COP31 Summit in Antalya Drives Hotel Occupancy and Prices to Record Highs

The COP31 climate summit, held in Antalya between November 9-20, 2026, has revitalized the city's tourism season, bringing hotel occupancy rates close to 100 percent.

Kaan Kavaloğlu, President of the Mediterranean Touristic Hoteliers and Operators Association (AKTOB), stated that there is high activity in hotels located in Kundu, Lara, Belek, and the city center as part of the summit. Kavaloğlu noted that the busiest period in the city, which has a bed capacity of 700,000, will be between November 11-14, with occupancy rates exceeding 90 percent.

Hamit Kuk, a member of the Board of Directors of the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (TÜRSAB), noted that occupancy rates in the Belek and Kundu regions are approaching 100 percent and that nightly room prices in these areas are averaging between 300 and 500 Euros.

According to Lighthouse data, daily accommodation demand in Antalya has increased by 117 percent compared to the same period last year. During the summit, hotel room prices are 92 percent above the 2026 average, and 108 percent higher in five-star hotels. The increase in accommodation demand is expected to reach 170 percent on November 14-15.