MeeTurkey September 2015

September’2015 Year:21 No:80

Alternative Tourism & MICE Magazine

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Ephesus Inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List

Turkey at IMEX

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5KM Colorful Runs

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S&M Publication Meet at Wine Tasting Celebrates Tours 25th Anniversary

Gastronomy Tours Gain Popularity in Turkey

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Caretta caretta in Belek, Antalya

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Istanbul Festivals Drew Great Attention in 2015

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The 14th Istanbul Biennial CONTENTS

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18 Cover Story

24 Meet & Culture

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26 Fame & Game

32 Meet at Biennial 34 Meet & Run

36 Meet at Exhibition 40 Eat and Meet 43 NL World

44 Destinations

48 DMCompanies

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Newsline Turkey

TÜRSAB joins WYSE Travel Confederation

WYSE Travel Confederation welcomed TÜRSAB to its community of organisations in the the youth, student and educational travel industry.

TÜRSAB is the Association of Turkish Travel Agents and aims to develop the Turkish travel agency profession in harmony with the country’s economy and tourism sector, as well as to protect the industries professional ethics and

solidarity. For more information visit www.tursab.org.tr If you’d like to join WYSE Travel Confederation and benefit from new connections, free access to industry research, informative webinar sessions, discounts on industry events and brand exposure within the youth and student travel industry, click here to view its membership benefits .

365 Days of Tourism in Istanbul

A new initiative was launched to gain new destinations for tourism in Istanbul and promote the city internationally.

The Istanbul Governor’s office, City Hall, TUROB, TURSAB and THY (Turkish Airlines) will all participate “Istanbul Tourism Summit” which will convene in certain periods of year under the chairmanship of Mr. Kadir Topbaş, the mayor of Istanbul.

The working team is composed of Mr. İsmail Gültekin, the vice governor responsible for tourism promotion; Mr. Hayri Baraçlı, Secretary General of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality; Mr. İbrahim Çağlar, the Chairman of The Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (İTO); Mr. Temel Kotil, the Chief Executive Officer of Turkish Airlines; Mr. Timur Bayındır, President of TUROB; Mr. Başaran Ulusoy, President of TÜRSAB; Mrs. Tülin Ersöz, Counselor of Mayor of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality. Their initial goal will be to add new destinations for tourism in Istanbul. Within the spirit of activities carried out in a joint and cooperative manner, the aim is to enhance Istanbul’s role in congress tourism. At the first meeting convened under the chairmanship of Mayor Topbas, the discussion was focused on the steps to be taken to promote Istanbul internationally. Istanbul’s Mayor, Kadir Topbas, had the following to say about the meeting: “When I first became

mayor in 2004, I immediately met up with representatives from the tourism industry, and we prepared a road-map.

Thanks to the plans executed jointly with the industry people, Istanbul grew rapidly as a tourist destination.

Now we want to take thisa step further. We will carry out our activities in a jointly consultative way and gain new destinations for Istanbul, aiming to reach our targets rapidly.”

GTA Organized first Connectivity Workshop in Istanbul

Global travel distributor GTA has brought together 150 Turkish hoteliers and six of the country’s leading channel managers to explore technological solutions that can help bring even more tourists to Istanbul. Held at The Sofa Hotel in Istanbul, GTA’s first Channel Manager & Connectivity Workshop gave hotels the opportunity to understand the different options available to help them automatically manage their inventory and pricing.

They learnt how they might integrate reservations with hotel property management systems offered by channel managers and ultimately to a wider world of potential guests thanks to GTA’s Supplier XML API,

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which connects channel managers to travel sellers and consumers. Didem Okay, GTA’s Senior Market Manager for Turkey, says: “It is uncommon to get so many traditional competitors in the same room, sharing the same platform. But we all realised that such transparency is enormously valuable to hotels that rely on us to help their businesses succeed.

“Everyone who attended said that the information they gained will help them maximise bookings over a more balanced season, while minimising risks such as overbookings.” GTA’s Channel Manager partners Booklogic, Hotel Runner, Vertical Booking, Phobs, BBLiverate and Octorate all prepared presentations and special packages for the hoteliers that attended.

Global Ports Holding named “The Best Cruise Port Operator”

Global Ports Holding, the largest cruise port operator in the world, was granted “Best Cruise Port Operator” award. Global Ports Holding received the award at the 10th International Golden Anchor Marine Achievement Awards’ ceremony held on Saturday, September 5.

Presenting 15 awards and plaques in 8 different categories to their owners, the International Golden Anchor Marine Achievement Awards ceremony, organized by Deniz News Ageny, is acknowledged as the

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Oscars of Turkish Maritime Industry and has become a tradition.

Global Ports Holding received the award from Esteban Pacha, the Spanish Foreign Ministry of Transport Attaché and the founding president of IMSO (International Mobile Satellite Organization), at the ceremony where there were numerous distinguished guests from Turkey and the world maritime industry.

Newsline Turkey

Turkish Airlines Becomes a Member of PATA

Turkey’s national carrier; Turkish Airlines has joined the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) as its newest Aviation member. With the new membership the carrier will build a stronger connection and a direct interaction with the stakeholders in Asia Pacific, including airlines and other aviation institutions.

PATA CEO Mario Hardy said, “It gives me great pleasure to personally welcome Turkish Airlines to PATA as our newest aviation member. As a PATA member, Turkish Airlines now has the ability to connect with our extensive network of members and receive our in-depth research and insights into the Asia Pacific region, thus allowing them to stay competitive in capturing market share of the rapidly growing Asia Pacific market.”

According to PATA, international visitor arrivals (IVAs) to the Asia Pacific region are forecast to reach well above the 672 million mark by 2019, with 49 million IVAs from European source markets.

Turkish Airlines CEO Dr. Temel Kotil said, “Turkish Airlines’ membership to PATA will ensure that our company, today flying to more countries than any other airline in the world, will grow day by day in its ability to realize the most of the potential in Asia Pacific market. I believe, as a PATA

member, we will now have a better chance to build a stronger connection and a direct interaction with the stakeholders in Asia Pacific, including airlines and other aviation institutions, to address the challenges faced by growing companies like us. Turkish Airlines, thus, remains determined to continue to increase its operations, strengthen its effectiveness and improve its visibility and representation in the competitive environment of the region.”

Turkish Airlines Carried 28,5 milllion Passengers 1st half

Turkish Airlines first half 2015 consolidated financial statements were reported to Borsa Istanbul. Despite the strong competitive environment among the world’s leading players Turkish Airlines has tripled its global market share in the last decade and continues its profitable and sustainable growth while still gaining market share.

Compared to the first half of 2014, Turkish Airlines sales revenue decreased by 8,3 percent in USD terms and stood at 4 billion 789 million USD. Turkish Airlines disclosed an operating profit of 238 million USD, outperforming the first half of 2014 by 21 percent. In the first six months of 2015, a period with severe fuel price and currency fluctuations, Turkish Airlines grew its net profit by 4,6 times compared to the same period of 2014

with the help of its diversified debt structure and dynamic risk management strategies and recorded 406 million USD net profit.

Turkish Airlines realised a capacity increase of 10,1% (available seat km) in the first half of 2015 and carried 28,5 milllion passengers in its 212 thousand flights with a load factor of 77,8 percent.

Having been selected the “Best Airline in Europe” again in 2015 for the fifth time in a row, today Turkish Airlines flies to 50 domestic and 230 international destinations, a total of 280 destinations in 110 countries. With one of the youngest airline fleet in the world Turkish Airlines now operates 290 aircraft comprising 69 wide body, 212 narrow body and 9 cargo aircraft together with 23 aircraft additions in 2015.

Uber, on its first anniversary in Istanbul, launches UberBOAT thanks to a partnership with the leading luxury sea transport company Navette. Columnist, presenter and wellness trainer Ece Vahapoğlu and columnist and writer Onur Baştürk were the first ones to try UberBOAT service in Istanbul. With the tap of a button they were able to request an UberBOAT and ride to their destination enjoying a great view of the Bosphorus without any traffic.

