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or centuries, İstanbul has been a bridge connecting the east and the west. Today, this unforgettable city is

an ideal location for conferences and exhibitions with state of the art convention venues and vast accommodation alternatives. İstanbul hosts numerous international conventions that determine the agenda on many issues like medicine, science, commerce, politics and economy. İstanbul

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publication that helps you to discover the wonders and delights of this legendary city, as well as its meeting facilities. Explore İstanbul’s natural beauty, rich cultural, historic and commercial heritage and plan your perfect meeting and event, since İstanbul has it all for it at highest standards. As the chairman of İstanbul Convention & Visitors Bureau, I would like to invite you to explore and enjoy our fascinating city through the following pages. Warmest Regards, İBRAHİM ÇAĞLAR PRESIDENT OF İSTANBUL CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU & İSTANBUL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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lose your eyes… Imagine yourself in a city. On your left side ancient walls built during Byzantium days lasting tens of kilometers is spreading its arms… On your right side; a tower dating back hundreds of years glimpses its eyes from the middle of a blue sea. Resembling an open air museum with marvellous arches, magnificent mosques, glorious churches around your eyesight… If you step under the terra, a cisterna with charming columns and attractive Medusa is waiting for you with curiosity. All these historical areas are hidden in İstanbul. The city harmonizes the ancient aspects with modern faces. One of the world’s oldest big cities and with a history dating back to 8,500 years, İstanbul is one of the most visited places in the world, a central hub connecting East and West, blending the past and the future, bringing together cultures and people from all over the world. During the day a culture waiting to be explored charms visitors but a beautiful dinner and a nonstop nightlife is the last but never the least to be done. Turkish cuisine, considered one of the best in the world, involves a wonderful and wide range of tastes due to various civilizations that lived in this area for centuries. As one of the most prestigious capitals of the ancient and modern world, İstanbul is also an ideal destination for international meetings with its world class convention venues and accommodation. İstanbul, The Place to Connect!

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Outstanding Metropolis Byzantium, Agusta Antonina, Dersaadet, Asitane, Constantinople, Konstantiniye… İstanbul had many different names and hosted many different cultures during its history. No other city in the world provides the option of walking from one continent to another with a magnificient view. Moreover not any other city in the world served as a capital to great empires. With carrying the title of one of the most popular cities in the world for hundreds of years one can only say that İstanbul is between the most famous metropolises of the world.

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ntitled as one of the most dynamic cities in the world by “Cities of Opportunity Report” of PwC, İstanbul is literally a metropolis. İstanbul is a transcontinental city straddling two continents by its inland sea, Marmara. The city is divided into four regions and has a natural harbor, the Golden Horn. One of the world’s busiest waterways, the Bosphorus, is situated in northwestern Turkey between the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara. Connecting the two seas, Bosphorus also separates İstanbul to two sides known as European side and Asian side. İstanbul is the largest populated city of Turkey with 14.2 million inhabitants. Also as the financial capital of the country, İstanbul’s annual contribution to Turkey’s GDP ($820 billion in 2014) is about 39 percent. İstanbul is not only an UNESCO World Heritage Site but also became a hub for contemporary artistic developments and creative industries. İstanbul’s cosmopolitan spirit

–diverse and intercultural- is proved by the fact that nearly 22 k international companies operate in the city. As a result of its economic growth, İstanbul hosts more and more visitors every year, willing to familiarise themselves with its 8,500 years of rich history and see its glamorous ancient monuments dating from Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman times. İstanbul not only presents a historical journey, but also boasts the vibrancy of a modern city with international film festivals, exhibitions, art galleries, and sport organisations. The city was designated in 2010 “the European Capital of Culture” and in 2012 “European Capital of Sport”. Easily accessible via its two international airports, İstanbul is home to numerous meeting and convention facilities as well as a rich number of superior accommodation options… 21th century’s İstanbul is one of the world’s leading metropolises.

DıD YOu KNOW? İstanbul is the largest city in Turkey, constituting the country’s economic, cultural, and historical heart. With a population of 14.2 million, İstanbul is a transcontinental city, straddling the Bosphorus, in northwestern Turkey, between the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea.

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Leading Congress Destination A leading congress destination İstanbul with its expanding facilities, mass transportation system, numerous convention & exhibition venues and high quality hotels is in the Top 10 congress destination.

Discover the City of İstanbul İstanbul first broke into the world’s “Top 10 Congress Destinations” in 2010, hosting 109 congresses according to the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA). İstanbul has solidified its place in “The World’s Top 10 Congress Destination”in 2013, hosting 146 congresses, a 18 congress increase over 2012. İstanbul also became “World’s Number 1 Congress Destination” with more than 500 delegates in 2011, 2012 and 2013. As the city is home to 7 purpose-built convention centres and 3 exhibition centres İstanbul has the capacity to host any type of event – from incentives to up to 30.000 participants association meetings. As a strong verification to its prestigious ranking İstanbul hosted conferences in recent years that received praise from all sides. Some of the main congresses are; World Dental Congress FDI, with 15,000, International Congress of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology EADV hosting 8100 delegates and European

