Turkey’s hoteliers are expecting a significant increase in interest from European tourists this winter, according to the Turkish edition Turizm Aktuel.
Hotels in Turkey are ready to receive twice as many holidaymakers from the EU in the coming months as they did a year earlier. In 2021, between November and February, 427,000 guests arrived in the country from Germany alone.
Thus, hoteliers primarily rely on pensioners, who will save money on utility bills by wintering in Turkey.
The head of the Antalya Tourist Business Association (AKTOB), Erkan Yagci, recalled that the Mediterranean coast of Turkey is one of the best destinations for EU residents in terms of price and quality.
In turn, presidential adviser on economic policy Yigit Bulut said that at least 1 million Europeans intend to spend this winter in Turkey because of the energy crisis in Europe. The official called the situation “divine justice.”
According to him, hotels in Istanbul, Izmir, and Antalya will be full, booking has already begun. In addition, Europeans buy and rent housing, and in this case, Mr. Bulut advised his citizens not to sell too cheap.
The winter migration of citizens of developed countries, according to Bulut, will serve as an additional incentive for the development of the real estate, tourism, and retail industries in Turkey.