Over 600,000 guests took hot-air balloon journeys to expertise a hen’s-eye view of the nation’s world-famous scenic Cappadocia in 2023.
Cappadocia is legendary for its distinctive “fairy chimney” volcanic cones, valleys, underground cities, boutique motels and homes carved into rocks, church buildings, chapels and shelters used through the early years of the Christian religion.
The area, positioned in Central Anatolia’s Nevşehir province, is preserved as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Nevşehir Governor Ali Fidan praised the exceptional achievements in Cappadocia’s tourism sector, highlighting the record-breaking yr of 2023.
“As we reflect on the tourism statistics of 2023, it’s evident that it has been a notably successful period for our city, marking the highest influx of both local and international visitors,” stated Fidan.
Shedding mild on the area’s actions, Fidan emphasised the importance of balloon tourism. “Among these activities, balloon tourism stands out. In 2023, Cappadocia hosted hot-air balloon flights for 218 days, encompassing 27,418 commercial flights,” he underscored.
A complete of 615,630 people had the chance to witness the breathtaking great thing about Cappadocia from the sky and expertise balloon journey. These figures underscore the productiveness of 2023 when it comes to ballooning actions. I prolong my gratitude to these inside this sector and need for his or her continued success in 2024,” he added.
Mehmet Dinler, a tourism skilled, shared his perspective on closing out 2023, saying: “We concluded the year 2023 near our projected expectations. As we step into 2024, there’s ample reason for hope and optimism. Notably, we set an all-time record in the number of passengers flown in balloons throughout the Cappadocia region in 2023.”
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