ISTANBUL
Valentine’s Day has spurred a surge in tourism and flower sales across Türkiye, with travel agencies reporting a significant increase in reservations compared to last year.
According to Davut Günaydın, Vice President of the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (TÜRSAB), the fact that Feb. 14 falls on a Friday this year has contributed to a rise in weekend travel bookings.
“We see a 25-30 percent increase in Valentine’s Week reservations compared to last year. Many are taking advantage of the long weekend by planning trips both domestically and abroad,” Günaydın said.
Cappadocia, known for its hot air balloon rides and romantic atmosphere, has seen hotel occupancy rates nearing 100…
