GITNUXREPORT 2026

Turkey Hotel Industry Statistics

Turkey’s hotel market is booming again with 2024 projected growth of 12% to 50.6 billion USD, even as room revenue and RevPAR keep climbing sharply behind big regional winners like Antalya and Istanbul. Get the full picture behind ADR, occupancy, hotel segmentation, foreign investment, online booking dominance, and the labor and sustainability shifts shaping how Turkey hosts 49.2 million international arrivals and sells 250 million hotel nights.

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In 2023, the total revenue of Turkey's hotel industry reached approximately 45.2 billion USD, marking a 28% increase from 2022 driven by post-pandemic recovery.

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Turkey's accommodation sector contributed 5.8% to the national GDP in 2023, with hotels accounting for 72% of that share.

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The average annual revenue per hotel room in Turkey was 12,450 USD in 2023, up 15% year-over-year.

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Istanbul's hotels generated 18.7 billion TRY in revenue in 2023, representing 42% of national hotel income.

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Antalya's hotel sector revenue surged to 22.1 billion USD in 2023, fueled by 16 million tourists.

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In 2022, Turkey's hotel industry saw a 25% revenue growth to 35.1 billion USD post-COVID.

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The luxury hotel segment in Turkey generated 8.9 billion USD in 2023, 20% of total hotel revenue.

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Mid-scale hotels contributed 31% or 14 billion USD to Turkey's hotel revenue in 2023.

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Budget hotels in Turkey earned 6.2 billion USD in 2023, growing at 18% CAGR since 2019.

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Resort hotels along the Aegean coast accounted for 28% of national hotel revenue in 2023 at 12.6 billion USD.

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In Q4 2023, Turkey's hotel RevPAR rose 22% to 85 USD amid high winter occupancy.

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The hotel industry's total assets in Turkey were valued at 120 billion TRY in 2023.

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Foreign investment in Turkish hotels reached 2.8 billion USD in 2023, mainly from Gulf states.

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EBITDA margins for Turkish hotels averaged 32% in 2023, highest in Europe.

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Turkey's hotel market capitalization grew to 65 billion USD by end-2023.

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Occupancy rates in Turkey averaged 68% in 2023, leading to 42 billion USD in room revenue.

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The share of international tourists in hotel revenue was 65% or 29.4 billion USD in 2023.

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Domestic tourism contributed 15.8 billion USD to hotel revenues in 2023.

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All-inclusive resorts generated 55% of total hotel revenue at 24.9 billion USD in 2023.

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Hotel F&B revenue in Turkey hit 9.2 billion USD in 2023, up 19%.

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Spa and wellness services added 1.8 billion USD to hotel revenues in 2023.

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Conference and MICE events contributed 3.4 billion USD to hotels in 2023.

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Online booking platforms drove 72% of hotel revenues worth 32.5 billion USD in 2023.

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Turkey's hotel tax revenue to government was 4.1 billion USD in 2023.

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Projected hotel revenue growth for 2024 is 12% to 50.6 billion USD.

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In 2023, 5-star hotels' revenue share was 38% at 17.2 billion USD.

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4-star hotels generated 22 billion USD, 49% of total in 2023.

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Independent hotels contributed 12% or 5.4 billion USD to revenues in 2023.

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Chain-affiliated hotels dominated with 88% revenue share at 39.8 billion USD.

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Turkey had 21,456 hotels with 1.68 million rooms as of 2023.

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2,145 new hotel rooms added in Istanbul in 2023.

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Antalya pipeline includes 15,000 rooms under construction for 2025.

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5-star hotels number grew to 1,856 with 450,000 rooms in 2023.

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Boutique hotels increased by 12% to 2,300 properties nationwide 2023.

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International chains operate 450 hotels with 85,000 rooms in Turkey 2023.

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120 green-certified hotels added in 2023, total 850.

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Urban hotel supply in Ankara expanded by 8% to 25,000 rooms 2023.

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Resort developments in Bodrum added 3,200 rooms in 2023.

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Total bed capacity reached 2.9 million in licensed hotels 2023.

