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Living the Past in the Present Travelling in time is a pleasurable experience for a tourist of our time. In Turkey, outside the cities, centuries of culture live on and, by adopting old methods of travel, you can experience centuries of rural life. This issue is about living the past in the present. I went to Bursa for a wedding and wanted to write about the traditional wedding venues of Bursa. However, on my arrival I was taken to the village of Cumalikizik to attend the opening of the Evliya Celebi Fountain by Hayrettin Ince, Assistant Manager of the Bursa Ministry of Culture and Tourism Office. Hayrettin Ince displayed such a vast local knowledge and enthusiastic approach that the Ministry should be proud to have such accomplished local managerial staff. I was more than impressed while walking the rough, rather narrow streets of Cumalikizik. The village was founded in 1300 and is still alive, happy and so beautiful today. I was living the Past in the Present as any other tourist would love to do. Therefore, I decided to use this issue to give coverage to this village. After my passionate explanation of the village, Mehmet Ongut went to see Cumalikizik for himself and took the photographs and wrote the cover story. In both he has caught the identity and spirit of the village. On the same day, from Cumalikizik, we went to the opening of the Evliya Celebi Fountain, commemorating the Ottoman Traveller Evliya Celebi and his travels around the outskirts of Bursa. The Governor of Bursa, Sahabettin Harput, opened the Fountain with a welcoming speech recalling Evliya’s adventures. In our Trek and Ride section, we have more about Evliya, written by the Ottoman historian Dr Caroline Finkel. Her new book describes Turkey’s first long distance walking and riding route is published now, so tourists can walk or ride in Evliya’s hoofprints into the living past. During my short visit, I found Bursa to be full of activities and the next day I found myself at the First Ageing and Elderly Congress. I could not cover the Wedding Venues in this issue but I am hoping that we will have a snapshot of Turkey’s wedding facilities for holidaymakers in the next issue.

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D’Sens the true gourmand’s delight Opened in partnership with the much celebrated Jacques and Laurent Pourcel, who modeled D’Sens on their two-Michelin-Star awarded Le Jardin des Sens restaurant in Montpellier, D’Sens off ers the finest French cuisine to be found in Bangkok.

Cumalıkızık Tucked in a narrow valley between Uludağ1 and the bustling city of Bursa, a sleepy Ottoman village is in the process of making its mark in Turkey and abroad, and it tries to do that by being itself. Cumalıkızık traces its origins to the time of Sultan Osman, the founder of the Ottoman Empire.

TIM Show Center TIM is the first venue in Turkey with authorized by “Cultural Entrepreneurship Certificate” granted by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey.

Devarana Spa, Maldives Opens in December Devarana Spa proudly announces the exciting new opening at The Dusit Thani, Maldives Mudhoo Island, Baa Atoll this December 2011. The exquisite resort is located on the breathtaking Mudhoo Island, northwest of Malé.

Riding the Evliya Çelebi Way

CONTENTS News Line Turkey Eat & Meet Meet at Venue ICVB News Cover Story Meet at Exhibitions News Line World Meet & Ride Health & Wealth Meet at Sports MICE Destinations D.M. Companies

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Throughout this year, people in Turkey and beyond have been celebrating the 400th anniversary of the birth of the great Ottoman traveller, Evliya Çelebi. Evliya was a gentleman-adventurer and courtier of the sultans, who travelled the empire and more distant lands for over 40 years, and recounted his journeys in ten monumental volumes—the Seyahatname, or Book of Travels. UNESCO has recognised his quatercentenary and declared him one of its ‘notable people’ of 2011.

Kvitova Wins WTA Championships in Istanbul

In front of more than 13 thousand tennis fans, Czech tennis player Petra Kvitova beat Belarusian Viktoria Azarenka in the final of the season-ending WTA Championships in Istanbul.

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Istanbul to Bid for 2020 Olympic Games

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday 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 Saturday. “Our candidature to host the Olympics stemmed from our realization in the 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 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 well-being 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. 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, 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. Istanbul will be competing against Rome, Madrid, Tokyo and maybe Doha for the 2020 Olympic Games. 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.

Turkey Allocated US$20.5 million for 157 Tourism Exhibitions

Cumhur Guven Tasbasi, the DirectorGeneral for Promotion in the Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry announced that Turkey will attend a total of 157 tourism fairs in 62 countries. The ministry allocated US$20.5 million budget for the attendance of 157 tourism fairs in 2012. Turkey is the partner country of following travel fairs: Travelexpo Lucerne - Fair in Switzerland to be held between 6 and 8 January 2012, ITM Warsaw fair to be held in 27 and 29 January 2012, AITF – Baku to be held in 12 – 14 April 2012, KITF – Almaty tourism fair that will be held 25-27 April 2012.

Turkey Hosts 500,000 Foreign Patients in 2010

Visa between Turkey and Belarus to be Lifted

Belarus’s foreign minister Sergey Martynov has said that Turkey and Belarus completed their works on mutual lifting of visa requirements.

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Belarus’s Foreign Affairs Minister Sergey Martynov said Friday that works on lifting of visa procedure had been completed and Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu was invited to Minsk to sign the agreement on visa procedure. Martynov said that Turkish and Byelorussian citizens were waiting visa procedure to get lifted. Turkish investors should visit Belarus and make business with Byelorussian companies, he said. Turkey and Belarus could cooperate in several areas such as energy and tourism, he said. Martynov said events on promotion of Belarus would be held in Turkey next year.

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Turkish health minister said that Turkey hosted nearly 500,000 foreign patients in 2010. Akdag said that Turkey attracted patients especially from the Middle East and Europe, stating that nearly 500,000 foreign tourists visited Turkey in 2010 to receive treatment in the country. There was need to increase the number of doctors, nurses and other health personnel to improve the medical tourism sector, he added.

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Turkey Once Again Attends IT&CM China Center. Into its 6th year, IT&CM China brings together Chinese and International MICE exhibitors and buyers in one dynamic marketplace, allowing international and leading Chinese players in the MICE industry to explore new and exciting business opportunities and strengthen existing partnerships. IT&CM China continues to excel on its unique formula Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry of delivering a good mix of announced the country’s participation International and Chinese exhibitors to IT&CM China; the leading and some 400 buyers with a 50%professional Meetings, Incentives, 50% mix of International and Chinese Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) buyers. IT&CM China anchored the business and networking event in first-ever Shanghai Business Events China. Week (SBEW) launched by Shanghai Turkey which attended as the first Municipal Tourism Administration time at IT&CM China in 2009, will (SMTA) in 2011. It will continue to be attend the 2012 event of the exhibition part of the SBEW 2012 that themes after an interval of two years. leading MICE industry business, IT&CM China 2012 will take place from education and networking highlights 17 to 19 April 2012 at the Shanghai under one brand in cosmopolitan World Expo Exhibition and Convention Shanghai.

Cruise Industry Meets in Istanbul

More cruise industry heavyweights sign up to speak at niche event in Istanbul, as Turkey focuses on growing its share of the global cruise market. Graeme Adams, VP - Voyage Planning, Port & Land Programmes, SeaDream Yacht Club, Captain Vassilios Gazikas, Senior General Manager, Marine Operations, Louis Cruises and Giora Israel, Senior Vice President Port & Destination Development, Carnival Corporation have recently been added to the prestigious speaker line-up at the 2nd Seatrade Winter Cruising Forum, being held in less than seven weeks in Istanbul, Turkey. The event’s conference will feature a timely focus on Turkey as a cruise tourism hub linking Europe to Asia. Turkey recently demonstrated a strong commitment to its relationship with the industry, with the Minister of Transport, Binali Yıldırım, attending a meeting in Izmir with the heads of fourteen Turkish cruise ports to discuss the continued development of cruise tourism in the country. Port authority delegates at the meeting, organised by Izmir’s Chamber of Commerce, supported a proposal to form a ports association.

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With higher fuel costs making it less economical to transport passengers to Caribbean cruise ports, the number of cruise ships plying Mediterranean waters in both summer and winter months over the next few years is likely to surge. The concept of winter cruising is not without challenges; sound itinerary planning and weatherproof shorex options are essential, but as more vessels are deployed out of traditional summer seasons, there is great scope for growth. Numerous high-level itinerary planners and marine operations decisionmakers are already scheduled to speak in Istanbul, with the recently announced additions bringing the total of cruise brands represented to thirteen. The event’s workshop sessions will give participating destinations an invaluable chance to meet one-to-one with speakers hosting workshop tables, all of whom are directly involved in deployment decisions for their brand. The 2nd Seatrade Winter Cruising Forum will take place under the auspices of the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Culture and Tourism and Tura Turizm at the Çıragan Palace Kempinski from 5-7 December 2011. More information on the event can be found at www.wintercruisingforum.com.