HOW DOES IT WORK When you’re by the seaside you can see UberBOAT option on the vehicle menu.

If there’s any empty boat nearby, set your pick up location and request UberBOAT. The captain will call you to confirm your ride and a speed boat will embark shortly.

New to Uber? Sign up here with promo code UBERTEKNE and get 30 TL off your first ride.

The company serves with speed boats that have passenger capacity of 6 to 8 people. UberBOAT fares are based on distance (sea mile) and time and will be

automatically charged on your credit card at the end of a trip. UberBOAT trips are not restricted to be in the Bosphorus only. You can also prefer to ride with UberBOAT for a faster airport transfer (e.g. Kabataş – Ataköy: 415 – 435 TL) or a weekend get away in the Princess Islands (e.g. Bostancı – Büyükada: 275 – 285 TL). * As always you can fare split your UberBOAT rides with your friends.

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Newsline Turkey

Istanbul CVB Attends Meeting and Incentive Europe Summer Forum

The Istanbul Convention and Visitors Bureau (ICVB) is set to attend the Meeting and Incentive Summer Forum in Edinburgh at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) from 29 June to 3 July 2015. Istanbul CVB will present Istanbul as the ideal meetings and conventions destination with its vibrancy, modernity, topnotch infrastructure.

Istanbul is very much on the map as far as the international congress sector goes as illustrated by the International Congress and Convention Association’s (ICCA) recent 2014 Rankings Report for Cities and

Countries in which Istanbul maintained its top 10 position as a global congress destination. Ranking 9th in the world in 2014 with 130 congresses, Istanbul has now held this top 10 position since 2010. Istanbul was also recently named Best MICE Destination Europe at the Business Destinations Travel Awards, recognising the hard work and great successes of the ICVB and city of Istanbul.

The number of congresses in Istanbul has risen by 280% during the past ten years and this growth is expected to continue as ICVB works towards making Istanbul one of the most desirable destinations in the world for the meetings industry. The goal for 2023 is for Istanbul to rank in the top 5 convention destinations in the world and to rank top 3 in Europe. Istanbul’s position as a world congress destination has risen from being 40th in the 2000s to 17th place in 2009; to then enter the top 10 ranking of cities in 2010.

The Meeting and Incentive Summer Forum hosts the world’s top suppliers and buyers and is a must-attend event for the latest destination trends and developments and building stronger relationships with direct communications during this premier event. The Forum includes a variety of teambuilding activities and social events, creating good opportunities to network with suppliers and peers outside the meetings fair.

Rotana Opens two Properties in Istanbul

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Rotana, the leading hotel management company operating hotels across the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and Eastern Europe, opens its first two properties in Istanbul, Turkey. Burgu Arjaan by Rotana and Tango Arjaan by Rotana represent the group’s first foray into the European market.

Situated in the Maltepe district on the Asian side of Istanbul, Burgu Arjaan by Rotana and Tango Arjaan by Rotana provide a tranquil haven from the hustle and bustle of the city center. Often referred to as the lesser discovered side of Istanbul, the cultural hub boasts an array of traditional food markets, elaborate palaces and charming waterside eateries. With a prime location near the coast of the Marmara Sea, the properties offer convenient proximity to the Prince Islands and the historical landmarks on the banks of the Bosphorus.

Boasting striking design elements, Burgu Arjaan by Rotana and Tango Arjaan by Rotana feature 319 fully furnished hotel apartments divided across two towers.

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Offering sleek furnishings and panoramic views, each apartment provides all the modern conveniences of a five star hotel property which make them the perfect option for families and long term guests.

Four food and beverage venues, each with its own ambience, service and cuisine will welcome guests with the incomparable Rotana hospitality and style.

These include an all-day dining restaurant, a poolside restaurant, and a bar and café.

Both properties share a range of leisure facilities including a state of the art Leisure & Wellness Club with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, landscaped areas as well as three meeting and conference rooms.

“A breakthrough into Turkey is a significant achievement for Rotana as it’s a crucial territory to penetrate for us to solidify our standing as a leading hotel management company,” said Omer Kaddouri, President and CEO of Rotana. “We are very excited to be opening our first Turkish properties on the Asian side of Istanbul; Burgu Arjaan by Rotana and Tango Arjaan by Rotana are ideally placed in one of the city’s trendy water-front locations and have an offering that sets them apart from other hotels in the area. Our emphasis is on comfort and refinement and this is reflected across our premises, facilities and services; from the architectural design and interiors right down to the warm and friendly service that greets our guests.” A stay for two sharing a Classic Room, with daily breakfast, starts from €49 per room per night.

Newsline Turkey

The Peninsula Istanbul Hotel to Open Near Istanbul’s Cruise Port

Among the world’s leading hotels, The Peninsula Hotels will soon open a property in Istanbul, Turkey. The Peninsula Hotels with properties in Hong Kong, plus Shanghai, Tokyo, Beijing, New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, Bangkok, Manila, and Paris with London under development is expected to open The Peninsula Istanbul

in near future. the peninsula hotelsHongkong and Shanghai Hotels, owner of the Peninsula hotels, will spend €150 million to develop the hotel in Istanbul with Dogus Holding and BLG Capital, a part of Bilgili Holding. The property is planned to be opened at the Salıpazarı Cruise Port.

Doğuş Holding and its partner Bilgili Holding placed the highest offer for the privatization of the Istanbul Salıpazarı Cruise Port Area project, commonly known as Galataport with a $702 million bid in May 2013, winning the rights to operate the port area in Istanbul’s Karaköy neighborhood for 30 years.

The Istanbul Salıpazarı Port Area has up to 1,200 meters of coastline and covers an area of approximately 100,000 square meters.

It is expected that the number of cruise tourists could increase to 2 million per year, from the current level of around 650,000, after the project is completed.

New Terminal of Kuwait Int’l Airport built by Turkish Limak

Turkey’s Limak İnşaat announced it won a tender to build the new terminal in the Kuwait International Airport for $4.34 billion in a written statement on Aug. 18.

The company, the construction unit of Limak Holding, said the bid of 1.31 billion dinars ($4.34 billion) was approved by the Kuwait Central Tenders Committee (CTC). The new terminal building will initially have a

capacity of 13 million passengers and will be expanded to have a 25-million passenger capacity in the future, according to the statement.

Limak İnşaat will provide repair and maintenance services in the two years after it completes and transfers the building, the financing of which will be held by the Kuwait state. The company will also manage the operational transition process of the terminal following the construction period, said the statement.

This tender was the largest tender undertaken by a Turkish construction company abroad in one package, according to the statement.

Around 5,000 people will be employed in the construction project.

Limak Holding, part of the consortium building Istanbul’s third airport, built the new terminal in Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen Airport as well as the new terminal in the Kosovo Pristina Airport. The company also recently announced it had won a tender to build a new terminal building of the Rostov Airport in Russia.

Turkish Air Travelers Prefer in-flight Wi-Fi

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Most of the people who travel by air in Turkey prefer in-flight Wi-Fi over food service, according to a survey conducted

by Honeywell in Turkey. The survey indicated that the number of air travelers who are interested in technology and in search of smarter, faster and more eco-friendly flights is increasing.While four out of five respondents (88 percent) believe in-flight Wi-Fi is an important feature, one out of 10 respondents said they will not fly with an airline company that does not provide in-flight Wi-Fi. Orhan Geniş, the head of Honeywell Turkey and Middle Asia, said the air transportation industry in Turkey is growing fast. As passenger capacity increases, needs get diversified, Geniş stressed. “It surprised us that

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passengers have such an intense Wi-Fi need. They need Internet more than food while flying. They want to use the Internet in the air without any interruption just like they use it at their homes. It is necessary to appeal to the comfort of people inside the aircraft. Comfort and convenience have gained importance, and naturally the trend that started on the ground now extends to the sky,” he said. Stressing that Istanbul Atatürk International Airport entered the top five on the list of the most crowded airports in Europe, Geniş said Turkey’s passenger capacity in 2013 was 150 million people, 76 million of whom were domestic passengers while the rest were international passengers. “Atatürk Airport hosted 56 million passengers in 2014. Half of them were in transit.

