Turkey is facing a tourism downturn as rising costs drive budget-conscious travelers to choose Greece instead. With hotels in popular destinations seeing fewer bookings, experts warn that Turkey’s reputation as an affordable holiday spot is at risk. While some discounts are being offered, inflation remains a major challenge, though there’s hope for recovery as the economy stabilizes.
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In 2024, approximately 340,000 Turkish citizens and Europeans of Turkish descent chose the North Aegean…
The express visa program for Turkish citizens visiting ten Eastern Aegean islands has issued over 104,000 visas, indicating a cooperative effort between Greece and Turkey. Lesbos leads as the top destination with 27,614 visas, while Kalymnos remains the least favored with only 102 visas granted. The initiative aims to boost tourism and strengthen bilateral relations.
The express visa program, which permits short visits to 10 Greek islands in the eastern…