Renal Association-European Dialysis and Transplant Association ERA-EDTA hosting again 8000 delegates got compliments within the international community. Again, Conference of the European Association for International Education (EAIE) with 4000, 7th World Congress on Pediatric Critical Care with 2000, EFNS-ENS Joint Congress of Neurology with 5000, 9th World Stroke Congress WCS with 2500, IFCC WorldLab - 22nd Int. Congress of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine ICCCLM with 6000 guests also can be counted within the prestigious meetings that İstanbul hosted. With almost 94,000 bed capacity and over 170 five and four star hotels, İstanbul offers a variety of options, including top international and domestic hotel brands, at a variety of price points. İstanbul offers four separate but integratable meeting and exhibition clusters in the Airport District, the Congress Valley, the Golden Horn and Asian side, augmented by new centers being constructed on Asian Side, and existing centers being up-

dated and expanded. Combined with unique incentives afforded by İstanbul’s historic venues, palaces, cisterns and more, İstanbul presents meeting planners with a variety of remarkable options to create truly outstanding events. Not all cities in the world are blessed with a unique venue selection from the 4th century as well as sanctuaries from all three major religions. Another factor in İstanbul’s success as a congress destination is its easy access from anywhere in the world. Turkish Airlines, a member of the Star Alliance, offers more than 260 direct destination flights between İstanbul and five continents, meaning that two billion people live within six hours’ flying time of İstanbul. With two airports, one on the Asian side of the city “Sabiha Gökçen International Airport” and “Atatürk International Airport” on the European side. The 3rd airport under construction, İstanbul Grand Airport will provide a capacity of 150 million passengers; the world’s largest in terms of the passenger volume expected to be complete by 2018.

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İstanbul CONGRESS STATISTICS INTERNATIONAL MEETıNGs SUBJECTS

Agriculture Architecture Arts Commerce Communication Ecology/Environment Economics Education Energy Health Historical Sciences Industry Law Library Linguistics Management Medical Sciences Safety and Security Science Sports Technology Transportation Others

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List of References Some of the past events are listed on the chart starting from 2006. Full list is available upon request.

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• IFCC WorldLab 2014- 22nd Int. Congress of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine ICCCLM 6000 pax • EFNS-ENS Joint Congress of Neurology 5000 pax • 5 EuChems European Chemistry Congress 2500 pax • 9th World Stroke Congress WCS 2500 pax • 7th World Congress on Pediatric Critical Care 2000 pax • 8th World Congress on Neurorehabilitation WCNR 2000 pax • Eunethydis 3 International ADHD conference 2014 2000 pax • “18 Organic World Congress & General Assembly of the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements -IFOAM-” 1500 pax • 16th Congress of the European Society for Sexual Medicine -ESSM 1500 pax • 12th Congress of the European Federation of Sexology 1500 pax • 17th Meeting of the European Association for Haemathopathology EAHP 1200 pax • International AMD Retina Congress 1200 pax • 25th European Medical Informatic Congress MIE 1000 pax • XX Symposium Neuroradiologicum - WFNRS 1000 pax

2012

• Lions 59th Europa Forum - 3,000 pax • 2012 28th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology ESHRE 7,000 pax • 5th International Inner Wheel Convention IIW 3,500 pax • 31st World Congress on Endourology and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy WCE - 3,000 pax • 3rd Networking on World Anesthesiology Congress NWAC - 2,000 pax • Acute Cardiac 2012 - 1,500 pax • International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques IMAST - 1,200 pax

2013

• FDI Annual World Dental Congress - 16,000 pax • ACI World Annual General Assembly - 2,000 pax • 14th European Congress on Orthopaedics EFORT 7,000 pax • International Coal Preparation Congress ICPC - 2,200 pax • International Congress and 47 General Assembly of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry IUPAC - 3,000pax • International Congress of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology EADV - 4,000 pax • The European Family Therapy Congress EFTA 2,000 pax • European Renal Association-European Dialysis and Transplant Association ERA-EDTA - 8,000 pax • World Congress on Obesity Surgery of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders IFSO - 2,500 pax • European Conference on Educational Research ECER 2013 - 1,700 pax • Young Presidents’ Organization Global Leadership Summit -YPO- WPO - 2,500 pax • Conference of the European Association for International Education EAIE - 4,000 pax • World Hypertension Congress - WHC 2013 - 3,000 pax • European Symposium on Paediatric Cochlear Implantation ESPCI 2013 - 1,500 pax • Euroecho Imaging 2013 Congress - 3,000 • 25th Conference of the European Association for International Education -EAIE - 4,000 pax • ICT Summit NOW - 6,000 pax

2011

• 25th Congress of the European Association for B25 Personnel Management EAPM - 2,000 pax • 30th General Assembly of the International Union of Radio Science URSI - 2,000 pax • 7th International Congress of Cognitive Psychotheraphy ICCP - 2,000 pax • 87th Congress of the European Orthodontic Society EOS - 2,000 pax • 15th RoboCup International Symposium - 2,500 pax • 29th World Congress on Safety and Health at Work ISSA / ILO - 5,000 pax • 2nd International World Water Forum - 8,000 pax • Annual Meeting of The European Academy of Allergology and Clinical Immunology EACCI - 8,500 pax • LDC Summit Least Development Countries - 15,000 pax