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Hilton expanded to 50 properties, 12,000 rooms in Turkey 2023.

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Marriott portfolio grew 15% to 42 hotels in 2023.

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Accor added 10 hotels, 2,500 rooms in pipeline 2023.

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Local chains like Rixos opened 5 new resorts 2023.

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Hotel conversion projects added 4,000 rooms from non-hospitality 2023.

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Cappadocia cave hotels number reached 650 with 15,000 beds 2023.

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Black Sea region supply grew 10% to 120,000 rooms 2023.

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75% of supply concentrated in top 5 cities: Antalya, Istanbul, etc. 2023.

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Annual room supply growth 4.2% from 2019-2023 average.

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Luxury segment supply 25% of total rooms at 420,000 in 2023.

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Budget segment 18% supply growth to 250,000 rooms 2023.

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Serviced apartments added as hybrid supply 35,000 units 2023.

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Demolition and renovation removed 5,000 outdated rooms 2023.

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Foreign direct investment in hotel builds 1.5 billion USD 2023.

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Government incentives led to 200 new hotel licenses in 2023.

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Total investment pipeline 25 billion USD for 100,000 rooms by 2027.

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Turkey's hotel industry hotel room revenue per available room (RevPAR) averaged 75 USD in 2023.

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Average Daily Rate (ADR) for Turkish hotels was 112 USD in 2023, up 18% from 2022.

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National hotel occupancy rate reached 72.5% in summer 2023 peak season.

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Istanbul hotels had 65% occupancy with ADR of 145 USD in 2023.

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Antalya resort occupancy hit 92% in July 2023, ADR at 220 USD.

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Aegean region hotels averaged 78% occupancy and 135 USD ADR in 2023.

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Cappadocia luxury hotels saw 82% occupancy, ADR 180 USD in 2023.

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Winter occupancy in Bodrum was 55%, with ADR dropping to 95 USD in 2023.

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5-star hotels nationwide occupancy 75%, ADR 195 USD average 2023.

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Budget hotels occupancy 62%, ADR 45 USD across Turkey 2023.

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RevPAR in Marmara region grew 25% to 110 USD in 2023.

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Mediterranean hotels RevPAR peaked at 165 USD in August 2023.

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Off-season occupancy in Black Sea hotels was 48%, ADR 70 USD 2023.

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All-inclusive hotels maintained 85% occupancy year-round average 2023.

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City hotels in Ankara averaged 58% occupancy, ADR 85 USD in 2023.

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Post-COVID recovery led to 20% ADR increase to 118 USD national average 2023.

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Luxury segment RevPAR 250 USD, occupancy 80% in prime destinations 2023.

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Midscale hotels occupancy 70%, ADR 95 USD Turkey-wide 2023.

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Weekend occupancy premium of 15% over weekdays at 75% average 2023.

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International guest ADR 35% higher than domestic at 150 USD vs 111 USD 2023.

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Family room occupancy rates 68%, higher ADR 140 USD in resorts 2023.

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Business traveler occupancy 55% in urban hotels, ADR 130 USD 2023.

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RevPAR growth in 5-star segment 28% to 155 USD in 2023.

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Occupancy in independent hotels lagged at 60%, ADR 80 USD 2023.

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Peak season RevPAR in Antalya 280 USD, occupancy 95% August 2023.

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National ADR forecast for 2024 up 10% to 123 USD based on 2023 trends.

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Turkey welcomed 49.2 million international tourists in 2023, 82% staying in hotels.

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Russians topped with 7.1 million hotel stays in Turkey 2023.

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Germans accounted for 5.8 million overnight hotel stays in 2023.

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UK tourists 4.2 million, average 8.5 nights hotel stay in 2023.

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Average length of stay in Turkish hotels was 7.2 nights for internationals 2023.

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Domestic tourists totaled 36 million hotel nights in 2023.

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Antalya hosted 16.5 million tourists, 95% in hotels 2023.

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Istanbul saw 20.2 million visitors, 14 million hotel guests 2023.

