Tourexpi
The
country welcomed 56.7 million foreign tourists in 2024, marking a significant
milestone in its global tourism ascent.
Global
Tourism Rankings (2024 – UNWTO)
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France
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Spain
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United States
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Türkiye
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Italy
Turkish
Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced the achievement on
Tuesday, citing data from the UNWTO 2025 World Tourism Barometer. In total, Türkiye
recorded 62.3 million visitors in 2024, including Turkish citizens residing
abroad.
“This
remarkable success is the result of our efforts to effectively promote
Türkiye’s historical heritage, cultural richness, and year-round tourism
appeal,” Ersoy said.
He
emphasized the role of Türkiye’s strong tourism infrastructure, its diverse
offerings across all four seasons, and its continued strategic investment in
global promotion.
“Türkiye
is no longer a country to be observed from afar—it has become a model to follow
in the tourism sector,” Ersoy added.
For
more information on Türkiye’s tourism strategy and statistics, visit:
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