• 5th Regional Conference of the Asian Pacific Organisation for Cancer Prevention APOCP - 1,000 pax • ASTA World Congress - 2,000 pax • East Trade Fair and Conference INTERGEO - 2,000 pax • European Accounting Association EAA - 1,200 pax • 2nd International Women Interpreneurship and Leadership Summit - 1,000 pax • 43th Meeting of the European Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology,Hepatology and Nutrition ESPGHAN 1,500 pax • 14th Congress of The World Council of Comperative Education Societies WCCES - 1,000 pax • 15th Congress of the International Society for Burn Injuries ISBI - 1,000 pax • 5 General Assembly and Conference of the Asian Pacific Organization for Cancer Prevention -APOCP - 1000 pax • ASTA International Destination Expo - 1200 pax • 33 Congress of the European Accounting Association -EAA - 1200 pax • 2010 Locksmiths Convention -ELF - 1400 pax • 43 Meeting of the European Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition -ESPGHAN- 1500 pax • 14 Congress of the World Council of Comparative Education Societies -WCCES- 1000 pax • 5 World Youth Congress - 1200 pax • 20 Conference of the International Association for Pattern Recognition -ICPR- 1500 pax • 48 Annual Symposium of the Society for the Study of Inborn Errors of Metabolism -SSIEM - 1500 pax • 54 Congress of the International Association of Lawyers -UIA - 1200 pax

2008

• 47th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology ESPE - 2,500 pax • 28th International Congress of the World Federation of Hemophilia WFH - 2,000 pax • WONCA - 4,700 pax • European Society of Clinical Aspects of Osteoporosis & Osteoarthritis ECCO - 5,000 pax • 8 European Congress on Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis -ECCEO - 5000 pax • 77 Congress of the European Atherosclerosis Society -EAS- - 2500 pax • 18 Congress of the International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions - 2000 pax • 5 Spring Symposium of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology -EADV 2008 - 2500 pax • 28 International Congress of the World Federation of Hemophilia -WFH - 4000 pax • Europaediatrics 2008 - 2000 pax • 12 Congress of the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis -ISPD - 2200 pax • 14 Conference of the European Society of General Practice and Family Medicine -WONCA 2008 - 4600 pax

• World Congress on Public Health WFPHA - 3,000 pax • 46th Annual Meeting of The European Society Physical and Rehabilitation Radiology ISPRM - 3,000 pax • 5th Congress of The European College of the Neuropsychopharmacology ECNP - 6,000 pax • Annual Meeting of the Boards of Governors of the International Monetary Fund & The World Bank Group IMF - 15,000 pax • 5th World Water Forum - 25,000 pax • 5 World Water Forum - 17500 pax • 11 European Congress of Endocrinology - EFES - 3000 pax • 12 International Congress of the World Federation of Public Health Associations -WFPHA - 2400 pax • 5 World Congress of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine -ISPRM - 3000 pax • 69 International Congress of Pharmaceutical Sciences -FIP’09 - 3200 pax • 22 Congress of the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology -ECNP - 6000 pax • 64 Annual Meeting of the Boards of Governors of the International Monetary Fund & the World Bank Group 2009 - 15000 pax

2007

• World Spine Society WSS - 1,500 pax • 21st Congress of the European Society of Pathology ESP - 1,500 pax • Turkey -Africa 2.Foreign Trade Bridge - 2,000 pax • International Conference on Noise Control Engineering INTERNOISE - 2,000 pax • 11st International Congress of Parkinson Disease and Movement Disorders MDS - 2,800 pax • 4 International Symposium on Diabetes and Pregnancy - 1000 pax • 46 Conference of the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers Associations -IFATCA - 1400 pax • 11 International Conference on Oriental Carpets -ICOC- 1000 pax • 5 World Chambers Congress - 1600 pax • 75 Annual Conference of the International Fertilizer Industry Association -IFA - 1150 pax • 11 International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders -MDS - 3000 pax • 2 OECD World Forum on Statistics, Knowledge and Policy - 1200 pax • 6 European Cytogenetics Conference - 1700 pax • 36 International Conference on Noise Control Engineering -INTER-NOISE 2007 - 2000 pax • 13 Congress of the European Society of Endodontology -ESE - 1200 pax • 21 Congress of the European Society of Pathology ESP - 1500 pax

2006

• 2006 5th Congress of the European Federation of the IASP Chapters EFIC - 2,500 pax • World Psychiatric Association International Congress WPA - 3,000 pax • Congress of the European Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition ESPEN - 4,000 pax • 17th World Accounting Congress WCA - 6,000 pax • 31st Bieannial Congress of the European Society of Medical Oncology ESMO - 8,000 pax • 9 Congress of the European Society of Contraception - 1900 pax • 31 Meeting of the Federation of the European Biochemical Societies -FEBS - 2500 pax • 11 International Congress on Neuromuscular Diseases -NMD XI - 1500 pax • WPA International Congress - 3000 pax • 5 Congress of the European Federation of IASP Chapters “Pain in Europe V” - 3000 pax • 15 Meeting of the Spine Society of Europe EuroSpine - 1500 pax • 31 Congress of the European Society of Medical Oncology - ESMO - 7000 pax • 17 International Congress of Accountants -IFAC - 6000 pax

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A green city with sustainable projects As the host of the 5th World Water Forum in 2009, İstanbul put environmental concerns at the forefront of its agenda. Incentives, sustainability in the meetings, events and the conference industry in general have become a key issue for meeting planners, national associations and corporations in the city.

