Tourism in Turkey after Coronavirus has faced a major crisis due to the quarantine curfews and other measures that restricted movement inn Turkey.
Before dealing with the next stage of tourism in Turkey, it is necessary to refer to the reality of the situation before the Corona crisis, as well as during this crisis so that we can know the impact that this virus has had on the Turkish tourism sector, and also to know the challenges of the next phase to revive tourism.
Tourism in Turkey before and during the visit Corona
Before dealing with the next stage of tourism in Turkey, it is necessary to refer to the reality of the situation before the Corona crisis, as well as during this crisis so that we can know the impact that this virus has had on the Turkish tourism sector, and also to know the challenges of the next phase to revive tourism.
The Turkish government has launched a tourism plan aimed at attracting more than one country 58 Million foreign tourists during 2020, circumstances did not help to achieve this goal.
At the beginning of the second month to the middle of the fourth month, the tourism sector in Turkey was affected very little, and Turkey was classified during that period as a safe environment for tourism, but after the announcement of the first infection with the Corona virus in Turkey in March the impact began directly on the Turkish tourism sector, especially hotel reservations and flight reservations.
Despite the continuing negative impact of the spread of the virus for the next 10 months since date of the first infection, the institutions of the tourism sector in Turkey and the institutions associated with it showed great cohesion, and the stability of tourism institutions helped the continuation of what is known as “domestic tourism in Turkey” as well as the application of instructions And directives towards adhering to safe procedures in tourist facilities.
The situation remained like this until this crisis ended, or let us say the greatest danger from it was removed, so that flights would gradually return, announcing the actual return of the tourist season in Turkey.
5 measures to revive the tourism sector in Turkey in 2021
The Turkish measures can be summarized in the following points:
- The gradual return of flights to and from a number of foreign countries, including countries with a high tourist demand, such as Russia.
- Implementing the “safe tourism in Turkey “system to ensure that tourism and entertainment facilities are fully prepared to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus.
- Consultation with a large number of foreign countries in order to revitalize tourism in Turkey as planned, as the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in Turkey, sent letters to more than 100 A foreign country to tell it about the safe tourism program in Turkey.
- Establish government plans to increase the reception of those wishing to medical tourism in Turkey, as it has become one of the first destinations for those seeking treatment, and a quantum leap has been achieved in the field of treatment in Turkey
- In addition to opening the door to foreign tourists, Turkey increases its keenness to combat the Coronavirus, and preventive measures are still in place in all facilities of life in Turkey, including mandatory procedures for individuals, offices, shops, tourist facilities, and others.
5 challenges of the tourist season in Turkey 2021
The Turkish government faces many challenges to make the tourism season a success in 2021.
Below are the main 5 challenges:
- The return of flights to Turkey is still below the required level, and the Turkish air sector has an opportunity to prove its ability to restore the recovery of old travel and tourism flights.
- The Corona crisis continues to be a challenge for the Turkish government, despite Turkey’s ability to absorb the shock of the virus and face its danger, its danger still exists, and the need for preventive measures is still required.
- The Immigration Department took some instructions before the Corona crisis regarding stopping the renewal of tourism residency for several foreign nationalities, which could be reconsidered by the Immigration Department in Turkey due to its need to encourage and attract tourists.
- Turkey had launched within its plans last year a program to encourage the world’s wealthy to tourism in Turkey, and one of the most important challenges of this stage is to reactivate this program naturally.
- Turkey also needs to activate more promotional activity with regard to medical tourism, because it represents an important source of tourism resources in Turkey.
In conclusion, Despite the epidemic, Turkey is on a date with a wide tourism boom and is preparing an integrated plan to achieve this purpose and to achieve other goals within its vision of 2023.