Friday, May 24, 2013

Turkey April Tourist Arrivals Rise At Slower Rate

Turkey April Tourist Arrivals Rise At Slower Rate
5/24/2013 6:00 AM ET

Foreign tourist arrivals in Turkey increased at a notably slower pace in April, preliminary data released by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism showed Friday.

The number of foreign tourists visiting the country increased 13.02 percent from last year to around 2.45 million in April, which was markedly slower than the 26.06 percent growth recorded in March and February's 27.15 percent.

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