(MENAFN) Turkey’s tourism sector continues to demonstrate resilience and growth, with revenues registering a notable increase of 5.4 percent during the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period last year. The sector recorded revenues amounting to USD8.78 billion, reaffirming its position as a key contributor to the country’s economy. Despite global uncertainties and challenges, Turkey’s tourism industry has sustained its strong performance, buoyed by strategic initiatives and targeted marketing efforts.
Data analysis revealed that a significant portion of tourism revenues in the first quarter of 2024, approximately 21 percent, stemmed from visits by Turkish citizens residing abroad. This highlights the importance of diaspora tourism in driving revenue generation within the sector and underscores Turkey’s appeal as a destination for its own citizens living abroad.
Furthermore, insights into the composition of foreign visitors to Turkey…