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Turkey to Host ABTA Travel Convention

ABTA announced that Turkey is to host its Travel Convention in the luxury resort of Belek, Antalya, from 10-12 October 2012. With a flying time of less than four hours from London to Antalya, it will be the first time that the Convention is hosted in an all-inclusive resort. The Convention was last hosted in Turkey in 1996, in Istanbul. Speaking from the closing session of the 2011 Travel Convention in Palma Mallorca, Tolga Tuyluoglu, Director of the Turkish Culture and Tourism Office in London, said: “I am absolutely delighted that ABTA will be coming to Turkey next year. We are very excited to be hosting such a prestigious event in Belek in Antalya, one of our premier resorts. “We last hosted the ABTA Travel Convention in Istanbul in 1996. Then we had just over 750,000 arrivals – now it is closer to three million! The UK is such an important market for us and this is a great opportunity for us to show the UK travel trade the new face of Turkish tourism.” Mark Tanzer, ABTA Chief Executive said: “We are very excited to be able to announce Turkey as the hosts of the 2012 Travel Convention. Turkey has had a meteoric rise in the last few years as a tourist destination of choice for British holidaymakers. The resort of Belek offers outstanding, five-star facilities that will provide first rate support for The Convention’s programme of business, social and sporting activities. It is the first time that we will host The Convention in an all-inclusive resort, enabling delegates to enjoy The Convention and plan budgets effectively.”

Turkish Film Festival gets Popular in Indonesia After successful organization of the Jakarta Turkish Film Festival in 2010, the second Jakarta Turkish Festival organized in Indonesian capital; Jakarta between 30 September and 2 October 2011. The Jakarta Turkish Film Festival 2010 was organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Turkey. During the festival, Indonesian audience enjoyed the highly acclaimed Turkish films: “Eyvah Eyvah”, “Neşeli Hayat”, “Av Mevsimi”, “Vavien” and “New Yorkta Beş Minare”. The Jakarta Turkish Film Festival brings together the most important and most awarded state-of-the-art films of the contemporary Turkish cinema for Indonesian movie lovers. The festival opened on September 30th with a Gala Reception at the venue of the festival; Blitz Megaplex in Pacific Place.

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Antalya Convention Bureau Gear Up in 2011 ICVB and our PCO Kenes qualified as the host of 53rd ICCA Congress in 2014.Our Competitors were Huston – USA and Montrey – MEXICO, for this bid. Also in 2011 Antalya Convention Bureau, together with Ministry of Culture & Tourism, and London Tourism Counselor Mr. Tolga Tuyluoglu worked hard and Antalya qualified for the ABTA Congress in 2014. Besides these organizations, ACB and The Minestery of Culture & Tourism both Works on the Congresses of Irish travel Agencies Association and Indian Travel Agencies Associations. ACB also works on to get the 10th anniversary of Loreal Business Forum to be organized in Antalya and competing with, Cannes – France & Barcelona – Spain. The announcement will be done at the end of November 2011. This show’s attendees expected to reach up to 2000 people. With the announcement of the ICCA Antalya Convention Bureau, has speeded 2014, Antalya drive attention for the up its work after the patronage of the congresses and the incentives. This Chamber of Commerce and Industry. showed with figures also; in 2010 With the leadership of Mr.Çetin national& international congresses and Osman Budak, as the president of ACB conventions, according to the statistics and Antalya Chamber Of Commerce of ACB till end of Octaber, were 85, in & Industry, Mr.Nizamettin Şen, as 2011 this number reached up to 139 and the president of Antalya Promotion the raised up nearly 64% comparing to Foundation and Vice President of the last year. If we detailed these as ACB,the Antalya Convention Bureau was national and international congresses restructured, and has come a long way, in we will see that booth is growing but a short time. still national congresses are number one. While ACB establishing its own lowly In 2014 number of national congresses professional team, at the mean time, was 46 and in 2011this number reached started give big effort to get important to 84, and the growth is 82%, if we Organizations to Antalya. compare the international meetings and To highlight Antalya Convention incentives we will see that the number Bureau’s name, ACB need a very came up to 55 in 2011 from 39 in 2010. important move and there was a need to The growth for international meetings prove itself. In a short while ACB catch is 41%. this opportunity and during the IMEX Antalya Convention Bureau knows that Frankfurt, Antalya, with the great effort they are on the starting point of the long of the all presentation Committee, which way and asking to their supporters for a ACB, Ministry of Culture & Tourism, long term confidence.

Gallipoli Art Prize-Australia Sydney NSW Hunter Valley artist Hadyn Wilson has won the $20,000 Gallipoli art prize for a painting honouring sacrifice in war. His winning entry was inspired by a 1930s work by sculpture Rayner Hoff whose work of the same name, Sacrifice, is at the Anzac War Memorial in Sydney’s Hyde Park. Wilson described his winning painting as “a meditation on war which combines the purposefulness of the military machine - represented by the grid like patterns of World War One trenches taken from aerial photographs

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- with a montage of the more chaotic and subjective dimension of sacrifice”. He said the sacrifice element showing sections of the human body were a reminder that all soldiers laid their bodies on the line in war. The Gallipoli art prize, which started in 2006, will continue until the 100th anniversary of the battle in Turkey in 1915. The prize was awarded in Sydney today by the Turkish consul-general Gulseren Celik.

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A Joint Exhibition From Turkey and Australia

From Right Murat Karakaya - Republic of Turkey, Office of the Prime Minister, General Directorate of Press and Information, General Manager, Sevil Ören and Ian Biggs, Ambassador of Australia to Turkey

A joint art exhibition focusing on Ataturk and Gallipoli Campaign opened in Ankara. Organized by the Directorate General of Press and Information and the Australian Embassy in Ankara, the ‘ATATURK and Canakkale’ photograph display and the “Sixth Canakkale Art Prize” exhibition opened on Tuesday, 1st November 2011 at the Art Gallery of the Directorate General of Press and Information in Balgat. The Canakkale Art Prize is an initiative of the Gallipoli Memorial Club in Sydney and the Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University. Two awards are given each year - one to an Australian or New Zealand artist and one to a Turkish artist - for the works which best represent the values and traditions embodied in those who served in the Gallipoli Campaign of 1915. “This is a 10-year project. Through this project we would like to enhance the already strong bonds between our countries. In 2015, when the special centenary commemorations will be held, all the first prize winners will have their works exhibitied in Turkey,Australia and New Zealand. “ Ambassador Ian Biggs said in Ankara. In this year’s competition, Sema Sevgen received the First Prize Award, Nebi Yavasca the Governor of Canakkale’s Prize, Tayfun Gulnar received the Ambassador’s Prize aand Ufuk Ulker received the Rector of Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University’s Prize.

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Inaugural Hospitality Summit Reaffirms Turkey’s Tourism Potential said in his speech, Cumhur Güven Taşbaşı, Director General, Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Hosted at the Sheraton Maslak in Istanbul, attendees included leading hoteliers, architects, developers, consultants, government bodies and Following a series of successful development authorities – with initial hospitality initiatives across the Middle feedback confirming the summit was East and Asia, naseba concluded its first both thought-provoking and highly hospitality summit in Turkey recently. productive. The summit was officially opened The two days featured high level by Güven TAŞBAŞI, Director General, networking, knowledge sharing and Ministry of Culture and Tourism, potential business collaborations. Panel Government of Turkey. discussions and keynote presentations “Despite the crisis, the government in addressed a variety of topics, such as cooperation with the private sector has how the Turkish tourism and hospitality contributed to the sector’s development sector has made considerable progress in and has projected tourism revenue of recent years, and why there is a need for over 22 billion. Turkey is ranked ninth a renewed strategy to tackle the growing in terms of tourist visitors and seventh gap between supply and demand. in terms of trade visitors globally and Opening introductions were delivered a capacity of close to 1 million rooms in by the conference chairperson – Cem terms of available hotel accommodation, Centinturk, TravelClick’s Regional the country is in the need of Director, Middle East and Africa. They diversification as well as a sustainable were followed by the official welcome development in the tourism sector,”

address, which was given by Dr Turgut Gür, Chairman of the Turkish Tourism Investment Association. With favourable exchange rates and Ankara’s close ties with Turkey’s neighboring countries driving tourism, hotels are experiencing some of the highest recorded occupancy rates in Europe. “With one of the world’s most vibrant economies, Turkey shows enormous opportunities in terms of diversifying tourism in the next 10 years to reach its target figures. The development of Turkish tourism industry is of paramount importance to the Asian economy, for example China that received 57 million to 100 million visitors will naturally be affected by this development in Turkey,” explained Mike Collini, Vice President – Development, Hilton Worldwide. “There is no doubt that the Turkish hospitality sector is currently thriving. The Tourism Minister’s forecast of over 30 million tourists by end of this year is paving the way for renewed growth. I hope this summit will play a part in contributing to the industry’s progress, and would like to thank all participants, partners and media for contributing to the success of this initiative,” explained naseba General Manager, Mohammed Saleem.

