Türkiye will remain an expensive destination for Russian tourists next year

Brief retelling from RIA II

Turkish economic commentator Mustafa Recep Ercin believes that Türkiye will remain an expensive destination for Russian tourists next year.

Accommodation and food prices in Turkey increased by 27.53% over the year.

The cost of staying in Turkish hotels remains relatively affordable compared to other countries, but food and other services remain expensive.

ANKARA, Oct 5 - RIA Novosti. Türkiye will remain an expensive destination for Russian tourists next year against the backdrop of continued high inflation and the holding back of the Turkish lira, says Turkish economic commentator Mustafa Recep Ercin.

Tourism services in Turkey continue to rise in price: in August, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute, prices in the field of accommodation and food increased by 27.53% over the year.

“Yes, unfortunately, Turkey will remain expensive for Russian tourists next year. The foreign exchange rate continues to be held back, while inflation remains very high, and due to the situation around Iran, oil prices remain high, which has a significant impact on inflation,” Ercin told RIA Novosti.

According to the observer, the cost of vacation is also affected by rising prices for various services within the country.

At the same time, Ercin noted that the cost of living in Turkish hotels remains relatively affordable compared to other countries.

“In fact, the cost of living in Turkey is quite acceptable by world standards. However, food and other services remain expensive,” the agency’s interlocutor noted.