MeeTurkey Incentive Magazine September 2011

MEETURKEY September’2011 Year:17 No:65

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September’2011 Year:17 NO:65

Conserving and Linking Cultures A nation with a confident view of the future is the one that looks closer and deeper into the changing world, in other words feels the “heartbeat” of other nations. The beauty of tourism is that it works its way into the hearts of people through the desire to visit other cultures and learn about their customs.

The theme for the World Tourism Day to be celebrated by the whole tourism world on the 27th September is “Linking Cultures”.

This day is “earmarked” by the United Nations to celebrate tourism and its social, economic and environmental benefits.

The world is connecting through “Conserving Cultures” by doing the right things, the right way. Different cultures are coming closer and holding hands by heritage conservation. The whole world cares and yearns to save and preserve and conserve their own culture and help other nations to save theirs too.

Travel and Tourism are coming closer by cultural visits more and more in our fast changing world. To visit a Biennial, to learn about an ancient neglected castle that is coming back to life, the Yoros, to visit museums,to feel the city by seeing, hearing and tasting are the main reasons for todays travel incentive.

Our cover story is the Yoros Castle, now coming alive by the works of a valuable team led by Prof. Dr.Asnu Bilban Yalcin of the Istanbul University, Byzantium Art History section. I have visited the site and was more than impressed, therefore, we have this very new information on the site works as it will highlight our cultural roots from the Romans to Byzantium and Ottomans. This conservation will be linking cultures of the past with the present.

Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts has been the pride and joy of Istanbullians for a long time, carrying itself to the international culture and art world successfully. Now, the “Flying Success” Turkish Airlines will be sponsoring IKSV for three years. Fly to Culture with THY will bring further confidance to IKSV. The theme of the 12th Biennial is “Untitled” and the visitors should find their own titles after their visit of the Biennial and Istanbul.

Meet and Drink shows that the Turkish Wines are there to compete with the world. We will have more on wine in our November issue after visiting the main wine areas.

Our home is our nation and visitors are our valuable guests that should be taken care of by good food,tasty wine, inviting, meeting,entertaining museums, archeological sites, cultures linking past and present.

Sevil Oren

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Fly to Culture with Turkish Airlines

Yoros Castle is Highligting the History of Istanbul.

With the sponsorship agreement that has been signed between THY and IKSV, the new destination of THY has been clearly marked as the “Culture Route”.

Situated on the hills of Beykoz Anadolu Kavagi, the Yoros Castle archeological works is bringing a new vision to the culture and tourism perspective of Istanbul.

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Environmentally Cooperation with Setur Marinas and Turmepa With the partnership between the Turkish construction sector’s leading company, MAKYOL, and Turkish marine leader Setur Marinas, Kaş Marina takes its anticipated place in the marina sector.

40 Faces & Places Photo Tour Istanbul

Learn how to produce stunning travel portraits and photograph the natural and urban landscape to produce a compelling story that captures the heart and soul of the places you visit by participating in a terrific new 5 day Gulf Photo Plus “Faces & Places” photo tour of Istanbul, Turkey.

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Istanbul Ready for 2020 Olympic Games

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Turkish wines at the London International Wine Fair.

Turkish wines are in the spotlight after scooping up a record number of medals announced at the London International Wine Fair (LIWF) 2011 on May, where generic body for Turkish wine, Wines of Turkey (WoT), has been exhibiting.

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The 6th Turkish Juggling Convention will be 3-9 October in Antalya,Turkey

‘’We are here today to declare to the world our candidacy for the 2020 Olympic Games, which we consider extremely important for our country and people’’ said Prime Minister Erdogan.

CONTENTS

News Line Turkey 06 18 News Line World 24 Cover Story Meet at Art 29 Meet at Environment 30 Meet & Drink 32 Meet the Jugglers 33 34 Meet at Exhibitions Meet at Biennial 36 Fly to Culture 38 Meet at Photos 40 Meet at Jazz 41 Fame & Game 42 MICE Destinations 44 D.M. Companies 49

“After dreaming, thinking and designing for many years; Finally in 2006, we’ve put all of our toys together and met at the first Juggling Festival in Turkey.”

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Countdown for the 12th Istanbul Biennial September’2011

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Istanbul to be in Top 5 Convention Cities 4.4 m Tourists Visited Istanbul in 7 Months

Istanbul Convention and Visitors Bureau (ICVB) announced on Tuesday their target of making Istanbul in the Top 5 convention destinations of the world in next 5 years.

ICVB organized its annual members’ luncheon at the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ICOC) Headquarters in Eminönü with the participation of Istanbul Deputy Governor Feyzullah Ozcan, Turkish Airlines’ President Temel Kotil, representatives of its member companies and organizations as well as representatives of media.

Taking the stage to make the opening and welcome speech; ICVB Vice President Yilmaz Tecmen said, “Istanbul now becomes one of the most popular convention destinations in the world.

ICCA’s 2010 ranking that ranks Istanbul 6th in Europe and 7th in the world confirmed Istanbul’s popularity”.

Tecmen said that “city marketing organizations” led by Istanbul Chamber of Commerce and ICVB’s ‘convention campaign’ that started in 2007 show its results today not only in tourism sector but also in about 100 sectors that registered to ICOC. Tecmen sent his appreciation to ICOC President Murat Yalçıntaş who is also the President of ICVB since 2006 for his success. Recalling that Istanbul was only able to enter the list in the 40th spot holding nearly 20 congresses in 2000, Tecmen said, “Raising the number of congresses rapidly over the last 10 years, the city entered the top 10 across the world, which shows an important success.”

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Tecmen revealed their target to bring up Istanbul in the Top 5 within 5 years.

ICVB General Manager Elif Balcı Fisunoğlu took the stage after Mr. Tecmen and made a presentation of what has been done so far for Istanbul, and what Istanbul is likely to achieve in the next years. Mrs. Fisunoğlu said that Istanbul that hosted several important events such as meeting of the world’s largest congress organizer; MCI, Istanbul continued its success stories in the first half of 2011. Mrs. Fisunoğlu added, “Thanks to this success, many big organizations including AIDS and cardiology congresses held with the participation of nearly 25,000 delegates, plan to come to Istanbul”.

After Mrs. Fisunoğlu’s presentation, Turkey’s national flag carrier, Turkish Airlines’ President Temel Kotil took the stage and presented Turkish Airlines (THY) success story.

THY, which started direct flights to Iraq’s central province of Necef recently, flies to a total of 142 destinations directly, said Temel Kotil. Mr. Kotil said that Turkish Airlines targets to destinations where most of the carriers don’t fly and also serves best possible connections for long haul flights. Within this perspective, Mr. Kotil indicated that number of carriers flying to African destinations is very low when compared to other continents. “THY has already placed orders for 10 planes to fly to African countries and is readying to start direct flights to Manila, the capital of the Philippines soon,” added Mr. Kotil.

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Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry Istanbul Directorate announced the number of foreign tourist arrivals to Istanbul in July 2011.

According to the report, a total of 916.486 tourists visited Istanbul in July 2011; an increase of 11.8 per cent compare to July 2010. The number of international tourist arrivals between January and July in 2010 and 2011 were 3.912.908 and 4.480.371 respectively. It means an increase of 15 per cent in the first seven months of the year compare to same period last year.

In the first seven months of 2011, following nationalities visited Istanbul: German:%12.1, Russian:%6.2, USA:%5.4, French:%5.3, British:%4.8, Italian:%4.6, Iranian:%4.2, Dutch:%3.1, Spanish:%2.2, Japanese:%2.0, Ukrainian:%1.9, Azerbaijani:%1.9, Austrian:%1.8, Iraqi %1.8, South Korean:%1.7, Other nationalities: 40.9

Turkish Tourism & Hertha Berlin Partnership Turkish Culture & Tourism Ministry will be Hertha Berliner Sport-Club’s “Exclusive Partner” in 2011-2012 soccer season.

Turkey will invite German soccer fans under a project in cooperation with Hertha BSC soccer team. Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry, whiched signed 360 thousand euro worth sponsorship deal with Hertha BSC, will organize PR and promotion campaigns at Hertha BSC’s Berlin Olympic Stadium.

This is the first time Turkey cooperates with a German Bundesliga team. Fans can win a vacation in Turkey for two people in 17 matches Hertha BSC will play at their home stadium.

The German team will hold its mid-season camp in the Turkish Riviera, Antalya.

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ICVB General Manager Nominated as Vice President Communications of MPI Turkey Club

Istanbul Convention & Visitors Bureau General Manager Elif Balcı Fisunoğlu has been nominated as Vice President Communication at MPI Turkey Club.

MPI Turkey Club President Handan Boyce commented that: “The former VP Communications Gaye Aksen is no longer with MPI Turkey Board as she decided to take a different route in her life. She was a great friend and colleague to work with, contributed a lot to MPI Turkey formation. With our full respect to her private life, we are

going to miss her.

As the Board, we have nominated and invited Elif Balci Fisunoglu, General Manager of Istanbul CVB to replace the position in the Board and she kindly accepted our

invitation. “ “It will be a great honour to take part within the MPI Turkey Club and cooperate with my colleagues for several projects. We will soon launch the MPI Turkey Club web site and increase the awareness of educational and social events among MPI Turkey Club members and non member industry professionals.” said Elif Balcı Fisunoğlu.

Antalya to Host ICCA 2014 Congress

shared their expertise with Antalya Convention Bureau to bring the ICCA 2014 Congress to Antalya.

ICVB was a vital member of ICCA Antalya Local Hosting Commitee and joined the ICCA Board presentations on May 21 in Frankfurt before IMEX. On May 21, Antalya delegation comprise of Levent Demirel, Deputy General Director Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Directorate General for Turkey’s holiday destination; Antalya; Promotion, ICVB General Manager famous with its sea, sand, sun, Elif Balcı Fisunoglu, ATAV President historical places, culture, and climate, will show itself to meetings industry by Nizamettin Şen, Antalya Convention Bureau General Manager Nurhan Erdem hosting the ICCA 2014 Congress.

Tanır, and Kenes Turkey Managing Antalya, which is also a sought-after Director Sadık Çağlar made a successful congress center with a capacity to presentation to ICCA Board of accommodate more than 50,000 delegates, hosted ICCA CEO Martin Sirk Directors. for an official inspection visit between Antalya was announced as the host city of the ICCA 2014 Congress at IMEX7 and 10 February 2011.

Frankfurt in 26th of May 2011.

Istanbul Convention & Visitors Bureau (ICVB), an active member of ICCA,

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MPI Members Celebrate Expansion in Turkey Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is continuing its global and Eurasian expansion with the announcement of the formation of a new club in Turkey. The announcement made at IMEX in Frankfurt was met with the traditional welcoming spirit of MPI and camaraderie from other professional in attendance.

The approval of the MPI Turkey Club by the MPI Board of Directors highlights two years of efforts made by meetings and events industry leaders in Turkey who recognised the need for local professionals to access the best in industry education.

Bruce MacMillan, president and CEO of MPI said: “We are excited to support the growth of the meetings and events industry in Turkey through education, knowledge sharing and connecting our community there to global business opportunities.”

Handan Boyce, Turkey club president comments: “All MPI members in Turkey, especially the group of new club board members have sincerely believed in the need and benefit of forming an MPI club in Turkey have worked hard for it and are all very excited and happy to join the MPI global family. We are committed to contribute with professional education and develop networking opportunities not only among Turkish MPI members but also with our MPI peers around the globe.”

Boyce is an industry veteran in Turkey bringing more than 25 years of experience in the meeting and event industry, a wealth of contacts and experience to benefit in the growth and expansion of the club.

The newly formed club has 31 members with plans to increase membership to 75 by the end of June 2012.

The Turkey club will have a member education meeting in the end of June 2011, bringing all their members together to provide them an educational programme and networking as well as to celebrate their official MPI club establishment.

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Feel like a Sultan at the Hagia Sophia Roxelana Hamam

Hagia Sophia Hamam, which was built in 1556 by the Architect Sinan with the order of Suleiman the Magnificent, has recently regained its former splendor after undergoing fabulous restoration work.

The Haseki Hürrem Sultan Baths or Hagia Sophia Roxelana Hamam

was built for Hürrem Sultan, known as Roxelana; wife of Suleiman the Magnificent. The building is situated just opposite the Hagia Sophia Mosque in Sultanahmet, Istanbul.

The historical Hagia Sophia Hamam awaits visitors desiring to feel like a “sultan”, with a service understanding excelling in luxury and magnificence.

The Hagia Sophia Roxelana Hamam, located in Sultanahmet and recognised as one of Istanbul’s most splendid Turkish baths, is opening its doors with all its glory, after undergoing meticulous work to restore it to its original state. This valuable Ottoman treasure actively in use until 1910, draws people who want to experience the infinite pleasures of hamam culture accompanied by luxury service, while they witness a slice of history.

Hagia Sophia Roxelana Hamam, which is preparing to step onto the tourist route in end of May 2011, awaits distinguished guests who wish to enjoy a splendid view as they taste delicacies in classical Turkish restaurant and modern cafe after the invigorating experience of traditional Turkish bath rituals.