Airports in Istanbul provide services not only for Turkish nationals but for foreign passengers as well. That’s why we need the third airport, which will become the central airport of the region,” Geniş emphasized.

Newsline Turkey

Turkish Ambassador to Seychelles Accredited, Trade Rises

The Ambassador of Turkey to Seychelles, Ms. Deniz Eke, presented her credentials to Seychelles President James Michel at State House in Seychelles. The newly-accredited Turkish ambassador to Seychelles, Deniz Eke, has expressed her delight that trade between the two countries is improving.

The President and the Ambassador discussed the increase in trade between Seychelles and Turkey as well as people-to-people exchanges, the Blue Economy, tourism, and aviation in their meeting.

After the accreditation ceremony, Ambassador Deniz Eke told the national media that her talks with the President centered on various areas of cooperation where both countries have mutual interests.

She said that Turkey has excellent relations with Seychelles and that Turkey very much supports African integration, African solutions to Africa’s challenges, and that Seychelles is an important partner of cooperation in the African continent.

“We agreed that there is huge potential that can be tapped in terms of commercial relations and investments and to make that possible the only thing that we need

to do is to encourage more businessmen to come to Seychelles and more Seychellois businessmen to go to Turkey and see with their own eyes the potential that both our countries possess. It will be our job in the future to organize frequent delegations to visit at all levels, to bring our people closer and to make them aware of the potential that exits in our relations,” said Ambassador Eke. Ambassador Eke also highlighted academic cooperation as a potential area for collaboration, hinting that Turkish universities might be working together with the University of Seychelles in the near future.

According to figures provided to SNA by the Seychelles Ministry of Foreign Affairs, bilateral trade between Turkey and Seychelles amounted to around $8 million in 2014.

Imports to Seychelles from Turkey, which include food products such as sunflower seed oil, olive oil, lentils and pasta as well as metal products such as bars, rods and wires, amounted to 100.7 million Seychelles rupees or around $7.4 million in 2014, up from SCR53.8 million ($4 million) in 2013. Last year was also a good year in terms of exportation of canned tuna to Turkey, amounting to about SCR 5.6 million ($420,000).

From January to April 2015, so far SCR 38 million ($2.8 million) worth of goods have been imported to Seychelles from Turkey.

Last year, 403 Turkish residents visited the Seychelles islands, but for the first half of 2015, visitor arrivals have already reached 347, compared to 220 for the same period last year, indicating a sizable increase.

Ambassador Deniz Eke is based in Nairobi.

In Brief Can Goktas

q Renaissance Polat Istanbul Hotel announced the appointment Yakup Sertbaş as its new

Yakup Sertbas

General Manager. q The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul has appointed Can Göktaş as its new General Manager.

Gökhan Kaptan

q Gökhan Kaptan has been appointed as the General Manager of Titanic Deluxe Berlin.

Feyza Yücefer

q Feyza Yücefer has been appointed as the General Manager of Marti Istanbul Hotel. q Mustafa Balcık is the new General Manager of Dedeman Gaziantep Hotel & Convention Cem Lale

Center and Park Dedeman Gaziantep.

Mustafa Balcik

q Cem Lale is the new general manager of Wyndham Grand İstanbul Europe. q Mustafa Alparslan deputy General Manager of Wyndham Grand İstanbul Kalamış Marina Eylem Findik

Hotel has been promoted to General Manager of the property.

Sedat Nemli

q Sedat Nemli has been appointed as COO of Servotel .

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q Park Inn by Radisson İstanbul Atatürk Airport general manager is Eylem Fındık.

Bozkurt Atabek

q Ömer Ülke is the new general manager of Mercure İstanbul Topkapı hotel .

Ömer Ülke

q Bozkurt Atabek has been appointed to Mövenpick Hotel Istanbul as new general manager. q İlhan Bilici has been appointed as the General Manager of Hilton Garden Inn Antalya. İlhan Bilici

q Dedeman Hotels & Resorts International announced the appointment of Tunay Erdal as the

Tunay Erdal

Hotel Manager of Park Dedeman Levent which opened in June 2015. q Crowne Plaza İstanbul Harbiye Hotel has a new general manager Önder Dinler. Önder Dinler

q Cansu Yörükoğlu has been appointed as the general manager of Steigenberger İstanbul Maslak.

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S&M Publication Celebrates 25th Anniversary

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Publication, Turkey’s leading travel publication house, celebrated its 25th year in a cocktail held at Hotel Suadiye in Istanbul, August 27. Participants at the cocktail adopted a sea turtle, caretta caretta, in Belek, Turkey and contributed the continuity of marine and coastal ecosystem. S&M Publication ltd. is one of the leading travel publication companies based in Turkey since 1991.

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Every guest at our 25th year cocktail adopted a sea turtle.

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Adopting sea turtle nests in order to help even a single baby sea turtle to safely reach the sea is an extremely significant contribution to the future of their species.

Five of 8 sea turtle species living in the world are found in the Mediterranean, whereas only 2 of these (Caretta caretta and Chelonia mydas) regularly nest in the Mediterranean. All 8 species of sea turtles living today are either endangered or critically endangered despite their presence on Earth for more than 110 million years; hence their nickname “the living fossils”. Humans are one of the factors responsible for accelerating the extinction of sea turtles, which are protected under international conventions like Bern, Barcelona and CITES. Anthropogenic factors such as fast structuring along shorelines, heavy fishery, tourism activities, light and noise pollution, industrial contamination of waters and beaches are severe threats against sea turtles, their nesting areas, nests, eggs and hatchlings. A large portion of sea turtle nesting beaches in the Mediterranean is located along the shoreline of Turkey. For more information about EKAD, visit http://www.ekad.org.tr

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Caretta Caretta in Belek, Antalya

rea of research is in Antalya province, within the borders of Serik and Manavgat and consists of a beach of about 29,5km between River Aksu on the west and River Sarısu on the east. The region is very rich in flora and fauna as it hosts various habitats with different characteristics such as forest, river, stream, agricultural areas, aquatic habitats and sand dunes. While five-star tourism establishments, summerhouses and arbours occupy an important portion of the beach; there is no construction in one part.

Most part of the region is under protection regulations such as “Belek Specially Protected Area” and “First Degree Natural Site”.

Therefore, especially when the summerhouses present in the Special Protection Area and the

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areas reserved as Tourism Development Area are considered, there are several activities threatening the survival of sea turtles in the region.

All 7 species of sea turtles living today are either endangered or critically endangered despite their presence on Earth for more than 110 million years; hence their nickname “the living fossils”. Humans are one of the factors responsible for accelerating the extinction of sea turtles, which are protected under international conventions like Bern, Barcelona and CITES. Anthropogenic factors such as fast structuring along shorelines, heavy fishery, tourism activities, light and noise pollution, industrial contamination of waters and beaches are severe threats against

sea turtles, their nesting areas, nests, eggs and hatchlings.

Five of 7 sea turtle species living in the world are found in the Mediterranean, whereas only 2 of these (Caretta caretta and Chelonia mydas) regularly nest in the Mediterranean. Caretta caretta matings may occur near the nesting beaches or in special gathering areas a few weeks prior to the beginning of the nesting season. Mating pairs are frequently seen at the surface, although there are reports of submerged copulations.

