Europeans, grappling with a looming energy crisis, are booking hotels and apartments in Turkey to spend the cold months in the southern country.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has skyrocketed electricity and gas prices as governments impose rules to reduce energy consumption. Fearing that the situation could worsen further in the coming months, Europeans are planning to settle in Turkey.
“After Russia cut off gas supplies to Europe, people are thinking about spending the winter in Turkey, they are already making reservations,” Ferman Ademhan of the Anatolian Tourism Administrators Association told Hurriyet Daily. .
British factories are facing their darkest winter since the 1970s
Power outages can also become more frequent
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“This winter will likely be a good season for hoteliers. Europeans and Brits are renting houses for three months. They will be able to afford a long and pleasant stay in Turkey with the money they would otherwise spend on electricity and gas bills,” he said. She added that the winter months could offer huge opportunities for the tourism industry.
People in the tourism industry are hoping this could be the busiest winter season for Turkey. Hoteliers and tourism companies in Turkey are discussing the prospects of attracting visitors, especially retirees.
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Big banks in Europe are preparing for a harsh winter with “energy rations”
Financial institutions fear blackouts and take measures
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Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium and the Nordic countries will be the top markets on the travel industry’s radar this winter, industry data said, noting that early bookings confirm their expectations.
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