Easier Transportation to Turkey’s Black Sea Region

Yildirim, on his part, said that people of the region had been waiting for an airport since 1970, however, none of the governments had managed to initiate such project until Justice & Development (AK) Party’s ruling. “Now, this legend is coming true. Today, we are at the ground-breaking ceremony and I hope the A ground-breaking ceremony was held project will be completed in in northern Ordu province to give start a short time,” Yildirim said. to the construction of Ordu-Giresun The ground-breaking ceremony for OR(OR-GI) Airport, Turkey’s first airport to GI Airport was held in northern Gulyali be built on the sea. town, located 19 km to central Ordu Speaking at the ground-breaking and 25 km to Giresun. With terminals ceremony in Ordu’s Gulyali town, to be constructed on a 16,000 squareTurkish Interior Minister Idris Naim meter field, OR-GI Airport is expected Sahin said Turkey’s Black Sea provinces to have the capacity to host 2 million of Ordu and Giresun had been waiting passengers annually. Nearly 500 for this historic day for years. Sahin people will work in the construction noted that OR-GI Airport would turn phase of the airport per year, while the region into an important center for 300 personnel will be employed once it sports, tourism and arts. starts operating.

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Museum Pass Istanbul Cards for International Travelers

A ground-breaking ceremony was held in northern Ordu province to give start to the construction of Ordu-Giresun (ORGI) Airport, Turkey’s first airport to be built on the sea. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony in Ordu’s Gulyali town, Turkish Interior Minister Idris Naim Sahin said Turkey’s Black Sea provinces of Ordu and Giresun had been waiting for this historic day for years. Sahin noted that OR-GI Airport would turn the region into an important center for sports, tourism and arts. Turkish Transportation Minister Binali Yildirim, on his part, said that people of the region had been waiting for an airport since 1970, however, none of the governments had managed to initiate such project until Justice & Development (AK) Party’s ruling. “Now, this legend is coming true. Today, we are at the ground-breaking ceremony and I hope the project will be completed in a short time,” Yildirim said.

The ground-breaking ceremony for OR-GI Airport was held in northern Gulyali town, located 19 km to central Ordu and 25 km to Giresun. With terminals to be constructed on a 16,000 square-meter field, OR-GI Airport is expected to have the capacity to host 2 million passengers annually. Nearly 500 people will work in the construction phase of the airport per year, while 300 personnel will be employed once it starts operating.

Haliç Congress Center became ICCA member Haliç Congress Center became a member of the ICCA, International Congress & Convention Association on August 5, 2011.

The Director of Sales and Marketing, Biké Tökü stated that it is an opportunity to be a member of such a resourceful association and that it will greatly enhance Haliç Congress Center’s commitment to the global meeting industry. She also indicated that she is looking forward to participate to the 50th ICCA Congress which will take place in Leipzig - Germany in October 2011.

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Istanbul Soon to Have a Museum Island

Turkish Culture and Tourism Minister Ertugrul Gunay, Mayor of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Kadir Topbaş, Governor of Istanbul Hüseyin Avni Mutlu, and Adalar (Islands) District Mayor Mustafa Farsakoglu took one-day tour to Yassiada and Sivriada together with the press.

Yassıada and Sivriada are ones of the Princes’ Islands in the Sea of Marmara. The islands are officially a neighbourhood in the Adalar district of Istanbul, Turkey.

Mr. Gunay said that Yassiada would become a museum island.

“We will build a museum of democracy here. However, it will not just be a museum, but a place for cultural activities as well. We expect it will also have accommodation facilities, a showroom and auditoriums,” said Gunay.

Mr.Gunay and the accompanying delegation visited sports hall which was turned into a court hall after May 27 (1960) military coup.

Mr.Gunay said representatives of an elected political ruling, including the president and the prime minister, were here in the court hall after May 27 military coup.

“All the representatives of the Democracy Party government were kept under arrest in this island after May 27 military coup and were judged in an extraordinary court there. The most merciless judges convened and hearings which ashamed legal and

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democracy history were made,” he said.

This hall will be converted back into a courtroom where we will try to show the lawlessness and present the court rulings of the time. The cells where Menderes, Celal Bayar and other statesmen stayed in will be included in the museum and their belongings will be on show.

The 1960 military coup toppled the Democrat Party (DP) government led

by Prime Minister Adnan Menderes. On May 27, 1960, the military overthrew the democratically elected Menderes government and the military junta took control of the administration alleging that the state’s secular character was at risk. According to officers who staged the coup, it was aimed at putting an end to activities against secularism in the country. However, it is widely believed the coup was carried out to restore the administration to its original state, where power was shared only among the elite of the country.

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Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel Comes to Turkey Belgian classical music orchestrate Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel that comes to Turkey for the first time is to give two concerts at St. Irene Church and İzmir Ephesus Ancient City Celcius Library.

Maintaining its works with the aim of supporting young talented persons since its establishment and taking the road from Belgium with its supporters of 200 persons, “Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel” will meet Turkish audience on September 17, Saturday and September 19, Monday for the first time. All of the income of the concert to be realized in İzmir on September 19 will be transferred to Ephesus Foundation that aims at contributing in development of Ephesus Ancient City and its international publicity.

Unforgettable pieces by Mozart Being famous worldwide with the album series of “Queen Elisabeth Music Voyage” released in 2007 and 2009, the band takes audience of “Queen Elisabeth Music Voyage” to a voyage at borders of eastern and western civilizations by ship with melodies borrowed from Libyan Shores and Adriatic coasts. The harmony established by experienced musicians and young colleagues allows musical diversity concept to arise in a form got out of the definition of generation.

The band will present pieces of Puccini and Mendelssohn under the conductorship of Jean-Claude Casadesus in the concert to be given at St. Irene Church on September 17 and pieces of Mozart in the concert to be given at Ephesus Ancient City Celcius Library on September 19.

A limited number of lucky guests will watch Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel and they will go to a travel full of music.

Program Dates 17 September 2011 Saturday St. Irene Church 19 September 2011 Monday İzmir Ephesus Ancient City Celcius Library Tickets are at www.biletix.com.tr

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Istanbul Design Biennial Announces its Theme: Imperfection The Istanbul Foundation for Culture and the Arts (İKSV) will present the first Istanbul Design Biennial which will take place from October 13 to December 16, 2012.

The Istanbul Design Biennial will explore a wide range of fields, from urban to architecture, interior, industrial, graphic, fashion, textile and new media design.

Exhibitions, thematic installations, workshops, seminars and presentations will take place throughout Istanbul, linked by the unifying theme of the first biennial: Imperfection.

The first Istanbul Design Biennial has adopted this theme at the suggestion of Mr. Deyan Sudjic, a member of its advisory board who is the Director of the Design Museum in London.

“Imperfection is the theme of the first Istanbul Design Biennial, and there is nowhere better to explore it than in Istanbul, a city of infinite layers, charged with the vitality that comes from engaging with rapid urban, social and cultural change. Istanbul as a city, is far from perfect, yet it is one of the most exhilarating and dynamic centres in the world. Its special quality is that it makes so much from the imperfect, the inexact and the provisional. As a theme, “Imperfection” will both celebrate Istanbul’s distinctive creative qualities and encapsulate a wider discussion about the nature of design in the contemporary world. It will tell the world something about Istanbul and offer the world a sharp insight into the nature of contemporary design. Imperfection is a new take on old ideas. An open call for designers who are interested in taking part will be made in October 2011. The Istanbul Design Biennial is an initiative of the Istanbul foundation for Culture and the Arts. It is aided by an advisory committee. Istanbul Design Biennial Advisory Board Members are (in alphabethical order) Associate Professor Mr. Mehmet Asatekin, Industrial designer, Faculty Member at Bahçeşehir University; Mr. George BeylerIan, Founder of Material ConneXion; Mr. Levent Çalıkoğlu, Art Historian, Chief curator at Istanbul Modern; Mr. Bülent Erkmen, Graphic Designer, Founder of BEK Design

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and Consultancy; Prof. John Heskett, Dean of Design Faculty at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Ms. Defne Koz, Industrial Designer, Founder of Defne Koz Studio; Mr. Faruk Malhan, Architect, founder of Koleksiyon Mobilya; Mr. Alphan Manas, Futurist, Brightwell Holding Chair of the Board of Directors; Ms. Sevil Peach, Founder of Sevil Peach Architecture & Design; Mr. Deyan Sudjic, Director of the Design Museum, London; Prof.

Uğur Tanyeli, Architect, Faculty Member of Yıldız TechnIcal UniversIty Faculty of Architecture and Editor-In-Chief of Arredamento Architecture Magazine; Prof.

Ilhan Tekeli, Honorary Member of the Turkish Academy of Sciences; Mr. Alexander von Vegesack, Chairman of the Board of Vitra Design Foundation.

10 Top Hotel Deals in Europe’s Best Party Destinations Stylish nightclubs, trendy bars, charttopping music and parties that last late into the night are all defining aspects of a great party city, and many cities in Europe are competing for the position of top destination for party-goers.

With this in mind, the price comparison website www.trivago.co.uk has looked at Europe’s most popular party destinations – new and old – and found top-rated hotels with good deals that should allow budget-conscious party-goers to spend their money where it counts – the parties themselves! Discover Europe’s best party locations, and with hotels ranging from an elegant four star hotel in Tallinn and a trendy city hotel in Berlin to a comfy beach hotel in Ibiza and a design hotel in Lecce, party-travellers will find the ideal place to recover in preparation for the next night.

Here are the ten top-rated hotels in Europe’s most popular party destinations, listed in order of ranking given by the users of trivago and its partner sites.

1. Hotel Scandic Palace (Tallinn, Estonia) 2. Hotel Le Chardon Bleu (St. Tropez, France) 3. SANA Berlin Hotel (Berlin, Germany) 4. Zira Hotel Belgrade (Belgrade, Serbia) 5. Hotel The Westin Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) 6. Blue Hills Hotel (Istanbul, Turkey) 7. Eos Hotel (Lecce, Italy) 8. Hotel Marsol (Lloret de Mar, Spain) 9. Hotel Bellamar (Ibiza, Spain) 10. Hotel Juliani (St. Julian’s, Malta)

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TEAMCON Achieves a First! URSI 2011 Brings the World to Istanbul 30th General Meeting and Scientific Symposium of URSI (the International Union of Radio Science) is taking place in Istanbul.

It is being held in the Lutfi Kirdar Congress Centre from 13-20 August 2011, organised by TEAMCON. Teamcon has welcomed around 1500 delegates from 57 countries to Istanbul despite the current international economic problems, the political difficulties of countries bordering Turkey and also the fact that it is the hottest period of the holiday season.

URSI representatives are putting the fact that 8 countries are taking part for the first time down to Teamcon’s success.

Alongside the scientific content of the congress, Istanbul’s appeal as a destination has not only increased the number of delegates but has also had a positive effect on those taking part.

It had a positive effect on the number of people taking part in the courses and education programme which were held before the congress, as well as on the sessions which have been held in 11 conference rooms of the Lutfi Kirdar Congress Centre.

The positive working relationship between URSI’s Turkish International Committee and Teamcon has contributed to the success and quality of the congress. With the support of URSI’s head office in Belgium, Teamcon has been able to organise a very successful congress. The fact that the number of delegates and delegate countries has increased, and that the interest shown by students and young people involved in science has increased compared to previous years, are testament to this success.

Teamcon is a corporate body, which was founded in 2003 by bringing together 5 of the leading tourism establishments and is the only one of its kind in Turkey. In terms of promotion it plays an important role in the Turkey national economy and allows the congress sector to compete on equal terms as an industry with other developed countries.

It brings together careful planning, detailed organisation, team work, implementation of new technology and financial strength.

As Teamcon, with the combined strength and experience of the companies, the goals are to achieve 100% success and, by working with decision-makers, to bring internationally known congresses to Turkey.

Some of our most important references are: 2005 – the organisation of the opening and closing ceremonies of the Universiade which took place in Izmir 2009 – 5th International Physical ?? And Rehabilitation Congress 2011 – the organisation of the opening and closing ceremonies of the Universiade which took place in Erzurum.

Salih Cene is a candidate for the post of Skal World Director This year Skal International (SI) Annual Congress will be held in Turku/ Finland from 18th to 23rd of September.

Immediate past Councilor for Turkey and a senior tourism professional Salih Cene is a candidate for the post of Director of SI. This year he left the Council in accordance with the Council Operations Manual stating that “Councilors may serve in the Council for maximum of six years” and is nominated by his Club …

With his experience and vision he stands a very good chance for the elections. SI Turkey is strongly supporting him and they adopted the following slogan; “With his experience and vision, Salih is the best match for this mission” Some reflections from Salih’s vision of Skal are as follows; ● In order to take our place as a trusted advisory body, Skal’s status should be

well explained to the world of tourism.

