Turkey's tourism sector witnessed a modest uptick in foreign arrivals in June 2025, as the indicator improved to -1.50% compared to May's -1.81%, according to data updated on August 1, 2025. This marks a slight improvement in the tourism recovery trajectory for the country, reflecting a lessened decline in year-over-year figures.
The comparative data, which measures changes between the same months in consecutive years, points to a gradual rekindling of active international tourism interest, overtaking the standstill seen last month. Despite the negative growth comparison indicating fewer arrivals than June of the previous year, the shrinkage rate has eased and offers a glimmer of optimism for the sector notorious for its seasonal influence on the Turkish economy.
Experts observe that the latest figures could signal the beginning of a potential uptrend, contingent on consistent positive external factors, such as global economic recovery and geopolitical stability. Stakeholders in the tourism industry remain hopeful that ongoing efforts to uplift the sector, alongside fluctuating global travel dynamics, will gradually lead to more substantial growth rates in the coming months.