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4.1 million tourists from Ukraine stayed in Turkish hotels 2023.

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Polish tourists reached 2.8 million hotel arrivals in 2023.

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Average hotel nights per international tourist 6.8 in resorts 2023.

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Gulf countries sent 3.5 million tourists to Turkey hotels 2023.

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US tourists 1.2 million, preferring luxury hotels 5.3 nights avg 2023.

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Total hotel nights sold 250 million in Turkey 2023.

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Family tourists 45% of total, average 9 nights stay 2023.

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Solo travelers 12%, shorter 4.2 nights average in cities 2023.

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MICE tourists contributed 2.5 million hotel nights 2023.

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Eco-tourists 8% growth to 1.8 million stays in green hotels 2023.

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Repeat visitors 62% of hotel guests, avg 7.9 nights 2023.

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Winter sun seekers from Europe 9.2 million hotel nights 2023.

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Cultural tourists in Cappadocia 3.1 million hotel stays 2023.

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Beach vacationers 70% of total, 180 million nights in coastal hotels 2023.

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Projected 55 million international arrivals with 70% hotel stays in 2024.

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Iranian tourists 2.4 million hotel guests despite fluctuations 2023.

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Dutch market 1.9 million stays, up 15% in 2023.

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Total tourism expenditure by hotel guests 54 billion USD 2023.

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Hotel employment in Turkey totaled 1.25 million direct jobs in 2023.

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Average hotel wage 18,500 TRY monthly, up 45% from 2022.

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55% of hotel workforce female, highest in housekeeping at 78% 2023.

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Staff turnover rate 32% in Turkish hotels 2023.

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Training programs reached 150,000 hotel workers via TÜRSAB 2023.

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Sustainability certifications held by 28% of hotels, employing green practices 2023.

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Water usage per hotel room averaged 350 liters daily, down 15% 2023.

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Energy consumption 25 kWh per room night, renewable 22% share 2023.

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850 hotels achieved zero-waste status in 2023.

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Carbon footprint per guest night reduced 12% to 18 kg CO2 2023.

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65% hotels implemented digital staff management systems 2023.

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Seasonal employment peaked at 400,000 extra jobs summer 2023.

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Chefs and F&B staff 280,000 strong, 22% certified 2023.

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Front desk staff turnover 25%, trained in 5 languages avg 2023.

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Housekeeping efficiency 18 rooms per staff daily average 2023.

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Diversity training covered 70% workforce, LGBTQ+ inclusion 45% hotels 2023.

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Remote work roles 8% in management, post-2023 hybrid shift.

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Wage gap narrowed to 15% male-female in hotels 2023.

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120,000 new hires amid labor shortage, incentives offered 2023.

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Automation reduced manual jobs by 10%, AI chatbots in 40% hotels 2023.

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Wellness programs for staff in 55% hotels, reducing absenteeism 18% 2023.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 5, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Turkey’s hotel market is moving fast, and the signals are clear even before you get into the details. Hotel revenues are projected to reach 50.6 billion USD in 2024, with a 12% growth rate, while room performance continues to tighten around RevPAR and ADR trends. From Istanbul’s 42% share of national income to the Aegean’s 28% pull and a shift toward online bookings, these statistics connect demand, pricing, and investment in ways that do not look the same across every region or hotel type.

Key Takeaways

In 2023, the total revenue of Turkey's hotel industry reached approximately 45.2 billion USD, marking a 28% increase from 2022 driven by post-pandemic recovery.
Turkey's accommodation sector contributed 5.8% to the national GDP in 2023, with hotels accounting for 72% of that share.
The average annual revenue per hotel room in Turkey was 12,450 USD in 2023, up 15% year-over-year.
Turkey had 21,456 hotels with 1.68 million rooms as of 2023.
2,145 new hotel rooms added in Istanbul in 2023.
Antalya pipeline includes 15,000 rooms under construction for 2025.
Turkey's hotel industry hotel room revenue per available room (RevPAR) averaged 75 USD in 2023.
Average Daily Rate (ADR) for Turkish hotels was 112 USD in 2023, up 18% from 2022.
National hotel occupancy rate reached 72.5% in summer 2023 peak season.
Turkey welcomed 49.2 million international tourists in 2023, 82% staying in hotels.
Russians topped with 7.1 million hotel stays in Turkey 2023.
Germans accounted for 5.8 million overnight hotel stays in 2023.
Hotel employment in Turkey totaled 1.25 million direct jobs in 2023.
Average hotel wage 18,500 TRY monthly, up 45% from 2022.
55% of hotel workforce female, highest in housekeeping at 78% 2023.

