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Turkish tourism at a glance

~52.8mforeign visitors in 2025, a record
$65.2bntourism revenue in 2025
#3the UK’s rank among Turkey’s source markets
21,986licensed accommodation facilities (October 2025)

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Who’s who in Turkish tourism

Travel and hotels

TÜRSABTravel agencies and tour operators. The first stop for licence checks.TÜROBQuality hotels, especially in Istanbul and other cities.TÜROFEDFederation of regional hotel associations.ÇEŞTOBÇeşme’s hoteliers’ association.TTYDHotel and resort investors.

Government and promotion

Ministry of Culture and TourismThe licensing authority for tourism businesses.TGA (Go Türkiye)The official promotion agency, behind Go Türkiye.

Business and trade bodies

DEİKForeign economic relations and business councils.TİMThe exporters’ umbrella body.TOBBChambers of commerce and industry.TÜRKONFEDRegional business federations for SMEs.

Food, guides and media

TURYİDRestaurant and gastronomy operators.TÜRESRestaurants and tourism professionals.TUREBLicensed tourist guides’ chambers.TUYEDTourism writers and journalists.

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