The most important asset that differentiates Skal International from other organizations is its membership mosaic. Not only its presence in five continents and over 90 countries, but also its wide range of membership categories that no other tourism organization has under one roof (tour operators, hoteliers, airline representatives, guides, tourism press and many more).

This wide representation should make Skal a trusted voice within World Tourism, especially in two areas. Skal could use this position to set: ● The “Code of Ethics” in the Travel & Tourism Industry. ● The principles of business between various sectors of the Travel & Tourism Industry (eg. standards for contracts and operational rules between Travel Trade, Hotels, Airlines, etc.) ● By achieving these two missions, Skal may also become the arbitrator in national and international disputes in the Travel & Tourism Trade.

The tourism sector in Turkey, agree that Salih deserved long before to be one of the Directors of Skal International. ●

Istanbul to Host International AIDS Congress in 2014

While Istanbul that came world’s 7th by gaining speed in Congress Tourism in 2010 is continuing its studies to host the 2014 International AIDS Congress, the top management of International AIDS Society came to Turkey.

The top management of International AIDS Society together with the ITO and ICVB Committee, visited Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality and the top of the government in Ankara to give information and discuss their supports.

The committee that emphasized the importance of support of the government by coming to Turkey last time before the meeting, left Turkey by getting the support they expect.

During negotiations made to the T.R Culture and Tourism Minister Ertuğrul Günay and T.R Foreign Affairs Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu, it was emphasized once more that support of the government would very important

in finalization of coming of the International AIDS Congress to İstanbul.

During negotiations made to the T.R Foreign Affairs Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu and T.R Culture and Tourism Minister Ertuğrul Günay, information about the AIDS Congress was given and by indicating that İstanbul proved itself on that matter by being the world’s 7th among the congress cities, its important position in the East Europe, Asia and East Africa regions was emphasized and excitement about the congress to be made in a Muslim country for the first time was shared.

The T.R Culture and Tourism Minister Ertuğrul Günay expressed that they followed the studies of “ITO and ICVB” and they would give the support as expected from them on that matter by presenting all their opportunities. Günay also stated that they continuously worked in cooperation with the THY- Turkish Airlines and THY would be ready for transportation support.

The T.R Foreign Affairs Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu and his spouse welcomed the committee at their residence. The minister narrated his Somali impressions by drawing attention to the importance of the AIDS disease and its treatment for humanity. The International AIDS Association’s 2010- 2012 Chairman Prof.

Katabira , by stating that the “2014 International AIDS Conference would be

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the biggest scientific congress on that area, expressed that they considered Turkey as an important meeting point for that congress because of her position to the East Europe, Middle East and Africa countries. Ahmet Davutoğlu, by stating that he was very pleased as the congress would be made in İstanbul, expressed that they would prepare the required official undertaking letter gladly and would share it with the other related ministries.

Prof. Dr. Francoise Barre Sinoussi who discovered the HIV virus and gained the Nobel Medicine award was also attended to the committee as the term chairman.

The International AIDS Association 20122014 Term Chairman Prof. Dr. Francoise Barre Sinoussi, by stating that they had many criteria for hosting of the congress, emphasized that the political support of the country they went was very important.

Besides, Prof. Dr.Sinoussi, who stated that Turkey was very successful in fighting with HIV virus, carried out many important studies under political support and put the AIDS under control, discovered the HIV virus in 1983 and gained the Nobel Medicine Award. He is one of the most competent persons in the world on AIDS subject.

ITO and ICVB Chairman Murat Yalçıntaş; Completion of the Congress valley and successful experiences such as the World’s Water Forum, IMF and NATO Assemblies made İstanbul a shining star. We expect more congresses in 2016-2017 years. İstanbul Chamber of Trade (İTO) and İstanbul Congress and Visitor Office (ICVB) President Murat Yalçıntaş, as a the chairman of the committee, expressed that they were very glad to bring the “International AIDS Congress”, one of the biggest and most prestigious congresses in the world, to İstanbul and they made a very good work for Turkey and Istanbul. Yalçıntaş, by stating that they worked hard for a long time to bring that congress to İstanbul, added that as a result of these studies, İstanbul took place among three cities that advanced to the final together with Melbourne and San Paolo and was elected by the International AIDS Society Council to host the 2014 congress.

Yalçıntaş, by stating that the reason of committee’s visit was to get the approval and support of the government of the said country in order the congress could be made in the elected city , added that Prof. Dr. Francoise B. Sinoussi, member of the International AIDS Association and be chairman in term of 2012-2014, came to Turkey to get that invitation.

The International AIDS Association management who came to Istanbul following their Ankara visit came together with the İBB-İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality Deputy Mayor Ahmet Selamet. Selamet, by mentioning the position of İstanbul as a congress destination and one of the important cities of the world in health field, expressed that they would be very glad to contribute in realization of the medicine congress in İstanbul and he promised that they would give all the necessary support in allocation and utilization of all the locations and opportunities owned by İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality for 2014 International AIDS Congress.

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Turkey launched high-speed train between Ankara and Konya Turkey launched last week a new highspeed train rail that links the Turkish capital, Ankara, and the central city of Konya.

The new line was inaugurated in a ceremony in Konya hosting Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan,

Transportation Minister Binali Yildirim and Development Minister Cevdet Yilmaz.

Speaking at the ceremony, Erdogan said the construction of the 212-kilometer high-speed railway and the test runs had taken only four and a half years to complete, which he said was significantly shorter than most of such projects elsewhere in the world, citing a 204-km line between Italy ’s Rome and Naples that has taken 11 years and another 216-km line between Germany ’s Hanover and Berlin which has taken 7 years.

Erdogan said the high-speed train would reduce travel time between the two cities to one and a half hour from ten and a half hours in the past when the old train services from Konya reached Ankara only after stopping at the central cities of first Eskisehir and then Afyon.

In Brief Former Deputy Undersecretary at Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry; Özgür Özaslan has been promoted to the Undersecretary at the ministry. l Emirates Palace has announced the appointment of Bugra Berberoglu to the position of new General Manager to the $ 3.1 billion property. l Mr. Pasquale Baiguera appointed as General Manager of the Radisson Blu Conference and Airport Hotel, Istanbul. l Ali Ethem Keskin has been appointed Connection Tour as Business Development Director. l Dedeman Hotels & Resorts International appointed Murat Yilmaz as Business Development Director. l Burcu Özen has been appointed to Accor Hotels Turkey as Assistant Director of Sales. l Füsun Özsoy has been appointed Amanruya Resort located in Bodrum, Turkey as Sales Manager. l Istanbul Convention & Visitors Bureau General Manager Elif Balcı Fisunoğlu has been appointed as Vice President Communication at MPI Turkey Club. l Dedeman Zonguldak Hotel announced the appointment of Ibrahim Çelik as the new General Manager. l Elvan Çekirge named Sales & Marketing Manager of Kaya Izmir Thermal & Convention. l Hilton Izmir appointed Gözde Kaydirak as Sales Manager at Group Services. l Félix Murillo has been appointed as General Manager of the Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet. l Fikri Kadakal has been promoted as the new General Manager of Baia Bordum. l Tahir Akarsular has announced his new Hotel Management Consultancy company: INNOVALIFE. l Bülent Karaboncuk has been re-elected to the Administrative Board of Federation International Camping Caravanning (FICC). l Haluk Otçu named General Manager to Istanbul Innova Sultanahmet as General Manager. l

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IT&CMA, Asia’s Best MICE Trade Show, is Now Ready to Roll The premier international MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions) show in the Asia-Pacific region; IT&CMA and the first and leading ROI event on T&E management in the Asia-Pacific region; CTW is ready to welcome delegates around the world.

Mr. Akapol Sorasuchart, president of TCEB (Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau) (Public Organization) (left), Mr. Darren Ng, managing director of TTG Asia Media (second from left) and Mr Sumate Sudasna, president of Thailand Incentive and Convention Association (TICA) (right) join hands to announce readiness for the holding of 19th IT&CMA and the 14th CTW Asia-Pacific.

The event is the paramount of trade show in meetings and incentive of Asia Pacific region for which Thailand has been hosting for ten years in a row. The 19th IT&CMA will be holding from 4-6 October 2011, at the Bangkok Convention Center, Central World, Bangkok. n

50th ICCA Congress 2011 – Leipzig In October, Leipzig will be the hotspot for the international meetings industry. The 50th ICCA Congress will take place in the Congress Center Leipzig (CCL) from 22nd to 26th October 2011.

About 1,200 participants are expected to visit the trade’s most important event.

Every year, the ICCA Congress gathers event experts from all continents. The ICCA unites more than 900 congress centres, event organisers and service providers committed to top-notch–quality from 86 countries. The programme of the convention trade’s world conference covers a broad range of subjects. Over 40 sessions especially developed for CEOs and Senior Directors will be held on three conference days.

The primary focus lies with the transfer of knowledge from more than 100 international speakers from the Asia-Pacificregion, America, Africa, Near East and Europe. Not only ICCA members, but also experts from other economic areas as well

as researchers and scientists will talk about subjects such as, amongst others, “The pharmaceutical industry – trends, challenges, opportunities”, “IT/telecommunication/high-tech industry – How events for this growth market develop” and “A look at the advertising/marketing industry”. “Germany has one of our largest and most active national groups of member companies and organisations, and the surrounding northern European region also has strong ICCA membership: these are just some of the reasons we are expecting a record attendance in Leipzig. It’s also a great location for bringing in delegates from the emerging economies of Eastern Europe and Russia, and is easily connected to the wider world. When this natural accessibility is combined with an excellent educational programme, the opportunity to identify local potential clients in both corporate and association sectors, and tremendous support from the Leipzig team, it’s a winning formula for what we are certain will be a wonderful Congress”, says ICCA CEO Martin Sirk. n

Mctm Luxe “The Event within the Event”, the perfect platform to showcase luxury products and brands. Due to the demand of numerous companies from the luxury lifestyle industry, MCTM has evolved its concept to create for these companies a special, dedicated “event within the event.” Luxury Lifestyle company profiles include, e.g. luxury jewellery companies, luxury watchmakers, luxury automobile manufacturers, exclusive interior /exterior designers, and many more... MCTM LUXE, taking place during the habitual show, offers luxury lifestyle companies to benefit from the luxurious setting and high-end consumers visiting the show. Visitors illustrate the exceptional habitants of the PACA region (Provence Alpes Cote d’Azur), the majority of which is invited via personal invitation. These clients are carefully selected according to our luxury partner’s portfolios and databases, such as elite associations, luxury shops, private banks, etc. Key visitor profiles include: High Income Individuals and Professionals, International and Regional Business Decision-Makers, Leaders of Key Associations, Successful Executives, Secure Families, Celebrities (TV, Sports, etc.), Artists. In addition, exhibiting luxury lifestyle companies benefit from an entire full-page**

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of promotion in the “MCTM Luxury Publication”. Distributed to visitors and participants of the event, placement in selected venues, 5 star hotels and palaces, luxury stores, this annually published hard cover exhibitor book/ directory is acknowledged for its promotional power. The organizer’s publishing partner takes full care in collecting exhibitor data and creating a beautiful layout for the reader.

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Conclusion: Business wise, MCTM allows a company from the luxury lifestyle industry to: Establish & consolidate business contacts with clients in order to generate sales.

Increase your business prospects.

Generate brand recognition.

Launch new products & services.

Monitor competitive activity.

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TTG Incontri 6-8 October- Rimini The 48th edition of TTG Incontri will be held on 6-7-8 October 2011 in the trade fair district at Via Emilia, Rimini.

TTG Incontri is the most important b2b international trade fair in the tourism sector in Italy. It takes place every year at Rimini Fiera: it will be held for the 48th time in 2011. The three-day event is used to present the main new features of tourism operators to the market: 42.750 visitors were present in 2010 with more than one thousand direct exhibitors and a total of 2.400 companies represented from 100 countries. TTG Incontri was held for the first time in Milan in 1977. For more than 15 years the event took place twice a year in (spring-autumn) and also abroad ( Eastern Europe ). After changing location for a number of years, the workshop reached Riva del Garda in 1993 and stayed there for 9 years. In 2003 TTG Italia decided to move the event to the modern Rimini Fiera trade fair district, designed by Studio GMP in Hamburg and opened in 2001. The district is located in the north of the city of Rimini and covers a total area of 460,000 square metres. It

consists of 16 large single-storey pavilions which are modern and functional and the complex has its own railway station on the Milan-Bari line. The new venue is in keeping with the essential characteristics for organising TTG Incontri/TTI to guarantee the success of the event: functional trade fair area, efficient services in the region, pleasant relaxing environment.

To stimulate in-depth analysis and outline future scenarios in the tourism industry with top-level meetings, TTG Italia launched the TTG Forums in 2003, top-level meetings with important national and international speakers. TTG Italia, the company which organises TTG Incontri, is the Italian leader in communications and services in the tourism sector. It promotes meetings between supply and demand on different levels and in different environments and operates exclusively on a business-to-business basis, through supplying the market with publications, trade fairs, one-to-one contacts and new opportunities for growth and development. The head office is in Turin, while the Events Department, which organises TTG Incontri and TTI, is based in Milan . TTG Italia spa is a member company of Gruppo Rimini Fiera and an associate member of UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organisation). n

EIBTM 2011 Visitor Registration Now Open Trade Visitor registration for EIBTM 2011 (29th November – 1st December) is now open.