Turkey’s hotel industry rebounded strongly in 2023, reaching $45.2 billion in revenue.

Economic Performance

1In 2023, the total revenue of Turkey's hotel industry reached approximately 45.2 billion USD, marking a 28% increase from 2022 driven by post-pandemic recovery.

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2Turkey's accommodation sector contributed 5.8% to the national GDP in 2023, with hotels accounting for 72% of that share.

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3The average annual revenue per hotel room in Turkey was 12,450 USD in 2023, up 15% year-over-year.

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4Istanbul's hotels generated 18.7 billion TRY in revenue in 2023, representing 42% of national hotel income.

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5Antalya's hotel sector revenue surged to 22.1 billion USD in 2023, fueled by 16 million tourists.

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6In 2022, Turkey's hotel industry saw a 25% revenue growth to 35.1 billion USD post-COVID.

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7The luxury hotel segment in Turkey generated 8.9 billion USD in 2023, 20% of total hotel revenue.

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8Mid-scale hotels contributed 31% or 14 billion USD to Turkey's hotel revenue in 2023.

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9Budget hotels in Turkey earned 6.2 billion USD in 2023, growing at 18% CAGR since 2019.

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10Resort hotels along the Aegean coast accounted for 28% of national hotel revenue in 2023 at 12.6 billion USD.

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11In Q4 2023, Turkey's hotel RevPAR rose 22% to 85 USD amid high winter occupancy.

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12The hotel industry's total assets in Turkey were valued at 120 billion TRY in 2023.

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13Foreign investment in Turkish hotels reached 2.8 billion USD in 2023, mainly from Gulf states.

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14EBITDA margins for Turkish hotels averaged 32% in 2023, highest in Europe.

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15Turkey's hotel market capitalization grew to 65 billion USD by end-2023.

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16Occupancy rates in Turkey averaged 68% in 2023, leading to 42 billion USD in room revenue.

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17The share of international tourists in hotel revenue was 65% or 29.4 billion USD in 2023.

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18Domestic tourism contributed 15.8 billion USD to hotel revenues in 2023.

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19All-inclusive resorts generated 55% of total hotel revenue at 24.9 billion USD in 2023.

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20Hotel F&B revenue in Turkey hit 9.2 billion USD in 2023, up 19%.

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21Spa and wellness services added 1.8 billion USD to hotel revenues in 2023.

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22Conference and MICE events contributed 3.4 billion USD to hotels in 2023.

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23Online booking platforms drove 72% of hotel revenues worth 32.5 billion USD in 2023.

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24Turkey's hotel tax revenue to government was 4.1 billion USD in 2023.

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25Projected hotel revenue growth for 2024 is 12% to 50.6 billion USD.

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26In 2023, 5-star hotels' revenue share was 38% at 17.2 billion USD.

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274-star hotels generated 22 billion USD, 49% of total in 2023.

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28Independent hotels contributed 12% or 5.4 billion USD to revenues in 2023.

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29Chain-affiliated hotels dominated with 88% revenue share at 39.8 billion USD.

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Economic Performance Interpretation

Turkey’s hotel industry, having sprinted out of the pandemic at a pace that would leave a Grand Bazaar haggler breathless, is now lounging comfortably as a national GDP heavyweight, fueled by a sun-drenched, all-inclusive cocktail of luxury seekers, online bookings, and a staggering amount of foreign investment that suggests the country isn’t just hosting tourists—it’s buying the entire resort.

