Travel & Tourism
Seasons, destinations, hotels, visitor demand and Türkiye's tourism economy.
01Editorial visualSeptember hours changed at Knidos, Sagalassos and Kibyra — one date needs checking
Knidos now has three staged closing times, while Sagalassos and Kibyra are listed from 09:00 to 19:00 in September. The official wording overlaps on 15 September.
6 min read · today, 16:27
02Editorial visualAlanya Castle will close at 19:30 from 1 September — other Antalya sites keep late hours
The official closing time moves from 21:00 to 19:30 at Alanya Castle, while several other Antalya heritage sites retain listed evening hours through 1 October.
5 min read · today, 09:39
03Editorial visualTürkiye tells booking platforms to remove unlicensed stays completely and connect to verification system
A Tourism Ministry circular says blocked unlicensed listings cannot remain visible as non-bookable pages or return through another account. Platforms and travel agencies must integrate the official verification system urgently.
6 min read · today, 19:19
04Editorial visualSide reveals a 390-metre ancient avenue and the reliefs of Heracles Gate
Excavation of the monumental route is complete, exposing three gateways and evidence of how the city changed between the Roman and Late Antique periods.
7 min read · today, 20:20
05Editorial visualTürkiye sets 1 November deadline for new safety standards at small hotels
New rules cover reception desks, first aid, pool safety, room equipment and the transfer of simple-accommodation operating certificates.
7 min read · today, 02:25
06Editorial visualOrdu Culture Route Festival opens for nine days on Türkiye's Black Sea coast
The official 2026 programme runs from 22 to 30 August across Ordu, adding concerts, exhibitions, talks, workshops and family events to a late-summer Black Sea trip.
8 min read · today, 08:25
07Editorial visualTürkiye creates its first marine national parks across 2.34 million hectares
Fethiye–Kaş and the Northern Aegean now have national-park status. The designation is final, but detailed visitor and boating rules must still be checked locally.
8 min read · today, 11:25
08Editorial visualTürkiye's tourism revenue reached $15.9 billion in the second quarter
Revenue fell 2.6% year on year, visitor numbers declined 5.1%, and average spending per night was $113.
5 min read · today, 08:15
09Editorial visualThere are 580 Blue Flag beaches in Türkiye: Antalya is in the lead
Türkiye ranks third in the world; 232 beaches are marked in Antalya, 113 in Mugla, 60 in Izmir.
6 min read · today, 07:34
10Editorial visualRussia retains key role in Turkish tourism in 2026
Türkiye received 9.219 million visitors in the first quarter, with Russia becoming the second largest market after Germany.
6 min read · today, 08:32
11Editorial visualHow new air routes are changing Türkiye's tourism map
We explain which regions receive a longer season and new audiences.
6 min read · today, 12:44
12Editorial visualNot only summer: which destinations in Türkiye work all year round
Cities, medicine, gastronomy, sports and business travel expand the tourist season.
6 min read · today, 09:48