The mid-term break brought momentum to tourism: Hotel occupancy expected to reach 80 percent

Turkey’s nine-day school break starting Nov. 16 has lifted bookings across Aegean tourism businesses, with hotels in Çeşme expecting up to 80% occupancy on some days of the holiday. Demand is also rising in Kuşadası, Didim and thermal tourism centers, while Çeşme room rates are running 35-40% below summer-season levels. The pickup matters because it extends the shoulder season for Turkish hospitality operators after the peak summer months. Watch whether the late-November momentum holds through the weekend-extended holiday and whether discounting in Çeşme spreads to other Aegean destinations.