08-04-2026, 01:29 PM
From Cumhuriyet
Translated Extract:
Association of Turkish Travel Agencies
As a result of the lawsuit filed by (TÜRSAB) in 2017, for reasons such as unfair competition and tax obligations Booking.com's reservations for hotels in Turkey were stopped. But now, news from the Parliament backstage shows that Booking will be able to return to Turkey after 9 years.
This development, which is closely followed by industry representatives and users, aims to place the activities of digital travel platforms in Turkey on a legal basis.
Ministry of Culture and Tourism
With the initiatives of, a new 9-article tourism bill prepared by the AKP is presented to the Presidency of the Turkish Grand National Assembly. One of the most crucial points of this law is that it regulates the operation of foreign-based digital travel platforms such as Booking.com, Airbnb, Trip.com in Turkey. Actually, the secret is 'representation' confidential on condition. Just like social media platforms, these companies will be expected to open a representative office in Turkey and become taxpayers. If Booking.com complies with this legal framework, that annoying reservation barrier for facilities within Turkey will become a thing of the past.
Translated Extract:
Association of Turkish Travel Agencies
As a result of the lawsuit filed by (TÜRSAB) in 2017, for reasons such as unfair competition and tax obligations Booking.com's reservations for hotels in Turkey were stopped. But now, news from the Parliament backstage shows that Booking will be able to return to Turkey after 9 years.
This development, which is closely followed by industry representatives and users, aims to place the activities of digital travel platforms in Turkey on a legal basis.
Ministry of Culture and Tourism
With the initiatives of, a new 9-article tourism bill prepared by the AKP is presented to the Presidency of the Turkish Grand National Assembly. One of the most crucial points of this law is that it regulates the operation of foreign-based digital travel platforms such as Booking.com, Airbnb, Trip.com in Turkey. Actually, the secret is 'representation' confidential on condition. Just like social media platforms, these companies will be expected to open a representative office in Turkey and become taxpayers. If Booking.com complies with this legal framework, that annoying reservation barrier for facilities within Turkey will become a thing of the past.