Net Holding board member calls for lower flight costs to boost Northern Cyprus tourism
Hande Tibuk said high travel costs hinder tourism in Northern Cyprus and urged Turkish Airlines to adopt a different pricing and business model.
High travel costs
Net Holding board member Hande Tibuk said high travel costs are the biggest obstacle to Northern Cyprus tourism.
Call to Turkish Airlines
Tibuk urged Turkish Airlines to consider a different pricing and business model to support tourism in Turkey and Northern Cyprus.
Tourism potential and markets
She highlighted that Northern Cyprus has significant tourism potential in international markets and identified Russia, Iran and Ukraine as key markets.
Tibuk noted that accessibility of travel is crucial for sustainable growth of tourism in Northern Cyprus.
Recent trends and challenges
She said tourism activity strengthened in the second half of the season, with August and September being very positive, but current travel conditions remain a major disadvantage in international tourism marketing.
Tibuk mentioned that geopolitical developments early in the year, especially concerns about safety from an Iran‑centered conflict, affected tourism.