As Nevruz celebrations near, Türkiye becomes the first place among the countries preferred by Iran for their festive activities.
The country expects an influx of Iranians the most during the two-week Nevruz holiday, sector representatives have said.
Iranian tourists are preparing to spend the Nevruz period between March 21 and April 1 in Türkiye. The initial rush of tourists will arrive from the Kapıköy border gate in the eastern province of Van on March 17.
While Van, Istanbul and the northeastern province of Trabzon are especially preferred, close to 250,000 Iranian tourists are expected throughout the country.
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, 2.5 million Iranian tourists came to Türkiye annually. These arrivals have reached their normal course since 2022. In 2024, the target is set to host over 2.5 million tourists from Iran alone.
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