Pre-registration at www.eibtm.com/ register provides the flexibility of diary planning, saves money, offers various travel discounts on accommodation and flights plus fast track entry to 3 days of business, education and networking at the world’s leading industry event.

Trade visitor status at EIBTM is an option offered to those who prefer to organise their own schedules and appointments during the three-day eventtaking place at the Fira Gran Via, Barcelona - it also secures free entry (onsite entry fee is €25).

Online there are hotels for every budget and partner airline discounted travel for those who book early.

Additional privileges include regular show news updates in the run up the event, a copy of the show preview and fast-track entry. This year EIBTM will also be providing an e-badging

option for visitors who would prefer to receive their badge via email.

Trade visitors will have the opportunity to connect with over 14,200 international industry professionals expected to attend EIBTM 2011, access to 3,000 leading globalsuppliers and free entrance to cutting edge education seminars and networking events.

All pre-registered attendees can also take advantage of the Connect@EIBTM networking tool. Connect@EIBTM is an online community providing pre-registered attendees direct access to communicate with other participants attending the show and will be live in the final weeks leading up EIBTM. Shortly after ICCA’s announcement that Barcelona has been ranked as the 2nd most popular city destination for hosting international association meetings - EIBTM has announced its official partnership with Lufthansa airline and successfully secured competitive rates with 47 partner hotels starting from as little as €120 per night. n

Monte Carlo Travel & Luxury Shows products and services available in the industry. Constant constructive development has led to provide an optimal business platform for all exhibitors, and visitors, and enabled MCTM is one of the most MCTM to sustain itself among the top international travel exclusive annual travel and venues. luxury shows offering a Following a recent deep market analysis, MCTM organizers challenging business-tohave found a noticeable increase of exhibitors desire to deal consumer platform on an international level. Set under directly with the individual clients. Based on these findings, the high patronage of H.S.H. MCTM management, in collaboration with the Board of Advisers, has decided to set the emphasis on inviting solely Prince Albert II of Monaco, the 7th edition of the show is to take place on the 2, 3, 4 December 2011 at the Grimaldi Forum, high-end consumers.

A further strategic bonus is the show’s location in Monaco, Monaco. offering companies the opportunity to promote themselves The show was created in 2005 with the initial intention to present simultaneously to professional buyers and upper-end to an upscale international audience in one of the places to be within the heart of Europe. n clients a selection of the world’s most prestigious places,

2-4 December - Monaco

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International Golf Travel Market 2011 14-17 November - Antalya International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) announced that Belek, in the Antalya region of Turkey, will host the 14th edition of the world’s premier global event for golf tourism suppliers, buyers and media, from November 14-17, 2011. Belek, one of the fastest growing and most successful golf destinations in the world, close to the cosmopolitan city of Antalya on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast, boasts 14 world-class golf venues, featuring signature designed golf courses by Sir Nick Faldo and Colin Montgomerie, among others, plus a wealth of high quality hotels. Öner Uygun of Millennium Golf, commented: “We are delighted to be selected as the host of IGTM, which is a globally important event, and look forward to welcoming the industry’s leading golf tourism suppliers, buyers, official dignitaries and media from across the globe to Belek and Antalya.

«Since the opening of Belek›s first golf course, The National Golf Course, and the establishment of the Turkish Golf Association, in the early 1990s, Belek has benefited from huge investment with 14 top golf courses attracting a large and growing number of international visitors. In 2009, 349,000 rounds of golf were played, while 400,000 rounds were played in the first ten months of 2010.

Belek, on the Mediterranean coast, just 30 kilometres from Antalya airport, is at the heart of Turkish golf. The hotels are

all 4 and 5-star standard and offer an excellent range of leisure facilities, with plenty to explore in the surrounding area.

«The climate has proven to be a clear attraction to Turkey, with people first visiting the country for its sun, sand and sea, as well as its historical and cultural appeal,» added Öner Uygun.

«With the added benefits of high standards of service and accommodation, good value for money, and of course, a fantastic range of international standard golf courses, we are confident that visitors to Turkey and next year›s IGTM will have a great experience.»

Mark Walsh, Group Exhibition Director of Reed Travel Exhibitions, said: «Turkey, the 2008 IAGTO Best Golf Destination winner, and Belek Antalya, in particular, has enjoyed spectacular recent success and now is the right time to host the world›s largest gathering of golf tourism professionals in this exciting destination.

«The quality of the golf courses and resorts in Belek is outstanding, and combined with an excellent conference facility, The Antalya Expo Centre, we have all the necessary logistics to make IGTM 2011 a global success.»

Antalya boasts the world›s 26th busiest international airport with nearly 10 million passengers in 2010, an increase of more than 23% year-on-year.

IGTM will take place November 14-17, 2011, the week after the World Travel Market, London, also a Reed Travel Exhibitions event.

For more information about IGTM, please visit: www.igtm.co.uk or visit www.iagto.com n

Leipzig Trade Fair focuses on international congresses Already today, Germany is among the global players in international conference and congress business. Germany is Europe’s number one congress nation and only second to the US worldwide. Congresses and conferences are also important fields of business for us at Leipzig Trade Fair,” Martin Buhl-Wagner, spokesman for the management of the Leipzig Trade Fair, says. According to the current ICCA ranking, Leipzig is among the top 100 locations worldwide and holds rank 53 within Europe. Besides a perfect organisation,

Leipzig Trade Fair also wants to set a course for the contents by implementing sustainable concepts, the spokesperson continues. According to him the transport between the hotels and the Congress Center is for the first time in the ICCA’s history organised with means of public transport, a trainee project of Leipzig Trade Fair and Leipzig’s public transportation services. Buhl-Wagner: “The 50th ICCA Congress in Leipzig will develop visions for the business of tomorrow.” n

ILTM – Cannes, 5 - 8 December Programme Monday 5 December 17.00-19.00 20.30-21.30

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ILTM 2011 is due to be held in Cannes from 5 - 8 December. This unique event is ideal for buyers and suppliers working within the International luxury travel sector who strive to provide the ultimate customised luxury experience.

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ILTM Pre-Scheduled Appointment Programme, Open Networking & Spotlight on Luxury Lunch Break/ Lunch Appointments ILTM Pre-Scheduled Appointment Programme & Open Networking ILTM Official Party @The Hotel Martinez

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Yoros Castle

is Highligting the History of Istanbul.

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ituated on the hills of Beykoz Anadolu Kavagi, the Yoros Castle archeological works is bringing a new vision to the culture and tourism perspective of Istanbul. Led by the Istanbul University Art History section member Prof.Dr.Asnu Bilban Yalcin, the art historians, archeologs, restoraters and architects totalling 20 people have been working on the site for the past

two years resulting in finding objects from the Roman, Byzantium and Ottoman period.

The Yoros Castle is the only remaining middle-age period castle. The Roman Byzantium, Ottoman period commercial, military, naval traffic control was done from this castle.

The exact period of the establishment of the Yoros Castle is not known.

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The castle was built on top of an old bulding and the material of the old one has been used in building the new castle. The castle that has been the symbol of power all through the middle-age period was also used as the customs point. On the 14th century it was captured by the Genovese, than the Ottomans during the Sultan Yildirim Bayezit period. That is why it September’2011

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is called, wrongly, the Genovese Castle by the locals. According to the Turkish and western travellers stories, until the end of the 18th century, the castle had baths, mosque and a little village where the military officials families resided.

Whereas, during the Ottoman period it was used as a military base.

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During the Antique Period, the hill where the castle located was called Zeus Hieron and was considered a holy place.

The historian Petrus Gyllius, informs that one of the most important temples of the antique period “Positive Winds God” temple Zeus

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Orion and another temple dedicated to the the 12 Greek Goods, together with Artemis and Poseidon( the Sea God) was to be found here too. Above the temples there was a circle shaped wall and inside this wall was a castle. At the skirts of the castle, a port where 300 ships could anchor was located.

The Prayer of the Argonots “Doors of the Sea” was the location named where the temples were built due to its positioning at the far end of the Bosphorus opening to the Black Sea and the castle and the port at its skirts were the stopping places of the commercial ships and sailors that traded with the Greek colonies between the Aegean and the Medditteranean. According to the historical documentation, this location was among one of the busiest places.

The sailors prayed to Zeus and other gods for positive winds before continuing their route. The Argonauts,the Greek heroes under the

leadeship of Iason prayed here on their way to Georgia(Kolhida of that period) with their fast ships called the “Argo” to capture the Golden Post that was the symbol of power and wealth.

The Persian King Darius on his way to Greece,proudly watched the passing of the Persian ships, full of soldiers, from the Bosphorous, sitting at the castle.

Yoros Castle created various disputes between the Byzantium and Khalkedon as it was obvious that whoever owned the Castle could control the naval traffic and the sea routes. The Khalkedonians argued that this was their rightful heritage, however,as they were more

powerful due to the number of the ships and controlled the sea traffic, the Byzantions bought the castle and the temple as they did not want to loose the Black Sea traffic.

On the 6th century Emperor Justinianus missioned a Count to collect taxes from the psssing ships.

The Yoros Castle archeological works, is very valuable for the historical and cultural discovery, protection and forwarding to the coming generations and contributing to growing numbers of tourist coming to Beykoz and Istanbul and giving them an incentive ti stay longer at Istanbul as a destination.

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Marking Power It is well known that the Castle played an active role in the sea wars, witnessing two. The archeologist working at the site researced and found the presence of another Byzantium Castle right opposite Yoros Castle (Rumeli Kavak). It is thought that a chain similar to the ones that were placed during The Congueror Sultan Mehmet(Fatih Sultan Mehmet) is between these two castles. Following the Ottoman period, the castle had

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been left to its destiny for long long years, serving as the picnic area of the visitors. This neglected location was almost ruined by the visitors by left waste, fires for barbecue and even a nightmare place for the homeless for their unlawful deeds.

Led by the Istanbul University Art History Section Member Prof.Asnu Bilban Yalcin, in 2005 the surface works has started. The surface works started for the Topographical research

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of the Bosphorous led to the necessity of carrying out a proper research at the castle. The necessary steps were taken to start such an archeological journey and in July 2010, the work at the site started with the participation of the Culture and Tourism Ministry and Istanbul University with a team of art historianas, archeologs, restoraters and architects.

Meet at Art

Third International Tourism Cartoon Competition

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he Third International Tourism Cartoon Competition is held with the cooperation of Anadolu University Research Center for Caricature Art, Association of Tourism Writers and Journalists and Anatolia: Turizm Araştırmaları Dergisi (Anatolia: A Journal of Tourism Research).

Tourism is one of the fastest developing sectors in Turkey and all over the World.

Individuals’ various experiences during leisure travels are evaluated within the concept of tourism. Cartoonists? comprehension of tourism related issues such as accommodation, transportation, travel agencies, food and beverage, entertainment, recreation, sightseeing, museums, environment, tourist-resident relationships and also of the developmental process and of experiences of tourism, constitute the aim of this competition submission guidelines: • The competition is open to all amateur and professional cartoonists.

• Each performer is allowed to submit maximum three works.

• The cartoons submitted to the competition may be prepared as original drawings, digital printings or computer printouts. The drawing technique is open-ended. Drawings may be colourful or black and white. On the other

Oleg Goutsol ‘Ukraine’ Second Prize hand, performers are required to put signatures on their drawings.

• Drawings must be minimum A4 (21x27,7cm) and maximum A3 (29.7x42.0cm) size and potential deformation during the sending process should be avoided. Participants are responsible for any deformation caused by the posting procedure.

• Participants must write their names, surnames and adressess behind their drawings. Also, they must complete the Participant Information Form placed below in the Windows Word format and post it together with their drawings.

• Cartoons sent may be of the ones previously published somewhere but previously awarded cartoons are not allowed to submit.

• Cartoons submitted for selection will be able to be printed in Anadolu University and its units, Anatolia: Turizm Araştırmaları Dergisi, and in other printed materials of this organization such as books, catalogs, brochures, postcards, web sites and posters. All rights for any other publishing except these belong to the owner of drawing.

• Some selected part of the cartoons submitted for selection will be published in the album. Cartoonists whose drawings published in this album will be sent a copy of the album.

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• Regardless of award-winning or taking place in the album, all the cartoons submitted for selection will not be returned and will be archieved in The Anadolu University Museum of Cartoon Art. • All the cartoonists participated in the competition are implied to agree on the conditions and regulations of the competition.

