Early reservation numbers point to a new record in tourism. There is particularly high demand from Germany. It is expected that the number of German tourists, which was 6 million last year, will increase to 7.5 million.

Exchange rates increased well below inflation last year. The Turkish Lira has become relatively more valuable. A holiday in Turkey for foreigners is no longer as cheap as it used to be in previous years. Nevertheless, there has been an increase in early reservations made from Germany. Industry officials expect the number of German tourists to increase from 6 million to 7.5 million. The increase in demand is not limited to Germans; there is also intense demand from other countries. Industry officials have noted an increase of 15-20% in early reservations throughout Turkey, with the figure in the Aegean Region in the tens increasing by 10%, which they emphasized as a positive development. This year, Turkey aims to attract 64 million tourists and achieve an income of 65 billion dollars in tourism.

Industry experts indicate that the levels of early reservations point to a record being set.