Antalya is moving towards its 16 million target with the increase in the number of tourists compared to last year.
Rıza Perçin, Chairman of the Mediterranean Regional Representative Board of the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (TÜRSAB), said that the most tourists came to Antalya from Germany this year.
Explaining that the weather also affects the tourist’s holiday preference, Perçin stated that the tourist density has increased with the warming weather. Noting that the input costs are reflected in the packages, Perçin said, „Our target in tourism was 16 million. The season has changed a bit, our season will continue until the end of November. We hope that we will reach 16 million.“ he said.
Noting that there has been a change in reservation habits after the epidemic, Perçin stated that „last minute“ reservations are now more popular.
„WE WORK LIKE A BEE“
Emphasizing that Russians spend most of their holidays in Antalya, Perçin said:
„Hotels in the city were filled with guests from Germany until the end of May. Visitors from the UK, Poland, Netherlands and Germany market are plus. The pandemic has taught something. Our travel agency friends have also entered other markets. Let alone the capitals, the countries we do not know, we hear very little about. „There are very few visitors coming here now. Tourism and travel agencies are the bees of tourism. We work like bees, we will bring 16 million inshallah. Tourism has diversified a lot.“
Hakan Saatçioğlu, Vice President of Professional Hotel Managers Association (POYD), said that tourism activity started to increase significantly in June.
Stating that the occupancy rates are pleasing and there are also surprise markets this year, Saatçioğlu said, „There are significant increases in the Polish and British markets. Currently, our number one market is Germany, followed by the Russians. The British will follow. These markets will develop further. For Antalya There is a target of 16 million tourists, but we think we can exceed this number.“ he said.
Kemer Region Promotion Foundation President Volkan Yorulmaz stated that there has been a serious increase in the domestic market, especially with the increase of the holiday holiday to 9 days and the holidays in schools.
Stating that they had a difficult April and May, Yorulmaz stated that as of June, the figures that will make you smile have begun to be reached. Stating that both international and domestic reservations continue to increase, Yorulmaz said:
„Germany and Russia are our two main markets. The domestic market and England are our important markets right behind it. It reaches a significant number in Poland. Apart from this, serious demands are coming in the European market, especially in Belgium and the Netherlands. In Eastern Europe, Serbia, Czechia, Moldavia, „There are also arrivals from countries such as Albania. Market and tourism diversity is very important. Our goal this year is to exceed 2019 figures, which is an attainable target. We can close the year with a figure in the range of 16-17 million.“
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According to Rıza Perçin, Chairman of the Mediterranean Regional Representative Board of the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (TÜRSAB), the majority of tourists visiting Antalya this year are from Germany. Perçin also mentioned that the weather plays a role in tourists‘ holiday preferences and that the warmer weather has increased tourist density. He expressed hope that they will reach their target of hosting 16 million tourists this year, with the tourist season expected to continue until the end of November.
Perçin also noted a change in reservation habits following the pandemic, with „last minute“ reservations becoming more popular. Additionally, he highlighted that Russians tend to spend a significant portion of their holidays in Antalya.
Hakan Saatçioğlu, Vice President of Professional Hotel Managers Association (POYD), stated that tourism activity has started to significantly increase in June. Saatçioğlu mentioned pleasing occupancy rates and the emergence of surprise markets this year, particularly in Poland and the United Kingdom. Germany currently holds the top position as the main market for Antalya, followed by Russia, with the expectation that the British market will also develop further.
Volkan Yorulmaz, President of the Kemer Region Promotion Foundation, highlighted a substantial increase in the domestic market, attributed to longer holidays and school breaks. Yorulmaz stated that figures indicating positive growth have been reached since June, with both international and domestic reservations continuing to increase.
Yorulmaz also outlined Germany and Russia as the two main markets, with the domestic market and England following closely behind. Other European countries such as Poland, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Eastern European countries like Serbia, Czechia, Moldavia, and Albania are also showing significant interest. Yorulmaz expressed confidence in surpassing the figures from 2019 and closing the year with a range of 16-17 million tourists in Antalya.
