Türkiye aims for top 3 global travel destination status by 2028

STORY: Türkiye aims for top 3 global travel destination status by 2028 SHOOTING TIME: June 7, 2024 DATELINE: June 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:38 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of tourists in Türkiye 2. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): KAAN SAHINALP, Türkiye representative of German travel company TUI STORYLINE: Following a successful year in 2023, Türkiye is targeting a position among the world's top three travel destinations by 2028, industry officials said. Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced in May that Türkiye aims to attract 80 million foreign tourists annually within the next four years, aspiring to become one of the top three foreign tourist destinations globally. Currently, Türkiye ranks fourth. Türkiye's ambitious tourism plans are crucial for its economy, which relies heavily on tourism revenue. The nation welcomes millions of foreign visitors each year, providing vital income amid significant economic challenges. "This goal is attainable, but Türkiye has work to

Turkish tourism industry insider optimistic about 2024

STORY: Turkish tourism industry insider optimistic about 2024 SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 22, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:35 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the tourist attractions in Türkiye 2. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): KAAN SAHINALP, Türkiye representative of German travel giant TUI STORYLINE: A tourism professional said that Türkiye's critical tourism industry ended 2023 on a high note, breaking foreign arrivals and income records, and he expected a buoyant new season in 2024. Kaan Sahinalp, the Türkiye representative of German travel giant TUI told Xinhua in a recent interview that 70 million foreign travellers are projected for 2024. He said that the industry, which employs 3 million people in the country all year around, needs to provide sustainable and effective services to make Türkiye a reliable destination in the world. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): KAAN SAHINALP, Türkiye representative of German travel giant TUI "While official data has not been published yet, revenues for

Türkiye expects to boost tourism industry in summer

STORY: Türkiye expects to boost tourism industry in summer DATELINE: June 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:30 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of tourists at Antalya Airport (Courtesy of Ihlas News Agency) 2. various of tourists in coastal parts of Türkiye 3. various of tourists at Cappadocia 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): KAAN SAHINALP, Türkiye Representative of German Travel Giant TUI 5. various of people at an exchange office in Türkiye 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): KAAN SAHINALP, Türkiye Representative of German Travel Giant TUI STORYLINE: Türkiye is looking forward to tapping into key summer tourism industry revenues to prop up its ailing economy as foreign tourists begin to flow to sunny Turkish holiday resorts, industry professionals said. Each year, this crucial industry, which employs 2.6 million workers, generates billions of U.S. dollars, offering much-needed respite for the national economy. Türkiye's tourism income jumped to 46.3 billion dollars in 2022, a surge of over 50 percent from 30

Turkish industry insider expects Türkiye to attract foreign tourists despite deadly quakes

STORY: Turkish industry insider expects Türkiye to attract foreign tourists despite deadly quakes DATELINE: March 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:16 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the earthquake in Türkiye 2. various of tourist resorts in Türkiye 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): KAAN SAHINALP, Tourism Professional, Türkiye Representative of European Tourism Companies 4. various of tourists at airports 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): KAAN SAHINALP, Tourism Professional, Türkiye Representative of European Tourism Companies 6. various of tourist resorts in Türkiye 7. various of tourist attractions in the quake-affected cities in Türkiye STORYLINE: Türkiye is still recovering from earthquakes that have killed tens of thousands of people and toppled countless buildings in the southern and central parts of the country since Feb. 6. The disaster has prompted Turkish governments to immediately warn tourists not to travel to the affected zone for their safety concerns. Kaan Sahinalp, a representative of fore

Türkiye's weak lira boosts tourists, revenues

STORY: Türkiye's weak lira boosts tourists, revenues DATELINE: Dec. 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of hot air balloons and Cappadocia 2. tourists at the beaches of Türkiye 3. tourists at the old city center of Amasra, Türkiye 4. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): KAAN SAHINALP, Türkiye representative of German tourism giant TUI STORYLINE: Helped by a weakening currency, Türkiye's crucial tourism industry is recording a robust post-pandemic rebound. Tourism revenues are vital to the economy as the government's economic program focuses on flipping the current account deficits to a surplus, prioritizing exports, production and investments, and aiming to curb inflation. The number of foreign visitors arriving in Türkiye climbed 88 percent year on year from January through October this year to 39.1 million, on pace to match the pre-pandemic levels of 2019. The rebound has also been driven by a major leap in demand from Europe as the European continent grapples with an ene