The “all-inclusive” system will not be completely abolished in Turkish resort hotels, but it won’t be popular in newly built ones, according to Turkish economic expert Mustafa Recep Erçin.
Turkish tourism industry representatives have repeatedly called for a review of the “all-inclusive” service format in hotels, as previously reported by Turizm Gazetesi. Kaan Kavaloğlu, Chairman of the Association of Hotel Owners and Managers of the Mediterranean, had earlier suggested abandoning this system and switching to an option where tourists choose only the services they need. As an example, Kavaloğlu cited the option of choosing to stay at an “alcohol-free” hotel.
“Turkey has made significant investments, so canceling the ‘all-inclusive’ system is impossible. This system will be maintained. However, I can say that this concept will no longer be popular in newly built hotels. Turkey will now focus on mid-sized hotels, rather than those with 1,000-2,000 rooms. As a result, Russian tourists will continue to visit Turkey,” the expert told the agency.
Osman Ayık, advisor to the Mayor of Antalya on tourism, had earlier told RIA Novosti that a complete rejection of the “all-inclusive” system in Turkish hotels is unlikely, but variations may emerge due to different tourist demands and increased vacation prices.
Earlier, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced that the country plans to host 60 million tourists by the end of 2024, generating $60 billion in tourism revenue.
