The country hosted 49.2 million visitors in the first nine months of 2024, earning $46.9 billion in tourism revenue, Türkiye’s Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, announced Friday.
Visitor numbers grew by 9% year-over-year, while tourism income increased by 7%. Ersoy also revealed the annual target of 60 million visitors had been revised to 61 million, showcasing Türkiye’s remarkable tourism growth.
Michelin guide 2025 expands to Mugla
Speaking at the Michelin Guide 2025 Istanbul-Izmir-Mugla Awards Ceremony in Istanbul, Ersoy celebrated Türkiye’s burgeoning gastronomy scene. The event unveiled 132 restaurants across the three regions, with 77 in Istanbul, 24 in Izmir, and 31 in Mugla. The…
