Insight
Only 691 Kuwaitis traveled to Turkey that month, followed by 606 UAE citizens, 394 Qataris, and 265 Bahraini nationals.
Turkey’s Tourism Held Up in March Despite Sharp Drop in Gulf Travel
Summary
Turkey's tourism sector saw a sharp decline in visitors from Gulf countries due to the Iran war, resulting in a nearly 80% drop in March. However, overall tourism remained resilient due to domestic tourism. The second quarter will determine if this is a temporary trend.
Key takeaway