21.08.202608:00:00UTC+00Turkey’s Foreign Arrivals Slide Eases Sharply in July, Signaling Tentative Tourism Stabilization

Turkey’s tourism sector showed signs of stabilizing in July 2026, as the year-over-year decline in foreign arrivals narrowed significantly. According to the latest data updated on 21 August 2026, foreign arrivals fell by just 0.30% in July compared with the same month a year earlier, a marked improvement from June’s 4.02% annual drop.

The data indicate that while Turkey is still recording a slight contraction in foreign visitor numbers on a year-over-year basis, the pace of decline has slowed considerably heading into the peak summer season. In June 2026, arrivals were down 4.02% compared with June 2025; by July, the year-over-year decrease had almost flattened, suggesting demand from international tourists may be stabilizing.

Analysts and market participants will be watching upcoming monthly releases closely to determine whether July’s milder decline in foreign arrivals marks the start of a sustained recovery trend for Turkey’s tourism-dependent sectors and related foreign currency inflows.