• Award ceremony and the cartoon exhibition will be organized during The East Mediterranean International Tourism and Travel (EMITT) Exhibition which will be held in Istanbul between 10-13 February 2012 . Award-winner cartoonists will be hosted by the scientific committee during the EMITT. • Submission deadline is 15 November 2011. The organization committee is not responsible for any delays caused by posting process. http://www.anatoliajournal.com/ cartoon submission deadline: 15 November 2011 Postal adress Prof. Atila ATAR Anadolu University Eğitim Karikatürleri Müzesi, Akcami Mah., Malhatun Sokak, No: 6, Odunpazarı, 26030 Eskişehir/TURKEY September’2011

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Environmentally Cooperation with Setur Marinas and Turmepa

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ith the partnership between the Turkish construction sector’s leading company, MAKYOL, and Turkish marine leader Setur Marinas, Kaş Marina takes its anticipated place in the marina sector.

In cooperation with the DenizTemiz Turmepa Association, Kaş Marina cleaned its waters to prove just how polluted our seas are.

As the newest destination of sailing enthusiasts; Kaş Marina took the initiative in collaboration with DenizTemiz Turmepa, to clean its sea bottom and shores around the marina, a first amongst the marinas in Turkey. With this environmental initiative Kaş Marina aims to set an example for other marinas in the region. During World Environment Week 2011, Kaş Marina hosted students from Kaş Elementary School to inform them about coastal protection and keeping our waters clean.

Beds And Blankets Emerge From The Sea The Kaş Marina – DenizTemiz Turmepa Association team set a new standard for the

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Turkish marine sector, covering a 2000m2 area with a depth of 12m. PF Marine Underwater Technology divers removed items ranging from paint boxes, an iron and motor pieces, plastic chairs, truck tires, tins, cardigans, a bed and blankets through to closets, carpets, plates, paint brushes, plastic cases, radio, glasses and a tape recorder…

Student’s Are Learning Environmental Awareness After the cleaning initiative, the collected rubbish was displayed at Kaş Marina and training for students about cleaning the environment organized. In order to draw attention to the problem of sea pollution and the importance of keeping our waters clean educating the younger generation is imperative.

Over 1 Million Seagulls And 10.000 Sea Turtles Die Every Year Marina Manager Tuncay Özses, “Every hour 67.000 kilograms of rubbish is thrown

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into the sea and half of this is plastic; which equals 6 million tons per year. Sea life die because of this plastic; over 1 million seagulls, 100,000 sea mammals and 10.000 sea turtles are killed per year.” According to 2002-2006 ICC Reports, pollution in the Mediterranean Sea results from 52% mainland waste, 40% cigarette butts, 5% sea wastage and 3% waste poured into the sea.

Kaş Marina… Setting Itself Apart With Environmentalism Respect for the environment and working together with it not against it, set Kaş Marina apart from other marinas. The marina buildings are designed to use minimal electricity and air conditioning. While decreasing the consumption of electricity in the marina with specific design and materials used for the buildings; the architectural design of them also allows air cooling thanks to the optimum amount of shade provided by the building walls.

Meet & Eat

Asitane Restaurant

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Kariye Camii Sokak No: 6 34240 Edirnekapı Phone: (+90 212) 635 79 97 Fax: (+90 212) 521 66 31 E-mail: info@asitanerestaurant.com Web: www.asitanerestaurant.com

sitane Restaurant is located in Edirnekapı, considered by many to be one of the most important areas of historical Istanbul. The neighborhood is a typical quiet Turkish “mahalle” within a short walking distance to important Byzantian monuments.

The restaurant itself lies in the shadow of the mighty Chora Church which is famous for its mosaics and is one of the most important and well kept buildings of the Byzantine era.

Located high up in the foot hills overlooking the Golden Horn, Asitane opened its doors in 1991, together with the Kariye Hotel, a restored 19th century traditional Ottoman mansion. The restaurant, whose dishes reflect the eclectic nature of the TurcoOttoman neighbourhood, was named Asitane, one of the many names given to Istanbul throughout the reign of the Ottoman Empire.

Extensive research was undertaken six months prior to the opening of the restaurant as kitchen registries deep from the archives of Topkapı and Dolmabahçe Palaces were scoured for recipes, and relevant documentation was found in Istanbul’s Beyazıt and Millet libraries. Additional important sources of information for the duration of the preparation period were dug up using old Ottoman dictionaries, the written historic accounts of various statesmen, medical practitioners and soldiers.

After 20 years in hospitality, Asitane now boasts an impressive archive comprised of over 450 forgotten sweet and savory recipes, which are prepared in keeping with the cooking methods of 500 years ago. The current menu features dishes originally prepared for the sumptuous celebration feast given for Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent’s two sons, Bayezid II and Şah Cihangir, at Edirne Palace in November 1539 as well as classic dishes of Turkish cuisine. The restaurant periodically offers themed menus such as “The Age of Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror”, “Ottoman Aphrodisiacs”, “Fish and Seafood Ottoman Style” as part of its mission to introduce the tastes of a bygone era to all.

Asitane also offers a large selection of fine Turkish wines to accompany this historic feast.

Asitane is open everyday from 11:45 am till 11:30 pm, serving indoors during winters, and at it’s beatiful garden in summers.

Additionally the restaurant caters to special events and functions.

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Meet & Drink

Award-winning Turkish Wines Break Records at London Wine Fair

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urkish wines are in the spotlight after scooping up a record number of medals announced at the London International Wine Fair (LIWF) 2011 on May, where generic body for Turkish wine, Wines of Turkey (WoT), has been exhibiting.

52 medals were awarded by the UK based International Wine Challenge (IWC) and 31 from the International Wines and & Spirit Competition (IWSC), two of the world’s most prestigious and influential independent wine competitions; whilst 67 were awarded by the Decanter World Wine Awards 2011, the largest consumer wine competition in the world. In total, 150 medals [list

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of award-winning wines attached] have been awarded to Turkish wines at LIWF, held 17- 19th May 2011 in London.

Turkey has also received its first ever Decanter Regional Trophy, the prestigious award for wines best in their regions, awarded to Kavaklidere in the Southern & Eastern Mediterranean sweet fortified category for its Tatli Sert Narince 2000, made from indigenous white grape Narince.

Not only have Turkish wines beaten all previous records for the total number of award-winning wine this year, but they have also beaten their previous category

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records, including receiving more silver medals than ever before. Buyulubag, Kavaklidere, Kayra, Vinolus, Pamukkale, Urla and Vinkara wineries have together won 7 Silver in the IWC, 3 Silver & 3 Silver Best in Category (Kavaklidere) from the IWSC and 12 Silver from Decanter, as well as a huge array of other Bronze and Commended.

Indeed, the 331 medals awarded to Turkish wines from a range of international wine competitions between 2010 and 2011 is evidence of Turkey’s ascent on the international stage.

Meet the Jugglers

The 6th Turkish Juggling Convention is in 3-9 October in Antalya in Turkey fter dreaming, thinking and designing for many years; Finally in 2006, we’ve put all of our toys together and met at the first Juggling Festival in Turkey.”

As they describe their joy while talking about how did they started. With the main idea of couple young collage jugglers they wanted to do a festival for turkey finally. So here comes the 6th Turkish Juggling festival. With contributions from the contemporary circus artist association.

The organisation is in a camping place in Antalya called Sundance camping.

It’s in a place near by sea and inside of the nature while very close to antient cities.

The organisation is for jugglers from jugglers. Everybody who works in there are a volunteer juggler. So please feel free to be a volunteer also.

The area is limited with the 500 participating including the musicians, dancers, and acrobats every year. So it is more like a familiar festival which you can meet with the jugglers also from all over the world. The ambient has 3 different size tents and one of them

is more like a dancing studio. You can perform your shows also or just chill out and enjoy the workshops or the shows and the gala show from other jugglers and having fun with the games. Get ready for an enjoyable week with full of surprises.

You may enjoy from the sea, making a boat trip to the coves or discovering the mountains, make a walking in the forest and amused by the ancient city of Phaselis. You may also visit the Olympos which is not near but also not so far from the camping side.

The entrence fee is 35€ included the accommodation cost with your own tent. You may also choose the bungalows or the wooden houses (limited number )instead of tent by contact with the camp and make a prearrange reservation There is a restaurant in the camping area which has delicious foods that you can eat all day long.

Or you can make shoppings from the circumjacent markets.

For further information please check out the website www. j-fest.com.

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Exhibition

IMEX in Frankfurt, over 830 international hosted buyers were surveyed after the show to gain valuable insight into their thoughts on social media, industry blogs and new technologies.

The findings of the 2011 IMEX in Frankfurt Hosted Buyer Social Media Survey (taken from the post-show exit survey) suggest that the uptake of social media for professional use has accelerated significantly compared to last year. Among the respondents, Facebook has risen in popularity with 71 per cent of hosted buyers now using it either for networking or business promotion purposes, rising from 60 per cent in 2010. Twitter is another social media platform that has increased in

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IMEX - Frankfurt popularity, with 41 per cent of respondents now using it regularly, compared to 27 per cent in 2010.

Not surprisingly given its professional authority, LinkedIn is used by 69 per cent of the buyers surveyed, whilst YouTube is used by 25 per cent, demonstrating its growing role as a credible and viable channel for corporate marketing and communications within the international meetings industry.

Despite the proliferation and increasing influence of blogs within the international meetings industry, surprisingly, the number of respondents who say they do not regularly read one has increased slightly on 2010 - from 83 per cent to 86 per cent this year. Given the clear rise and popularity of short, sharp opportunities to grab and share information on social media, it’s possible that longer blog formats are proving more challenging for meetings industry professionals to squeeze into a busy

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working day.

Amongst other findings, the survey quizzed buyers on their use of the IMEX App, a brand new introduction for 2011 (which was developed by MPI and QuickMobile, and sponsored by Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau). Of the 838 buyers who responded, 61 per cent revealed they were aware of it, and of those who downloaded the new IMEX App, 80 per cent were iPhone users.

In terms of hosted buyer awareness of the various different App features, 91 per cent were most aware of the ‘Tell a Friend’ section although the ‘My Schedule’ feature was the most frequently used. When it came to the App features deemed most useful, the top three were ‘My Schedule’, the ‘Floorplan’ and the ‘Venue’ features respectively.

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Countdown for the 12th Istanbul Biennial

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he 12th Istanbul Biennial, organized

by IKSV with the sponsorship of Koç Holding, opens September 17 and continues through November 13.

The 12th Istanbul Biennial, ranked among the most important art events in Europe along with the Venice Biennial, will turn Istanbul once again into an art platform being watched with interest by the world art communities starting in the month of September. The title of this edition is Untitled (12th Istanbul Biennial), 2011.

The title, the visual identity, and the themes of the biennial reference the work of the Cuban American artist Felix Gonzalez-Torres, one of the most

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important artists of the contemporary era. During his life Gonzalez-Torres exhibited in many solo and group exhibitions internationally, including the 5th Istanbul Biennial, curated

by Rosa Martínez. Gonzalez-Torres’s minimalist and conceptual artistic language is both formally innovative and explicitly political, and was a source of inspiration for the researches conducted for the 12th Istanbul Biennial.

The 12th Istanbul Biennial aims at drawing attention to the importance of the exhibition, the primary format of artistic and curatorial expression, in response to the mentality today

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favouring ancillary events and programming, especially in a biennial context. It will be precisely installed in a single, carefully constructed space, Antrepo, in a manner that privileges the display and juxtaposition of the artworks.

To remain in line with Gonzalez-Torres’s idea of “Untitled” and his desire to circumvent established artistic and political conventions, the names of the artists will remain undisclosed until the biennial’s opening. A critical position toward preconceived notions of the exhibition is a fundamental part of the curatorial premise, particularly with respect to a possible consumption of

the exhibition via a list of the artists, the names of the curators, or the title of the show.

The 12th Istanbul Biennial will also host many important names in global contemporary art.

Nearly 4,000 guests, including artists, critics, curators, and museum and gallery managers from international art communities as well as international press members will be in Istanbul during the opening week to see the Istanbul Biennial.

Koç Holding continues its 10-year Biennial Sponsorship, having started in 2007 and including five biennials with the 12th Istanbul Biennial. Koç Holding will assume the sponsorship of three more Istanbul Biennials to be realized until 2016.

The venues of the 12th Istanbul Biennial will open to art lovers on Saturday, September 17, and they

will be Antrepo 3 and 5 in the area belonging to Istanbul Maritime Lines in Tophane.

The architectural design of the biennial venues has been realized by the Architectural Design Office of Ryue Nishizawa. The inside of Antrepo 3 and 5 is being transformed into an impressive exhibition area with steel and drywall constructions. Nishizawa is also working on a method that will enable the audience to perceive the group and solo exhibitions separately.

Nishizawa, although still in his 40s, is acknowledged as one of the most important architects in the world today. He founded SANAA (Sejima and Nishizawa and Associates) in 1995 with the architect Kazuyo Sejima. He has maintained the Office of Ryue Nishizawa since 1997. SANAA has won the Pritzker Architecture Prize and the Golden Lion Award of the Venice Architecture Biennial. The firm’s projects have included the New Museum of Contemporary Art (2007) in New York, the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art (2004) in Kanazawa, Japan, and boutiques of Christian Dior and Prada in Japan.