Thousands Run in Istanbul’s Famous Eurasia Marathon cold and rainy weather. Authorities allowed up to a maximum of 25,000 people to walk on the bridge at one time due to safety reasons. Participants filled İstanbul’s Bosporus Bridge, which links the Asian continent to Europe, as well as some of the city’s major roads, as they ran the 15-kilometer race course. The event consists of the marathon itself (42.195 kilometers), plus a 15-kilometer race, and Tens of thousands of people attended an 8-kilometer fun run without timing the 33rd edition of the Istanbul or ranking. The marathon starts on Intercontinental Eurasia Marathon the Asian side of İstanbul, crosses the on Sunday which is organized by the Bosporus Bridge and then the Golden İstanbul Municipality on a Sunday in Horn bridge and passes under the Valens October every year. Aqueduct, on the way to a beach on the Turkish broadcasters said at least 100,000 people, most carrying umbrellas, Marmara Sea. For professional athletes, the marathon finishes on the European took part in the annual event despite

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side at the Hippodrome -- one of the oldest racetracks in the world, situated in the historic district of Sultanahmet, which has an abundance of ancient monuments and sites. For participants in the public race, the marathon ends near the Beşiktaş İnönü Stadium in Dolmabahçe. Free transportation was provided for participants from Taksim (in front of the Atatürk Cultural Center) and from Sultanahmet (near Hagia Sophia). Kenyan athlete Vincent Kiplagat won the top title in men’s category for the second time in a row after passing the finish line in 2:10:58 hours. He was followed by Ethiopian athletes Tariku Jufar with 2:11:31 and Tsegay Gebreselassie with 2:13:39. In womens’ category, Ethiopian athlete Alemitu Abera clinched the first spot with 2:27:56. Two other Ethiopians, Fatuma Sedo and Tsega Gelaw, finished the race in the second and third spot with 2:28:01 and 2:28:38, respectively.

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Tourism Research Conferences in Turkey on 24 – 29 April 2012

Tourism research conferences in Fethiye, Turkey will be held on 24-29 April 2012 by the journal of Anatolia: An International Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Research. The first conference is ‘6th World Conference for Graduate Research in Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure’, the sixth conference will be held in Fethiye, the beautiful and historic region of Turkey, once again hosted by the journal Anatolia. The aim of the conference is to provide a forum for research collaboration and mentoring of emerging tourism researchers in order to share their research experience. We invite scholars from tourism studies and the wider social sciences to join us. Papers can be submitted for the following two categories: Thesis/dissertations: Open only for graduate students (e.g. Masters, MBA, MPhil, PhD) to reflect the summary of their thesis or dissertations in terms of the development of hypotheses and methodology and showing the way how it may contribute to the literature. Research papers: Open both for graduates and faculty members who are encouraged to submit both their work-in-progress or completed papers designed either as conceptual or empirical. This category welcomes the submission of papers with single or multiple author/s. Click here for more information on the conference: http://www.anatoliajournal.com/ conference The second conference is ‘2nd

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Interdisciplinary Tourism Research Conference’, which will be held, the same time such as Graduate Conference, on 24 - 29 April 2012, Fethiye, Turkey. The purpose of this conference is to emphasize the interdisciplinary nature of such specific fields as tourism, hospitality and leisure to create an academic platform to bring together those scholars doing research directly or indirectly in these fields and also to create harmony within the standard of tourism research. The conference aims to attract a selected list of participants in two categories. First, it is open for those faculty members and/or graduate students who have a background in a different discipline, but have the willingness to expand their research interests into tourism and related disciplines. This category welcomes the submission of papers with single or multiple authors. Second, for those contributors with a background in tourism, hospitality or leisure, the paper should be written by at least two multiple authors and each author should represent a different discipline, e.g. tourism + geography. All submissions should directly focus upon any aspect of tourism, hospitality and leisure research, e.g. sociology of tourism; management and marketing of tourism, geography of tourism; planning of tourism; psychology of tourism and leisure; economics of tourism, leisure and recreation etc. More info: http://www.anatoliajournal.com/ interdisciplinary

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30 Thousand Followed the 5th Istanbul Fashion Week

The fifth edition of Istanbul Fashion Week (IFW) is held in Istanbul 7 to 10 September 2011. Stylists from around the world gathered in Istanbul for a fifth time to showcase their designs in IFW. IFW, with the goal of bringing recognition to Turkish designers and brands in local and abroad markets and to help fashion industry to gain power contributing to Turkish economy, ended in four days with a total of 22 invitation-only runway shows for 22 different designers and five brands. The 600-person capacity IFW tent, Galatasaray Hamam, Spoil and Consulate General of The Netherlands hosted runway shows of individual and combined fashion shows by famous designers including Turkish designers; Ipek Arnas, Asli Güler, Jale Hürdogan and Atil Kutoglu. A total of 30 thousand followed IFW, where 1,000 people employed for the 4-day event. Organizers also announced that 250 accredited international media followed IFW. American actor, director and screenwriter Matt Dillon, acclaimed international fashion stylist; George Blodwell, and famous British artist Darren Lee Darnborough, fashion week directors of Berlin, Sao Paulo and Belarus were among the audience at IFW fashion show. Organized by the Istanbul Fashion Academy (IMA), the Fashion Designers Association (MTD), the United Brands Association (BMD), and the Istanbul Ready Wear and Ready Made Exporters Union (IHKIB), Istanbul’s colorful and culturally rich Beyoglu district was the place to see the freshest trends of Spring/Summer 2012 collections from famed Turkish designers and brands. Turkish Airlines was the off icial IFW sponsor for transport while M.A.C. was responsible for all the models’ makeup.

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Istanbul Modern Hosts Modern and Contemporary Women Artists from Turkey

The American Turkish Society Announces Inaugural Class of “Young Society Leaders” The American Turkish Society is pleased to announce the inaugural class of “Young Society Leaders,” a group of 50 accomplished professionals from the fields of business, law, medicine, journalism, academia, and the arts, with a demonstrated record of leadership ability and commitment to serve the U.S.Turkish society at large. “We welcome the Young Society Leaders and are extremely pleased to have an opportunity to convene and recognize these outstanding young leaders who demonstrate the promise to shape the ties between our two countries,” said Murat Koprulu, Chairman of The American Turkish Society. The “Young Society Leaders” program aims to nurture the next generation leaders and to positively impact issues that matter to the American-Turkish community. Asli Karahan-Ay, Executive Director at UBS Investment Bank, who has been charged by The Society to launch and lead the group, explains that “the idea is to create a select, diverse, powerful peer network for these young leaders and provide them with mentorship from business, political, and thought leaders in the United States and Turkey.” This year’s Young Society Leaders include: Pinar Abay, Incoming CEO, ING Bank Turkey (Turkey); Dr. Daron Acemoglu, Professor of Economics, MIT (USA); Cenk Angin, CEO, GittiGidiyor (Turkey); Asli Aydintasbas, Columnist, Milliyet (Turkey); Dr. Gokhan Hotamisligil, Chair, Department of Genetics and Complex Disorders, Harvard University School of Public Health (USA); Jay Karahan, Presiding Judge, Harris County Criminal Court-at-Law Number 8 (USA); Daniel Lubetzky, CEO/Founder, KIND Healthy Snacks, KIND Movement and PeaceWorks, Inc. (USA); Seval Oz

Ozveren, Vice President of Business Development and Finance, Cuil (USA); Heidi Ueberroth, President, NBA International, National Basketball Association (USA); Hamdi Ulukaya, President & Founder, Agro Farma Inc./ Chobani Yogurt (USA); Dr. Joshua Walker, Transatlantic Fellow, German Marshall Fund of the United States (USA). One of the participants from Turkey, Demet Mutlu, founder and CEO of Trendyol.com, reflected: “I am honored to be selected as a Young Society Leader. I believe this will be a unique opportunity to engage with a community of thought leaders to shape the future of U.S.Turkish affairs. I am very excited to have the chance to be a member of this community where leaders reach across the boundaries that divide knowledge and nations.” According to Selen Ucak, Executive Director of The American Turkish Society, “these dedicated individuals will share their leadership skills, professional expertise, academic backgrounds, and networks to strengthen our organization’s impact and sustainability.” Young Society Leaders will have opportunities to interact with peers and mentors throughout the year and engage in projects that enhance mutual understanding between Turkey and the United States. They are selected for a term of three years, with a new class added each year. While the initial cohort of Young Society Leaders has been identified by The American Turkish Society, future classes will be selected following nominations from the public at large. Detailed information regarding the nomination process and selection criteria for next year’s class will be available on www.americanturkishsociety.org in the coming weeks.

