Terrorism, the Russian situation, economic problems and relations with ISIS have effected Turkey’s tourism industry; 1300 hotels have gone up on sale.
The zaman newspaper reports that 400 hotels only in Antalya, Turkey, is up for sale: The Turkish tourism sector has reportedly fallen into the worst crises in its history.
Number of Russian Tourists, who choose Antalya as their main destination, have reduced dramatically after relations have collapse between the two Republics.
According to Aegean Touristic Enterprises and Lodging Association (ATELA) Chairman. Mehmet Isler, Turkey will be potentially suffering from a shortfall of around 4.5 million Russian Tourists, this year – the industry will miss out on 4.5bn dollars in revenues.
Among others, European tourists are choosing Greek resorts over Turkey, largerly due to the terror attacks in the region.
Many Hotels have a debt problem because of the recent Russian jet crises, forcing them to sell their properties.
Can Dundar, well-known journalist, writer and activist, editor of Hurriyet was arrested for exposing government logistic support for ISIS – this drew huge criticism from Europeans.
In early January, 10 German tourists were killed when an explosion occurred in the city of Istanbul; last year in November, two different explosions occurred, killing over 100 people, largely peace activists.
These events have span public opinion of Turkey into a new low, possibly igniting a marketing campaign by the Republic to replace the tarnished image.
