Airports in Istanbul and the Mediterranean hot spot Antalya served a record number of passengers and flights in what industry officials described as one of the most vibrant Qurban Bayram, also known as Eid al-Adha, holidays in the last decade, reflecting the continued momentum of Türkiye’s tourism sector.
Renowned for its pristine beaches and historical sites, Antalya has welcomed over 5 million tourists from January through the last day of the holiday that ended on Sunday, according to Kaan Kavaloğlu, president of the Mediterranean Tourism Hoteliers and Operators Association (AKTOB).
That marks a 15% increase from a year ago and does not include local tourists who also flocked to the southern province,…