Turkey sends message to UK tourists ahead of Easter and summer holidaysTurkey's tourism leaders reassure UK holidaymakers that flights, hotels and holidays are operating as normal amid Eastern Mediterranean booking slumpView Image Tourism bosses in Turkey have sent out a clear message to British holidaymakers (Image: Chris Jongkind via Getty Images)Tourism bosses in Turkey have sent out a clear message to British holidaymakers that the country remains fully operational, with flights, hotels and package holidays running normally. The reassurance follows reports from travel companies of a sharp decline in bookings for Eastern Mediterranean destinations including Turkey, Greece, Cyprus and Egypt, amid fears they could be affected by the ongoing Middle East conflict. Yet Turkish tourism officials have been keen to emphasise that the nation continues to be a safe choice for visitors. Neither airports nor carriers within the nation have faced shutdowns, constraints or diversions owing to "regional events". Turkey is urging travel companies and reservation platforms to "actively sell" getaways for the 2026 summer period.

Source: Daily Mirror March 20, 2026 12:58 UTC