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Turkey Tourism Resilient Despite Sharp Gulf Market Drop
Turkey's tourism sector maintained growth in Q1 2026 despite an 80% visitor collapse from most Gulf nations due to the Iran war and airspace closures. Rising arrivals from Germany, Russia, and the UK, along with a 24% increase in Saudi travelers, helped sustain hotel occupancy.
Key Takeaways
- 1Monitor European source markets like Germany and the UK to offset an 80% decline in visitors from Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain.
- 2Leverage the 24% growth in Saudi Arabian arrivals, as this segment remains resilient to regional airspace disruptions.
- 3Prepare for potential Q2 volatility by adjusting marketing budgets toward stable markets while regional conflicts impact Gulf travel logistics.
Source: Skift
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