Turkey’s tourism sector posted a strong performance in the second quarter of 2026, with revenues climbing to $15.87 billion, according to updated data released on 31 July 2026. This marks a sharp increase from the previous quarter, when tourism revenues stood at $9.90 billion in the first quarter of 2026.
The second-quarter result underscores the growing contribution of tourism to Turkey’s external revenues in 2026, as the sector moves into its peak seasonal period. The jump from Q1 to Q2 highlights both the seasonal upswing in visitor activity and the continued importance of tourism as a key driver of the country’s foreign-currency inflows. Investors and policymakers will now be watching subsequent quarters to gauge whether this momentum can be sustained through the rest of the year.
