Tourists from Europe filled the hotels of Antalya – this information was expressed by Turkish media. They said that in the resort of Manavgat alone, where the official season started on April 15, more than 30 hotels were filled by May 1 due to the hype of booking tourists from Germany, Europe and the UK.
According to local hoteliers, the results of the previously largest markets – Ukrainian and Russian – are still disappointing. But German, British and other European tourists are encouraged by their results. However, now is the time of Easter in Europe.
For example, Turkiye Turizm quotes Aziz Guneli, owner of the Unser Tour Tourism travel agency: “As a result of all political events, Antalya has suffered greatly. But in Manavgat, which seats 300,000 people, 75% of hotels receive European and German tourists. And only 25% receive tourists from Ukraine, Russia and the CIS. The tourist season in Manavgat begins on April 15 – and more than 30 hotels are already full by May 1 due to German, European and British tourist orders. The level of filling is full,” he said.
By the way, local businessmen are also satisfied. The president of the Manavgat Grand Bazaar Relief and Solidarity Association, Muzaffer Buyuk, said: “The activity of German, European and British tourists who come to the indoor bazaar in the last 10 days has brought a smile to the faces of traders. This has increased our hopes for tourism.”