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Despite these struggles, tourism, which contributes around 12% to Turkey's GDP, remains an important industry. However, rising costs have left tourists questioning the value of their experiences. For instance, in popular tourist areas like Antalya, visitors have expressed discontent with inflated prices, leading them to reconsider their travel plans. While tourists might still benefit from favorable exchange rates, the overall cost of living in Turkey has increased to the extent that the country is losing its allure as an affordable destination.