic impact. “Weddings are expected to contribute around $3 billion to Türkiye’s economy in 2024,” Tepeler noted.
She emphasized that Türkiye has firmly established itself as a leading wedding…