Discover the City of İstanbul İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) is one of the major authorities that give high importance to sustainable environment. As for the air pollution measurements, IBB set up an online system that evaluates the pollution of different zones of İstanbul every day. Not only İBB authorities but also every citizen can check their neighborhood’s pollution values. This enables the authorities to take preemptive solutions. Since İstanbul is a city of seas, water pollution is inspected from the sea and also by helicopters. İBB also has an online system and a call center for the waste oils where the assigned people go to İstanbul residents’ home and pick up the wastes. Public Transportation: Carrying out the operation of such urban rail lines as the metro, tramway and cable car for one of the leading cities of the world, İBB Transportation Department provides modern, reliable and comfortable public transportation to 1.5 million passengers on its 10 different routes of 141 km in total. The company has proven its commitment by signing the Sustainable Development Statement of the International Association of Public Transport. ‘Metrobüs’; busses with special lines that started giving service in 2007 has many advantages in terms of sustainability. According to a report that is published by EMBARQ Center for Sustainable Transport in İstanbul, Metrobüs system has reduced the bus management costs by 23% and has supplied 9% in road safety. The report also mentions reduction on travel durations by 64%. As İstanbul is divided by Bosphorus, İBB Maritimes Department continues to be the preferred transportation al-

ternative for urban marine transportation. İBB Maritimes carried almost 53 million passengers and made 225,000 trips in 2013. İstanbul’s 515km coastline (shore, beaches, ports and walking lanes) are cleaned up by 36 mobile teams made up of 24 permanent with 12 temporary teams for the summer period. In addition to this, the surface of the water is cleaned by 8 boats which have been specially produced for İstanbul. İstanbul is also developing its bicycle lanes in the recent years. With 36 kilometers of bicycle lanes – 18 on the European and 18 on the Asian side – İstanbul visitors can ride their own bikes and also rent bicycles along their travel. IBB has plans to longer the distance in the future. Park your car; go by public transport: Metropolitan Municipality realised a first in Turkey with its ‘Park and Go Project’. Adopted in a very short time by İstanbulites, the project contributed hugely to the decrease in traffic

DıD YOu KNOW? 7.5 billion Turkish Lira energy saving: İstanbul Energy Department carries out maintenance, repair, construction and architectural illumination activities for the city using fuel derived from marine debris projects. On average 16,000 tonnes of rubbish is disposed of daily in İstanbul with electricity energy produced from landfill gas and wastes converted into fuel. Moreover, plastic wastes are recycled and organic waste is re-used as compost in various parks and gardens around İstanbul. 20,000 tonnes of soil improver is produced annually.

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jams. Every day it removes almost 100km of vehicle convoys from traffic, with Park and Go car parks providing service from 35 heavy-traffic points with 10,000 vehicle capacity throughout the city. Located at points close to bus stops, stations and ports, almost 2.3 million people benefit from Park and Go annually. Electrical vehicle charging stations: Metropolitan Municipality have also installed electrical vehicle charging stations at its open and multistorey car parks. Ready for service at 12 points, charging stations are to be found around the city. İstanbul reclaims its environment: İstanbul Landscape & Parks Department carries out production, maintenance, construction and sale activities and is also involved in R&D activities re trees and landscaping. Projects involve 52million m2 of land across İstanbul.

İstanbul enjoys its green spaces: 147 crossroads, 312 parks and coastline parks 803 acres in total were planted 2005-2014 thanks to the activities of İstanbul Landscape & Parks Department. 1,981,885 trees were planted throughout İstanbul and 334,392,358 seasonal flower were grown. 5.5 million m2 of new green areas were created. İstanbul Landscape & Parks Department carried out irrigation activities on 41,755,198 m2 land in total. In 2014, 3,254,380m2 of rollout lawn was planted across İstanbul and projects were applied on 765,000 m2 land. Flower of the world produced in İstanbul: İstanbul Landscape & Parks Department works across an area of 470,000 m2 using 400 suppliers and planting 1.6 million roses, 5 million tulips, 61 million seasonal flowers with a 450,000 m3 soil mixture being produced annually.

The Hotel Greening Project Bureau Veritas and the Turkish Hotels and Investors Association (TUROB) came together to give a green light to The Hotel Greening Project in order to move the environmental agenda forward with İstanbul’s hotels by encouraging them to implement environmentally friendly strategies. The pilot project came to life during the 5th World Water Forum’s ‘Green Forum Initiative’ to raise awareness on hotel greening techniques and also to encourage participating hotels to take the first step toward greener accommodation. 26 hotels volunteering to participate in the Hotel Greening Project were audited according to measurements of energy efficiency, water conservation and waste management practices, among other criteria. Hotels attaining a minimum standard received a certificate from Bureau Veritas and the GFI. Top performers in specific star

Discover the City of İstanbul categories received the Green Steps Award. As consciousness for the environment grows day by day, environmentally managed hotels are receiving more and more interest. Tourism is one of the most consuming service sectors. So, with the motto “Conservation & Use”, the hospitality sector should be the leader of sustainability in tourism and environment. The Greening Hotels project is a way to improve awareness of both hoteliers and their guests (consumers) to this with hotel managements taking precautions and measures and guests earning new habits and trends. The Greening Hotels project aims to improve energy saving in all areas of hotels from the substructure up to the staff management. Minimum energy wastage without compromising service quality and guest satisfaction are the main concerns. These include the use of the latest A+ energy-saving technologies, employing of environmentally friendly materials in hotel rooms and common areas and educating employees in environment consciousness in order to apply new practices to both offices and guest services. With this project a 100-room hotel saves the following in one year: 500kg in consumption of detergent and a 500-tonne decrease in the consumption of water. Use of re-fill products

prevents the consumption of 12,500 pvc bottles and 2.5 tonnes of soap. TUROB transferred 1000kg of paper and 50,000 pieces of waste package to recycling institutions and collected 1200 batteries. (TUROB members in İstanbul collected 100,000 batteries in just two years.) The project induces the hotel and its management to become environmentally friendly and changes the attitudes of staff and guests. So it begins with the hotel but impacts on the trends of the users in all areas and also makes tourism more sustainable – one of the most important sectors economically and peripherally.

