Turkish tourism chiefs have sought to reassure the trade and holidaymakers that destinations are “proceeding as normal” despite the Middle East conflict.
Türkiye’s Culture and Tourism Ministry and its Tourism Promotion and Development Agency have confirmed that tourist operations across the country are continuing without disruption.
Tour operators, OTAs and booking partners are being encouraged to “actively sell” Türkiye for the full summer season.
The country attracted more than 50 million international arrivals in 2025, with around 1 million of them sourced from the GCC, but there are concerns that numbers could be dented this year as bookings are diverted away from the eastern Mediterranean amid concerns over the US-Israeli war with Iran.
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Both government bodies stressed that every resort, hotel, excursion and experience in Türkiye is operating as booked, with no closures, disruptions or restrictions on tourism activity anywhere in the country.
The announcement underlined that holidays to Türkiye are operating “as usual”. Istanbul, Antalya, Bodrum, Izmir and all other major Turkish international airports are operating normally, and none have been subject to closure, restriction or re-routing due to regional events.
The news comes as hotel groups Wyndham and Hilton announce expansion in the EMEA region with a focus on Türkiye. Hilton is set to deepen its presence in Türkiye with the signing of five new hotels across four brands, reinforcing the company’s long-term development strategy in a market where it has operated for more than 70 years.
Wyndham also signed 20 development contracts in Türkiye last year, signalling continued owner appetite for branded product across both primary and secondary cities.