Foreign Capital Inflow to Tourism Decreased by 3 Percent in Eight Months

There was a decline in foreign capital investments in Türkiye's tourism sector in the first eight months of 2025.

According to Central Bank data, foreign direct capital inflows to the tourism sector, including hotel and restaurant investments, decreased by 3 percent compared to the same period last year, reaching $32 million in the January-August 2025 period.

Foreign Investments Also Declined

According to information from the Tourism Databank, Turkish investors' tourism investments abroad also contracted during the same period. Outbound tourism investments fell by approximately 33 percent to $66 million.

Investment momentum in the sector has slowed

According to experts, the cautious attitude of foreign capital in the tourism sector is associated with factors such as global economic uncertainties, increases in interest rates and prolonged investment return periods.

Despite Türkiye's strong performance in tourism revenues in the first eight months of 2025, it hasn't been able to maintain the same momentum in investment. Industry representatives emphasize the need to re-strengthen foreign investor confidence for sustainable growth.