ANKARA Hot air balloon tourism in Türkiye soared to unprecedented heights in 2024, with a record-breaking 933,195 tourists taking to the skies across seven prominent regions. According to data compiled from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation’s ( SHGM ) 2024, this marked a 25 percent increase compared to the previous year, making it the highest number of hot air balloon passengers in the country’s history. Flights took place in seven regions: Nevşehir’s Cappadocia and Çat, Denizli’s