Nesting season in the northern hemisphere is generally from May to August. Laying eggs usually takes place at night, and rarely during mornings. The female occasionally raises her head to view the beach while approaching the beach to nest. At this stage, the turtle is extremely sensitive to external stimuli and will immediately swim away in case of any disturbance. Once the female finishes digging a nest and starts laying her eggs, she is not as sensitive to stimuli. When egg depositing is completed, rear flippers help cover the eggs

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Cover Story gently with the moist sand dug out and press the sand. Finally, the female starts crawling forward while front flippers throw sand backwards to form a camouflaged area to hide the egg chamber. Once this entire process is completed, the female hastily returns to the sea.

Sea turtles generally nest every 2-3 years. They may nest for more than once in one nesting season. The interval between two nestings in the same season is about 2 weeks.

Freshly laid sea turtle eggs are generally spherical, white, soft, coated with a mucous secretion and the size of a ping-pong ball (about 40 mm in diameter and 40 grams). The clutch size in a nest is approximately 80, and the incubation period lasts for 1.5-2 months.

Hatchlings lie still in the nest for a while and leave the nest in 5 days on average by helping each other to scramble up in the sand. Hatchlings leaving their nests orient towards the sea by making use of the brightness of the horizon and the reflection of the moon on the water’s surface. Any kind of artificial light behind the beach during that period may disorient hatchlings leading to extensive mortality.

A large portion of sea turtle nesting beaches in the Mediterranean is located along the shoreline of our country.

We are very lucky for still having the opportunity to host these spectacular animals, which are extremely important for the continuity of marine and coastal ecosystem.

Field Research in Belek Region

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Field studies in the region are conducted during MaySeptember with a team of 30 people regarding the periods when adult females and hatchlings emerge. Data collection during this period have been carried out between 05°°-12°° in morning shifts and between 21°°-05°° in night shifts by monitoring the sections with teams of 2-3 people.

All nests are recorded efficaciously in morning shifts. In order to determine the exact places of nests, sand on the nest surface is dug 10cm wide until the first eggs are visible and then the nest is covered with the sand that has been dug out to prevent any possible change in the temperature or moisture of the nest. Determined nests are marked by locating sticks beneath the sand showing the nest number and nesting date.

Tracks determined during nesting period therefore are possible nests, are also marked in the same way and are controlled for predation and/or hatchling emergence.

All nests determined during field studies as well as any predation, caging, hatchling emergences and uncovering for control are marked on the scale maps in the office in order to monitor the progress of all nests. Besides, daily collected data are written down on the computer present in the office. In this way, all studies in the region can be carried out systematically.

Nests in front of tourism establishments are caged against any possible human damage. In order to ensure a complete protection on these nests, safety guards of the establishments are provided with necessary information and are charged with keeping the nests safe from harm until the hatchlings emerge.

All previously made nests are checked during morning shifts.

In case of coming across a predated nest, teams take down necessary data regarding the predation date, nest number, number of destroyed eggs in the egg chamber and whether there are any eggs left in the egg chamber. The nest is covered after this procedure. Number of destroyed eggs is determined by counting the empty eggshells around the nest after predation.

In areas where high predation density is in question, surface cages are used against predation.

These cages are placed on the egg chamber about 10cm under the sand to prevent being seen from the surface. The cell size of these cages is designed to allow the hatchling pass but prevent predation. In order to prevent mortality because of getting stuck in these cells, all cages are kept under strict control during hatchling emergence period.

In morning shifts carried out during hatchling emergence period; nests from which hatchlings have emerged, date of emergence, number of dead and/or alive hatchlings on the egg chamber, number of hatchlings that have been able or unable to reach the sea are determined by taking notice of the hatchling tracks on the sand. We try to assess the possible causes of hatchling mortality by following the tracks of predators and hatchlings that have failed to reach the sea.

Hatchling dispersal diagrams are used to assess how much the hatchlings are affected by artificial lights. In order to assess the effects of artificial lights in specific areas, an experiment media have been prepared in 2000. This experiment media is set up on previously determined locations between 17°°-20°° at night and the experiments are conducted between 21°°04°° . Hatchlings are kept in a pool set up on the beach and filled with seawater until the experiment starts. Approximately 100 hatchlings are used for each experiment and are released

to the sea when the experiment is completed.

At a certain period after the hatchling emergence is finished, the nests are uncovered for control to determine the number of dead and/or alive hatchlings in the egg chamber, total number of hatchling emergence (regarding the number of empty egg shells), number of damaged eggs and their embryonic stages. Total number of hatchling emergence is determined by taking notice of the number of empty egg shells counted during uncovering for control and is compared to the data taken down regarding the hatchling tracks during hatchling emergence period.

Importance of Belek Region in terms of Sea Turtles Number of nests determined during two years (1999, 2000), have revealed the fact that Belek region is the second largest known nesting area for sea turtles after the Zakynthos Island of Greece. With more recent datas from the field those nests numbers have reached even higher numbers (around 2000 nests) which takes Belek region to number one status in Medditerenean. This result puts forward the strong need of paying more attention to the conservation studies in the region in order to preserve the sea turtles as

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Conservation and Problems of Sea Turtles in the Region All problems arising from tourism in the region have started as a result of wrong decisions and applications practiced before. A considerable part of the region was sentenced as a “Tourism Development Area” and a considerable number of tourism establishments have been constructed. Furthermore, another considerable amount of construction is present in the summerhouses area. Summerhouses between Acısu-Köprüçay, despite the fact that they are located at the far back of the beach, do have a serious negative impact on the sea turtles because of artificial lighting. Plus to that hotels are build to that area (which is Specially Protected Area) after a long juridical process. Another empty area where no construction was present for a long time, is extracted beyond the limits of special protection area and was reserved as a tourism development area and a single hotel is built there and running for the last 6 years. Some parts of the beach are occupied by arbours used by local people.

There is still a considerable chance in areas where construction is planned but has not started. Therefore, as it is not possible to remove all negative factors threatening the sea turtles in areas where construction is completed or about to be completed, studies in these areas may only involve minimizing the negativities.

Considerable amount of predation by foxes and stray dogs is present in areas where there is no construction so far.

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one of Turkey’s important biological riches as well as to fulfill the responsibilities we have overtaken in terms of signing international conventions.

In the area of 29,5 kilometers, 612 Caretta caretta nests and 2 Chelonia mydas nests have been determined during the nesting season in year 1999, while 682 Caretta caretta nests and 8 Chelonia mydas nests have been determined during the nesting season in year 2000. These results showed that the region is a “Primarily Vulnerable Region for Sea Turtles”.

EKAD Ecological Research Society (EKAD) was established in 2003, with the efforts of academicians most of whom are experts in biodiversity and nature conservation. EKAD has been in a harmonious cooperation with academia, related Ministries, Municipalities, NGO’s and private enterprises since its establishment, and is still going on with its mission by increasing and expanding its activities with the contributions of volunteers joining the family.

Address: Olgunlar Sokak No: 36/10 Kocatepe/ANKARA – TURKEY Phone: +90 312 419 5792 - +90 530 884 3997 Fax: +90 312 419 3151 E-mail: info@ekad.org.tr

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Ephesus Inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List

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he World Heritage Committee this afternoon approved the inscription of Ephesus in Turkey and three other sites on the World Heritage List. Besides Ephesus, sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution: Iron and Steel, Shipbuilding and Coal Mining in Japan, Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque Hydraulic System in Mexico, and Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape in Uruguay are approved.

The Committee also approved the extension of Spain’s Routes of Santiago de Compostela with the addition of the “Camino Francés and Routes of Northern Spain”.

Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution: Iron and Steel, Shipbuilding and Coal Mining (Japan)—The site

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encompasses a series of eleven properties, mainly located in the southwest of Japan. It bears testimony to the rapid industrialization of the country from the middle of the 19th century to the early 20th century, through the development of the steel industry, shipbuilding and coal mining. The site illustrates the process by which feudal Japan sought technology transfer from Europe and America from the middle of the 19th century and how this technology was adapted to the country’s needs and social traditions. The site testifies to what is considered to be the first successful transfer of Western industrialization to a non-Western nation.