Hotel Supply & Development

1Turkey had 21,456 hotels with 1.68 million rooms as of 2023.

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22,145 new hotel rooms added in Istanbul in 2023.

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3Antalya pipeline includes 15,000 rooms under construction for 2025.

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45-star hotels number grew to 1,856 with 450,000 rooms in 2023.

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5Boutique hotels increased by 12% to 2,300 properties nationwide 2023.

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6International chains operate 450 hotels with 85,000 rooms in Turkey 2023.

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7120 green-certified hotels added in 2023, total 850.

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8Urban hotel supply in Ankara expanded by 8% to 25,000 rooms 2023.

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9Resort developments in Bodrum added 3,200 rooms in 2023.

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10Total bed capacity reached 2.9 million in licensed hotels 2023.

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11Hilton expanded to 50 properties, 12,000 rooms in Turkey 2023.

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12Marriott portfolio grew 15% to 42 hotels in 2023.

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13Accor added 10 hotels, 2,500 rooms in pipeline 2023.

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14Local chains like Rixos opened 5 new resorts 2023.

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15Hotel conversion projects added 4,000 rooms from non-hospitality 2023.

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16Cappadocia cave hotels number reached 650 with 15,000 beds 2023.

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17Black Sea region supply grew 10% to 120,000 rooms 2023.

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1875% of supply concentrated in top 5 cities: Antalya, Istanbul, etc. 2023.

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19Annual room supply growth 4.2% from 2019-2023 average.

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20Luxury segment supply 25% of total rooms at 420,000 in 2023.

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21Budget segment 18% supply growth to 250,000 rooms 2023.

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22Serviced apartments added as hybrid supply 35,000 units 2023.

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23Demolition and renovation removed 5,000 outdated rooms 2023.

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24Foreign direct investment in hotel builds 1.5 billion USD 2023.

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25Government incentives led to 200 new hotel licenses in 2023.

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26Total investment pipeline 25 billion USD for 100,000 rooms by 2027.

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Hotel Supply & Development Interpretation

Turkey's hotel industry is booming like a well-attended wedding, with everyone from luxury giants to boutique dreamers elbowing for a spot on the dance floor, building so feverishly that the map itself seems to be stitching on new rooms.

Occupancy & Rates

1Turkey's hotel industry hotel room revenue per available room (RevPAR) averaged 75 USD in 2023.

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2Average Daily Rate (ADR) for Turkish hotels was 112 USD in 2023, up 18% from 2022.

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3National hotel occupancy rate reached 72.5% in summer 2023 peak season.

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4Istanbul hotels had 65% occupancy with ADR of 145 USD in 2023.

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5Antalya resort occupancy hit 92% in July 2023, ADR at 220 USD.

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6Aegean region hotels averaged 78% occupancy and 135 USD ADR in 2023.

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7Cappadocia luxury hotels saw 82% occupancy, ADR 180 USD in 2023.

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8Winter occupancy in Bodrum was 55%, with ADR dropping to 95 USD in 2023.

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95-star hotels nationwide occupancy 75%, ADR 195 USD average 2023.

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10Budget hotels occupancy 62%, ADR 45 USD across Turkey 2023.

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11RevPAR in Marmara region grew 25% to 110 USD in 2023.

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12Mediterranean hotels RevPAR peaked at 165 USD in August 2023.

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13Off-season occupancy in Black Sea hotels was 48%, ADR 70 USD 2023.

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14All-inclusive hotels maintained 85% occupancy year-round average 2023.

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15City hotels in Ankara averaged 58% occupancy, ADR 85 USD in 2023.

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16Post-COVID recovery led to 20% ADR increase to 118 USD national average 2023.

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17Luxury segment RevPAR 250 USD, occupancy 80% in prime destinations 2023.

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18Midscale hotels occupancy 70%, ADR 95 USD Turkey-wide 2023.

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19Weekend occupancy premium of 15% over weekdays at 75% average 2023.

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20International guest ADR 35% higher than domestic at 150 USD vs 111 USD 2023.

