Great news! Following the official entry of "Alipay" into Turkey, the Turkish payment market has recently welcomed a significant transformation: Istanbul Airport has officially integrated WeChat Pay! From now on, Chinese tourists can directly use Renminbi for transactions through WeChat Pay, making it more convenient for consumption and travel within Turkey! This is also a major benefit for Chinese investors, as electronic payment methods can facilitate transactions more conveniently!
It is reported that more well-known tourist attractions, hotels, and restaurants in Turkey will successively support WeChat Pay in the future. With the launch of WeChat Pay services at Istanbul Airport, Chinese investors and tourists can now simply bring their mobile phones to purchase their favorite products directly through WeChat at Istanbul Airport, enjoying a smoother journey!
Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, Turkey's Minister of Culture and Tourism, stated: "Istanbul Airport has world-leading technological infrastructure, which indicates its ability to quickly adapt to new trends. Turkey is a favored destination for Chinese tourists, and the introduction of WeChat Pay will make their visits to Turkey more comfortable."
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Data shows: The number of Chinese tourists in Turkey is on the rise
Currently, among the main customer groups in Turkey's tourism market, the number of Chinese tourists is increasing. A survey shows that Turkey received nearly 426,000 Chinese tourists in 2019, a year-on-year increase of 8.2%! At the same time, the per capita spending of Chinese tourists is nearly 1,000 USD, ranking among the top three in the consumption list of foreign tourists in Turkey! Turkey's goal is to facilitate the number of Chinese tourists visiting Turkey to reach 1 million annually through various convenience measures.
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The tourism industry boosts Turkey's economic development, with great investment potential
As one of the top ten most popular tourist destinations in the world, Turkey's tourism industry is a pillar industry and an important source of foreign exchange income. According to a survey by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Turkey's total tourism revenue reached 26 billion USD in 2017, ranking 8th in the world and 5th in Europe. The new goal set by Turkey's tourism department is to reach 50 million inbound tourists and 50 billion USD in tourism revenue by 2023.
Turkey's booming tourism industry has further driven steady economic growth and brought more investment opportunities! To date, numerous world-renowned multinational corporations have invested here, with over 1,000 Chinese enterprises operating in Turkey, including Huawei, Alibaba, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, and China Railway! It can be said that Turkey has significant investment opportunities!
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Some content of this article is sourced from the Kosdromos immigration service platform WeChat public account
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