Authorities have shut down more than 1,200 hotels across various provinces, including Çanakkale, Bursa, Muğla, and Denizli, Istanbul with new closure reports continuing to emerge.
204 accommodation facilities closed in Istanbul
Istanbul Governor Davut Gül announced that 204 accommodation facilities were shut down during inspections conducted in the first month of the year. Additionally, he shared updates on operations against counterfeit alcohol.
According to Governor Gül, these facilities were shut down for operating without a license or failing to meet regulatory requirements. Furthermore, administrative fines totaling 1.15 million TL were imposed on eight rental properties used for tourism purposes.
162 accommodation facilities shut down in Bursa
In Bursa, the Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism, acting on orders from the governor’s office, shut down 161 hotels and lodging facilities across 17 districts due to licensing issues and operational deficiencies. Among them were 25 chalet-style accommodations in the Uludag region.
36 businesses sealed in Bozcaada
In Bozcaada, one of the major tourist destinations in the Northern Aegean, 36 businesses were sealed due to regulatory non-compliance.
A statement from the Bozcaada Municipality confirmed that these businesses, both within the town center and in surrounding areas, were found to have incomplete documentation, making their operations legally untenable.
95 hotels temporarily closed in Muğla
In Muğla, inspections were conducted at 503 hotels and facilities as part of efforts to ensure safe and sustainable tourism. Authorities shut down 95 establishments until they rectify their deficiencies, while regulatory processes for 392 others remain ongoing.
Clashes erupt in Denizli during hotel closures
Meanwhile, in Denizli’s Pamukkale district, 68 guesthouses were closed due to the absence of required operating licenses.
During the enforcement of closure orders, business owners and their associates protested and attempted to obstruct municipal teams. Reports indicate that tensions escalated into physical altercations between security personnel and those opposing the closures. Authorities eventually implemented security measures to seal the businesses as mandated.
The widespread hotel closures underscore Türkiye’s heightened focus on fire safety and regulatory compliance, aiming to prevent future tragedies like the one in Kartalkaya.