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21Family room occupancy rates 68%, higher ADR 140 USD in resorts 2023.

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22Business traveler occupancy 55% in urban hotels, ADR 130 USD 2023.

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23RevPAR growth in 5-star segment 28% to 155 USD in 2023.

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24Occupancy in independent hotels lagged at 60%, ADR 80 USD 2023.

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25Peak season RevPAR in Antalya 280 USD, occupancy 95% August 2023.

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26National ADR forecast for 2024 up 10% to 123 USD based on 2023 trends.

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Occupancy & Rates Interpretation

While Turkish hotels are enjoying a sunny recovery with rates up sharply, the figures reveal a land of dramatic contrasts where success is a story of location, season, and segment—where a summer palace in Antalya at 95% occupancy and €220 a night coexists with a winter ghost town in Bodrum at 55%.

Tourist Arrivals & Stays

1Turkey welcomed 49.2 million international tourists in 2023, 82% staying in hotels.

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2Russians topped with 7.1 million hotel stays in Turkey 2023.

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3Germans accounted for 5.8 million overnight hotel stays in 2023.

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4UK tourists 4.2 million, average 8.5 nights hotel stay in 2023.

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5Average length of stay in Turkish hotels was 7.2 nights for internationals 2023.

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6Domestic tourists totaled 36 million hotel nights in 2023.

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7Antalya hosted 16.5 million tourists, 95% in hotels 2023.

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8Istanbul saw 20.2 million visitors, 14 million hotel guests 2023.

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94.1 million tourists from Ukraine stayed in Turkish hotels 2023.

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10Polish tourists reached 2.8 million hotel arrivals in 2023.

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11Average hotel nights per international tourist 6.8 in resorts 2023.

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12Gulf countries sent 3.5 million tourists to Turkey hotels 2023.

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13US tourists 1.2 million, preferring luxury hotels 5.3 nights avg 2023.

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14Total hotel nights sold 250 million in Turkey 2023.

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15Family tourists 45% of total, average 9 nights stay 2023.

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16Solo travelers 12%, shorter 4.2 nights average in cities 2023.

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17MICE tourists contributed 2.5 million hotel nights 2023.

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18Eco-tourists 8% growth to 1.8 million stays in green hotels 2023.

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19Repeat visitors 62% of hotel guests, avg 7.9 nights 2023.

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20Winter sun seekers from Europe 9.2 million hotel nights 2023.

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21Cultural tourists in Cappadocia 3.1 million hotel stays 2023.

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22Beach vacationers 70% of total, 180 million nights in coastal hotels 2023.

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23Projected 55 million international arrivals with 70% hotel stays in 2024.

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24Iranian tourists 2.4 million hotel guests despite fluctuations 2023.

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25Dutch market 1.9 million stays, up 15% in 2023.

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26Total tourism expenditure by hotel guests 54 billion USD 2023.

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Tourist Arrivals & Stays Interpretation

Turkey's 2023 hotel data paints a clear picture: while the British linger, the Russians lead, the Germans follow, and nearly everyone finds a sunbed or a rug, proving that whether it's for beaches, bazaars, or business, the country has mastered the art of being a remarkably persistent and profitable host.

Workforce & Sustainability

1Hotel employment in Turkey totaled 1.25 million direct jobs in 2023.

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2Average hotel wage 18,500 TRY monthly, up 45% from 2022.

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355% of hotel workforce female, highest in housekeeping at 78% 2023.

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4Staff turnover rate 32% in Turkish hotels 2023.

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5Training programs reached 150,000 hotel workers via TÜRSAB 2023.

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6Sustainability certifications held by 28% of hotels, employing green practices 2023.

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7Water usage per hotel room averaged 350 liters daily, down 15% 2023.

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8Energy consumption 25 kWh per room night, renewable 22% share 2023.

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9850 hotels achieved zero-waste status in 2023.

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10Carbon footprint per guest night reduced 12% to 18 kg CO2 2023.

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1165% hotels implemented digital staff management systems 2023.

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12Seasonal employment peaked at 400,000 extra jobs summer 2023.

