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Home » TOURISM NEWS » Tourism Revenue of Turkiye Soars to a Record Twenty Five Billion US Dollar in the First Half of this Year Thursday, July 31, 2025Türkiye has made a record in terms of tourism revenue, with its income from tourism increasing to $25.8 billion in January-June period of 2025 with a 7.6 percent rise from the same period of 2024. The increase is said to mirror the increasing attraction of the country as a top tourist place as the figures of visitors have also been rising, accroding to the report.Strong Performance in the Second QuarterIn the second quarter of 2025 alone—covering April, May, and June—Türkiye’s tourism income grew by 8.4%, totaling $16.28 billion. This significant rise further supports the nation’s ambitious tourism goals. Türkiye aims to welcome 65 million tourists and generate $64 billion in tourism revenue by the end of 2025, a target that seems within reach based on current trends.Minister of Tourism and Culture, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, commented that the first-half tourism revenue was the highest ever recorded, expressing confidence that the country will achieve its annual revenue target. “We are on track to meet our goal of $64 billion in revenue,” he stated.Key Visitor StatisticsIn the first half of 2025, Türkiye attracted 26.39 million tourists, marking a 1% increase compared to the same period in 2024. The largest number of visitors came from Russia, Germany, and the United Kingdom, signaling strong international interest. Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek also noted that the tourism sector remains a crucial contributor to the country’s economic strength, helping maintain a sustainable current account balance despite regional challenges.Breakdown of Tourism RevenueIn the second quarter of 2025, the total tourism revenue reached $62.9 billion, with 62.7 million visitors arriving in Türkiye. The majority of the revenue, $16.1 billion, came directly from tourists, while $189 million was generated from transfer passengers.The revenue breakdown highlighted a surge in personal expenditures, amounting to $11.1 billion, while $4.99 billion came from package tours. Notably, the average per capita expenditure by visitors increased by 6.1%, reaching $981 in the second quarter, reflecting greater spending on a range of services and experiences.Spending Patterns and Key CategoriesThe tourism spending categories showed robust growth across various sectors:Package tours accounted for 31% of total tourism income.Food and beverage services contributed 19.4%.International transportation made up 12.8% of the total, seeing a 13.8% increase compared to last year.Spending on food and beverage rose by 13.7%, while tourism services increased by 12.5%, further demonstrating the sector’s expansion.Purpose of VisitA majority of the visitors, 71.1%, came for leisure, entertainment, sports, or cultural activities, followed by 16.8% who visited friends or relatives. Shopping accounted for 5.6% of the reason for travel. Turkish citizens living abroad were primarily motivated by family reasons, making up 60.7% of their travel purpose.Outbound Tourism TrendsOutbound tourism also saw a rise, with Turkish citizens spending $2.76 billion abroad in the second quarter of 2025. This marked a 41.1% increase compared to the previous year. Personal expenditures accounted for $1.85 billion, while $909 million came from package tour spending. However, the number of outbound travelers slightly declined by 0.5%, totaling 2.95 million, with an average spending of $936 per person.In the first half of 2025, tourism expenditures for Turkish citizens traveling abroad surged by 39.4% year-on-year, reaching $5.2 billion. The number of Turkish travelers increased by 2.4%, totaling 5.54 million.Conclusion: Growth of Tourism Industry in TurkiyeTürkiye’s tourism is a growing industry and demand for travel both inbound and outbound has been running high. The nation’s tourism income and tourist numbers increase along the line reflecting its more and more important presence in world tourism market. By further investments and comprising on a diversification strategy for tourists, by 2025, Türkiye latitudes will attain its goals and be one of the world’s top destinations.

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