Istanbul’s first private museum that founded in 2004, Istanbul Modern is hosting modern and contemporary women artists from Turkey with the exhibition “Dream and Reality” until 22 January 2012. Istanbul Modern aims to put on the agenda Turkey’s social and cultural transformation via the work of women artists. The exhibition, which is centered on the position of women artists in modern and contemporary art, offers a new, alternative perspective on the sociocultural history of Turkey. Formed by curators Fatmagül Berktay, Levent Çalıkoğlu, Zeynep İnankur and Burcu Pelvanoğlu, the selection encompasses the production stretching from the mid-19th century to our day and incorporates many different disciplines from painting to video. The exhibition, which is also like a summary of modern and contemporary Turkish art, links close to 80 artists, including pioneering women artists the lives and productions about which we know little and whose names are almost forgotten; the rediscovered moderns; and women artists who for the last four decades have been shaping the contemporary art scene with their intellectual attitude and practical actions. The exhibition also opens to discussion the issue of female identity which in Turkey has taken shape via diverse sociocultural dynamics. Furthermore, in panels, symposia, and workshops held in conjunction with the exhibition, feminist theory, gender discussions, and women’s studies in Turkey will be analyzed by speakers from diverse disciplines

Apostle St. Philip’s Tomb Discovered in Turkey The tomb of Saint Philip, one of the 12 Apostles of Jesus Christ, was discovered in Turkey’s southwestern province of Denizli. The discovery took place in Hierapolis (Pamukkale) at the ancient excavation site of Denizli in Turkey, The Italian Francesco D’Andria, head of the excavation team, was quoted as saying. People believed that the tomb of Saint Philip was in the “hill of the dead” in Hierapolis, but D’Andria’s team discovered a new church ruin 40 meters from the hill where the tomb of Saint Philip the Apostle lies.“The discovery of the tomb of

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St Philip, who is a very important figure in Christianity, will make a tremendous impression in the world,” D’Andria said shortly after the great success of his team. D’Andria said archeologists had been working for years to look for the tomb of the Biblical figure, and finally, they managed to reach the monument while working on the ruins of a newly-unearthed church in Hierapolis. Hierapolis is an ancient city and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city, famous for its historical hot springs used as a spa since the 2nd century, is a

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mixture of Pagan, Roman, Jewish and early Christian influences. Ancient tradition associates Hierapolis with St. Philip the Apostle, who is believed to have died in the city around 80 AD. The apostle, who preached in Greece, Syria, and Phrygia, is believed to have been martyred in Hierapolis. Legend said that St. Philip was crucified upside-down or martyred by beheading. After the apostle’s death, an octagonal tomb named “The Martryium” was erected for him where he is believed to have been martyred.

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Salih Cene Elected Director of Skal International After serving at all levels for the last 32 years, immediate past Councilor for Turkey and a senior tourism professional Salih Cene has been elected as the Director of Skal International (SI). The election took place today at Skal International (SI) Annual Congress which is taking place in Turku/Finland between 18 and 23 September. Salih Cene said, “I believe that Skal International should play an important role in developments and changes in tourism. I agree that Skal should be a trusted voice in the tourism industry and should emphasise responsible tourism. 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 Industry.

About Salih Cene

Salih Cene was born in Istanbul, Turkey in 1950. He started his professional career in 1969 as a receptionist, working in the Tusan and Hilton Hotels Groups in Turkey. Sponsored by Tusan, he moved to the UK to study at Westminster Technical College, working part-time in various London hotels and restaurants. In 1978, returning to Turkey as General Manager of the Tusan/ Manavgat Hotel, he started a career as General Manager, General Coordinator and General Director of various internationally-known hotels and hotel chains in Turkey, mainly in Antalya. From 1990, he built on years of experience to found Elite Hotels and Consultancy, brokering hotel rentals. From 1996, he became General Director of the Sun Zeynep hotel and then Otium hotel chain, again returning to private practice as a consultant in 2006. His present work enables him to actively employ his experience in aspects of the hospitality industry and, beside Skal International, he is a founder member and member of other national and international associations and institutes (such as the Professional Hotel Managers Association, Institute of Hospitality). Salih is a family man with young children. He enjoys playing tennis, basketball, volleyball, horse-riding, travelling, and has visited 55 countries in a professional and private capacity. He writes and reads poetry and contributes articles to various tourism magazines and newspapers. He lectures in various Universities and takes part in many symposiums as speaker and moderator. During his 32 years serving Skal at all levels, he attended 20 World Congresses and 10 ISC mid-year meetings, beside other International Skal activities.

INTRA Tours Destination Turkey Academy was in Milan On September 15th, Intra Tours hosted a half day seminar with the participation of Turkish Airlines and 16 of the most important Milan based M.I.C.E agencies. The aim of seminar was pointing out Turkey’s potential to the M.I.C.E market players and also briefly outlining the destination services, accommodation alternatives, land and air transportation solutions offered by Intra Tours DMC. The participants followed Mr Ertugrul Karaoglu’s presentation about Turkey and the new geographical areas that may be offered to the MICE segment. This was followed Turkish Airlines’ Latif Sahin’s presentation of the Flag Carrier Turkish Airlines- which has also received recently the award “The Best European Airline” by Skytrax. Intra Tours’ MICE coordinator, Ms. Pinar Gundogdu took the stage and completed the training project by explaining the MICE product range of the destination expert Intra Tours and illustrated some event examples offered. The destination training gave the opportunity to refresh and analyze the event and outdoor alternatives and to catch a glimpse of the new products offered in Turkey. Turkey continues to be the ideal location for incentive and corporate events and meetings through easy accessibility

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and convenient flight connections, ideal team building places, prestigious venues and finally excellent value for price accommodation solutions. After the seminar, and the question and answers sessioncertificates were handed and a luncheon was held at the Ramada Hotel. Intra Tours’ MICE coordinator, Ms. Pinar Gundogdu took the stage and completed the training project by explaining the MICE product range of the destination expert Intra Tours and illustrated some event examples offered. After the seminar, and the question and answers sessioncertificates were handed and a luncheon was held at the Ramada Hotel.

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Seatrade Insider lists Tura Turizm Among the Best in Cruise Industry

Turkey’s leading tour operator; Tura Turizm with over 45 years of experience in the industry imprints its name among the best shorex suppliers of the world. Seatrade Insider Cruise Awards, which started to be given in 2007, reveals the most outstanding performances in cruise industry. Tura Turizm imprints its name in the finals since 2007; receiving the “Supplier of the Year” award for Shore Excursions in 2007, Tura Turizm continues to be in the finals since then. Tura Turizm becomes the finalist in Innovative Shorex category in from 2008 till 2011. Three companies from all around the world becomes finalists and one company among them gets the award. Cruise Copenhagen Network (Destination of the Year), Port of Falmouth, Jamaica (Port of the Year), Hobart GmbH (Onboard Supplier), Toby Biddick’s Green World Tours for Carnival UK (Environmental Initiative), Iceland Travel’s ‘Reykjavik to the Rescue’ (Innovative Shorex) and Viking River Cruises (River Cruise Initiative) were all honoured as winners in the fifth Seatrade Insider Cruise Awards, principal sponsor Fidelio Cruise, presented at the Seatrade Europe 2011 Party, in the Schmidts Tivoli Theatre, Hamburg. In addition, Michael Thamm, president AIDA Cruises, was named North European Cruise Personality of the Year, an award sponsored by the Mauro Terrevazzi Foundation and V. Ships and selected by Seatrade and V. Ships from nominations received. Tony Heuer, president, Fidelio Cruise (left) (sponsor of the Seatrade Insider Cruise Awards 2011), and Ann Kalosh (right), Seatrade Insider’s US editor presenting the Finalist

Certificate to Ms.Leyla Oner, COO, Tura Turizm. In selecting Mr. Thamm for this prestigious award, Seatrade Communications said, ‘Michael Thamm is one of the outstanding personalities in the European cruise industry. Under his leadership AIDA Cruises has developed into one of the most admired brands in Europe with its innovative global deployment strategy and its unique onboard offering. Under his stewardship the fleet has expanded significantly, with a new ship added every year for the past five years and the company has another four vessels on order, including two significantly larger, new-generation Clubships, recently signed with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Japan.’ V.Ships, ceo Andrea Zito presented the Award to Thamm. Tony Heuer, president of principle sponsor Fidelio Cruise said, ‘We are delighted to be associated once again with the Seatrade Insider Cruise Awards. The high level of entries in 2011 reflects the innovative sector that we are all involved in and the diversity and global reach of the cruise industry.’ Mary Bond, Editor, Seatrade Insider gave special thanks to the high calibre independent judging panel for their contribution in the judging process. Finalists for the Seatrade Insider Cruise awards were Canada/New England Cruise Alliance and Dubai Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing (Destination of the Year), Port Akdeniz in Antalya, Turkey and Port of Bergen, Norway (Port of the Year), Mivan and Siemens Media4Cruises (Onboard Supplier), Desso and Holland America Line’s sustainable seafood programme (Environmental Initiative), Crystal Cruises’ ANIQUEM burn rehabilitation centre in Lima, Peru and Tura Turizm’s ‘Lost, but Not Forgotten’ tour in Marmaris, Turkey (Innovative Shorex), and AMA Waterways and e-Powered Marine Solutions (River Cruise Initiative).

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Gazella Tourism announced the appointment of Begüm Aykaç as the new Corporate Istanbul’s new hotel; Hilton Garden Inn Istanbul Golden Horn announced the appointment of Cemal Hoşgül as the hotel’s General Manager. Nurperi Bölükbaş has been appointed to Istanbul Marriott Hotel Asia as Sales and Marketing Director. Dedeman Tourism Management announced appointment of Filiz Aykan as Hotels Human Resources Director. DoubleTree by Hilton Moda has appointed Mustafa Cevizci as hotel’s new General Manager. Pamfilya Tourism appoints Haluk Aksoy as the Regional Manager Istanbul as of 24 September 2011. Levent Özaygen appointed Doubletree by Hilton Ankara as General Manager. Istanbul Marriott Hotel Asia announced the appointment of General Manager; Mr. Peter Reischl. Istanbul Marti Hotel appoints Sedat Nemli as hotel’s new General Manager. Sales and Marketing Manager. Malta based cruise company; Orange Cruises announced the appointment of Tolga Unalsin as Turkey manager.

