In 2016, Turkey’s tourism revenues decreased by 30%, reaching USD 22.1 billion, due to the decline in the number of foreign visitor arrivals.
Approximately 72.8% of tourism revenues were generated by foreign visitors, and the remaining 27.2% from Turkish citizens residing abroad, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute.
The number of foreign visitors to Turkey dropped by 30% in 2016 to 25.3 million compared to 2015, following a series of terrorist attacks, the diplomatic crisis with Russia, and the coup attempt in July, according to Ministry of Tourism data.
Germany became the largest source of tourists for Turkey, with about 3.9 million visitors, followed by Georgia with 2.2 million visitors and the United Kingdom with over 1.7 million visitors.
The number of visitors from Europe decreased by approximately 35%.
Statistical data also shows that the number of Turkish citizens who traveled abroad last year decreased by 9.8% to 7.9 million people.
Source: Economica
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Turkey’s tourism revenue decline in 2016?
The decline was primarily caused by a series of terrorist attacks, a diplomatic crisis with Russia, and a failed coup attempt in July 2016.
Which country sent the most tourists to Turkey in 2016?
Germany was the top source of tourists, with approximately 3.9 million visitors, followed by Georgia and the United Kingdom.
How much did tourism revenue drop in total?
Turkey’s tourism revenue fell by 30% in 2016, reaching a total of 22.1 billion USD.