Stating that the occupancy rates of open hotels in ALANYA are around 55-60 percent, Balıkçıoğlu said, "According to the reservation figures generated due to the Christmas holiday, this rate will rise above 70 percent."
'RUS ARE IN THE MAHMUTLAR REGION'
Based on the information we have received from local governments, we know that 26,800 residences in Alanya have been acquired by foreigners. Approximately 12,000 to 15,000 of these homeowners reside in Alanya for 12 months a year. Citizens of Germany, Finland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, and Russia reside in Alanya for 12 months a year, forming the majority. Russian citizens, in particular, stand out more in the Mahmutlar region.
'THEY ARE LIVING THEIR OWN CULTURES'
"The Christmas Market festival established in Alanya, which we support as ALTİD, was held on December 8th at Alanya Pier Square in conjunction with the Foreigners' Assembly affiliated with Alanya Municipality. Through these events, citizens from 47 countries have the opportunity to experience their customs, traditions, and beliefs in Alanya. As the ALTİD management, we celebrate the Christian holiday of our resident foreigners, which is celebrated on December 25th to mark the birth of Jesus and is also known as the Holy Nativity or Christmas. On this occasion, we also celebrate the upcoming New Year of our tourism professionals and our own people," he said.