Increase in Hotel Overnight Stays in Türkiye!
Increase in Hotel Overnight Stays in Türkiye: Data for January-September 2024
According to the data announced by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, overnight stays in hotels in Türkiye increased significantly in the January-September period of 2024. During this period, the total number of overnight stays in hotels increased by 6.4 percent and reached 171.8 million.
Overnight Stays of Foreign and Domestic Tourists Increased
According to the Ministry's data, the number of overnight stays made by foreign tourists in hotels increased by 6.48 percent, reaching 120 million, while the overnight stays of domestic tourists increased by 6.39 percent, reaching 60 million. These data show that Türkiye continues to be an attractive destination for both foreign and domestic tourists in the tourism sector.
Overnight and Length of Stay Data in September
In September, the total number of overnight stays in hotels was recorded as 26 million 124 thousand. The average length of stay in this month was calculated as 2.80 days. Overnight stays and average length of stay in different hotel categories were as follows:
- 5 Star Hotels: 12 million 60 thousand overnight stays, average length of stay 3.37 days
- 4 Star Hotels: 4 million 437 thousand overnight stays, average length of stay 2.56 days
- 3 Star Hotels: 1 million 739 thousand overnight stays, average length of stay 1.99 days
- 2 Star Hotels: 296 thousand overnight stays, average length of stay 1.89 days
- 1 Star Hotels: 59 thousand overnight stays, average length of stay 2 days
- Resorts: 1 million 403 thousand overnight stays, average length of stay 3.93 days
Antalya is the Leader in Overnight Stays
The city with the most overnight stays in September was Antalya with 13 million 602 thousand. The average length of stay in Antalya was calculated as 3.64 days. Antalya was followed by Muğla with 3 million 56 thousand overnight stays and an average stay of 3.56 days, and Istanbul with 3 million 17 thousand overnight stays and an average stay of 2.24 days. These data show that Türkiye is different. “It reveals how attractive these regions are for tourists.
Conclusion
The increase in hotel overnight stays in Türkiye in the January-September period of 2024 once again proves our country's strong position in the tourism sector. The increasing interest of both foreign and domestic tourists reveals Türkiye's tourism potential and the unique experiences it offers. In light of these data, it seems that Türkiye's tourism sector will continue to grow and develop in the future.