Ephesus (Turkey)—Located within what was once

the estuary of the River Kaystros, Ephesus comprises successive Hellenistic and Roman settlements founded on new locations, which followed the coastline as it retreated westward. Excavations have revealed grand monuments of the Roman Imperial period including the Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre. Little remains of the famous Temple of Artemis, one of the “Seven Wonders of the World,” which drew pilgrims from all around the Mediterranean. Since the 5th century, the House of the Virgin Mary, a domed cruciform chapel seven kilometres from Ephesus, became a major place of Christian pilgrimage. The Ancient City of Ephesus is an outstanding example of a Roman port city, with sea channel and harbour basin.

Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque Hydraulic System (Mexico)— This 16th century aqueduct is located between the states of Mexico and Hidalgo, on the Central Mexican Plateau. This heritage canal system encompasses a water catchment area, springs, canals, distribution tanks and arcaded aqueduct bridges. The site incorporates the highest singlelevel arcade ever built in an aqueduct. Initiated by the

Franciscan friar, Padre Tembleque, and built with support from the local indigenous communities, this hydraulic system is an example of the exchange of influences between the European tradition of Roman hydraulics and traditional Mesoamerican construction techniques, including the use of adobe.

Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape (Uruguay)—Located on land projecting into the Uruguay River west of the town of Fray Bentos, the industrial complex was built following the development of a factory founded in 1859 to process meat produced on the vast prairies nearby. The site illustrates the whole process of meat sourcing, processing, packing and dispatching. It includes buildings and equipment of the Liebig Extract of Meat Company, which exported meat extract and cornedbeef to the European market from 1865 and the Anglo Meat Packing Plant, which exported frozen meat from 1924. Through its physical location, industrial and residential buildings as well as social institutions, the site presents an illustration of the entire process of meat production on a global scale.

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he ATP World Tour took place in Turkey for the first time from 2015. This incredible new facility in Istanbul made a wonderful addition to the many remarkable venues that feature on the ATP World Tour throughout the season. Chris Kermode, ATP Executive Chairman and President, said, ‘’As we add an important market such as Turkey to our global footprint, the ATP World Tour will be set to take place across 62 tournaments in 32 countries in 2015.”

13 players ranked in the first 50 places by the Women’s Tennis Association were in Istanbul between July 20 and 26 for TEB BNP Paribas Istanbul Cup. Former world number ones, such as American Venus Williams and Serbian Jelena Jankovic, also played in Istanbul.

2014’s TEB BNP Paribas Istanbul Cup finalist, Italian Roberta Vinci, and 2010 Roland Garros winner Italy’s Francesca Schiavone are also came for the tournament.

Organizers say the contest held for the eighth time in Turkey at the 8,000-capacity Garanti Koza Arena.

26 year old Ukrainian player Lesia Tsurenko, winning her first title in WTA, won the TEB BNP Paribas Istanbul Cup championship. In the last day at Garanti Koza Arena World no. 71 Tsurenko faced World no. 99 Radwanska in the final match of singles.

The first set of the match was very competitive. Breaking her opponent’s serve three times, Tsurenko won the set that lasted 56 minutes, 7-5.

Tsurenko kept playing well in the second set so that she took the early lead: 4-0 and she became the winner with 6-1 in the second set. The final lasted for 1 hour and 32 minutes.

After taking their trophies, Tsurenko and Radwanska won respectively $43,000 and $21,000 as their prize moneys at the trophy ceremony that took place at Garanti Koza Arena.

During the press conference that was set after the match, Tsurenko answered the questions for the media. Tsurenko said: “Istanbul brought me good luck. I had previously

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won an ITF tournament and now I won a WTA tournament.

Istanbul is a luck city for me.”

Polish Radwanska Polonyalı said that she was not lucky enough in the first set and added that her opponent played well in the second set; she felt tiredness and this forced her to make too many unforced errors.

Venus Williams, who came to Istanbul for the most important tennis organization in Turkey: TEB BNP Paribas Istanbul Cup, stepped on the Bosphorus Bridge again after 10 years.

Williams played an exhibition match with national tennis players Ipek Soylu and Cagla Buyukakcay on the Bosphorus Bridge.

A mini tennis court was built on the side walk of the bridge for the organization that lasted for 15 minutes. Playing against Büyükakçay-Soylu duo, Venus Williams seemed very cheerful and could not hide her astonishment in front of the beautiful view of Istanbul.

Williams posed with a Turkish Flag after the exhibition match for the media. Ipek Senoglu had accompanied Venus Williams 10 years ago for the match that was played among two continents

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he Samsung Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swimming Race witnessed another record-breaking year as 1988 swimmers took part in the 27th edition of one of the world’s most legendary swimming events. Swimmers from 49 countries swam the challenging 6.5km route from Kanlıca on the Asian side of Istanbul to Kuruçeşme Cemil Topuzlu Park on the European side. This year’s celebrity guest swimmer, Adam Walker, kick-started the race and was on hand to congratulate participants as they crossed the finish line.

Record-Breaking Samsung Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swimming Race

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Speaking from the event, endurance swimmer Adam Walker – who is one of only five people to have swum the toughest seven channel swims in the world – said: “I feel privileged to have been invited by Turkish Olympic Committee (TOC) and Samsung as the celebrity guest for this year’s race. This is one of the best swimming events in the World and I am thrilled to have been a part of it. The experience was truly unique and it was a great feeling to be swimming across continents again.”

President of the Turkish Olympic Committee, Professor Dr. Uğur Erdener, said following the race, “Once again the Samsung Bosphorus Cross-Continental Race

has broken its record for participation. This unique spectacle continues to grow as it attracts swimmers from all corners of the globe. The Turkish Olympic Committee and Samsung are proud to host this event in the wonderful city of Istanbul. There is no better place to welcome such a diverse set of partcipants. I’d like to congratulate all of today’s swimmers and hope to see you here again next year for another fantastic day of competition and celebrations”.

Swimmer Bertuğ Coşkun was awarded a gold medal for completing the course first, with a finish time of 1 hour 1 minute and 21 seconds.

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Istanbul Festivals Drew Great Attention in 2015

he Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) has concluded its events for the first half of the year and announced that Istanbul Film, Music and Jazz festivals drew great attention from their followers. The events organized by İKSV in the first seven months of 2015 were attended by 224,000 viewers. İKSV’s events will continue in the second half of the year.

The 34th Istanbul Film Festival, which took place between 4-19 April, screened a total of 171 short and feature length films across 455 screenings at 8 different theatres over the course of two weeks. The festival was attended by a total of 130,000 cinephiles and, in addition to the screenings, one concert, three master classes, and three panels were also held and attended by festival guests.

Held between 31 May and 29 June, the 43rd Istanbul Music Festival hosted close to 600 local and international artists at 13 different venues. Built upon the theme “Cultural Landscapes,” the festival program featured 27 concerts, including two world premieres

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and three Turkey premieres. In addition to the preconcert talks by artists and music writers, the Weekend Classics, which were free of charge and took place outdoors throughout the festival, also drew great interest. The 43rd Istanbul Music Festival reached close to 23,000 music enthusiasts.

The 22nd Istanbul Jazz Festival took place between 27 June and 15 July. The festival spread across Istanbul with 56 concerts held at 24 different venues, featuring over 250 local and international artists. Hosting the diverse voices of folk, blues, and jazz, such as Joan Baez, Jools Holland, Marcus Miller, Melody Gardot, and Tigran Hamasyan, the festival was attended by over 30,000 music enthusiasts.

Heralding the new cinema season, the 14th Filmekimi will once again take place under the sponsorship of Vodafone FreeZone, from 3 to 11 October, this year. The announcements about the programme of the 14th Filmekimi, which will be travelling to movie theatres across Turkey, has begun through Filmekimi’s social media platforms.