Green Venue and Accommodation İstanbul CVB supports green initiatives, in order to maintain that the city of İstanbul can easily and quickly move forward on the corporate social responsibility front. Several meeting venues in İstanbul lead a variety of initiatives that create a natural environment, reduce energy usage and use minimal non-renewable resources. Some of these initiatives are: • Maximum natural light • Heat insulation • “Energy Smart Lighting” within venues such as LED lightening system that

provides energy savings and efficiency • Water purification system enabling consumption of pipe water • Environmentally-friendly technologies • Congress facilities located in the city center offer delegates the opportunity of walking • Easily accessible public transportation • Recycling bins for papers, plastics, glasses placed within the venues • Several venues employ a system for distilling waste oils in the kitchens • Recycling pens are being used at the meeting rooms • Smoking is banned in all closed public spaces within the venues İstanbul has many four and five stars-hotels and meeting venues that acquire different certificates highlighting their environment friendly practices and technologies. In addition to all these important notes; meeting planners, congress organizers, corporations and associations can help promoting green efforts in İstanbul by contributing to reforestation and other environmental cleaning projects led by NGOs. Venues and hotels in İstanbul predominantly use the food that is produced in locally in İstanbul and Turkey. Therefore this measure adds more sustainability to the environment by decreasing transportation.

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Study, learn and enjoy in İstanbul İstanbul that hosts many important congresses in its beautiful venues and makes the visitors enjoy with its marvelous views, also is an important center of human capital for academics with its long term history. As a city that has always been the heart of social life, politics and culture throughout the history, İstanbul has inspiring academic opportunities with universities dating back hundreds of years filled with experienced academicians.

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stanbul has 49 universities, 9 of which are public and 40 are private, mostly owned by foundations. Tens of thousands of papers are published each year and respectable research has been carried out in the universities. With a population of 14.1 million, the young generation ratio in İstanbul between the ages 15-39 is nearly 55 percent. With this statistics the city has many alternatives depending on the young people’s preferences in terms of education. İstanbul has joined to the Erasmus Student Exchange programme in 2003 and in 2013 nearly 40 thousand students and academicians from European countries chose İstanbul to study. Located in Beyazit in European area İstanbul University – the oldest university in İstanbul – is founded in 1453 and has studies from engineering to medicine. With students up to 88 thousand İstanbul University is among the best 500 universities around the world since 2006. Founded in 1979 Galatasaray University is a highly prestigious place with providing education in French. Only nearly 500 students are ac-

cepted every year. Social and politics studies are widely respected in Galatasaray University. Educating only in English, Boğaziçi University is founded in 1971 and is one of the highest reputable universities in the country. Also İstanbul and Yıldız Technical Universities provide quality engineering and science studies while Mimar Sinan University gives arts, graphic and architecture educations. Marmara University that has campuses in both sides of İstanbul is a major academy place that provides education in many of the all branches and publishes major studies. The foundation universities like Kadir Has University, Bilgi University, Yeditepe University, Işık University, Aydin University, Bahçeşehir University, Kültür University, Koç University, İstanbul Commerce University, Sabancı University are among the 40 that the young generation considers. Universities in İstanbul not only provide distinguished education but also enable students to socialize in clubs of sports, theatre, music and many more.

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İstanbul University, the oldest university in İstanbul, was founded in 1453

DıD YOu KNOW? With 49 universities, both public and private, İstanbul is truly an academic city. It holds nearly 600,000 of Turkey’s total 5,500,000 higher education students. In 2013, nearly 40,000 students and academics from European Universities chose İstanbul to study via the international Erasmus programme.

