Türkiye welcomed over two million tourists in January 2023 compared to 1.28 million in the same month last year.
Over 50 million tourists have visited Türkiye last year, bringing in $46.2 billion, official data shows.
1,800-year-old complete residential Roman-era city discovered by Egyptian archaeologists is dubbed "oldest and most important city found on the eastern bank of Luxor."
Initial examinations show tomb apparently belongs to 18th Dynasty of Pharaonic Egypt, which spanned from 1550 B.C. to 1292 B.C, officials say.
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In a period where our competitors in tourism have lost momentum due to the effects of the global pandemic, Türkiye has carved out its own niche by working hard, says Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Despite the end of high season, around 8,000-10,000 tourists still fly to the city on a daily basis, according to Antalya City Culture and Tourism Directorate data.
Istanbul, Türkiye's largest city by population and a top tourist destination, welcomed 36.9 percent of all foreign visitors, or 8.5 million.
The ancient castle bears traces of three important civilisations and is now open to domestic and foreign visitors after the completion of restoration works.
Türkiye's "most magical city" has been selected as one of the 50 greatest places in the world for 2022 by Time Magazine.
On the heels of a pandemic that saw Hajj access curtailed, demand for the pilgrimage has never been higher, bringing with it the pressure to safely and efficiently accommodate millions.
The number of foreign tourists visiting Türkiye went up 207.1 percent year-on-year in the January-May period.
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