Ancient Theatre Discovered in Bodrum, Turkey Archeologists in Bodrum town of southwestern province of Muğla have discovered an ancient theatre that was constructed in 400 B.C.. Dr. Derya Sahin, a faculty member of the Uludağ University’s Archeology

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Department, said that the 2,500-year-old ancient theatre was discovered during excavations in Myndos; ancient city in Bodrum. “The theatre belongs to the Hellenistic period. We can say that it is a

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huge theatre,” Dr. Sahin said. How big the ancient theatre is really will be known at the end of excavations in Myndos, said the archeologists on site

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We had a chance to taste delicious food in D’sense at October 3rd. Menu Degustation Monday 3rd of october 2011

Amuse Bouche Crab and Avocado Structure With Lobster terrine and Marinated Tuna **** Mushroom Cream Soup and Custard, Smoked Duck Breast and Chestnut Raviole **** Roasted Snow Fish Fillet, White coco bean and lobster with Port Sauce **** Roasted Lamb Loin, Provencal Gnocchi, Swiss Chard Fricassee, Jus reduced with Spiced **** Grand Marnier Soufﬂé Pistachio Cream Brulee, Rhubarb Mousse Coffee or Selection of Fine Teas Mignardises

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IM is a unique venue with a Grand Hall of 1.810 seating capacity, a second theater hall with a capacity of 380, five movie theaters and five meeting rooms for smaller gatherings and workshops.The venue and all the facilities within are equipped with up-to-date technologies and designed to bring our guests utmost comfort and satisfaction. An expandable revolving stage of 250sqm in the main hall, vehicle elevator, wireless internet connection, 8 simultaneous translation cabinets, facilities for live TV broadcasting with 12 cameras and 35 mm film projection are only some of the features of TIM Show Center. Additionally two projection curtains of 130 sqm and 12 sqm, 6 plasma screens are ready for the use of sponsors and event

organizers. There are three different cafés at the main foyer in addition to an à la carte VIP restaurant. A car park for 600 vehicles is also ready for the comfort of visitors. TIM is the first venue in Turkey with authorized by “Cultural Entrepreneurship Certificate” granted by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey. With its unique design and decoration TIM SHOW CENTER aims to exceed 450.000 visitors yearly and their expectations through a first-rate show calendar and service quality. Thanks to high-technology facilities and experience staff members, TIM meets commercial and

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8 spacious dressing rooms with showers Simultaneous interpretation cabins A 20m² vehicle/decor elevator In-hall plasma screens A giant 35mm cinema projection screen

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Fettah Aytaç Theater Hall Stage : 90m² Backstage : 80m² Seating capacity : 302 Emergency Exits : 1 Dressing Rooms : 3 Decor Room : 70m² Sound/Lights/Projection Systems

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Who is Türker İnanoğlu

Welcome to the world of 7th art...

Turker Inanoglu, during his 50 years of professional life, has broken new grounds in many aspects. He produced and/ or directed many movies, TV series, entertainment and show programs. He took critical positions such as chairman, board member and executive director in private TV channels where he made great contributions to their exceeding success. He is the one who introduced video, satellite systems, first private TV studios, first private applied cinema and television education center, first museum of cinema and theater to Turkey. Moreover, Inanoglu founded and performed as chairman of many societies and associations related to movie business like FIYAP - Film Producers Association and SESAM (Professional Association of Motion Picture Works of Art of Turkey). Companies founded and owned by Turker Inanoglu are ERLER FILM, ULUSAL VIDEO COMPANY, ULUSAL COMMUNICATION RADIO TELEVISION, SUPER CHANNEL, KENT – ATLAS – BOGAZICI CINEMA COMPLEXES, TURVAK - TURKER INANOGLU FOUNDATION, TURVAK- Applied Cinema and Television Private Education Center, MEGA Musical, Theater and Cinema Complexes Company. One of Turker Inanoglu’s latest contributions to Turkey’s cultural life is TIM Show Center which is built in Maslak and administrated by MEGA Company since November 2005. TIM SHOW CENTER is designed and built as an attractive, stylish venue with a new understanding of service for both event organizers and audiences. TIM is stage to top quality performing arts events, national and international meetings and conferences, movie premiers, concerts, exhibitions, company events, new product launches and contests.

Together with Mr.Gunay ( Minister of Culture & Tourism ) Technical Details of the Auditoriums Seating Capacity Stage Area Screen

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ICVB and ICOC Receive Government support Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ICOC) Board of Directors and representatives of Istanbul Convention & Visitors Bureau (ICVB) visited government off icials in Ankara. ICOC and ICVB Chairman Dr. Murat Yalçıntaş, ICOC Vice Presidents Dursun Topçu and Şekib Avdagiç, ICVB Vice President Yilmaz Tecmen, ICVB General Manager Elif Balcı Fisunoğlu, ICOC General Secretariat Dr. Cengiz Ersun, ICOC Board Members; Mehmet Develioğlu, Murat Sungurlu, and Yakup Köç visited Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu. The delegation from Istanbul made presentation of Istanbul’s 7th position in world congress destinations’ list and ask government’s

support in order to bring the 20th AIDS Congress to Istanbul in 2014. Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu said that they want to make Istanbul a convention center as well as a United Nations (UN) city that headquarters many UN institutions. Mr. Davutoğlu gave full support to bring AIDS Congress to Istanbul and announced that he would be happy to host delegation of International AIDS Society at Foreign Ministry Residency. Istanbul Convention & Visitors Bureau (ICVB) announced that Istanbul is the strongest candidate to host the 2014 International AIDS Conference. AIDS 2014 is expected to convene more than 20,000 delegates from nearly 200 countries, including more than 2,000 journalists. As the largest gathering of professionals working in the field of HIV, including people living with HIV and other leaders in the HIV response, the biennial International AIDS Conference plays a fundamental role in shaping the global response to HIV and in keeping HIV and AIDS on the international political agenda.

Istanbul will host the NO DIG Conference in 2015 Meeting in Berlin during the 29th International Trenchless Technologies Conference and Exhibition held between 2 and 6 May 2011 in Berlin, Germany. TSITT organized an Istanbul on-site inspection for Dr. Dec Downey-ISTT Past Chairman and Member of Executive SubCommittee on 8-10 August 2011. During this inspection schedule, Mr. Yasin Torun-Chairman of TSITT, Mr. Ahmet Gulec-Vice Chairman of TSITT, Mr. Baris Kahriman-ZED Event Management & Consultancy-Business Development Manager, Ms. Elif UnsalZED Event Management & Consultancy-Project Coordinator accompanied Dr. Downey. The inspection program covered presentation of congress & exhibition venues and alternative hotels for the accommodation along with social activities and venues. The international trenchless technology community will gather On September 14th, the ISTT announced that Istanbul will be the in Istanbul in 2015. The Turkish Society of Infrastructure and host city of 2015 No Dig Conference. Trenchless Technologies-TSITT (AKATED) bring the ISTT- No Dig The conference will be organized by Zed Tourism which also took Conference to Istanbul. The candidate destinations are invited to International Society for a very active role within the bidding period and the venue of this Trenchless Technology (ISTT) Board Meeting in Berlin in May 2011 prestigious congress will be Haliç Congress Centre, the only sea side congress centre of Istanbul. for the off icial presentations. A total of 2,500 delegates are expected to attend No Dig 2015. Istanbul presentation with the support of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality and ICVB drew great attention and at ISTT Board

Istanbul is a strong candidate for the 2016 ESSKA - European Society of Sports Traumatology Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy Congress ICVB and Turkish Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery (TSTAKS) hosted ESSKA delegation for the site inspection visits. ESSKA committee comprised ESSKA President Prof. Dr. Niek Van Dijk, Prof. Dr. Matteo Denti, Prof. Dr. Romain Seil, Ms. Pascale Janssens, Ms. Marielle Cotinaut visited Istanbul between 14-16 September. During the site inspection program, President of (TSTAKS) Prof. Dr. Mehmet Binnet, TSTAKS Board Member Prof. Dr. Mustafa Karahan, and ICVB Sales and Marketing Coordinator Ayça Şentop staged Istanbul presentations to the ESSKA committee at Istanbul Convention & Exhibition Centre (ICEC) on September 15. ICEC- Istanbul Conventon & Exhibition Centre is the proposed venue for the 2016 and congress and ESSKA Congress 2016 will bring 3500 delegates and the host city will be announced in January 2012. Istanbul is competing with Barcelona for this prestigious congress.

