The number of foreign visitors to Turkey rose by 5% year-on-year in March, with a 2.2% increase in Q1. The Turkish Tourism Minister, Mehmet N. , predicted a difficult second quarter due to the ongoing conflict. He emphasized the importance of a lasting ceasefire in the region. In 2025, revenues will increase by 6.8% from the previous year to a record high of $65.2 billion. The government targets $68 billion in tourist revenues this year.