The number of overnight stays in Türkiye increased by 11.8 percent in 8 months.
According to Turizm Databank data, in the January–August period of 2026, the total number of overnight stays in Türkiye increased by 11.8 percent, reaching 181.6 million. The main source of the growth was domestic tourists.
According to Turizm Databank figures, total overnight stays in Türkiye increased by 11.8 percent to 181.6 million in the January–August period of 2026. Domestic tourists were the main driver of the growth.
Among foreign markets, Russia and China stood out; in the UK and Iran markets, overnight stays declined.
Türkiye is both one of the most popular destinations for Azerbaijani tourists and a source of comparison for the domestic hotel market. The rising share of domestic tourists indicates that hotels' dependence on the domestic market in their occupancy structure is strengthening.