Feature: Industry insiders remain optimistic about Türkiye's tourism despite inflation headwind

by Burak Akinci

ANKARA, Aug. 8 (Xinhua) -- In resort towns like Bodrum, Datca and Cesme along the Turkish Aegean Coast, the once bustling and busy streets with crowded diners and fully-booked hotels have turned rather quiet this season. Some local businesses, heavily dependent on tourism, are offering discounts to attract travelers home and abroad.

The hit comes mostly from a still-elevated inflation rate