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Türkiye grows its share of Indian wedding tourism
Türkiye is increasing its share of Indian wedding tourism, according to industry representatives.
The events are organized by Indians living in the United States, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates and the Middle East.
The country is competing for this business with luxury hotels, tourism infrastructure and international flight connections.
Wedding events and meetings contribute to tourism, and Türkiye also competes in the global meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions sector.
Industry representative Bünyat Özpak said 2026 met expectations for wedding and meeting tourism, with several promising projects from those markets.
The 9th International Wedding, Congress and Meeting Tourism Forum took place in Aydın province, bringing together travel agencies, hotel executives and other industry representatives.
The forum helped companies, hotels and airlines make business connections, and industry events are intended to build cooperation and new opportunities.
Türkiye is increasing its share of the Indian wedding tourism market, according to industry representatives.
Industry representatives cited the country’s tourism infrastructure, luxury hotels and international flight connections as competitive advantages.
Wedding events in Türkiye organized by Indians living in the United States, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates and the Middle East have been increasing.
Industry representative Bünyat Özpak said 2026 met expectations for wedding and meeting tourism.
The 9th International Wedding, Congress and Meeting Tourism Forum was held in Aydın province and brought together tourism and industry representatives.
- Who
- Türkiye and Indian wedding tourists, including Indians living in the United States, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates and the Middle East.
- What
- Türkiye is increasing its share of the Indian wedding tourism market.
- When
- In 2026, according to industry representative Bünyat Özpak.
- Where
- Türkiye; the 9th International Wedding, Congress and Meeting Tourism Forum was held in Aydın province.
- Why
- Industry representatives cited Türkiye’s tourism infrastructure, luxury accommodation and international air connections.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Özpak said the year met expectations for wedding and meeting tourism.
The 9th International Wedding, Congress and Meeting Tourism Forum was held in Aydın province.
- Forum edition
- 9th International Wedding, Congress and Meeting Tourism Forum
- Forum location
- Aydın province, Türkiye
- Industry representative
- Bünyat Özpak, co-founder of the International MICE & Wedding Forum
- Markets cited
- United States, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates and the Middle East
What people are saying
Türkiye has significant potential in both wedding and events tourism and remains one of the most competitive destinations in the global meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) sector.
2026 met expectations for both wedding and meeting tourism, with the country hosting several high-potential projects from these markets.