Turkish property & economy news
29 November 2022
160 million passengers at Istanbul Airport in four years Istanbul Airport, Turkey’s biggest airport and one of the largest in the world, has now served more than 160 million passengers following its opening four years ago, according to the Transport and Infrastructure Minister, Adil Karaismailoglu.29 November 2022
7 new ferry lines between Asia and Europe in Istanbul More ferries have landed in the waters of the Marmara Sea and Bosphorus, as the city of Istanbul has expanded its transportation network on water. An additional seven brand-new ferry lines have started operating, carrying passengers between the European side of Istanbul and the Asian side; they will carry more than 15 million people.23 November 2022
Istanbul’s arrivals increase thanks to Russians holidaying Recent data released has shown that foreign visitors are continuing to flock to the biggest metropolis in Turkey, Istanbul. Russians have been the major drivers in the rebound of the tourism industry, which has helped to exceed figures previous to the pandemic of COVID-19.23 November 2022
Tourism income up 27.1% between July and September In the third quarter of this year, the tourism income in Turkey grew by an impressive 27.1% when compared to the same quarter a year ago, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat). Compared to last year, when a total income of 14.1 billion USD from tourism was generated, this year’s July to September quarter produced 18 billion USD in income.02 November 2022
Introduction of special travel passes for Istanbul The transportation pass, Istanbulkart, in Turkey’s most populous city Istanbul has devised special plans and alternatives for travellers visiting from abroad. Tourists visiting the metropolis can buy an Istanbul City Card for any and all of their transportation options starting from October.02 November 2022
Becoming Europe’s wind energy hub is Turkey’s aim Turkey’s energy and natural resources minister explained that it is Turkey’s aim to become a new innovation centre for the production of wind energy in the sector for the local regions and Europe. Fatih Donmez explained that the country was the fifth largest European manufacturer of wind equipment and the leading European country in tower and blade production.29 October 2022
Turkey’s tourism sector has great potential for Latin Americans Turkey’s Ambassador for Buenos Aires, Sefik Vural Altay, has said that the tourism sector of Turkey has great potential within Latin America. This comes as he was speaking from the largest tourism fair in Latin America, the Latin America International Tourism Fair (FIT).27 October 2022
In 9 months, 11m foreign visitors travelled to Antalya The Mediterranean diamond of Antalya has been attracting tourists globally and in the first nine months of 2022, brought in over 11 million tourists to Turkey according to official data produced. Most visitors to the city have been either German or Russian, and this follows steady trends from previous years.27 October 2022
‘Haunted’ mansion of Istanbul sells for $24.7 million Ragip Pasa Mansion, known by locals as ‘The Haunted Mansion’ for the state of decay it finds itself, was sold by a major Turkish lender for 449.3 million Turkish Lira, $24.7 million at the time of sale. The home was sold in Istanbul by a public tender due to the mansion’s previous owner’s unpaid debts.27 October 2022
2.5M tourists attracted to Cappadocia in only 8 months 2.5 million foreigners have been flocking to Cappadocia, a stunning picturesque region of Turkey, in the first eight months of 2022. Official figures show this has broken all-time records for the region. Visiting the charming hub of tourism were 2.54 million Turkish and international people.03 October 2022
Antalya enjoying best tourism days post-COVID Turkey’s Mediterranean paradise has had its best summer since the coronavirus pandemic thanks to foreign tourists that continue to arrive in stunning Antalya. These arrivals are being spearheaded by European countries. So far in 2022, the southern resort city of Antalya has seen 8.5 million tourists from overseas.03 October 2022
23.3 million arrivals to Turkey – an increase of 128% Between January and July of 2022, the number of foreign tourists to Turkey has increased by an incredible 128% compared with the first seven months of 2021, official data showed on Monday. Because of this increase, arrivals of tourists to Turkey have reached 23.3 million.
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