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AFP: Turkey tourism sector buoyed by Arab Spring

Turkey tourism sector buoyed by Arab Spring

By Fulya Ozerkan (AFP) – 16 hours ago

ANKARA — Turkey's rising regional status in the Arab world swept by popular uprisings against dictatorships is translating into a booming tourism sector at a time of chill in ties with one time ally Israel.

The number of Arab tourists visiting Turkey has dramatically increased over the recent years, making the country a favourite destination in the Arab world, while Israeli tourist numbers have plunged sharply, official data showed.

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