Int'l tourist numbers rise 7.1 pct in Türkiye during first eight months of 2024


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  • Wednesday, 25 Sep 2024

ANKARA, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- Türkiye's tourism sector saw a 7.1-percent increase in international visitors during the first eight months of 2024 compared to the same period last year.

The Culture and Tourism Ministry said Tuesday that 35.8 million foreign tourists arrived in Türkiye between January and August, with Istanbul remaining the top destination, attracting 12.27 million visitors. Antalya, a Mediterranean resort city, followed with 11 million tourists.

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