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Turkey Tourism Faces Decline Amid Rising Cancellations

3/19/2026

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Tourism in Turkey declined as cancellations rose due to the Iran war, despite 64 million visitors and €56 billion in 2025.
Cancellations are especially high among Iranian tourists who visit for Nowruz.
Kaan Kavaloglu, chairman of the Union of Mediterranean Touristic Hoteliers, said Istanbul and Antalya remain safe with bookings from Russia and Germany stable.
Industry leaders remain confident in Turkey's resilience, but the coming weeks are critical for recovery.

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Tourism in Turkey declined as cancellations rose due to the Iran war, despite 64 million visitors and €56 billion in 2025.
Cancellations are especially high among Iranian tourists who visit for Nowruz.
Kaan Kavaloglu, chairman of the Union of Mediterranean Touristic Hoteliers, said Istanbul and Antalya remain safe with bookings from Russia and Germany stable.
Industry leaders remain confident in Turkey's resilience, but the coming weeks are critical for recovery.