Turkey tourism feels heat as Indian travellers mull move to other destinations amid Indo-Pak conflict

As Zee Business Managing Editor Anil Singhvi took a call to boycott Turkey and Azerbaijan – as they played a significant role and helped Pakistan in the recent ‘Operation Sindoor’, tourism in Turkey has also felt the heat as Indian travellers mull move to other destinations amid Indo-Pak conflict.

For now, as per the latest comments from Prime Minister Narendra, Operation Sindoor stands only suspended and any Indian action will be keeping in mind Pakistan’s move on the same.

On May 12, Zee Business Managing Editor said, “We should not stopping considering Turkey and Azerbaijan as tourism destinations. This came after Zee Business’s call for a boycott of Turkey (and even Azerbaijan) by Indian tourists. This vocal campaign was focused on urging Indians to avoid travel to countries like Turkey and Azerbaijan both of which have supported Pakistan’s narrative. “It’s time Indian tourists show economic patriotism. Avoid Turkey. Avoid Azerbaijan. There are enough beautiful places within India to explore,” Singhvi had said.

Zee Business की मुहिम Boycott Turkey & Azerbaijan

दुश्मन देश का साथ देने वाले देशों का करें Boycott

Indian Armed Forces के साथ डटकर खड़े होने का समय

अनिल सिंघवी की अपील Turkey या Azerbaijan जाने के बदले जाएं कश्मीर #BoycottTurkey #Azerbaijan #BoycottAzerbaijan #India… pic.twitter.com/j5aTQCWizq

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However, Department of Tourism-Ankara hurt by the move in a welcoming way said, A vast majority of the local population is unaware of the Indo-Pakistan tensions and it has no bearism on the daily life or tourism environment here.

They added, Indian travellers are welcomed and treated with utmost courtesy across Turkiye.