Türkiye welcomes 9.5 mln foreign tourists in January-April
According to official figures disclosed on Friday by Turkey's Culture and Tourism Ministry, the country welcomed approximately 9.5 million foreign tourists in the first four months of this year. This reflects a notable 27.51% increase in foreign arrivals compared to the same period last year. Turkey's thriving tourism sector continues to attract visitors from around the world, showcasing the country's appeal as a desirable travel destination.
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- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 01:50 | 26 May 2023
- Modified Date: 01:50 | 26 May 2023
Türkiye hosted 9.5 million foreign tourists in the first four months of this year, according to official figures revealed on Friday.
The number of foreign arrivals in January-April rose 27.51% on a yearly basis, the country's Culture and Tourism Ministry stated.
Istanbul, Türkiye's largest city by population and a top tourist draw, welcomed over half of all foreign visitors, or nearly 4.77 million, in the four-month period.
It was followed by the Mediterranean resort city of Antalya with 1.6 million foreign tourists and Edirne in northwestern Türkiye, which borders both Bulgaria and Greece, with 1.1 million foreign visitors.
As for the nationalities of foreign tourists, Russia took first place with 12.1% — nearly 1.15 million visitors — over the same period, followed by Germany (10.14%) and Bulgaria (8.37%).
In April alone, 3.3 million foreigners visited the country, up 29.03% on a yearly basis.