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Cumalıkızık T

By Mehmet Öngüt

ucked in a narrow valley between Uludağ1 and the bustling city of Bursa, a sleepy Ottoman village is in the process of making its mark in Turkey and abroad, and it tries to do that by being itself. Cumalıkızık traces its origins to the time of Sultan Osman, the founder of the Ottoman Empire. It is one of the

seven ¨kızık¨ settlements, which were to play a key role in the conquest of Bursa by Sultan Orhan in 1326. Bursa subsequently became the first capital of the empire. Kızık is attributed to a branch of Oğuz Turks from Central Asia and it means “strict in law and full of strength”. Today, only five kızık villages remain and Cumalıkızık is by

far the best preserved. According to Heath Lowry, it is impossible to understand the Ottoman Empire without understanding Bursa2 . What better place to start a trip than Cumalıkızık, a village close in spirit to life at the outset of the Ottoman Empire? Even the mukhtar (village headman)

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seems to embody the newly restored frontier spirit: “I want people who come to Cumalıkızık to visit Bursa, not the other way around¨ he says. Despite the fiery statement, he seems gentle, intelligent, modest and dedicated. We meet late in the evening, because “daytimes are used to address the issues of the village”. Cumalıkızık today figures in the temporary cultural heritage list of UNESCO and the issues far surpass the boundries of the village, ocasionally igniting fierce debates

among architects and intellectuals in Turkey. Briefly swallowed into the surrounding municipalities which make up the interminable expansion of Bursa, Cumalıkızık has regained its village status. This autonomy is necessary to guarantee its future and to protect its past. Only a few kilometers up a winding road from a suburb of Bursa, Cumalıkızık is indeed a world apart. Its narrow lanes are negotiated by tractors as well as cars. The houses

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have double doors to allow the flow of agricultural produce. Typical of Ottoman houses, doors open onto courtyards and the ground floor is comprised of the storage area or granary. The living quarters include a “hayat”, a semi-open gallery, a versatile space around which many activities can take place. Ottoman houses valued privacy therefore the interiors can rarely be seen from the street. The houses in Cumalıkızık are no exception but these days they are likely to have November’2011

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been converted into guesthouses or restaurants, providing the visitor with the opportunity to explore on a whim. An exceptional architectural feature of the village is a narrow passage called Cin Geçidi. Locals claim it to be the world’s narrowest street. You can’t pass through it if you have excess baggage, that is to say, too many sins!

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Hence its name, the passage of “djin”, the supernatural creature in Islamic folklore. I arrived at the marketplace on a weekend and students from Istanbul were busy taking photos of the villagers and their produce. Old women in traditional attire who did not seem to particularly enjoy their new found

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celebrity status said “can you imagine, I found myself the subject of a poster for a festival one day and they hadn’t even bothered to ask for my permission”. They were intent on throwing a curve ball to city girls by giving accurate but distorted answers to questions about vegetables in order to have some fun of their own. One was busy explaining the

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funerary use of calabash in great detail when the other, seeing the student’s expression intervened laughing: “You can also use them as lamps, that’s the recent fashion”. The Etnography Museum is currently closed for restoration, but one can visit the private Ottoman Folk Dresses and Handicrafts Museum in Bursa. It is the recent gift of an avid collector, Esat Uluumay to the city’s cultural life. Ahmet Kuş, who is the village head also mentions that Uluumay has

been instrumental in the restoration of Cumalıkızık. On the subject of museums the muhktar is resolute. He is against the emerging reputation of the village as an “open air museum”. “What museum?” he chuckles, “This is a living village, and that’s the whole point”. There is another aspect that is as significant as the historical heritage in the area: Water. The entire valley is sprinkled with streams, rivers, waterfalls and hot springs. Bursa

and the surrounding area has always conjured up images of water. Seventeenth century Ottoman traveler Evliya Çelebi, following a long description of acquatic wonders of the area claims: ¨To talk about Bursa, is to talk purely of water¨3. So grab your wild berries from the village market and head to a river in the surrounding area. After all, picnics are still the favourite pastime of Turks, now as in the days of the Empire.

1 Mysian Mount Olympos 2543m 2 This has been inserted in the spirit of early modern European travelers who, like this instance, have inserted texts they have not read first hand. For a wonderful account of travelers see Ottoman Bursa in Travel Accounts (Univ. Indiana, 2003) by Heath Lowry. 3 ¨El-hasıl Bursa demek, sudan ibaret bir kelamdır. Seyahatname, 2nd Book p16. YKY 1999

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New IT&CMA Bangkok 19th IT&CMA and 14th CTW took place in Bangkok at October 04-07 with the largest show ever. This year’s event features 335 exhibiting companies and organisations across 20 countries. In addition, new participating companies comprise more than 45% of total exhibitors while returning exhibitors such as Pattaya MICE City and Sri Lanka Convention Centre have increased their investment and booth space this year. Debuting MICE destinations this year include Cambodia, Vietnam and

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Poland. Destination states like Hyderabad CVB, Seoul and Sabah have also emerged from their country pavilions to participate as stand-alone exhibitors. MICE Buyers and Corporate Travel Managers participation continue to be healthy at 491 delegates from 56 countries. These 2011 buyers represent the cream of the crop, with annual purchasing power of up to USD 2 million annually. 50% of these buyers are new to the event this year. Conference delegates and media attendance are 145 and 121 respectively. As IT&CMA and CTW approaches its 20th and 15th anniversary milestone respectively in 2012, TTG Asia Media, organisers of

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IT&CMA and CTW, revealed the event’s new positioning and logo. In celebration of the 20th IT&CMA next year, organisers are also offering special rates to 2012 exhibitors who book their booth on-site at this year’s event or by 15 November 2011. IT&CMA and CTW 2012 will take place on 2 to 4 October 2012 at the same venue. Mr. Darren Ng, Managing Director of TTG Asia Media announced that the 2012 IT&CMA and CTW event will also add luxury travel to its ambit. Mr. Ng also informed that a new event IT&CM India will be organized in 21-23 August 2012 in New Delhi.

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The organizers of the awardwinning IMEX in Frankfurt created a new travel fair in America. The first edition of IMEX America was held in Las Vegas between 11 and 13 October 2011. Feedback from over 2000 hosted buyers, 1700 attendees and nearly 2000 exhibitors who attended the debut of IMEX America confirmed that the new trade show for the meetings, incentive travel and events industry lived up to its promise of delivering high quality business, networking and professional education over the past four

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IMEX America days. Turkey attended the first edition of IMEX America with a 200sqm stand that is organized by ICVB and Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry Office in New York. The stand, which is located in Europe hall, is one of the largest stands of the show. Turkey is represented with the largest participation so far in an event in America that a total of 26 companies represented their products and services to buyers and attendees. Besides ICVB and Antalya Convention Bureau, Turkish Airlines, convention centres, hotels, venues, and DMCs took part in Turkey stand. Ideally located Turkey stand attracted attention of attendees with its participants

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as well as stand activities and services offered at the stand. World famous Turkish coffee by Kurukahveci Mehmet Efendi, Turkish baklavas, art works of Turkey’s calligraphy artist are served for the comfort of attendees during their visit at Turkey stand. During IMEX America, ICVB is represented by ICVB Vice President Yılmaz Tecmen, ICVB General Manager Elif Balcı Fisunoğlu, and ICVB Sales & Marketing Coordinator Ayça Şentop. ICVB welcomed over 200 hosted buyers at Turkey stand and made more than 50 pre-scheduled appointments with different size of congress, convention and incentive groups.

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EIBTM – Digital Innovations for Better Business The changing face of EIBTM - the leading global event for the meetings and events industry - will see a number of innovations at this years show, dedicated to bringing business directly to Trade Visitors, Hosted Buyers and Exhibitors more effectively. Reed Travel Exhibitions Event Director EIBTM Graeme Barnett commented “Whilst we expect some 60,000 pre-scheduled business meetings to take place during the 3 days of the event, we are also delivering new ways of providing communications between more than 14,000 attendees through every available digital channel from live TV to interactive floor plans and Apps”. “The changing world we are all living in is being re-shaped every day by emerging technologies that connect and engage individuals all over the world to contribute, share, express and debate information. They also affect the way businesses are run today, and that consequentially impacts all aspects of the event industry. One of our key objectives is to utilise every tool available to us to ensure all business opportunities are delivered in a relevant,

accessible and meaningful way”. The onsite TV channel EIBTM TV produced by Grupo eventoplus has been developed to add new business dimension to the event. The channel will deliver a continuous news stream including the EIBTM programme of events, products and services. Content will be projected on two 6m LCD screens which will be suspended over the main aisle and in key locations around the exhibition to ensure that content can be clearly viewed by all show attendees. EIBTM will deliver the first full show EIBTM Event APP, which has been designed to meet the individual needs of all Hosted Buyers and Trade Visitors. The APP will contain exhibitor and show information, venue maps and floor plan, a guide to the city of Barcelona and direct links to all social media portals. It has also been designed to allow users to build their event itinerary before and during EIBTM. EIBTM Event APP will be available soon and you can download the APP by visiting www. eibtm.com/APP This year EIBTM will launch A2Z’s newly developed Event Map tool to offer all attendees an interactive floor plan of the EIBTM exhibition online. The interactive platform will facilitate better pre-show

planning by enabling users to click on each location to view full exhibitor details so they can plan their business visits before arriving at EIBTM. In conjunction with Poken, EIBTM will also provide each Association Hosted Buyer attending the show with a unique device, which will allow them to exchange a social business card with other Association Buyers present. Following the show, EIBTM Association Hosted Buyers can download all data to their PC’s and explore business opportunities via the personalised hub. The move served to illustrate the ways in which technology can be used to improve networking, business and contact building at the show. EIBTM will use digital posters around the Future Events Experience to showcase exhibitor advertisements digitally. QR codes will be used on the show floor to assist visitors in downloading information directly to their mobile device. There will also be a series of video blogs and education content posted on the EIBTM TV website following the show to ensure that all education and show content can be accessed remotely. EIBTM 2011 takes place 29th November – 1st December 2011, Barcelona.

