Türkiye is expected to rank in world tourism

According to the compilation made from the 2027 Central Government Budget Law Proposal, emphasis is placed on studies carried out to develop and diversify tourism potential and increase added value in the sector.

In this context, while 9 billion 339 million 479 thousand liras were allocated to the "tourism development" program in the budget this year, this amount was planned to be 12 billion 121 million 204 thousand liras for 2027.

Türkiye, which has increased its revenues through efforts to develop tourism, is expected to move up the international rankings next year.

According to international tourism revenue data published by the World Tourism Organization, it is estimated that Türkiye will finish 7th this year in the ranking of world countries.

It is expected that Türkiye will become the 6th country with the highest tourism income in the world by 2027, with its increasing revenues in this field. It is estimated that by 2028, Türkiye will be the 5th country with the highest tourism income in the world.

Türkiye broke a record with its tourism income of 65.2 billion dollars last year, and the target for 2026 was set as 68 billion dollars. However, due to the impact of the war in the region, this target was revised to 65 billion dollars.

In the Medium Term Program, the tourism income target was determined as 70 billion dollars for next year, 73.5 billion dollars for 2028 and 78.5 billion dollars for 2029.

Target to jump 3 places in the tourism development index in 3 years

With its breakthrough in the tourism sector, Türkiye has risen from 8th to 4th in terms of the number of tourists since 2017, and from 15th to 7th in terms of tourism revenues.

According to the targets of the tourism development program, Türkiye is expected to maintain its 4th place in the World Tourism Organization's ranking of the countries that attract the most tourists in the 2027-2029 period.

On the other hand, Türkiye, which is estimated to be 36th this year in the Travel and Tourism Development Index published by the World Economic Forum, is expected to rise to 35th place next year.

In the index ranking, the country is aimed to rise to 34th in 2028 and 33rd in 2029.