Brits are told to “don't come” to popular holiday destinations as hotspot prices are now “out of control.” It comes after tourists warn about prices they worry about at the country's airport, but it doesn't end there. Many believe that the cost of visiting popular destinations has become “terrifying” and they are pledging boycotts forever.
After a travel blogger known as Sabrina, known as Sabrina, escaped at Tiktok, he created a video showing how expensive it is to visit Antalia Airport in Turkey. She said that since people told her the price was “crazy”, she decided to do some research.
She discovered that a big MAC meal at McDonald's would return to around £18.00 for a massive meal. She also priced desserts and found that ice cream would cost nearly £5.
Sabrina noted that not everything is overly expensive, but that the food seems to be. This video has led dozens of people to comment and share their thoughts.
Many believe that destination prices have become “out of control,” an issue raised previously. Some say the rise in prices is driving people away.
One person who appears to be located in Türkiye said, “I hate it. Don't bother to come.” Another addition: “Turkey airport is a complete rift. It's a shame because it puts people there.”
The third replied, “Crazy work. Boycott turkey.” Meanwhile, the fourth commented, “A scary price at the airport. I just returned from Istanbul and the prices were insane.”
But not everyone agreed. Some people said people should look into the costs before travelling and decide whether they think some places are too expensive for them.
Someone said: “I don't get anyone complaining about holiday prices. If you can't afford it, don't go. You're there to enjoy yourself.”
He added another: “I was there last week. It was very crowded there. People want to be charged.”
Why are turkeys so expensive?
There are several reasons why the price is said to have been shot in Türkiye. Statista offers one explanation.
The website says: “The domestic producer price index has been rising continuously, and the prices of all consumer goods and services have risen directly. Therefore, the consumer price index (CPI) for all product groups has increased significantly since 2022.
“In the same year, the food and non-alcoholic beverage categories had one of the highest inflation rates in CPI, which was particularly affected as these products account for the highest share of household spending in 2023.
“Food prices have risen significantly worldwide since 2020, and Turkey is no exception. Though inflation has started to decline recently, Turkey's food prices continue to rise steadily, continuing to rise 48.6% in November 2024 compared to the same month last year.
“It's not surprising that food inflation has not been boiled down as the country's constant uptick has followed the country's constant uptick over the past few years, and the producer price index (PPI) has continued to rise.”
However, Turkey is said to be taking measures to help boost tourism, such as dealing with rising prices, making it more diverse in tourist delivery and investing in infrastructure. The government is said to be working to reduce inflation, and some people are also promoting niche tourism sectors such as spas and healthcare.
