Domestic tourism in Türkiye experienced significant growth during the second quarter of 2024.

According to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat), 16.1 million residents embarked on domestic trips between April and June, marking a 23.3% increase compared to the same period in the previous year.

Domestic tourists accumulated 118.2 million overnights during the quarter, with an average stay of six nights per trip. The total expenditure on domestic tourism reached 103.1 billion Turkish Lira, a substantial 115.8% increase year-on-year.

The most common purpose for domestic trips was visiting relatives (62.4%), followed by leisure and vacation (31.6%) and health tourism (2.7%). The majority of tourists opted to stay at the homes of friends or relatives, followed by their own homes and hotels.

The data indicates a robust recovery in Türkiye's domestic tourism sector, driven by factors such as increased disposable income, improved economic conditions, and the country's diverse tourist offerings. (ILKHA)