Known in international music circles for the young talents it brings to the world of opera, the 8th Leyla Gencer Voice Competition will be held in Istanbul in September. Following the auditions organised in six countries in Europe throughout June, young vocalists from all over the world will strive to place in the competition to be held between 6-11 September.

The semi-final scheduled for Wednesday, 9 September will determine the 8 finalists, who will take to the stage in front of jury members and an audience at the finals on Friday, 11 September at the Süreyya Opera House alongside the Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Antonio Pirolli. The jury for the 8th Leyla Gencer Voice Competition will be headed by Luciana Serra. The 8th Leyla Gencer Voice Competition is organised by İKSV and Accademia Teatro alla Scala, in collaboration with the Kadıköy Municipality Süreyya Opera House, Italiano di Cultura, the Adam Mickiewicz Institute, the Poland National Opera, and with the contributions of Borusan Sanat.

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The 14th Istanbul Biennial T he 14th Istanbul Biennial SALTWATER: A Theory of Thought Forms, drafted by Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev, opens to the public from 5 September to 1 November 2015 in over 30 venues on the European and Asian sides of the Bosphorus, and presenting over 1,500 works by over 80 participants. Organised by İKSV and made possible thanks to the sponsorship of Koç Holding, admission to the 14th Istanbul Biennial is free of charge.

Works by over 80 participants from Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and North America are on display in over 30 venues on the European and Asian sides of the Bosphorus.

It takes place in museums as well as temporary spaces of habitation on land and on sea such as boats, hotels, former banks, garages, gardens, schools, shops and private homes.

Stating that salt water is one of the most ubiquitous materials in the world, Christov-Bakargiev said, “Sodium in our bodies makes our neurological system, and thus our vital systems, work; it literally keeps us alive. At the same time, salt water is the most corrosive material threat to the digital age: if you drop your smart phone in fresh water, you can dry it and it will probably work again. If it falls into salt water, chemical molecular changes in the materials of your phone will break

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it. When you visit the 14th Istanbul Biennial, you will spend quite a bit of time on salt water. There is a slowing down of the experience of art due to the travel between venues, especially on ferries.

That is very healthy; salt water helps to heal respiration problems and many other illnesses, as well as calming the nerves.”

The event spans from Rumelifeneri on the Black Sea, where Jason and the Argonauts passed searching for the Golden Fleece, through the winding and narrow Bosphorus, a seismic fault line which opened as a water channel some 8500 years ago, and down to the Princes’ Islands in the Sea of Marmara towards the Mediterranean, where ancient Byzantine emperors exiled their enemies and where Leon Trotsky lived for four years from 1929 to 1933.

It presents over 1500 artworks by artists as well as other visible and invisible manifestations such as materials from the history of oceanography, environmental studies, marine archaeology, Art Nouveau, neuroscience,

physics, mathematics and theosophy.

Works range historically from an 1870 painting of waves by Santiago Ramón y Cajal, who received a Nobel prize in 1906 for discovering the neuron, to the groundbreaking abstract “Thought Forms” of Annie Besant and Charles Leadbeater (1901-1905), up to a new installation

by Aslı Çavuşoğlu, which reflects on an ancient and lost Armenian technique for extracting red dye from an insect and a new multichannel installation by William Kentridge inspired by Trostky’s passage through Turkey.

Novelist Orhan Pamuk is the Honorary Chairman of the International Council of Friends and Patrons of the 14th Istanbul Biennial.

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5KM Colorful Runs

5KM Colorful Runs that started in the USA are now in Turkey. Add color to your world with this never felt before experience.

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What is Color Sky 5K Runs?

Color Sky 5K is a very unique and exciting run where the runners don’t get timed, but get color ‘bombed’ at every kilometer. It is not a competitive race, but rather a fun family event, where most people walk or jog.

All ages and sizes are welcome and whether you walk or run, you will certainly have fun. An unforgettable Sundays are waiting for you!

What is Color Powder?

It is 100% corn starch with food grade dyes. For most people the colors come off after a wash, but it may take more effort on certain people. To make it easier you should use plenty sunscreen and hair lotion. More tips can be found here, and online.

Your Color Sky 5K Packet includes race bib, T-Shirt, temporary tattoo, color powder and a wristband. You will pick it up a day before the run.

Color Sky 5K Schedule for Turkey

İstanbul 13 September 2015, 14:00 Ataturk Olympic Park.

Bursa 4 October 2015, 14:00 Soğanlı Botanik Park.

Antalya 18 October 2015, 14:00 Düden Park.

For more information and registartion, http://www.colorsky5k.com

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urkey promoted MICE services with a big stand during IMEX days in Frankfurt. ICVB is also thrilled to be promoting Istanbul at IMEX Frankfurt (19-21 May) as one of the world’s top venues for meetings, conventions and incentives. Meeting with the press at a well-attended

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conference, ICVB shared news and trends on Istanbul’s latest developments and investments, including up-to-date statistics, together with the bureau’s recent global marketing campaign. IMEX in Frankfurt 2016 will run a month earlier next year, from April 19- 21 at Messe Frankfurt.

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urkish Airlines has been chosen “Best Airline in Europe”, “Best Airline in Southern Europe” and awarded “World’s Best Business Class Airline Lounge”, and “World’s Best Business Class Lounge Dining” in 2015 Skytrax World Airline Awards.

This year’s awards were based on 13.02 million survey questionnaires completed by 112 different nationalities of airline customers during the survey period from May 2014 to January 2015. The survey covered 550 airports worldwide. This established, industry survey is Independent and evaluates traveller experiences across different airport service and product key performance indicators - from check-in, arrivals, transfers, shopping, security and immigration through to departure at the gate.

And in this year’s awards, Turkish Airlines has scored a resounding success, with air travellers once again recognizing the airline as the “Best Airline in Europe”, for the fifth year running.

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It’s refurbished and expanded lounge which offers the wide range of activities and services transforms preflight or connecting time into its own special experience, unique to Turkish Airlines, earned the flag carrier the top spot in the category, “World’s Best Business Class Airline Lounge”.

Turkish Airlines was also awarded in the category, “Best Business Class Lounge Dining” for the second consecutive time, for its excellent catering service that has been a hallmark of guest comfort in its world-renowned lounge at Ataturk Airport--“Turkish Airlines Lounge Istanbul”. Turkish DO&CO; its successful partner in catering, has repeatedly won awards for providing Turkish Airlines’ passengers with the best meals in the sky and also in its lounges.

The results of the 2015 World Airline Awards were announced today in the Passenger Terminal EXPO Exhibition Hall at Paris expo Porte de Versailles. Awards for being the “Best Airline in Europe”, “Best Airline in Southern Europe”, “World’s Best Business Class Airline Lounge”, and “World’s Best Business Class Lounge Dining” were presented to Turkish Airlines’ Deputy Chairman and CEO, Temel Kotil Ph.D. by the CEO of Skytrax, Edward Plaisted.

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Eat and Meet

‘’So many visitors have raved about the food served in Turkey and asked for recipes, that we decided to create a trip with an even more gastronomic flavour. On this trip you will see demonstrations in small traditional restaurants and get involved in the cooking, conjuring up some of the excellent Turkish dishes you’ll eat. You’ll also cook with local Turkish people and prepare regional delicacies.’’

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astronomy tourism is gaining widespread popularity and tours concentrating on food are increasing worldwide. As Turkey wants to get in on this field, tourism professionals focus on the tours that offer TurkishAnatolian dishes throughout the country Recently, the number of tourist tours focusing on gastronomy has increased as tourists are visiting cities in Turkey not to sightsee, but to taste the local dishes produced by locals in the alleyways, according to the Istanbul Chamber of Guides (İRO) Chairman of the Board Sedat Bornovalı.

Bornovalı said that tourists coming to Turkey are very interested in Istanbul. He said that the tour routes change according to the changing demands of domestic and international tourists, their travel motivation, the tourism market, the expectations of tourists and the tourist profile.

