Türkiye is expected to close this year with records in tourism, both in terms of number of visitors and revenues, a senior official said Saturday, highlighting the importance of Mediterranean hub Antalya in touristic and cultural aspects.
“Especially since last year, Türkiye has been breaking records. It has started surpassing its own records. And this year, as we approach the end, we are closing it with records both in terms of visitor numbers and revenue, hopefully,” Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy told a meeting at Antalya’s Muratpaşa district.
As part of his remarks, he emphasized the significance of Antalya in terms of cultural values and tourism economy, stating that the city is a priority for the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
He highlighted the intense period of tourism and cultural activities in Antalya and mentioned the focus on archaeology and excavation projects, with increased budgets for various sites.
“Antalya will take…