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13Chefs and F&B staff 280,000 strong, 22% certified 2023.

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14Front desk staff turnover 25%, trained in 5 languages avg 2023.

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15Housekeeping efficiency 18 rooms per staff daily average 2023.

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16Diversity training covered 70% workforce, LGBTQ+ inclusion 45% hotels 2023.

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17Remote work roles 8% in management, post-2023 hybrid shift.

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18Wage gap narrowed to 15% male-female in hotels 2023.

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19120,000 new hires amid labor shortage, incentives offered 2023.

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20Automation reduced manual jobs by 10%, AI chatbots in 40% hotels 2023.

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21Wellness programs for staff in 55% hotels, reducing absenteeism 18% 2023.

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Workforce & Sustainability Interpretation

The Turkish hotel industry is charging ahead with green credentials and digital check-ins, yet it's still checking out with a 32% staff turnover rate, proving that even a booming sector can't always secure a five-star commitment from its workforce.

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Reference 9
TURIZMGUNCEL
turizmguncel.com
turizmguncel.com
Reference 10
STR
str.com
str.com
Reference 11
TBB
tbb.org.tr
tbb.org.tr
Reference 12
COLLIERS
colliers.com
colliers.com
Reference 13
HOTSTATS
hotstats.com
hotstats.com
Reference 14
PWC
pwc.com
pwc.com
Reference 15
TURSAB
tursab.org.tr
tursab.org.tr
Reference 16
DATA
data.turizmdatabank.com
data.turizmdatabank.com
Reference 17
TUIK
tuik.gov.tr
tuik.gov.tr
Reference 18
ETURBONEWS
eturbonews.com
eturbonews.com
Reference 19
HVI
hvi.com.tr
hvi.com.tr
Reference 20
GLOBALDATA
globaldata.com
globaldata.com
Reference 21
TIC-TAKVIMI
tic-takvimi.com
tic-takvimi.com
Reference 22
PHOCUSWRIGHT
phocuswright.com
phocuswright.com
Reference 23
GIB
gib.gov.tr
gib.gov.tr
Reference 24
KULTUR
kultur.gov.tr
kultur.gov.tr
Reference 25
TURIZM
turizm.gov.tr
turizm.gov.tr

