A TikTok video by Josh Daly highlights the deserted atmosphere of Antalya, Turkey in January, sparking discussions about the impact of rising tourism costs. Tourists express concerns about inflated prices for accommodation, food, and activities, comparing them to London or even higher. Some suggest that Turkey's affordability advantage is diminishing, leading travelers to explore more budget-friendly destinations like Egypt. This echoes previous reports from August where tourists declared Turkey 'dead' due to steep price hikes.
Holidaymakers have issued a stark warning that a once-bustling tourist hotspot has become eerily quiet. It seems that British tourists are seemingly opting for more budget-friendly destinations. Josh Daly took to TikTok to share his astonishment at how deserted Antalya , in Turkey , was during his January visit, describing the scene as 'dead'. His observations come amid numerous reports of dwindling tourist numbers in Turkey , attributed to escalating costs.
When it comes to travel, people are looking to save the pennies. In his revealing video, Josh said: 'So it is safe to say that Antalya might be dead. We're here in January, and it is a complete ghost town. 'We have got absolutely nothing going on. The hotel doesn't actually have anyone in so, if you do want to get away by yourself, it's probably the best way to go about it because it looks like a bomb has been dropped there. Honestly, there's nothing here - it's a complete ghost town.' The clip has since racked up thousands of views, sparking a flurry of comments. While some suggest the quietness is due to the off-peak season, others point fingers at the growing expense of visiting. One commenter reflected on their own travel choices, saying: 'Been to Turkey many times in recent years as it was cheaper than Greece, Italy etc. Since inflation went nuts over there, it's now too expensive. Egypt is my go-to country now - value for money.' Another added: 'People saying 'because it's January/winter' aren't really bright. In the day it can still be comfortably warm and not all people like heat. Egypt can be around the same in January, and it's still busy.' Meanwhile, someone else chimed in with: 'Antalya is a rip off now - £300 to £400 for a hotel. I stayed on the Palm in Dubai for that. Such a shame, really liked Antalya.' Concerns over Turkey's increasing tourist prices were echoed back in August when tourists declared the destination 'dead' due to hefty expenses. One user, known as slimwadie5, expressed surprise at the steep price hikes seen over 12 months. At the time, he recounted one speed boat was charging an eye-watering £120 for a mere hour-long ride. He explained: 'I went on a boat trip the other day, £20 it was, and that was alright - that was reasonable. 'I went to Burger King and it was £5 - that's cheap. I'm sat in this place now - for a burger it's £12. For a water it's £2 - it's becoming like London prices. 'My sister, and her little family, said they're not going to come back again, because they're just. I've seen some posts on here where people are saying, give it a few more years, and Turkey's going to be dead.
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