17:36 - 15.09.2026

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September 15, Fineko/abc.az. In the first 6 months of 2026, Azerbaijan's overall turnover in tourist services reached $1.4 billion (a drop of 14.7% against Jan-Jun 2025).

According to the Central Bank of Azerbaijan, despite decline in turnover, foreign citizens’ spending in Azerbaijan exceeded local citizens’ expenses abroad, and positive balance (surplus) was registered tourism in the amount of $47.2 million.

Exports of tourist services (income) decreased by 21% to $747.8 million and imports (expenses) by 6.8% to $700.6 million.

Decline on turnover also affected the number of trips: the number of Azerbaijani citizens traveling abroad fell by 5.1% and foreigners arriving in the country by 10.3%.