The renewed tariff wars between America and China in April 2025 are shaking the balances of the global economy, and their effects are felt in many areas, including the tourism sector. Experienced names in the Turkish tourism world evaluated these developments from different perspectives against the background of economic contractions, a decrease in investment appetite, and increased costs. While some think that the direct effects on tourism will be limited, others believe that serious disruptions may occur in the sector due to indirect effects.

Mehmet Eslek (General Manager of Alarcha Hotels): "It does not directly affect tourism"
Eslek states that the tariff tension may create effects in commodity trade, but it will not directly shake the tourism sector. Saying "It is not a situation that affects the logic of vacation," Eslek does not expect a major reflection in tourism in the short term.

Bülent Ağgül (Tourism Professional): "This is not just a matter for two countries"
Ağgül emphasizes that the economic wars are creating global effects and that this threatens not only trade but also tourism. He states that increasing economic uncertainties may reduce the spending of high-income tourists and points out that this may lead to a decrease in income.

Salih Çene (Veteran Tourism Professional): "Chinese and US tourists are already limited"
Çene states that the orientation of Chinese tourists to Turkey is already limited, and therefore, the tension will not greatly affect Turkish tourism. He also reminds that the interest of American tourists in Turkey is low.

Erdoğan Turan (General Manager of Innvista Hotels Belek): "Indirect effects are inevitable"
Turan reminds that tourism depends on many sub-sectors and states that the US-China tension may cause disruptions in this supply chain. He comments, "If general economic balances are disrupted, its reflection on tourism is inevitable."

Hayrettin Tiftik (Operations Manager of Cactus Hotels Group): "Prices are increasing, but the effect is limited"
Tiftik admits that the prices of inputs coming to Turkey have increased, but he does not think that this increase will directly cause great damage to the tourism sector. He states that the effect is felt more in general economic balances.

İbrahim Gezer (Experienced Tourism Professional): "Dependence on foreign countries also affects tourism"
Gezgin states that the use of imported products makes the tourism sector fragile. He emphasizes that external cost increases such as customs duties will be reflected in the sector and reminds that such economic wars have shown their effects before.

Ümit Tibukoğlu: "Investments are stalling, a solution is a must"
Tibukoğlu states that the economic tension is causing investments to stall worldwide and that this will create short- and long-term pressures on the sector. He says, "A solution must be found in this process."

Volkan Şimşek (Brand and Investment Consultant): “Opportunity can arise from crisis”
Şimşek evaluates the issue from a different perspective and states that this tension could turn into an opportunity for Turkey. He states that Turkey can fill the gap created by China in the production of intermediate materials, and that this can indirectly benefit not only the industry but also tourism.

Although the rising economic tension between America and China has a limited direct impact on tourism movements, it can have indirect consequences through its effects on related sectors and the general economic atmosphere. The evaluations of experienced names in the sector once again reveal the fragile place of tourism within the global trade chain. It is a common opinion that those who can see and evaluate the opportunities in this process can benefit, but the general economic uncertainty should be carefully monitored.