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Turkey Tourism Stays Strong Amid Iran Conflict Risks

3/20/2026

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  • The tourism sector in Turkey faces pressure from the Iran conflict, with bookings down and no major cancellations in Istanbul and Antalya, says Kaan Kavaloglu, chairman of the Union of Mediterranean Touristic Hoteliers.
  • The U.S. Department of State issued a Level 4 travel advisory for southeastern Turkey, citing risks of terrorism and armed conflict.
  • Nonetheless, Turkey remained a popular destination, attracting over 63 million visitors last year.