January tourism data at all-time low

The number of foreign visitors decreased by 71.48% to 509,787 in January 2021 compared to last year, according to the temporary data announced by the Ministry of Tourism. The data recorded an all-time low of foreign visitors in the month of January.

Of 509,787 foreign visitors, 2,901 (0.57%) were overnight travellers. The ranking of the top 5 provinces for the entry of foreign visitors in January 2021 are as follows:

1 – Istanbul 65.68% (334,825)

2 – Edirne 10.34% (52,698)

3 – Antalya 9.22% (47,023)

4 – Sirnak 3.08% (15,681)

5 – Artvin 1.72% (8,779)