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Accommodation revenue in Türkiye’s tourism sector reached about $7 billion in 2025, with spending on lodging totaling $6,983,832,000, according to official figures.
Accommodation income, which was recorded at $3.3 billion in 2021, increased rapidly in the following years and exceeded $6 billion in 2023. Over the last five years, total accommodation revenues surpassed $27.9 billion, the data from the Turkish Statistical Institute shows.
Sector representatives speaking to state-run Anadolu Agency said expectations for 2026 should remain cautious, noting that while businesses across the country can still generate revenue, sustaining and managing that income has become more difficult.
"Businesses that will succeed in 2026 will be those that read their markets correctly, use their resources efficiently, and act with realistic targets," said Gokhan Esengil of the Tourism Hotel Managers Association.
Ankara Tourism Operators Association Board Chairman Birol Akman also said early reservations are critical for the sector’s 2026 performance.
"In addition, international markets, especially European countries such as Germany, are still showing strong demand in 2026 holiday planning," he said.
As the world’s fourth-largest tourism destination by visitor numbers, Türkiye recorded a record $65.3 billion in tourism revenue last year, exceeding its $64 billion target.
Visitor numbers, however, remained below the government’s target of 65 million, with 63.94 million people visiting Türkiye.
Russia ranked first among countries sending visitors to Türkiye in 2025 with 6.9 million travelers, followed by Germany with 6.75 million and the United Kingdom with 4.27 million.
Looking ahead to 2026, the tourism revenue target is set at $68 billion under the Medium-Term Program.
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