Mediterranean Touristic Hoteliers' Association

The Mediterranean resort of Antalya has seen losses of around 40 percent in the number of reservations over this year compared to the previous year, as security concerns and the diplomatic row with Russia have continued to hit the tourism sector, according to the head of a leading association. 

Tourism representatives have said 2016 has been "much worse" than the predicted "worst case scenario," noting the revenue loss in the sector would likely surge to $12 billion over the year.

Turkish tourism representatives have praised the ties between Turks and Russians, adding they believed any political tensions between the two countries could be overcome. 

The number of tourists visiting the Mediterranean resort of Antalya decreased by 6.1 percent in the first eight months of the year compared to the same period of 2014, according to a new report.