[Culture and Tourism Department, Embassy of the Republic of Turkey] Türkiye releases tourism results for the first quarter of 2025, recording record-high tourism revenue of US$9.5 billion
Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye Culture and Tourism Department Press release: May 14, 2025 Türkiye releases tourism results for first quarter of 2025, records highest tourism revenue of USD 9.5 billion
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/49599/173/49599-173-e92a413e873bc598af4b40de0f657fcd-3900×3900.jpg Spice Bazaar From January 1 to March 31, 2025, Turkey welcomed 8,844,000 tourists from around the world and recorded a record US$9.5 billion in tourism revenue. Additionally, the number of tourists visiting Türkiye from Japan during the same period totaled 35,464, an increase of 46% compared to the same period last year. At a press conference in Istanbul, Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced that this was the best first quarter result ever for the Turkish tourism industry. “United Nations Tourism Organization (UN) According to data from Turkey, Turkey became the fourth largest inbound tourism market in the world in 2024.We initially aimed to welcome 60 million tourists in 2024, but as a result we were able to reach a record high of 62.2 million tourists by the end of 2025. Our goal is to welcome 65 million visitors and reach USD 64 billion in tourism revenue. Our outlook from April onwards and the 5.6% year-on-year increase in tourism revenue in the first quarter of 2025 show that we are on track to achieve this goal. Additionally, in the first quarter of 2025, 733,000 people visited Turkey from Iran, 601,000 from Russia, 572,000 from Germany, 560,000 from Bulgaria, and 304,000 from the United Kingdom. The average length of stay was 11 nights, and the average spend per night was approximately USD 98.90. About Türkiye As a key link between Asia and Europe, Turkey has been considered a hub of cultural exchange and diversity for centuries. It is a versatile destination with history, ruins, nature and gastronomy that reflect diverse civilizations. It continues to attract visitors from all over the world with its art and fashion, a fusion of tradition and modernity, as well as its dynamic shopping and entertainment life. In 2024, a record 62.26 million tourists visited from all over the world. 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Türkiye, and 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with Japan. For more information about Türkiye, please visit the official website (https://goturkiye.jp/) or the SNS below. Facebook:
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https://www.youtube.com/c/tourismturkeyjp About Turkish Tourism Information and Development Authority (TGA) The Turkish Tourism Publicity and Development Authority (TGA) carries out all promotional, marketing and communication activities based on the tourism strategies and policies established by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in order to establish Turkey’s branding in the domestic and international tourism market and increase its recognition as an attractive destination for tourism and business. We promote and market current tourism opportunities around the world, as well as discover, improve and establish potential areas of tourism.
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