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s one of the “World’s Top 10 Congress Destinations”, İstanbul is an ideal city to convene congresses with 100 to 30,000 or more participants. The city is home to 7 convention centers and 3 exhibition centers, each capable of hosting major events with thousands of delegates, İstanbul has 4 independent meeting clusters spread around the city – The Congress Valley, the Golden Horn, the Airport Area and the Asian side. The Congress Valley is located in the city centre and features two main complexes, namely İstanbul Congress Center and the İstanbul Lütfi Kırdar - ICEC. Opened during the World Bank – IMF Summit in 2009, the İstanbul Congress Center covers more than 16,000 square meters (172,222 sq. ft.) of exhibition space, which includes a 3705-pax auditorium and 115 meeting rooms. As the first convention venue of Turkey İstanbul Lütfi Kırdar – ICEC, features a 2000-pax auditorium, many meeting rooms, over 7000 square meters (75,347 sq. ft.) of exhibition space, and 27 multi-functional rooms. These venues are only at a walking distance from a wide range of hotels, restaurants and attractions. Near Congress Valley, Grand Cevahir Hotel & Convention Center in Business District, has the biggest ballroom with 1.013 people capacity and has 22 multipurpose meeting rooms. The Haliç Congress Center, situated on the shores of the Golden Horn, is another massive complex which hosted the 5th World Water Forum. It compromises of a 3008-pax auditorium, meeting spaces covering an area of 102,000 square meters (1,097,919 sq. ft.) and indoor spaces of 86,000 square meters (925,696 sq. ft.). The Airport Area, on the other hand, contains CNR EXPO, which is preferred by the business world with its indoor area of 150.000 m2 and outdoor area of 120.000m2 and 8 halls is the largest fair complex in Eurasia. İstanbul Expo Center (IFM), owned by World Trade Center İstanbul, is the biggest exhibition ground in Turkey. The center stretches over 162,000 m2 and the overall rentable area is 98,000 m2 consisting of 11 exhibition halls. Also in the area, WOW Convention Center has 34 halls, 8500 m2 meeting area and a capacity of 6500 people and can serve up to 4000 people with its 3108 m2 area of usage without columns. The Asian side is the newly-flourishing cluster that has been developing through new auditoriums built and opened each day. The Asian side hosts new openings and new congress’ constantly. Its capacity of hosting a number of people in its hotels and its convention centers are the features that make this side preferable. In addition to all these venues, İstanbul offers several multi-purpose indoor sport arenas, theatres, cultural and show centers capable of hosting mega events. All these venues have easy access via the efficient system of transport in İstanbul.

Convention & Exhibition Venues

EUROPEAN SIDE

CONGRESS VALLEY

Golden HOrn AIRPORT AREA

ASIAN SIDE

#26 Convention & Exhibition Venues

CNR EXPO

CNR Ekspo Fuar Merkezi Yeşilköy-Bakırköy- İstanbul P: +90 (0212) 465 74 74 F: +90 (0212) 465 74 76 - 77 W: www.cnrexpo.com Number of Meeting Rooms: 15 Total Exhibition Area: 120.000 sqm up to 150.000 sqm Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 1-2 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 59 km

CNR Holding has been operating within the field of fair organization since 1985 for the fair organization business to develop a modern identity in our country and to have a voice in global vision. The CNR fairs including EVTEKS, Eurasia Boat Show, EMLAK, AYMOD, AYSAF, ISMOB, and EDT EXPO hold worldwide known fair organizations within their own fields. With ease of access facilities by International Ataturk Airport, subway, land and sea, CNR Holding is also preferred for the congresses, seminars and launches with its location close to the four- and five-star hotels. As a member to the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), CNR Holding is also a member to

ICVB, IAEE and UFI. Meeting more than 50 fields of industry with the target market buyers for the purpose of increasing the domestic and foreign trade in Turkey, CNR fairs meet thousands of exhibitors with hundred thousands of visitors every year. The fairs held at CNR EXPO, which is preferred by the business world with its indoor area of 150.000 m2 and outdoor area of 120.000m2 and 8 halls, are world class fairs and held in accordance with the international norms of fair organization business. Providing support to the exports of industries by approx. 20%, CNR Holding has 15 group companies. CNR Holding’s group companies include CNR Expo Trade

Fairs, İstanbul Trade Fairs, Sine Trade Fairs, CNR Sectoral Trade Fairs, Pozitif Trade Fairs, Expotour, Dunya Food & Beverage, Pegasus Security Systems, StandArt & Design Studio, CNR International Trade Fairs, and Forza Fair and Organization Inc. as well as Forum Fair and Development Inc. that organizes fairs abroad. Incorporated into CNR Uluslararasi Fuarcilik, the MICE (Meeting, Incentive, Congress, Events) offers versatile professional solutions for the congress, meetings, summits, special organizations, events and fairs. Providing a positive power for the fair industry called the “Smokeless Industry”, CNR Holding gathers together the manufacturers, buyers,

the domestic and international trade of Turkey, CNR Holding will organize 45 fairs in 2015. Working for the world class fair organization business to maintain to be in accordance with the international norms, CNR holding makes significant contributions to the industry’s export through each fair incorporated into the group. Adding Otomotive sub-industry, Subconist, Hoby Fair, Promoturk, Railway, Florist, and Expo Shipping

to their portfolio of fairs to catch up with Turkey’s 500 billion US Dollar target in exports, CNR Holding aims that these new fair organizations will make an impression as much as the flagships. Supporting the emphasis that should be put on R&D, innovation, design, and branding, CNR Holding emphasize their local fairs as much as their international fairs, and also addresses different projects in Mersin and Mediterranean region.