IKSV and Pace Art Center will realize education programs for children within the context of the Istanbul Biennial, under the sponsorship of Koç Holding.

The education programs are organized with the aim of developing enthusiasm for museum and exhibition culture among children between the ages of 6 and 14, and to introduce them to basic art concepts and contemporary art. The programs will continue for the entire duration of the Istanbul Biennial.

As part of the education project to be realized with the sponsorship of Koç Holding, 200 art teachers will receive education about the biennial and contemporary art. With this project IKSV and Koç Holding aim to increase artistic interest and knowledge among the young generation.

The ticket price for the 12th Istanbul Biennial will be 15 TL for tickets purchased in advance, and 20 TL starting on the opening date, September

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17. Primary school and high school students, visitors over the age of 65, teachers, and members of the International Association of Plastic Arts will be able to visit the exhibition for the discount ticket price of 5 TL in advance, and then 8 TL starting on September 17. Tickets can be purchased from Biletix sales channels, IKSV (Nejat Eczacıbaşı Binası Sadi Konuralp Caddesi No:5 Şişhane, everyday between 10.00-18.00 except for Sundays),and (as of September 15) Antrepo 3.

Tulip Card holders will enjoy special Tulip Card ticket price discounts of 20-25%.

Organized guided tours will take place every day. The tours cost 20 TL for visitors showing their biennial tickets and holders of discount tickets pay only 8 TL for tours.

A limited number of“12B Unlimited” tickets are available for 50 TL each. Each “12B Unlimited” ticket admits two people to the exhibition venue, provides the opportunity to seethe biennial before the official opening date, and includes access to special events.

Holders will enjoy limitless rights of entrance to the exhibition venues throughout the duration of the biennial as well as discounts at specific cafes, restaurants, bookstores and music stores during the biennial.

The“12B Unlimited” ticket is an exceptional value for art lovers, allowing them to become part of the contemporary art world together with the artists and international guests of the Istanbul Biennial.

The “Biennial Plus” ticket, inaugurated in 2009 and enthusiastically received, continues this year. Each “Biennial Plus” ticket admits two people and costs 150 TL. With “Biennial Plus” tickets, art lovers will be able to attend the preview on September 15-16 and then enter the biennial limitlessly for its entire duration. In addition the “Biennial Plus” ticket gives the satisfaction of knowing that the holder has made a special contribution to ensuring the success of the Istanbul Biennial

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Fly to Culture

Fly to Culture with Turkish Airlines With the sponsorship agreement that has been signed between THY and IKSV, the new destination of THY has been clearly marked as the “Culture Route”. Istanbul Foundation of Culture and Arts has already been the “Cultural Spirit” of Turkey with so many successful events that the joint venture of these two powerful images of Turkey in culture and flight can be considered as marking the route carrying Turkey to further global acclaim.

THY has become the Official Airline of Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts

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he Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts Official Airline is THY for three years as from 2011.

The Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts which through its festivals and events has been taking and important role in Istanbul’s culture and art life for thirty nine years and Turkish Airlines, one of the most important airline companies worldwide, signed an important collaboration. Becoming the Official Airline of the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts, Turkish Airlines will contribute to making IKSV’s events reach a wider audience and be promoted more effectively at home and abroad for three years.

In order to announce the detail of the collaboration between the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts and Turkish Airlines, two leading institutions

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in their own fields, a press conference was organized on Tuesday, May 10, at the X Restaurant on the top floor of IKSV. IKSV Chairman Bülent Eczacıbaşı and THY General Manager Temel Kotil participated as speakers in the press conference.

“Through the collaboration with THY, IKSV will know no boundaries in culture and arts” In the speech he made in the press conference, IKSV Chairman Bülent Eczacıbaşı emphasized that providing continuous and permanent interaction between national and international values through culture and arts is one of the main targets of IKSV and stated: “For this reason we organize festivals, biennials and events with international content and emphasize in our endeavours both in Istanbul and abroad that culture and arts know no boundaries. We are very glad to have Turkish Airlines which removes the boundaries between countries in a different sense among our official sponsors. As from 2011, Turkish Airlines will be the Official Airline of the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts for three years. As two institutions targeting to turn Istanbul into a regional centre in their own branches, I believe that we will take important steps through our mutual support and our collaboration will bear positive and efficient results in both local and international levels.”

As for THY General Manager Temel Kotil,

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he remarked in his speech at the press conference: “Our support to IKSV carries a special meaning for us. It is a source of pride for us to become a sponsor of IKSV which has a great place in the development of culture and arts in Turkey and the worldwide promotion of Turkey.”

Following the speeches, IKSV Chairman Bülent Eczacıbaşı and THY General Manager Temel Kotil realized the beginning of the collaboration between IKSV and THY through the symbolic signing ceremony.

What does the IKSV and THY collaboration bring?

Through this important collaboration between the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts and THY, the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts, which endeavours to promote Turkey’s cultural and artistic production abroad and collaborates with international art institutions while organizing festivals in Turkey, will realize its projects abroad and at home in the upcoming period with the support of THY, now respected as a world brand.

Convenience for Flights by THY for IKSV THY will make a great contribution to the realization of festivals by providing certain conveniences in Europe and remote flight lines for the transport of guests of Istanbul Festivals.

Promotions Abroad Through special promotions at home and abroad, THY guests will have the opportunity to win tickets for festivals organized by IKSV. Also through special promotions and draws abroad, THY will fly the winners to Istanbul and host them at Istanbul Festivals.

Furthermore, THY will support the promotion abroad of Turkey’s variety in the musical field through jazz and classical music concerts planned to be realized in CIP lounges with the participation of Turkish musicians through the collaboration with IKSV

Opportunity for Access to the Istanbul Biennial with the Business Class Boarding Pass THY will also make a very special collaboration with the Istanbul Biennial which, as the biggest contemporary art event of Turkey, positions Istanbul at the centre of international contemporary art agenda. By showing their Business Class Boarding Passes, THY passengers will be able to attend the 12th Istanbul Biennial to be realized between September 17 and November 13 this year free of charge.

Check-in Opportunity in Istanbul Festival Venues

Furthermore, through THY kiosks to be built at the suitable corners in Istanbul Festival venues, THY will constitute check-in and call-centres for the use of the festival’s local and foreign guests along with the festival audience.

Special Publicities at THY Flights By preparing special publicity films concerning Istanbul Festivals broadcasting them on the in-cabin screens, THY will inform its guests about Istanbul Festivals. Thereby, guests travelling by THY will be able to reach privileged and detailed information about IKSV events. SKYLIFE, the indispensable magazine for those travelling by THY for 27 years, will contribute to the promotion of IKSV events at home and abroad by giving place to special news concerning all the events of IKSV, interviews with the guests, and event calendars.

Moreover, it is planned to include in the THY in-flight entertainment system a selection of films shown in festivals after taking their copyrights along with a Turkish cinema selection. In this context, an important step will be taken for making the Turkish cinema reach international audience.

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About Turkish Airlines: Turkish Airlines, a member of Star Alliance and founded in 1933 with a fleet of 5 planes, is today a 4 star airline company flying to a total of 178 destinations, among them 137 international and 41 domestic, with a fleet of 165 planes.

About Star Alliance:

Turkish Airlines is a member of Star Alliance, the airline alliance founded in 1997. Star Alliance provides worldwide services with 21,000 daily flights in 181 countries at 1,160 destinations.

About Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts

Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV) is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation founded in 1973 and organises the Istanbul Film, Theatre, Music, Jazz Festivals and the Istanbul Biennial. As a pioneer in the field of culture and arts, IKSV continues and strengthens its creative, constructive and innovative role for culture and arts in Turkey, by continuing Istanbul Festivals and introducing brand new events such as the Istanbul Design Biennial, which will be launched in 2012.

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Photo Tour Meet at Photos

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earn how to produce stunning travel portraits and photograph the natural and urban landscape to produce a compelling story that captures the heart and soul of the places you visit by participating in a terrific new 5 day Gulf Photo Plus “Faces & Places” photo tour of Istanbul, Turkey.

The tour will be hosted by visiting international photography gurus Bobbi Lane and David Nightingale, 8 – 12 November, 2011.

“Faces and Places” was first introduced to the Middle East photography event calendar earlier this year with a sell-out trip to Oman.

“We received tremendous feedback on the first photo tour to Muscat. The interest in other destinations in the region was overwhelming, so we decided to push ahead and take Faces and Places to Istanbul.” says Mohamed Somji, Director, Gulf Photo Plus.

“The photo tours offer a wonderful opportunity for keen photographers to combine a holiday with a learning experience designed to refine their existing skills with expert guidance, develop new techniques based on critiques and feedback from Bobbi and David.”

Sound good? Imagine yourself on the shores of the Bosphorous discovering an 8,000 year old city from the Byzantine and Ottoman Era; a place of natural beauty, diverse cityscapes, stunning palaces, grand mosques and countless museums. Istanbul offers photographers endless inspiration.

The photo tour, while easy and fun, is a fully planned and scheduled travel photography trip including portraits, street scenes, landscape and night photography with instruction from world-class instructors to improve shooting, composition and observation techniques.

The instructors Bobbi Lane and David Nightingale are regulars in Dubai, having been involved with Gulf Photo Plus for several years. Bobbi is a commercial photographer specializing in creative portraits in studio and on location. She is a dedicated photo-educator and brings more than 30 years of technical experience and innovative artistic interpretation to her fun-filled workshops. David is a published author and Creative Director of Chromasia Limited - a fine arts and commercial photography company. He believes in the intelligent

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application of photo enhancing techniques.

His students benefit from his discerning eye and critical judgment of what is needed to improve an image.

“We want the participants to be able to tell a story through their photography and learn tips and tricks to get that postcard-perfect ‘best’ shot and that’s where the instructors come in. They’ll encourage individuals to get out of their comfort zone and try something new, to look at composition in a different way, and explore creativity.” says Mohamed.

Each participant in the Gulf Photo Plus Faces & Places Istanbul photo tour is guaranteed to come away with a varied portfolio of shots, comprising street photography, incredible landscapes and expressive portraits taken at locations including Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, Galata Tower, Topkapi Palace and Beyoglu Istiklal Street. Students will be encouraged to complete their learning experience with the valuable exercise of producing a photo essay of their trip to Istanbul, which will later be exhibited by Gulf Photo Plus.

The workshop tour will take place 8 – 12 November and is ideal for confident beginners to more advanced photographers.

Not sure what you’d need to participate in

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this type of tour? The team at Gulf Photo Plus are happy to have a chat over the phone and have provided some guidelines: Your DSLR, lens ( ideally a range of wide angle and zoom), a few SD/CF cards, laptop, card reader and tripod Comfortable informal clothing and shoes. Leave the Jimmy Choos at home ladies! Don’t forget warm clothes too as it is the winter season. You will be visiting mosques, as such, no shorts/ sleeveless tops. Please wear socks to walk on the carpets.

The “Faces and Places” photo tour is priced at US$2,450 per person (double occupancy) including hotel accommodation, daily breakfast and lunch, transport within Istanbul to the locations of the workshops, instruction by Bobbi, David and an assistant, admission fees to sites, whirling dervish performance and a Bosphorous boat tour.

The price does not include visas, insurance, transportation to and from Istanbul, dinners, beverages or incidentals. Add US$200 for single occupancy supplement.

EARLY BIRD OFFER: Book prior to July 15 and receive a US$100 Think Tank voucher redeemable against products purchased at the GPP Store.

For more information about the photography tour, please contact +971 4 360 2365 or visit www.gulfphotoplus.com

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kbank Jazz Festival, celebrating its 21th year this year, brings amateur jazz musicians and professional jazz musicians together to the stage through the “JAmZZ” Young Talents Competition which will be organized for the first time.

One of the first surprises of Akbank 21.

Jazz Festival is: “JAmZZ” Young Talents Competition.

The project will give the opportunity for amateur young talents under 30 with no music career the chance to be a part of the festival and take to the stage together with professional musicians.

Candidates who want to participate in the project can apply individually between 1 June-5 October. Applications will be received over five categories composing of “Wind”, “Percussion”, “Strings”, “Keyed” and “Vocal”; for the pre-election of the project, candidates must submit one demo CD of their two performances, short bios, a cover letter about their music styles and one photograph by Thursday the 5 October 2011 at the latest to the Beyoğlu address of Akbank Sanat with the subject title Akbank Jazz Festival/JAmZZ. After the pre-election, a workshop will be held with those ranked in the “best performance”, “best improvisation” and “best interpretation” categories of the competition determined by the grand jury and the talented young jazz musicians will take to the stage with professional jazz musicians at the public organization Jamzz as part of Akbank 21.

Jazz Festival.

ZAZ Comes to Akbank 21. Jazz Festival ZAZ who got the title of “The Best French Artist” in 2010 comes to Turkey for Akbank 21. Jazz Festival, with her soft voice reminding of France’s worldwide known two stars Fréhel and Edith Piaf and with the songs composed by herself.

