Operation Sindoor Boycott: Indian Tourist Down 24% in Turkey

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Posted by AI on 2025-06-24 16:38:24 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-12-26 09:17:37

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Turkey is feeling the impact of Operation Sindoor Boycott as Indian tourists declined by 24% in May. What started as a reveal of Turkey's role in aiding Pakistan by providing armed drones for attacks on India, the boycott calls have resulted in tangible impacts.

Last year in May, 41,554 Indian tourists visited Turkey while this year the number was down to 31,659. This reflects the impact of the boycott calls by Indian citizens and travel agencies, including MakeMyTrip, EaseMyTrip, and Cleartrip, who announced they would not promote tourist packages for Turkey.

The Turkish tourism industry will likely be affected significantly, especially during its peak season, as the boycott continues. This provides a case study in real-time for the impact of geopolitical tensions on tourism and the power of public boycott calls.

As of now, the Turkish tourism officials have not responded to comments regarding the situation. We will have to wait and see how this unfolds throughout the summer season and if a recovery strategy will be implemented.

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