MEETING ROOMS Business Center

SQM

Theater

Classroom

U-Table

Press Room

40

20 pax

16 pax

20 pax

Executive Room

30

VIP

40

Mars

140

80 pax

60 pax

30 pax

Venus

60

30 pax

18 pax

20 pax

Press Room Ardic H

60

40 pax

20 pax

20 pax

Palmiye

110

80 pax

80 pax

40 pax

1E

18

16 pax

8 pax

-

1F

18

16 pax

8 pax

-

1 G Business Center

15

14 pax

8 pax

-

Cinar VIP A

35

Living Room Furniture

2C

60

15 pax

Meeting Table

Meeting Room B

18

8 pax

Meeting Table

1st Hall VIP 2-5 Rooms

Cnr VIP

INFRASTRUCTURE AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION Hall – 1

Hall – 2

Hall – 3

Hall – 4

Hall – 5

Hall – 6

Hall – 7

Hall – 8

Dimensions (mt)

125 x 90

144 x 68

121 x 90

156 x 68

144 x 68

124 x 67

86 x 69

124 x 68

Gross space (sqm)

11.878

9.925

10.925

10.577

9.703

8.229

5.375

8.323

Hall Elevation (mt)

13

11

9

11

11

11

11

11

Safe Height (mt)

8

7

6

7

7

7

7

7

Freighting Capacity of the Floor

2 t./m2

2,5 t./m2

2 t./m2

2,5 t./m2

2 t./m2

2,5 t./m2

2,5 t./m2

2,5 t./m2

Hangar Entrance

3

2

2

2

2

2

1

2

Visitor Entrance

1

2

1

2

1

2

2

2

Flooring Material

Latexfahlt

Concrete screed Concrete screed Concrete screed Concrete screed Concrete screed Concrete screed Concrete screed

Electricity Supply

34,5 / 0,4 KV

34,5 / 0,4 KV

34,5 / 0,4 KV

34,5 / 0,4 KV

34,5 / 0,4 KV

(3 Phase + N + EARTH)

BEDAS

BEDAS

BEDAS

BEDAS

BEDAS

BEDAS

Electricity Distribution Power

2800 KW

1440 KW

1440 KW

967 KW

1586 KW

1229 KW

Transformer Power

2 x 1600 Kva

1 X 1600 kva.

1 x 1600 kva.

1 x 2000 kva.

1 x 2000 kva.

1 x 1600 kva.

Brand

ESAS-ABB

TRANSTEK

ABB

ABB

ABB

34,5 / 0,4 KV

OG (BEDAS) ABB

Diesel Generator Power 1x300 kva (oto) 1x1087kva (MAN) 1x160 kva (oto) 1x1026 kva. (oto) 1x1026 kva. (oto) 1x1026 kva. (oto)

1x1026 kva. (oto)

Brand

Caterpillar

Aksa

Isbir

Aksa

Aksa

Aksa

Type

Cat. 3406

Cummins 6C78

Detroit 24VT

Cummins KTA38G3

Cummins KTA38G3

Cummins KTA38G3

Aksa

Aksa

Cooling Equipment

Trane – USA

Trane – France

Trane – USA

Trane – France

Trane – France

Trane – France

Number & Type

2 x RTAA 400

1 x RTAA 434

1 x RTAA 400

2 x RTHB 380

2 x RTAA 430

3 x RTAA 434

Type of Condenser

Air Cooling

Air Cooling

Air Cooling

Water Cooling

Air Cooling

Air Cooling

Phone Connection

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Wireless & ADSL

(---) / Yes

(---) / Yes

(---) / Yes

(---) / Yes

(---) / Yes

(---) / Yes

(---) / Yes

(---) / Yes Yes

Cummins KTA38G3

Compressor / Air

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Water Connection

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Separate Entrance

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Foyer / Main Foyer

Foyer

Main Foyer

Foyer

Main Foyer

Main Foyer

Main Foyer

Main Foyer

Main Foyer

Restaurant / Cafeteria

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Toilettes (Men / Women)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

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distributors, and suppliers from 5 continents at CNR EXPO Yesilkoy with their young and specialist team. With its indoor area of Yesilkoy 150.000 m2, CNR EXPO Yesilkoy is the largest fair complex in Eurasia, and has a car park capacity of 7.500 cars. Getting much stronger with their renewed service units, experienced domestic and international sales-marketing team, and communication staff, CNR Holding has renewed their vision to hold such fair organizations that will provide the highest commercial contribution to the exports from Turkey. Shifting up to provide the highest contribution to Turkey’s export target for 2023, CNR Holding has added new ones to their fairs which make an internationally tremendous impression. TIME Techno Show, CNR Energy İstanbul, TÜEV and CNR Book fair are only some of the newly organized fairs at CNR Holding. CNR Holding’s objective is to enter into the industries which have never been entered into, and to organize the fairs which have never been organized. Meeting the representatives of the industries with the target market buyers for the purpose of increasing

#28 Convention & Exhibition Venues

Grand & Convention Grand Cevahİr Cevahir Hotel Hotel & Convention Center Center

Darülaceze caddesi No:9 Şişli / İstanbul P: (+90 212) 314 42 42 F: (+90 212) 314 42 44 @: [email protected] [email protected] W: www.gch.com.tr Number of Meeting Rooms: 21 Total Exhibition Area: 5000 m2 Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 18 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 46 km

Location The Grand Cevahir Hotel & Convention Center is just 15 minutes from Atatürk Airport. Major business districts Şişli, Mecidiyeköy and Taksim may be reached within minutes.

m2 of usable space and 8,65 meter high ceiling the Ball Room measures up as the largest in Turkey and Europe without any structural columns. The Ballroom is dividable into 3 sections and its stage is 310 m2.

Guest Room Facilities & Services At the Grand Cevahir Hotel, there are 4 presidential suites, 7 executive corner suites, 32 executive standard suites, 28 corner suites, 12 family suites, 237 standard and 3 disabled rooms making a total of 323 rooms to accommodate guests in luxury.