ZAZ, as one of the surprising names of Akbank Jazz Festival which is Turkey’s one of the most long-running festivals,

will give an unforgetable concert to music lovers in Lütfi Kırdar International Congress and Exhibition Hall in 22 October 2011, Saturday.

Akbank Jazz Festival, as the host of the world’s most important jazz artists such as Max Roach, Art Ensemble of Africa, Cecil Taylor, Abbey Lincoln, Dave Holland, Archie Shepp, McCoy Tyner, Henry Threadgill, Abdullah İbrahim Trio, Steve Coleman & Five Elements, Stephan Micus, Roberto Fonseca ve Terje Rypdall in our country during these last 20 years, will offer young and successful jazz artists the opportunity to perform, and will prank up the city with jazz via the organization of Pozitif with its program full of surprises this year, as well.

moved to Bordeux, she began to appear on stage with a blues band named “Fifty Fingers”. In 2009, she won the first place in a competiton named “Generation Reservoir” that took place in Paris. In 10 May 2010, she released her first record consisting of the songs she herself composed and sang. ZAZ who won great recognition with her first album that is also released by Sony Music in Turkey, got the title of “The Best French Artist” in France and Europe in 2010.

For Detailed Information: www.akbanksanat.com www.akbankcaz.com

About ZAZ

ZAZ whose real name is Isabelle Geffroy, was born in 1 May 1980, France.

Her interest in music began by taking lessons of music theory, violin, piano, guitar and singing in a choir since she was five years old. When she

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Fame & Game

Istanbul Ready for 2020 Olympic Games

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urkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Istanbul’s bid to host the 2020 Olympic Games.

“We are here today to declare to the world our candidacy for the 2020 Olympic Games, which we consider extremely important for our country and people,” Mr. Erdogan said at the press conference on August 13. “Our candidature to host the Olympics stemmed from our realization in the

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great importance of sports value and olympic spirit, which we believe play an active role in maintaining peace everywhere in the world,” he said.

Istanbul is the world’s only city on two continents that has been a crossroads of trade, culture, learning and art for over 3,000 years as well as the capital of three of the greatest empires the world has known. It is no accident that Istanbul was the city the Eastern Roman

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emperors, the Byzantine dynasty and the Ottoman sultans chose to call home.

Istanbul offers a unique combination of accessibility, variety and natural beauty. And to that natural beauty, those empires added their own artistic and architectural masterpieces, making Istanbul one of the world’s great cultural treasure houses.

“Symbol of Olympics; peace and wellbeing flame has been kept burning at our lands and especially in Istanbul for many centuries and enlightened the history. Therefore we say that Turkey is a country of Olympics and Olympic flame will look good at our country” added Mr. Erdogan.

will host World Indoor Athletics Championships, FINA Short Course Swimming World Championships, World Golf Championships in 2012.

2013 Mediterranean Games, and 2014 FIBA World Basketball Championship for Women will also held in Turkey, announced Mr. Erdogan.

Erdogan announced that Istanbul will host World Wrestling Championship next month. He also informed that Istanbul, which hosts World Tennis Championships three years in a row,

Istanbul will be competing against Rome, Madrid, Tokyo and maybe Doha for the 2020 Olympic Games.

Turkey in 2002 completed the construction of Istanbul Ataturk

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Olympics Stadium with a capacity of some 75.000 people.

The stadium is in compliance with international standards of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and football and athletics federations, it said on its website.

The International Olympic Committee has begun the selection process for the host city. Bids are due by September 1, 2011. The host city will be elected in Buenos Aires on September 7, 2013 at the 125th IOC Session.

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ANKARA

Ankara the capital of Turkey is located in the centre of Anatolia province. With a known history of around 3000, Ankara has seen great heights in the past. Around 3000 years ago, the Hittites established a city by the name of Akuwash (old name for Ankara) at the intersection of two trade routes in Turkey. During its earlier phase, Ankara was ruled by Phrygians, Macedonians (under Alexander the Great), and Romans.

Seljuk Turks captured the city in 1071 AD and renamed it as Enguriye. Most important moment in the history of Ankara came when Atatürk founded his provisional government here in 1920, and in 1923 when it became the capital of Turkish Republic. The city has seen a number of changes since then, however it has been successful enough in maintaining a fine balance between the old and the new and thereby living up to its unique identity

as the “Melting Pot of East and West”.

Today, Ankara is a sprawling urban mass thoroughly organized and well - planned and much European in look than most of the cities in Turkey. Its wide-open roads, large hotels, restaurants and government offices distinguish the city. Besides, there are several tourist attractions and meetings in the city making it an ideal destination for the tourists and mice industry.

City At a Glance

Convention & Exhibition Centers of Ankara

Population: 3,627,098 Traffic Code: 06 Telephone Code: 0312

Name

How to go Ankara’s international Esenboga Airport is well connected to other cities in Europe as well as to important destinations in other parts of the world.

What to do The foundations of this citadel were laid by Galatians to be completed by the Romans. Byzantines and Seljuk made major changes later on. The citadel is located atop a hill in the old city where one can see some fine examples of traditional architecture of Ankara.

What to see • The Ankara Citadel • Had Bayram Mosque • The Museum of Anatonian Civilisation • The Hatti Monument • Anıtkabir • Victory Monument • The Temple of Augusts • Monument of the Republic • The Roman Bath • Yeni Mosque • The Column of Julian • Kocatepe Mosque

Number of Halls

Total sqm

Largest Hall Capacity (Theatre)

Ankara Hilton Hotel

8

-

600

Ankara Plaza Hotel

6

-

500

Buyuk Anadolu Hotel

13

1.800

2.000

B.Surmeli Hotel

7

1.900

900

BW.Hotel 2000

3

-

700

Crowne Plaza Ankara

12

-

750

Hotel Bilkent Ankara

7

1.650

760

Hotel Dedeman

6

-

500

Rixos Grand Ankara

14

-

1.000

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ANTALYA

In the picturesque old quarter of plantations. The Turquoise Coast Kaleici, narrow, winding streets is the tourism capital of Turkey. and old wooden houses abut the Its full range of accommodations, ancient city walls. Since its founding about 35 000 delegates, sunny in the second century B.C., Antalya climate, variety of excursions and has been continuously inhabited. activities, and its warm hospitality The region, bathed In sunshine make it a sought-after venue for 300 days of the year, is a paradise meetings and conferences. The of sun-bathing, swimming and Antalya Covention Bureau, ACB, is sports activities like windsurfing, an independant, non-profit making water skiing, sailing, mountain organisation. Founded in 1995 as an climbing and hunting. If you come off-shoot of the Antalya Promotion to Antalya in March or April, in the Foundation (ATAV) which has mornings you can ski the slopes became a member of the European and in the afternoons swim in the Federation of Conference Towns warm waters of the Mediterranean. (EFCT)in1997. More information; Important historical sites await A Culture, Exhibition and Congress your discovery amid a landscape of Center was opened in 1996 in the pine forests, olive and citrus groves, Konyaalti Quarter. The Congress hall and palm, avocado and banana itself is in a glass pyramid.

City At a Glance Population: 1.132.211 Traffic Code: 07 Telephone Code: 0242 How to go Antalya airport is 10km east of the city centre, and has direct flights from Europe. It is well connected to other parts of Turkey, and daily direct flights from Istanbul and Ankara.

What to do With its palm-lined boulevard, internationally-acclaimed marina, and old castle with traditional architecture, all set amidst a modern city, Antalya is a major tourist centre in Turkey. In addition to the wide selection of hotels, restaurants, bars, nightclubs and shops, the city also plays host to a number of sporting events throughout the year, like International Beach Volleyball, triathlon, golf tournaments, archery, tennis and canoeing competitions. The Cultural Centre, which opened in 1995, hosts cultural and art events in the fields of music, theatre, and creative arts. The main area of interest in the city is central old quarter within the Roman walls, known as Kaleici, and there are many good museums.

What to see • Archaeological Museum • Truncated and fluted minarets • Hadrian’s Gate Old Harbour • Perge, Side, Aspendos • Düden and Kursunlu Waterfalls • Antalya Castle

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Convention & Exhibition Centers of Antalya Name

Number of Halls

Total sqm

Largest Hall Capacity (Theatre)

Adora Hotel

10

1.681

1.350

Antalya Culture Center

2

1.100

1.000

Antalya Expo Center

16

65.000

6.000

Cornelia Deluxe Resort

10

-

1.000

Cornelia Diamond

9

-

1.400

Crystal Hotels

9

-

2.156

Dedeman Antalya

13

-

700

1

-

1.000

Divan Antalya C.Center Gloria Hotels

16

-

1.200

Kemer Resort Hotel

8

2.871

1.150

Limak Atlantis Hotel

14

2.812

1.200 1.300

Limak Limra

7

-

Limak Lara

8

-

1.100

Lares Hotel

6

1.452

1.300

Limra Hotel

6

1.930

1.200

Miracle Hotel

10

-

1.200

Mirada Hotel

15

-

1.000

Mirage Park Hotel

6

2.145

1.500

Maritim Pine Beach

15

4.168

2.575

Porto Bello Hotel

7

2.353

1.250

Rixos Sungate

17

-

2.000

Silence Beach Resort

8

2.812

1.250

Sabanci Congress Center

4

4.500

2.400

Sheraton Antalya

12

-

650

Vouge Hotel

3

685

650

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ISTANBUL

The former capital of three successive empires-Roman, Byzantine and Ottomanthe city is a fascinating mixture of past and present, old and new, modern and traditional.

The museums, churches, palaces, mosques and bazaars, and the sights of natural beauty seem inexhaustible. As you recline on the shores of the Bosphorus at sunset contemplating the red evening light reflected in the windows and slender minarets on the opposite shore you

understand, suddenly and profoundly, why so many centuries ago settlers chose to build on this remarkable site. In addition to its unique historical and cultural background and innumerable attractions, modern hotels, exclusive restaurants, nightclubs, cabarets, bazaars and shops make Istanbul a superb site for meetings, conferences and conventions. Istanbul is fast becoming one of the most popular international congress and exhibition destinations. The opening

City At a Glance Population: 14.000.000 Traffic Code: 34 Telephone Code: 0212 (European side) - 0216 (Asian side) How to go Istanbul city has modern and new international airport, which is well connected by regular flights, with most important destinations in Europe, Middle East, ana North America with. Besides, vast networks of flights fly between Istanbul and various other cities of Turkey. Ataturk International Airport is 20 km from city centre. Helicopter service is also available between the cities.

What to do While in Istanbul there is so much to do and look forward to. The museums, castles, palaces, great mosques, bazaars and sights of natural beauty seem inexhaustible. Being a cultural and historical centre, exploring the grand heritage of the city should be the top most priority. Shopping which can be a pleasure in the markets of Istanbul should form another important part of your itinerary. More than anything else a walk down the lanes and by lanes of the many bazaars in Istanbul can be a great experience, if interested in feeling the culture and lifestyles of the people of this amazing land.

What to see • Dolmabahçe Palace • Küçüksu Pavillion • St. Irene • Blue Mosque • Topkapi Palace • Mosaic Museum • Covered Bazaar • St. Sophia • Kariye Museum • Beylerbeyi Palace • Yerebatan Cîstern • Miniaturk

of the Lütfi Kirdar Istanbul international Conference Center (I ICC) doubled the capacity of congress facilities in Istanbul. The I ICC is ideally located in the modern district of Harbiye, at the center of the city’s business, cultural and commercial life, surrounded by some of Europe’s top quality hotels. Istanbul Convention & Visitors Bureau (ICVB) has all the contacts and information for your meetings in Istanbul. More information;

Convention & Exhibition Centers of Istanbul Name

Number of Halls

Total sqm

Largest Hall Capacity (Theatre)

Abdi Ipekçi Sport Center

1

-

10.500

Adile Sultan Palace

15

5.625

500

Feshane Fair Center

3

5.500

Grand Cevahir Hotel

22

-

2.750

Haliç Congress Center

20

86.000

3008

Istanbul Hilton Exh. Cn.

9

2.824

1.500

Lutfi Kırdar ICEC

21

3.000

4.980

Military Museum Culture Cn.

5

2.462

1.000

Open Air Theater

1

-

4.000

TUYAP Fair & Congress Hall

3

16.000

1.000

World Trade Center

2

52.000

WOW Convention Center

7

-

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IZMIR

Izmir, historically Smyrna, is the third most populous city of Turkey and the country’s largest port after Istanbul. It is located in the Gulf of Izmir, by the Aegean Sea. It is the capital of Izmir Province. Izmir is the inheritor of almost 3,500 years of urban past, and possibly up to that much more in terms of advanced human settlement patterns. It is Turkey’s first port for exports and its free zone, a Turkish-U.S. jointventure established in 1990, is the leader

among the twenty that Turkey counts.

Its workforce, and particularly its rising class of young professionals, concentrated either in the city or in its immediate vicinity (such as in Manisa), and under either larger companies or SME’s, affirm their name in an increasingly wider global scale and intensity.