He said that the places that tourists usually visit as part of classical tour programs might show changes.

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Bornovalı pointed out that these changes are usually related to the season of arrival. “For instance, those who visit a city with cruise tours usually prefer to visit the nearby places and places where they can shop. As it is stated in tour programs, tourists mostly visit important places regarding history, geography and culture and cafes and restaurants that offer good service with reasonable prices.”

Bornovalı also said that the promotion and the information given in the countries where tourists come from can immediately change the perception and the interest in Turkey. He said that a best-selling book or a box office film can cause a long-term effect.

“Each tourist wants to get to know the cuisine of the country they visit and taste the local food. Therefore, I can easily say that places dominated by Turkish-Anatolian cuisine are mainly preferred,” Bornovalı said. He said that recently the number of tours focusing on tasting has increased. “Tourists wonder around the city to taste the local food instead of for touristic purposes. Thanks to these types of tours, tour guides can work an extra day or two and the duration of tourists’ stay prolongs,” Bornovalı said.

These tours start with a breakfast featuring different types of cheese and continue with another small breakfast with different foods. The tourists later have grilled meatballs as fast food or have a snack in the afternoon. According to Bornovalı, a new generation of tourists has emerged. People

who consume authentic Turkish drinks such as boza, salep, demirhindi sherbet, şıra, ayran, şalgam and zahter and those who eat honey from its comb for the first time in their lives share their experience on social media, which increases the recognition of the country.

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Bornovalı said that their chamber is Turkey’s first and most rooted organization for tour guides. He said that İRO initiates various new projects and training programs in order to meet the changing demands of the consumers, contribute to the economy by producing new tourism products and offer quality services to tourists with trained professional tour guides.

He stressed that cultural tourism should be supported and new alternatives should be created in order to form sustainability for tourism. He also said that they provide 30-day intensive courses for tour guides to refresh their knowledge about Istanbul.

Bornovalı said that they offered training, including 10 different routes, to over 500 tour guides for them to have specialties as a part of their project “Alternative Tour Routes for Tourism Sustainability.” During the training, guides receive theoretical and practical training on Istanbul during the Byzantine Era, Istanbul during the Ottoman Era, architecture in Istanbul, commercial buildings, waterways, Jewish heritage in Istanbul, Islam in Istanbul, Christianity in Istanbul, the waterside mansions of Istanbul and bird watching.

He said that they have prepared a publicity kit featuring related materials to their training such as maps and photographs and distributed these kits to tourism agencies and institutions along with travel agencies, hotels, restaurants and guides.

He said that they support the “Great Architect Mimar Sinan as the New Tourism Route” project, which is being undertaken

by TURING and said that they train guides specifically for this project. (aa)

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IT&CMA and CTW Asia-Pacific Seeks “Stickiest Social Sharing” Winner

IT&CMA and CTW Asia-Pacific 2015 has added a new title to its Sticky Awards honour-roll in search for the “Stickiest Social Sharing” delegate. Open to all registered event delegates, this initiative is aimed at encouraging attendees to share their show experience with peers through social media and via the mobile app in-guide sharing platforms.

“We have delegates who simply enjoy keeping their networks posted about interesting things they are involved in or have discovered. From the sights and sounds of Bangkok, the latest phrase of inspiration they have heard from one of our reputed speakers, to the destinations, products and services that have piqued their interest at the exhibition hall or networking function. The idea is to reward them for sharing and to encourage more delegates to join in the exchange,” said Darren Ng, Managing Director of TTG Asia Media. Like the other Sticky Award titles, the

“Stickiest Social Sharing” winner will be determined by votes from other delegates, as well as by the organisers who will consider both the content and frequency of posts that had left the biggest impression. Shares made in the leadup to the event will also be considered. The winner will be announced during the “Sticky Awards” Networking Lunch on 1 October.

To facilitate winner selection, all posts must be identifiable with the delegate’s registered name and company name along with the relevant hashtags #itcma2015 and/or #ctwapac2015 on Twitter, Facebook or the mobile app inguide photo gallery. Delegates are also required to log-into the mobile guide and check themselves in as an attendee to qualify for the award.

Meanwhile, IT&CMA and CTW Asia-Pacific’s mobile app guide, powered by Guidebook, will be accessible only by registered delegates, as it contains exclusive event content.

This includes the essential Show Directory that features the full list of exhibitors and their profiles (this will replace hard copies), delegate listings, alerts to keep delegates updated of latest developments, personalisable programme schedules, and interactive floorplans of the exhibition hall and conference areas amongst others.

Delegates will also have access to the mobile guide’s connect function that allows them to see who else is attending the event, and exchange contact information virtually. “The Connect feature comes in handy given the number of delegates attending the event, and the inability to meet everyone face-to-face during the 3-days. Checking into the guide allows them to connect with other delegates via their smartphone or tablet.” says Alex Goldberg, Senior Marketing Manager of Guidebook. Organisers will unlock mobile guide functions and update content in the lead-up to the show.

IT&CMA and CTW Asia-Pacific 2015 will be held from 29 September to 1 October 2015 at the Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld.

Big Names in WTM London exhibitors Airlines, luxury resorts and technology specialists from a comprehensive range of sectors and countries are among the more than 100 new exhibitors which have signed up for World Travel Market London 2015, the leading global event for the industry.

Flag-carriers such as Avianca and Kuwait Airways and high-profile tourist boards from as far afield as Orlando, Tokyo and Scotland will be among the 5,000 international exhibitors that attend the event at ExCeL London between Monday 2 and Thursday 5 November.

All nine WTM regions will host new exhibitors, with North America welcoming Visit Orlando – the official tourism association for the most visited destination in the US – and the Caribbean region seeing the debut of the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association.

Other events within WTM London 2015 have also attracted a diverse range of new exhibitors: The Travel Tech Show at WTM London welcomes 15, while A Taste of ILTM at WTM London has seven new exhibitors.

New technology brands range from large, well-established suppliers of travel technology such as Atcore to start-ups such as software technology development company Celigra.

WTM London, Senior Exhibition Director, Simon Press said: “It is great to see more than 100 new exhibitors already

43 signed up for WTM 2015, and I’m thrilled to see the vast range of destinations and sectors that they represent.

“WTM London goes from strength to strength each year and that is reflected in the variety and vibrancy of our new exhibitors – from small, entrepreneurial start-ups to wellestablished global operators and tourist boards – which will all benefit from the 1.1 million on-stand meetings that will lead to more than £2.5 billion worth of deals being agreed.”

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MICE Destination

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

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

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

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ANTALYA

In the picturesque old quarter ofKaleici, narrow, winding streetsand old wooden houses abut theancient city walls. Since its foundingin the second century B.C., Antalyahas been continuously inhabited. Theregion, bathed In sunshine 300 days ofthe year, is a paradise of sun-bathing,swimming and sports activities likewindsurfing, water skiing, sailing,mountain climbing and hunting. If youcome to Antalya in March or April, inthe mornings you can ski the slopes andin the afternoons swim in the warmwaters of the Mediterranean. Importanthistorical sites await your discoveryamid a landscape of pine forests, oliveand citrus groves, and palm, avocadoand banana plantations. The TurquoiseCoast is the tourism capital of Turkey.

Its full range of accommodations,about 35 000 delegates, sunny

climate,variety of excursions and activities,and its warm hospitality make it asought-after venue for meetings andconferences. The Antalya CoventionBureau, ACB, is an independant, non-profit making organisation.

