Turkey hopes to revive tourism this summer by introducing a Safe Tourism Certification covering transport and accommodation to coincide with the start of the peak holiday period.
The scheme comes follows the country waiving visa rules for British holidaymakers.
Current UK Foreign Office rules against all but essential overseas travel combined with 14-day quarantine rules currently bar holidays abroad, however, scheduled flights between Turkey and the UK have resumed.
Turkey’s tourism minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy said: “Turkey has been a role model for the world during the Covid-19 pandemic, thanks to its well-established health system and treatment methods.
“The launch of our Safe Tourism Certification programme further demonstrates that Turkey will take a pioneering role in terms of directing the normalisation of tourism.
“Global quarantine measures have caused unique developments all around the world, however these measures are getting more flexible and the tourism sector itself plays a vital role in helping return to normal processes.
“In our culture, it is extremely important to care for our guests, meaning that we are dedicated to providing healthy and safe tourism for everyone.
“Our new certification programme ensures that tourists can enjoy holidays in Turkey in a safe and hygienic manner and feel comfortable for the duration of their visit.
“We have worked to ensure that the programme covers preventive and protective steps for all aspects of the holiday experience.
“In order to obtain the certificate, all transportation and accommodation facilities must take all precautions to provide a healthy holiday to guests.”