Izmir is widely regarded as one of the most liberal Turkish cities in terms of values, ideology, lifestyle, dynamism and gender roles.

City At a Glance

Convention & Exhibition Centers of Izmir

Population: 3,627,098 Traffic Code: 35 Telephone Code: 0232

Name

How to go Adnan Menderes Airport, 16km south of the city centre, has several daily flights to Istanbul, Ankara and Antalya. There are also regular flights from many European cities.

What to do While in Izmir see the sights, the Arkeoloji Müzesi (Archaeological Museum), near Konak Square, houses a superb collection of antiques including the statues of Poseidon, and Demeter which, in ancient times, stood in the agora.

Neighboring the Archaeological Museum, the collection of the Etnografya Müzesi (Etnographical Museum) contains folkloric artifacts among which are fine collections of Bergama and Gördes carpets, traditional costumers and camel bridles. Situated on Atatürk Caddesi is an old Izmir house used by the founder of the Turkish Republic, the Atatürk Müzesi (Atatürk Museum) exhibits photographs of the leader as well as some of his personnel effects.

The SelcukYasar Müzesi (SelcukYasar Art Museum) is a private museum on Cumhuriyet Bulvari with a collection of 20th century Turkish art. And wander in the bazaar, sip drinks and dine at the pleasant waterfront restaurants.

What to see • Agora • Clock Tower • Kadifekale • Ephesus – Selcuk- Virgin Mary • Seferhisar

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The Izmir Convention & Visitors Bureau (Izmir CVB) was founded in 2007 by Izmir Tourism Promotion Foundation (IZTAV), as a non-profitable, independent of any marketing structure information exchange bureau. Izmir CVB’s mission is to promote the city’s rich cultural and natural assets and it’s great potential on a national and international level and is seeking guidelines and best practice to develop the city’s congress tourism.

• Pergamum – Bergama - Milet - Dydima • Kemeralti • Asansor • Alacati • Cesme

Number of Halls

Total sqm

Largest Hall Capacity (Theatre)

Aegean University Hall

6

-

1.000

Altinyunus Holiday Resort

9

-

650

Adnan Saygun Culture & Art Cen.

6

29.500

1.225

Ataturk Culture Center

7

-

800

Hilton Izmir

16

-

700

Izfas

5

-

1.000

Sabanci Culture Palace

6

6.000

538

Kaya Izmir Convention Centre

26

5.500

1.500

Sheraton Cesme

22

-

-

Swissotel Izmir

22

7.299

1.550

Tepekule Congress & Ex. Cen.

14

-

1.100

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INTRA TOURS Incoming services in Turkey since 1980 Company Overview Intra Tours-DMC is a market leader in incoming tourism to Turkey from Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Greece and is also very active in the USA, UK and South American markets. Its brand, INAIR Aviation provides important air transport services to both the incoming and outgoing sectors. As well as operating incoming services throughout Turkey, Intra Tours-DMC, through her dedicated M.I.C.E department, also organizes congresses, symposia, seminars, meetings, motivational programs, international exhibitions and incentive programs for international and domestic markets.

Ertugrul Arturo Karaoglu President&Ceo

Services Intra Tours - DMC have also received many awards for the quality of our excellent services. Intra was honored award with SKALITE ‘09 “Quality in Tourism” and SKALITE ‘10 “Quality in Tourism” second year in a row, under the category of incoming sector and also Tour Expi ‘10 awarded us as the “Best Incoming Agent”.

As a whole, Intra Tourism has been an important brand in Turkish tourism since 1980 and welcomes yearly 50.000 tourists from various international markets.

M.I.C.E Meetings ❍ Incentives ❍ Congresses ❍ Events n Luxury Travel n Platinum Service n F.I.T. Services Private arrangements for individuals and small parties Tailor Made Holidays n Hotels & Resorts ❍ Seaside Operations ❍ Hotel Contracts and Handling n Groups, Special Interest, Cultural and Study Tours n Blue Cruise Yacht Charter & Cabin Rental n Guaranteed Departure Tours on Seat in Coach basis ❍ English ❍ Italian ❍ Spanish ❍ Portugese ❍ French n Online Booking Faciliy -B2B ❍ Hotels ❍ Transfers ❍ Excursions n Aviation & Brokerage Full or seat basis spot or chain charter operations n

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Affiliations

Headquarters, Istanbul

Intra is a member of the following organizations:

Ergenekon Cad.62/603 Bomonti Sisli 34380 Istanbul TURKEY Phone: (90-212) 234 12 00 , 44INTRA - Fax : (90-212) 241 08 85 e-mail: mail@intraturkey.com - www.intraturkey.com Branch Offices : Antalya, Kuşadası, Bodrum

ASTA - SKAL - SITE - TURSAB

ORION TOUR

ERSAN ATSÜR President

Company Overview

Services

ORION TOUR was established in 1969 in order to meet the fast growing demand for FIT and GIT land tours throughout Turkey. Since then, the company has become one of the top leading tour operators in the country with energetic and well-experienced staff, necessary to run an efficient and smooth operation. Through Orion’s computerized systems and worldwide connections, you are assured of reliable and professional services.

ORION TOUR DMC has successfully arranged many meetings and symposiums and is, therefore, armed with a lot of knowledge and experience. ORION TOUR successfully organized the International Symposium on St. Nicholas (Santa Claus, Father Christmas) for years. This International Symposium was solely organized and managed by us and scholars from various European countries, U.S.A and Canada participated in this International Symposium for over a decade. Only few years ago, the annual meeting of the World Council of

Wear TV – 125 pax Lux – 120 pax Citibank – 135 pax Nutrimetrics - 700 pax Shaklee - 1200 pax Shell - 850 pax Hoechst - 350 pax Ciba-Geigy - 250 pax Panasonic - 350 pax Eagle-Star - 225 pax Hoover - 195 pax Bridgestone - 450 pax NATO-Conference on Education and Training on Operational Research - 1300 pax AIA - American International Assurance Company - 225 pax Telcom South Africa - 150 pax Thira Parma Phillipinnes - 325 pax Sony Singapore - 125 pax InnKeeper Australia - 175 pax

Churches in Turkey was also planned, organised and successfully managed by Orion Tour.

Furthermore, annual meetings and congresses for Wear TV, Lux, Citibank, Nutrimetrics, Shaklee, Shell, Hoechst, Ciba-Geigy, Panasonic, Eagle-Star, Hoover, Bridgestone, NATO-Conference on Education and Training on Operational Research, AIA - American International Assurance Company, Telcom South Africa, Thira Parma Phillipinnes, Sony Singapore and InnKeeper Australia were all carried out by our company.

ORION TOUR has and offers a whole range of well-experienced and reputable guides to meet and cope with the demand and interest of and to provide the comfort and care for our guests.

Most of these professional guides are multilingual and we provide a whole range of foreign languages; from the common and well-spoken languages of English, French, German and Arabic to the relatively less frequently requested languages like Japanese and Chinese (Mandarin).

Affiliations Orion - tour is a member of the following organizations:

ASTA - JATA - PATA - SITE - TURSAB - UFTAA

ORION TOUR - Tourism Organisation & Travel Agency Address: Halaskargazi Cad. No:166/3 Sisli 34360 Istanbul/TURKEY Tel: +90(212)2326300 - 2319570 Fax: +90(212)2412808 - 2414953 www.oriontour.com e-mail: orion@oriontour.com.tr

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SETUR TRAVEL AGENCY Company Overview Setur is a part of Koç Group of Companies. Setur carries all its activities with corporate management, customer satisfaction, social responsibility and environmental protection principles in international standards.

Setur is involved in every activity in the field of tourism and also possesses a significant portion of Duty Free Market in Turkey with its stores at airports, border gates and ports.

Besides, Setair, an aviation unit of Setur, has a fleet of 2 jet planes, 2 helicopters and one seaplane.

Furthermore, “Setur Marinas” performs the only marina chain of Turkey with its eight marinas along the Turkish coasts.Setur owns Turkey’s biggest on-line tourism portal bookinturkey.com which presents flight ticket alternatives, transfer services and online booking options to international and

Oktay Temeller MICE & Business Dev.Mng.

References domestic.Setur officially registered its quality with ISO 9000-2001 standards in 2002.

Setur M.I.C.E. department ,with its 30 years of experience in congress industry, has succeeded many important organizations including the OSCE Summit in 1999 and NATO Istanbul Summit in 2004.

Setur provides a complete solution partnership and prepares all kinds of organizations such as national and international congresses, dealer and training meetings, incentive visits, ceremonies, product launches, corporate meetings.

Setur M.I.C.E. designs the most appropriate solutions for your brand and provides single handed services to give the most suitable message at the right time, in the right place, and with the right content. In every step of the way, the team acts as a part of your team and shares their extensive information, knowhow and experience with you.

Aegean Yacht Rally Auto Show FORD OTOSAN and FIAT Organisations KOC HOLDING Training Meetings APPLE ADE-ASE Meeting KOÇ NET “Operator’s Day 2010” EUROPEAN BUSINESSMEN COUNCIL YAMAHA, PANASONIC, OMRON Suppliers Meeting 14th ANNUAL NIBS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE Republic of Turkey Undersecretariat of Treasury 9th IMF Debt Managers Meeting THE WORLD COLLECTIONS PROGRAMME – MUSEUM LEARNING AND INTERPRETATION SEMINAR International PROVAT Conference in Ankara, Sarp Border Gate Opening Ceremony International ASPEN ATLANTIC GROUP Meeting, Turkish Literature with International Translators and Publishers Symposium European Ceramics Producers Federation Congress REPUBLIC OF TURKEY MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS Turkey-Africa Cooperation Summit (ZS Business Partnership) FORD Dealers Meeting OTOKAR ALTAY Modern Tank Production with National Means Project Signature Ceremony PEKİN&PEKİN International Lex Mundi Law Congress TOBB – 31st IRU World Congress, Turksat 3a Launching Organization TURKISH ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION – 15th International World Congress Of International Economic Association (SV Partnership) YALE UNIVERSITY Department of Law / Middle Eastern Law Congress, BILDERBERG Istanbul Meeting FIAT Fiorino Launching, 2nd International Tomato Diseases Symposium KOÇ HOLDING Eskişehir Anatolian Meetings Organization, OECD 14th Test Engineers Meeting, POPPHI/ USAID/WHO Amsl Meeting Turkish Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges Of Turkey (TOBB) 5th World Chambers Congress (SV Business Partnership) 7th National Clinical Biochemistry Congress, YTMK - IRF 1st Black Sea & 4th Silk Road Istanbul Conference

Memberships

Headquarters

Setur is a member of the following organizations :

SETUR TRAVEL AGENCY Bağlarbaşı Kısıklı Cad. No: 24 34662 Altunizade Phone: (+90 216) 554 37 00 Fax: (+90 216) 474 94 29 e-mail: info@setur.com.tr web: www.setur.com.tr

IAPCO, ICCA, ASTA, ICVB

TEKSER TOURISM & TRAVEL INC.

TekSer Tourism & Travel was founded in 1979 in order to answer the travel related needs of the business community. During the ensuing two decades, Tekser has become a major international operator, offering a wide range of travel options with highly competitive quotations for discerning customers.

Accustomed to being the leader in its field, TekSer’ s multilingual staff of 35 supported by a carefully recruited team of English speaking tour directors, guides, transfer assistants and drivers run its four operational departments.

The TekSer difference in attitude and performance is reflected in our motto personalized service at its best – Two decades dedicated to excellence in customer satisfaction and the experience gained

preparing the ideal custom made programs for such diverse guests as executives of major multinationals , conference delegates and/or religious study groups has taught us how to respond to our clients’ requirements efficiently, to be scrupulous in choosing what we offer and meticulous in the way we deliver them.

TekSer Incentives & Meetings Department, our standard bearer, has concluded quite a few international events, many involving globally known companies.

For us, a successful incentive lets your guests carry back home that sense of uniqueness, which comes from just having lived a “once in a lifetime experience”. Our job is to suggest, design and deliver the particular program to create that special effect.

Feyhan Kaprali General Manager

• Organization of incentives, conventions,seminars, congresses • Organization of meetings for any purpose in uniquelocations - in historical settings, among natural attractions, exciting places, on traditional wooden yachts or cruise vessels…

• Cultural, historical, religious, archeological and other special interest tours • Museum and art tours, alumni group meetings • Summer or winter holiday arrangements, • Yacht cruises and charters, special itinerary odysseys by yacht and explorations including visits to Greek Islands.

• Skiing, hot air ballooning, adventure travel • Airline ticketing (IATA) • Hotel bookings and car rental

Affiliations

Headquarters

TekSer is a member of the following organizations:

Meşrutiyet Mahallesi, Halaskargazi Caddesi, Gazi Ethem Pasa Sitesi, No:112 Kat:4 Osmanbey - İstanbul - TURKEY Phone: +90 212 231 6800 - Fax: +90 212 288 2624 e-mail:incentive@tekser.com - www.tekser.com

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