Foundedin 1995 as an off-shoot of the AntalyaPromotion Foundation (ATAV) whichhas became a member of the EuropeanFederation of Conference Towns (EFCT)in1997. More information;A Culture, Exhibition and CongressCenter was opened in 1996 in theKonyaalti Quarter. The Congress hallitself 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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ISTANBUL

The former capital of threesuccessive empires-Roman,Byzantine and Ottoman-the cityis a fascinating mixture of past and present, old and new, modern and traditional.The museums, churches, palaces,mosques and bazaars, and the sightsof natural beauty seem inexhaustible. As you recline on the shores of the Bosphorus at sunset contemplatingthe red evening light reflected in thewindows and slender minarets onthe opposite shore you understand,suddenly and profoundly, why somany centuries ago settlers choseto build on this remarkable site. Inaddition to its unique historical and cultural background and innumerableattractions, modern hotels, exclusiverestaurants, nightclubs, cabarets,bazaars

and shops make Istanbul asuperb site for meetings, conferencesand conventions. Istanbul is fastbecoming one of the most popular international congress and exhibitiondestinations. The opening of the LütfiKirdar Istanbul international Conference Center (I ICC) doubled the capacity ofcongress facilities in Istanbul. The I ICCis ideally located in the modern districtof Harbiye, at the center of the city’sbusiness, cultural and commercial life,surrounded by some of Europe’s topquality hotels.

Istanbul Convention& Visitors Bureau (ICVB) has all thecontacts and information for yourmeetings in Istanbul.

More information;

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

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IZMIR

Izmir, historically Smyrna, is the thirdmost populous city of Turkey and thecountry’s largest port after Istanbul.It is located in the Gulf of Izmir, bythe Aegean Sea. It is the capital ofIzmir Province. Izmir is the inheritorof almost 3,500 years of urban past,and possibly up to that much more interms of advanced human settlementpatterns. It is Turkey’s first port forexports and its free zone, a Turkish-U.S.joint-venture established in 1990, is theleader among the twenty that Turkeycounts. Its workforce, and particularlyits rising class of young professionals,concentrated either in the city or in itsimmediate vicinity (such as in Manisa),and under either larger

companiesor SME’s, affirm their name in anincreasingly wider global scale andintensity. Izmir is widely regarded asone of the most liberal Turkish citiesin terms of values, ideology, lifestyle,dynamism and gender roles.The Izmir Convention & Visitors Bureau(Izmir CVB) was founded in 2007 byIzmir Tourism Promotion Foundation(IZTAV), as a non-profitable,independent of any marketing structureinformation exchange bureau. IzmirCVB’s mission is to promote the city’srich cultural and natural assets andit’s great potential on a national andinternational level and is seekingguidelines and best practice to developthe city’s congress tourism.

City At a Glance Population: 3,627,098 Traffic Code: 35 Telephone Code: 0232 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 • Pergamum – Bergama Milet - Dydima • Clock Tower • Kemeralti • Kadifekale

• Asansor • Ephesus – Selcuk Virgin Mary • Alacati • Seferhisar • Cesme

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DM Companies

KARAVAN TURKEY

GIANCARLO BALTAZZI Vice President

Company Overview Kmice by Karavan

A brand fully dedicated to excellence in MICE industry… We offer strategic support and creative implementation over a vast array of business events as a DMC and PCO with high level of creativity at all times at every stage of planning and execution. Over the years kmice has proven track of having an international and local reputation for flexible and objective advices, excellent service and a visionary approach. Our focus is our ability to create experiences that are both magical and memorable. We seek to create the

Meetings

Getting to know people and meeting new clients and partners is an important element of a company development strategy in order to achieve the desired goals. To achieve these goals the key point is that a meeting is prepared in a professional manner in all the aspects. This is why we take great care to ensure that your meetings are conducted in an environment that offers favourable conditions for taking strategic decisions; we look after your comfort; we search for and offer you carefully selected venues; we make every effort to ensure that your meeting is a success – a success that we can celebrate with you.

Events Our focus is our ability to create experiences for clients that are both magical and memorable. We seek to create the ultimate fusion and originality, detailed project management and seamless production to truly inspire, time after time. What ever your event size is kmice will deliver you a memorable and distinctive experience.

Incentives No incentive can be compared to another... Every incentive experience by kmice is a new crafted with exciting and original ideas. We are commited to preserving each incentive unique character and goals in every aspect; from motivation to communication, from contents to logistics, from animation to the main event to exceed the expectation of our partners.

ultimate fusion of originality, complete project management and seamless production truly inspire, time after time. Our team of professionals share common values which combine a rational and fresh approach with creative vision. We have moved with the times, but we have kept our original values to create the world of kmice, a world of energy, of expression, of creativity. A world where elegance and unique style go hand-in-hand with intelligence and ingenuity to stage events of vision and beauty.

Congress With our long lasting and proven experience in congress management we consult, guide and support you through the multi – faceted and complex process of preparation, execution and follow-up of a congress organisation. We take care of all the stages of the project with utmost attention to detail, from planning to coordination, operations, on site management, evaluation and follow up services to shape your congress into your desired goal.

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Headquarters Halaskargazi Cad. 112, Floor 7, Osmanbey, Istanbul Phone: +90 212 247 50 44 • Fax: +90 212 233 31 06 • mice@kmice.com • kmice.com Offices Izmir, Antalya,Marmaris, Kusadasi

ORION TOUR Company Overview

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 Churches in Turkey was also planned,

ERSAN ATSÜR President

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 wellexperienced 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 multi-lingual 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).

Services Wear TV – 125 pax Lux – 120 pax Q Citibank – 135 pax Q Nutrimetrics - 700 pax Q Shaklee - 1200 pax Q Shell - 850 pax Q Hoechst - 350 pax Q Ciba-Geigy - 250 pax Q Panasonic - 350 pax Q Eagle-Star - 225 pax

Hoover - 195 pax Bridgestone - 450 pax Q NATO-Conference on Education and Training on

Operational Research - 1300 pax Q AIA - American International Assurance Company - 225 pax Q Telcom South Africa - 150 pax Q Thira Parma Phillipinnes - 325 pax Q Sony Singapore - 125 pax Q InnKeeper Australia - 175 pax

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

ASTA - JATA - PATA - SITE - TURSAB - UFTAA

Headquarters 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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DM Companies

SETUR TRAVEL AGENCY

Üstün Özbey General Manager

Company Overview Setur was founded by Koç Holding in mid-1964 in response to the decree passed to allow the operation of dutyfree shops in Turkey.

Starting off as a company providing duty-free services, Setur continues to operate in this line of business today.

Active in every area of tourism, Setur’s achievements on a global scale have made it one of Turkey’s first and foremost tourism companies. Domestic and international tour operations, airline ticket sales, congress and event organization and providing

related local services make up the foundation of what Setur offers in the tourism sector. Also carrying the sales rights of the Abercrombie & Kent and Orient Express brands, Setur provides special advantages to its clients, offering Four Seasons Preferred Partner and Starwood Luxury Privilege memberships.

The Company acquired Turkey’s largest online tourism portal bookinturkey.com in 2001 and has since begun its operations in e-trade.

Setur has a background of more than

30 years in the congress organization sector and it is a member of the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA).

Seturmice builds on its past experience and the modern technological conveniences of today to offer innovative and creative solutions with a professional team that delivers turnkey projects for events such as dealer meetings, closed group events, training sessions, celebrations and launchings,corporate meetings, as well as national and international congresses.

Seturmice not only gives you service as a solution partner at events and special occasions, it also provides you with all the advantages of working with Setur. Working with Setur has the following advantages: • Setur’s position as being a member of the largest group of companies • A powerful financial structure • Effective project management and fast turn-arounds • 50 years of experience in the sector • A high level of customer satisfaction • Integration of services and turnkey solutions • Know-how from working as a service partner in many sectors and the capability of providing customer-specific solutions Besides its activities in tourism and duty free operations, Setur is also involved in the marina management and private aviation sectors.

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Headquarters SETUR TRAVEL AGENCY Bağlarbaşı Kısıklı Cad. No:24 34662 Altunizade İstanbul Phone : (+90 216) 554 37 00 - Fax : (+90 216) 474 06 80 E-mail : info@setur.com.tr - Web : www.setur.com.tr

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