The Golden City Gate 2012 at the ITB Berlin again judge the best Roadshow. Wolfgang Jo Huschert – chairman of “Bundesverband der Film- und AVProduzenten e.V – is the president of the jury. The international trade information service “Tourism-Insider” is the media partner of the film festival and editor-inchief Joachim Fischer is the Media Director. A special highlight will be the presentation of 3-D-movies in the ITB-Cinema. The festival only filed with competitive films in the sole ITB-Cinema. The contributions “THE GOLDEN CITY GATE” is an creative present oneself to an international and innovative expression of the tourism professional audience from different branch and is organized yearly since 2001 states and countries, the national and within the scope of the International Tourism exchange of ITB as an international international tourism association and institutions and also the numerous fair tourism film competition. visitors. In the 11th edition on the next ITB March, there is the international film print-media The assessment of the filed films ensued by an international specialized jury competition “THE GOLDEN CITY GATE “. There are four new categories in this year’s according to the following criterions: visual performance, acoustic overall impression, edition: and emotional effect, value of information, Print: For town hotel and land campaigns; conception and creativity. The first-placed Music: For music-video-clips from and/or contributions will distinguished with gold, about a country; silver and bronze by the Golden City Gate. Web pages: On-line appearance, banner From the front-runner contributions the advertising, App`s. VIP jury chooses the film of the year. The Best Roadshow winner will be awarded with the “Diamond This new category “The best Roadshow Award”. in Germany” is cooperation with the trade The professional jury consists of 20 VIP magazine “events”. The magazine and in Düsseldorf and 20 VIP in Berlin are all W.J.Huschert have created special criteria specialists of the areas of tourism, film, and 10 Top journalists of the magazine will

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public relations and public institutions. The careful choice of the jurors guarantees a professional and wide-diversified spectrum of experience for the expert and objective assessment. The categories: city-tourism, town, location, architecture, country, region, scenery, economy, airline, airport, harbour, cruise, ferry, car-rental, Invest, travel assurance, expedition equipment, ecology, tourist events and functions, incentives, hotel, wellness, spa, travel channel, travel magazines, travel documentations, tourism spots (up to 90 sec.), print campaign, advertising, brochures, online appearance and innovative information about alternative electronic media. By the participation on the competition the participants get additional presences on the ITB: presentation of the films, advertisement on the movie screen, advertisement in the cinema, press conferences, press releases and possible presentations. The application form is available under www.das-goldende.stadttor.de or www. the-golden-city-gate.com. In the 11th edition “THE GOLDEN CITY GATE” takes place March 2011 at ITB. The worldwide famous “DIAMOND AWARD” of “THE GOLDEN CITY GATE” will also presented in 2012 for the best contributions of all categories.

TCEB kicks off “Thailand: Destination of “CHOICES” A new emphasis is reflected in the campaign’s theme: “Thailand… Destination of “CHOICES” -No matter which path you choose, success is sure to follow.” TCEB’s President Akapol Sorasuchart explained, “The theme perfectly reflects the multitude of choices, options and settings that together make Thailand a unique and perfect location for your next business event. Our goal is to ensure that every experience is unique, with more choices now and the most choices for the future. Thailand’s MICE and travel operators work to world-class standards, and will give your event the special, personalized service it requires because the diversity of options available allows you to personally design each event to maximize your success.” Commenting on the status of Thailand’s own MICE industry, Sorasuchart said, “This year, Thailand is expected to welcome almost 720,000 MICE visitors, who will participate in meetings and incentives, conventions, exhibitions and trade fairs, generating expected revenues of US$1.9 (Bht 57.6 billion). Additionally, our recently announced MICE policy and roadmap projects global MICE travelers to Thailand to increase by more than 75 percent from 2012 to 2016, with revenues up by more than 87 percent by the year 2016. “Thailand’s MICE industry is also projected to play an increasingly important role in the country’s overall economy. Today the MICE industry represents only 9.13 percent of total tourism revenues for 2011, but this share is expected to rise to 18.35 percent by 2016, with revenues of US$ 4.36 billion (Bht 130.92 billion),” Sorasuchart added. In 2011, Thailand expects to welcome 23 percent more business from the Americas, with MICE visitor numbers rising from 42,102 last year to a projected 51,904 by year-end, generating revenues of US$ 107.8 million. For Thailand, the Americas have huge market potential, and there is considerable upside potential for these

and when combined with professional services, world-class infrastructure and facilities, varities of meeting destinations and countless business opportunities, it will come as no surprise that you will want to return, time and again,” Sorasuchart said. Sorasuchart also noted the significant progress in Thailand’s bid to host the World Expo 2020. “TCEB is also playing a central figures to grow further in the coming role in coordinating years. Thailand’s bid to host this mega-event in Regarding the role of TCEB, Sorasuchart Thailand’s ancient capital of Ayuthaya. Our said, “TCEB is a government agency preparations are well underway, and we mandated to support the development have already conducted a series of events of Thailand’s business event, or MICE, to build public awareness, support and industry. We work closely with the private unity among Thai people from all walks of sector -- the tourism and hotel industry, life in supporting our bid,” he said. as well as the convention and trade fair Concluding, Sorasuchart offered his industry -- to identify how we may best perspective on the enormous opportunity target our support for private sector represented by the forthcoming formation development. TCEB provides financial and of the ASEAN Economic Community, or non-financial assistance to Thailand-based AEC in 2015. “The projected value of trade MICE operators in market promotion, in AEC, at US$6.4 trillion, will represent a bid preparation and strategic advice. quarter of total global trade, translating But we also have some exciting support into countless business opportunities packages specifically tailored to the needs through closer economic cooperation of overseas MICE operators, professional within the region. From now on, when bodies and societies that want to bring we talk about Thailand, we also speak their business events to Thailand. I as a representative of the AEC because therefore encourage U.S. event organizers Thailand serves as the natural gateway to contact us to find out how TCEB can to the ASEAN countries. With modern help organize a superlative, memorable infrastructure and facilities including and cost-effective event in Thailand. six international airports, as well as the “The theme of the second phase of TCEB’s upcoming high speed rail network through ‘Believe in Thailand’ campaign, and its Thailand which will include the Kunming emphasis on choices, is very appropriate. – Singapore rail link, Thailand really is TCEB has categorized the MICE industry at the crossroads of ASEAN. Travelling into three segments: meetings, trade around the country is fast and convenient, shows and international events. No allowing a wide range of choices and great matter which path you choose, TCEB flexibility for business events. The AEC will assist you toward your business market holds enormous promise as well as success step by step. Believe in Thailand challenges for Thailand, and will fuel strong to ensure that your next business event economic growth and a flourishing MICE soars to even greater heights. Thailand’s industry in the region. reputation for hospitality is unsurpassed

IT&CM India will be Organized in 21-23 August 2012 in New Delhi Mr. Darren Ng, Managing Director of TTG Asia Media announced that a new event IT&CM India will be organized in 21-23 August 2012 in New Delhi.IT&CM India is an international MICE business, education

and networking event that advances opportunities of “Promoting India to the World and the World to India”. It is the first in the IT&CM series of events that also offers international and leading Indian exhibitors and buyers in the industry a dedicated avenue to showcase and procure luxury travel. In addition to the proven IT&CM programme formula comprising

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of structured business appointments, exhibition showcase, seminar sessions, official networking functions and tours, delegates to the 3-day event will also receive access to India Convention Promotion Bureau (ICPB)’s Conventions India Conclave (CIC) and other partnering events that promise to enhance their investment at IT&CM India November’2011

Meet & Ride

Riding the Evliya Çelebi Way A new sustainable tourism route focusing on Bursa: the Evliya Çelebi Way.

By Caroline Finkel

hroughout this year, people in Turkey and beyond have been celebrating the 400th anniversary of the birth of the great Ottoman traveller, Evliya Çelebi. Evliya was a gentleman-adventurer and courtier of the sultans, who travelled the empire and more distant lands for over 40 years, and recounted his journeys in ten monumental volumes—the Seyahatname, or Book of Travels. UNESCO has recognised his quatercentenary and declared him one of its ‘notable people’ of 2011. It was to Bursa, in 1640, that Evliya made his first expedition. He marvelled at the natural beauty of the place, at the abundance of trees and flowers, and at the plentiful water running down from springs on the mountain above. He also rode up the great massif of Uludağ, reaching its highest peak. His visit

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lasted 40 days, and he describes in his Book of Travels the magnificent works of architecture that he saw, as well as the people of the city and how they conducted their daily lives. Bursa was also a stop on Evliya’s 1671 pilgrimage to Mecca. The early stages of this journey have now been recreated as a 600km-long cultural route based on his Book of Travels, called the Evliya Çelebi Way. The Way approaches Bursa from Iznik and Yenişehir, and then turns east through the glorious countryside along the northern foothills of Uludağ to Inegöl, before turning south to follow the course of a river rising high in the Domaniç range. The route continues through mountains and across plains to Kütahya, Afyonkarahisar and Uşak, and ends at Simav.