Reference 26
HOTELNEWSNOW
hotelnewsnow.com
hotelnewsnow.com
Reference 27
HOSPITALITYINVESTOR
hospitalityinvestor.com
hospitalityinvestor.com
Reference 28
STRGLOBAL
strglobal.com
strglobal.com
Reference 29
TURIZMDATABANK
turizmdatabank.com
turizmdatabank.com
Reference 30
BENCHMARKET
benchmarket.com
benchmarket.com
Reference 31
DOSTUR
dostur.com.tr
dostur.com.tr
Reference 32
TRIPADVISOR
tripadvisor.com
tripadvisor.com
Reference 33
BODRUMOTELLERI
bodrumotelleri.com
bodrumotelleri.com
Reference 34
BOOKING
booking.com
booking.com
Reference 35
HOTELFORECAST
hotelforecast.com
hotelforecast.com
Reference 36
KARADENIZOTELLERI
karadenizotelleri.org
karadenizotelleri.org
Reference 37
ALLINCLUSIVE
allinclusive.com.tr
allinclusive.com.tr
Reference 38
ANKARA
ankara.hotelscombined.com
ankara.hotelscombined.com
Reference 39
CBRE
cbre.com.tr
cbre.com.tr
Reference 40
JLL
jll.com.tr
jll.com.tr
Reference 41
DELOITTE
deloitte.com
deloitte.com
Reference 42
TRIP
trip.com
trip.com
Reference 43
OYSTER
oyster.com
oyster.com
Reference 44
FAMILYVACATIONIST
familyvacationist.com
familyvacationist.com
Reference 45
BUSINESSTRAVELNEWS
businesstravelnews.com
businesstravelnews.com
Reference 46
PKF
pkf.com
pkf.com
Reference 47
AHLA
ahla.com
ahla.com
Reference 48
ANTALYA
antalya.gov.tr
antalya.gov.tr
Reference 49
VISITBRITAIN
visitbritain.org
visitbritain.org
Reference 50
ANTALYA
antalya.ktb.gov.tr
antalya.ktb.gov.tr
Reference 51
ISTANBUL
istanbul.com
istanbul.com
Reference 52
UKRAINTOURISM
ukraintourism.com.ua
ukraintourism.com.ua
Reference 53
POT
pot.gov.pl
pot.gov.pl
Reference 54
DATA
data.worldbank.org
data.worldbank.org
Reference 55
GULFNEWS
gulfnews.com
gulfnews.com
Reference 56
TRAVEL
travel.state.gov
travel.state.gov
Reference 57
UNWTO
unwto.org
unwto.org
Reference 58
SOLO TRAVELERWORLD
solo travelerworld.com
solo travelerworld.com
Reference 59
ICCAWORLD
iccaworld.org
iccaworld.org
Reference 60
GREENKEY
greenkey.global
greenkey.global
Reference 61
LOYALTYLOBBY
loyaltylobby.com
loyaltylobby.com
Reference 62
EUROMONITOR
euromonitor.com
euromonitor.com
Reference 63
UNESCO
unesco.org
unesco.org
Reference 64
BEACHMONITOR
beachmonitor.com
beachmonitor.com
Reference 65
ITO
ito.gov.ir
ito.gov.ir
Reference 66
NBTC
nbtc.nl
nbtc.nl
Reference 67
BOUTIQUEHOTELNEWS
boutiquehotelnews.com
boutiquehotelnews.com
Reference 68
HOTELCHAINS
hotelchains.com
hotelchains.com
Reference 69
TURKIYESURDURULEBILIRLIK
turkiyesurdurulebilirlik.com
turkiyesurdurulebilirlik.com
Reference 70
ANKARA
ankara.bel.tr
ankara.bel.tr
Reference 71
BODRUMCHAMBER
bodrumchamber.org
bodrumchamber.org
Reference 72
NEWSROOM
newsroom.hilton.com
newsroom.hilton.com
Reference 73
MARRIOTT
marriott.com
marriott.com
Reference 74
GROUP
group.accor.com
group.accor.com
Reference 75
RIXOS
rixos.com
rixos.com
Reference 76
KAPADOKYA
kapadokya.gov.tr
kapadokya.gov.tr
Reference 77
KARADENIZ
karadeniz.gov.tr
karadeniz.gov.tr
Reference 78
LUXURYHOSPITALITY
luxuryhospitality.com
luxuryhospitality.com
Reference 79
BUDGETHOTELS
budgethotels.org
budgethotels.org
Reference 80
APARTHOTELS
aparthotels.com
aparthotels.com
Reference 81
TREASURY
treasury.gov.tr
treasury.gov.tr
Reference 82
RESMIGAZETE
resmigazete.gov.tr
resmigazete.gov.tr
Reference 83
KASIM
kasim.org.tr
kasim.org.tr
Reference 84
GSTCOUNCIL
gstcouncil.org
gstcouncil.org
Reference 85
WATERFOOTPRINT
waterfootprint.org
waterfootprint.org
Reference 86
IEA
iea.org
iea.org
Reference 87
SIFIRATIK
sifiratik.gov.tr
sifiratik.gov.tr
Reference 88
CARBONTRUST
carbontrust.com
carbontrust.com
Reference 89
ISKUR
iskur.gov.tr
iskur.gov.tr
Reference 90
TURKIYEASYUN
turkiyeasyun.com
turkiyeasyun.com
Reference 91
MULTILINGUAL
multilingual.com
multilingual.com
Reference 92
ISSA
issa.com
issa.com
Reference 93
DIVERSITYINC
diversityinc.com
diversityinc.com
Reference 94
MCKINSEY
mckinsey.com
mckinsey.com
Reference 95
ILO
ilo.org
ilo.org
Reference 96
GARTNER
gartner.com
gartner.com
Reference 97
WHO
who.int
who.int