Beaches in mid-season are half-empty: Turkey is rapidly losing popularity among tourists.

The Turkish Riviera, once a favorite holiday destination, is now facing a significant decline in the number of tourists. According to the portal 'Glavcom', citing The Independent, a wave of unrest regarding the safety of travel to countries bordering Israel and Iran is rising in the Middle East, particularly to popular tourist destinations in Turkey.

«Turkey, which has always been the choice of British tourists for summer vacations, has an eastern border with Iran, so travelers who have already booked their trips may be uncertain about the safety of vacationing there», - explain The Independent.

According to British media, the number of hotel bookings in well-known resorts has fallen to a minimum since the pandemic. Experts believe this is related to tourists' anxiety following recent events in the Middle East, natural disasters, and sharp price increases.

Problems in the tourism industry

The economy and trust in the region's safety have been the first to suffer. The cost of vacation packages for a family of four has increased by 30 to 100% compared to last year. Representatives of the tourism industry emphasize that recovery will take a long Time and note that changes in consumer preferences of tourists have severely impacted the tourism sector in Turkey.

In light of political events and natural disasters, tourist interest in Turkey has significantly decreased, leading to serious problems for the local tourism industry and potentially resulting in job cuts and economic difficulties for the region as a whole.