Tourists are turning away, now Pakistan’s friend Turkey is on the path of poverty; it has been conspiring against India

Just like Pakistan, its neighbouring country Turkey has also started walking on the path of poverty. Inflation is at its peak in the country of Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has challenged India on issues like Kashmir. Despite making special arrangements for tourists, tourists are currently turning away from Turkey, which is called a sore spot in Europe. It is becoming difficult for Turkey, which is surrounded from all sides, to recover from this situation.

Turkey’s official figures show that tourism revenue in the country has increased by 12% and the number of tourists by 15% in the second quarter. But nothing special is visible at the ground level. According to a BBC report, according to Turkey’s tourism association ‘Tuconfed’, there was a decrease in guests in Turkey’s hotels in the month of July. Normally, the booking rate of hotels in the summer season is 90-95%, but this year this rate has reached only 60%.

Inflation at peak in Turkey

The main reason behind this situation is the ongoing inflation in Turkey. Currently, the inflation rate in Turkey is 61.8%. This is the reason why people from many countries are reluctant to spend their vacations here. According to hotel owners, most tourists are staying in hotels near the beach, while other hotels are facing difficulty in filling their rooms. The increase in electricity and other costs has worsened the situation.

Why is the influx of tourists decreasing?

At the same time, major sporting events held in Europe during the summer have also affected tourism in Turkey. The 2024 Olympic Games held in Paris and Euro 2024 held in Germany have influenced the increasing number of tourists. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey has acknowledged that these sporting events have had an impact on tourism in Turkey and has predicted an increase in the number of tourists by September.

Greece puts a dent on Turkey’s economy

On the other hand, Greece has put a dent on the influx of tourists in Turkey. Greece’s decision to relax visa rules for its islands has also affected the booking rates of hotels in Turkey. Now it has become easier to get visas for some of Greece’s islands, which has increased their popularity. This situation has caused a lot of damage to Turkey’s tourism industry. On top of that, inflation has made the lives of the people there difficult.

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