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Evliya and his companions travelled on horseback, as was usual until relatively recent times. The Evliya Çelebi Way is Turkey’s first equestrian route, and also a long distance trail for walker and bikes. The Way can be travelled in its entirety— some 25 days on horseback, and about 21 days for the walking route (which omits some of the plains)—or for a few days at a time. Bursa is one of the main focuses of the Way. An attractive holiday option is to spend two or three days in that city with Evliya as your guide, visiting the places he saw, and then head out to travel the rural areas beyond, either on horse, on foot, or by bike. You will receive the warmest of welcomes from the people who live and work in the countryside today, and enjoy an experience that few visitors to Turkey share.

The Evliya Çelebi Way is in its infancy, but already tourists from Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the USA have ridden the Bursa section of the route. Horseback expeditions along the Way are organised in summer, and although there are as yet few places locally where horses can be rented for shorter trips, we expect there to be more soon. Walkers and bikers have no such logistic

problems, and can set out at will. Bursa Metropolitan Municipality is working to organise accommodation in villages along the Way, but camping or staying in hotels in local towns is a practical option for the present. The guidebook to the Evliya Çelebi Way is hot off the press. GPS waypoints can be downloaded from the dedicated website, and there are plans to place signposts at

frequent intervals. We look forward to seeing you on the Way, a new and exciting Turkish cultural route that honours a remarkable individual. The development of the Evliya Çelebi Way is supported by Bursa Metropolitan Municipality.

Pratical information: - Guidebook: Caroline Finkel and Kate Clow with Donna Landry, The Evliya Çelebi Way. Upcountry (Turkey) Ltd, 2011 - To buy the guidebook and download GPS waypoints, and for other information about the route, see: www.evliyacelebiway.com - For horseback expeditions on the Way, visit: http://www.akhal-tekehorsecenter.com/en/index. html, link Great Anatolian Ride - For a selection of Evliya’s writing in English, see: Robert Dankoff and Sooyong Kim, An Ottoman Traveller. Selections from the Book of Travels of Evliya Çelebi. Eland, 2010 photos by Donna Landry

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Health & Wealth

Devarana Spa, Maldives Opens in December

evarana Spa proudly announces the exciting new opening at The Dusit Thani, Maldives Mudhoo Island, Baa Atoll this December 2011. The exquisite resort is located on the breathtaking Mudhoo Island, northwest of Malé. The new Devarana Spa, Maldives will be extraordinary, not only for the gorgeous location among the tropical rainforest in the Indian Ocean, but also for the treetop architectural design concept that blends beautifully into it. The whole construction and landscape have been well created for the guests to really feel the pure relaxation and the reconnection to the nature. Aligned with Devarana Spa concept, the spa interior incorporates contemporary Thai décor reflecting its ‘garden in heaven’ concept derived from the ancient Thai literature of the Sukhothai Dynasty in 1345 A.D ‘Tribhumphraruang’ blending with the charming elements of tropical Mudhdoo Island to create a cultural and sensory journey for spa lovers. At the front of the main building, the magnificent spa reception hall is elegantly presented with the ‘garden in heaven’ theme. The hall is connected to the foot massage and manicure-pedicure areas. Along sides the main building, eight deluxe treatment pods lie nicely in a step layer, with the front two built on the ground and the latter six dangled up to the trees. Accessing the pods over the sky bridge, guests can inhale the welcoming fresh air while feeling the embrace of lush green vegetation. All of the luxurious ensuite pods are inclusive of private changing area, built-in steam shower, toilet facility, and optional bathtub. And available for pre-or post treatments, the spa guests can fully enjoy the tranquil space of private pool, sauna, and steam rooms hidden in the middle of the scenic forest outside the back of the main building. The spa draws on authentic Thai healing therapies and western disciplines to offer a host of ‘East meets west’ treatments, while using world-class products, fresh Thai herbs, and indigenous ingredients on the island to create inspiring locally-influenced treatments. The comprehensive spa menu is available with full range of Devarana Spa’s massages and treatments including Harmony of Tad Si, the ancient Thai art of four-element therapy, Heavenly Nantha Garden, a perfect unwinding aromatherapy experience for dream island vacation, plus the special beach menu selection, Sun-Sea-Sand Delight. All treatments are to be performed by skilled Thai spa therapists to deliver the authentic Thai spa experience and Thailand’s legendary hospitality in a graceful traditional Thai manner. For over a decade, Devarana Spa has established an exceptional reputation with multiple awards within Thailand and Asia, and has up to now operated six outlets in Thailand, the Philippines, and Italy. The Maldives is a very welcome addition to its highly selective destination portfolio.

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Meet at Sports

Kvitova Wins WTA Championships in Istanbul

n front of more than 13 thousand tennis fans, Czech tennis player Petra Kvitova beat Belarusian Viktoria Azarenka in the final of the season-ending WTA Championships in Istanbul. 2011’s Top 8 women tennis players were in Turkey for the season-ending finalé that is the TEB BNP Paribas WTA Championships held in Istanbul between 25 and 30 October 2011. The players competed for the largest prize money purse on the WTA calendar: $4,900,000. The final match took place on Sunday at Sinan Erdem Dome in Istanbul. Sunday’s atmosphere was electric, with 13,676 fans cheering Kvitova and Azarenka on throughout their two-hour, 28-minute final. Kvitova, who won all of her games in Turkey, just couldn’t give away, as the 21-year-old

cruised to a 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 victory. “It was unbelievable tennis,” Kvitova told the tournament’s official website. “We were both really fighting. Every game and every set was very close. Maybe I played better on the important points in the match. We both played some of our best here in Istanbul today – it was a final, so why not.” Kvitova began the year ranked 34th by the WTA Rankings, and now finishes it as the World No. 2. Both finalists had won their round robin groups earlier in the week, Kvitova going 3-0 with straight set wins over Vera Zvonareva, Wozniacki and Agnieszka Radwanska, Azarenka going 2-1 with wins over Li Na and Sam Stosur but losing to Marion Bartoli, an

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alternate replacing an injured Sharapova. In the semis, Kvitova beat Stosur, while Azarenka beat Zvonareva. A total of 70,824 tennis fans followed TEB BNP Paribas WTA Championships held in Istanbul. In front of more than 13 thousand tennis fans, Czech tennis player Petra Kvitova beat Belarusian Viktoria Azarenka in the final of the season-ending WTA Championships in Istanbul. 2011’s Top 8 women tennis players were in Turkey for the season-ending finalé that is the TEB BNP Paribas WTA Championships held in Istanbul between 25 and 30 October 2011. The players competed for the largest prize money purse on the WTA calendar: $4,900,000.

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MICE Destinations

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

1.681

1.350

Antalya Culture Center

1.100

1.000

Antalya Expo Center

65.000

6.000

Cornel�a Deluxe Resort

1.000

Cornel�a D�amond

1.400

Crystal Hotels

2.156

Dedeman Antalya

700

1.000

D�van Antalya C.Center Glor�a Hotels

1.200

Kemer Resort Hotel

2.871

1.150

Limak Atlantis Hotel

2.812

1.200 1.300

Limak Limra

Limak Lara

1.100

Lares Hotel

1.452

1.300

L�mra Hotel

1.930

1.200

M�racle Hotel

1.200

M�rada Hotel

1.000

M�rage Park Hotel

2.145

1.500

Mar�t�m P�ne Beach

4.168

2.575

Porto Bello Hotel

2.353

1.250

R�xos Sungate

2.000

S�lence Beach Resort

2.812

1.250

Sabanc� Congress Center

4.500

2.400

Sheraton Antalya

650

Vouge Hotel

685

650

MICE Destinations

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)

Abd� Ipekç� Sport Center

10.500

Adile Sultan Palace

5.625

500

Feshane Fair Center

5.500

Grand Cevah�r Hotel

2.750

Haliç Congress Center

86.000

3008

Istanbul Hilton Exh. Cn.

2.824

1.500

Lutfi Kırdar ICEC

3.000

4.980

Military Museum Culture Cn.

2.462

1.000

Open Air Theater

4.000

TUYAP Fair & Congress Hall

16.000

1.000

World Trade Center

52.000

WOW Convention Center

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4.000

DM companies

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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DM companies

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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Antalya proud to host 53rd ICCA Congress in 2014.

Göksu Mh. Gazi Blv. No:531, 07310, Antalya / TÜRK‹YE Tel. : +90 (242) 314 38 06 - 07 • Fax : +90 (242) 314 37 23 www.antalyaconvention.org • antalya@antalyaconvention.org