This has raised concerns among hotel owners, who are worried about both the health of tourists and the future of tourism in the country.
The issue is that many vacationers spend all their time in restaurants and bars, showing little interest in local attractions. Ertan Ustaoglu, president of the Turkish Association of Small Hoteliers, emphasized that such a lifestyle can be harmful to health, leading to obesity, and does not benefit the country either.
He suggested making hotels more diverse, with several smaller restaurants, allowing tourists to stroll around and choose food according to their preferences, rather than ordering the same meals in large dining halls.
A new service system with three levels has already been developed, based on the income level of hotels. More expensive establishments will offer a broader range of all-inclusive services. However, hotel owners are concerned about cutting services too much, fearing it could harm their competitiveness amid increasing competition.
Additionally, there are plans to introduce alcohol-free tours, which are expected to be popular among families with children.