Unique Hotel Auditorium Cevahir Auditorium, one of the unique Hotel Auditorium in Turkey, with 1013 people capacity has stateof-the art systems for all kinds of organizations. • The systems offer simultaneous translations up to 8 different languages at any one time. • Acoustic Fiqueras seats • Backstage changing rooms. • 8 meeting rooms located around

BallRoom The Largest in Europe: With 2500

the auditorium • Display possibilities at the foyer with 1806 m2 of space • Vehicle display facility on stage • Ideal size for theatre, talk show & dance performances and for large seminars and conferences Meeting Rooms & Facilities There are 22 multi-purpose meeting rooms at the Grand Cevahir Hotel. Shared secretary service and on-line Internet access are offered combined with the latest technology at the 22 acoustically designed and high ceiling meeting rooms of the Grand Cevahir Hotel & Convention Center. Valets will be at organizer’s service during the meetings. The VIP

We add pleasure to your business. Grand Cevahir is Turkey’s first 5 stars Congress Hotel and by way of its impeccable principles has really made a difference in the sector. The hotel’s congress hall is the biggest in Europe. In addition, with 2500m2 of usable space, it boasts one of the biggest Ball Room in Europe. The Grand Cevahir Hotel and Congress Center has 323 rooms in total: 272 standard rooms 30 m2 each; • 47 suites 45 m2 each (8 suite rooms with wide balcony) and 4 King Suites 105 m2 each. There are 3 rooms for handicapped guests and there are 72 non-smoking rooms. • The 11th, 12th and 13th floors of our hotel serve as the executive floors. The Executive Meeting Room and “Executive Lounges” are exclusive

Convention & Exhibition Venues

dinner and breakfast rooms can be used for private meetings.

to those floors. • LCD screen television providing special channel options with satellite connection • Mini bar • Fast Wire- Wireless internet connection • 24 hour room service • Digital Safe • Voice Mail System • Specially Equipped Direct Tele-

phone • Interactive TV system • Bathroom telephone • Bathroom emergency call • Hair dryer • Kettle, Daily tea, coffee, sugar and 1 bottle of water are the courtesy of our hotel • Air conditioning system according to all seasons • Pillow Menu

Function Room

Room Size (m2)

Width X Length (m)

Height (m)

PIRLANTA

49

6.45x8.09

4.20-4.83

-

12

-

16

-

-

YAKUT

52

7.12x7.29

3.67-

35

24

20

30

-

40

Theater

Boardroom

Classroom

Banquet

Cocktail Cocktail Prolonge Reception

ZÜMRÜT

37

5.20x7.60

3.67-

35

24

20

30

-

30

SAFİR

232

15.23+1.71x15.90

3.40-4.58

220

60

140

120

175

250

ELMAS

48

6.41x8.11

3.52-3.92

35

22

20

32

-

40

TOPAZ

45

5.65x7.94

3.58-

36

20

24

32

-

30

AKİK

44

5.46x7.81

3.50-

36

20

24

32

-

30

TURKUAZ

84

7.77x11.02

3.62-4.50

80

30

40

50

40

60

BALLROOM

2500

58.29x32.18

8.65-

2500

-

1200

1700

2000

2750

BALLROOM 1

615

18.95x32.18

8.00-8.50

700

-

450

440

400

600

BALLROOM 2

484

15.15x32.18

8.00-8.50

500

-

350

320

300

500

BALLROOM 3

778

24.50x32.18

8.00-8.50

800

-

580

600

550

750

BALLROOM 1+2

1099

34.1x32.18

8.00-8.50

1200

-

800

800

750

1100

BALLROOM 2+3

1262

39.65x32.18

8.00-8.50

1400

-

900

900

1000

1400

BALLROOM FOYER

1083

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1000

TERRACE

135

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

KEHRİBAR

48

6.55x7.60

2.90-

40

28

18

30

-

-

SEDEF

47

6.55x7.67

2.90-

40

28

18

30

-

-

FİRUZE

42

6.55x7.55

2.90-

36

24

16

20

-

-

KRİSTAL

28

4.20x7.35

2.90-

30

20

14

20

-

-

MERCAN

28

4.20x7.35

2.90-

30

20

14

20

-

-

İNCİ

39

4.05x6.55

2.90-

20

12

12

16

-

-

OPAL

123

5.05-6.45x22.30

2.90-

75

45

50

50

-

-

OLTU

79

4.77x14.05

2.05-2.25

80

40

45

40

-

-

OUDITORIUM

877+291

23.82x34.52

8.12-

1013

-

-

-

-

-

OUDITORIUM FOYER

1806

2.60x6.23

2.60-6.23

-

-

-

-

-

-

LOWER FOYER

842

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

UPPER FOYER

964

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

#30 Convention & Exhibition Venues

HALİÇ CONGRESS CENTER

Sütlüce Mah. Karaağaç Cad No. 19 34445 Beyoğlu, İstanbul P: (+90 212) 311 11 11 - 311 11 01 (sales) F: (+90 212) 311 11 99 @: [email protected], [email protected] W: www.halic.com

Number of Meeting Rooms: 21 Total Exhibition Area: 9,172 sqm Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 24 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 47 km

LOCATION Haliç Congress Center is situated along shores of Haliç, also known as Golden Horn, an area of great historic interest and one of the most beautiful districts of the city. The center is the only venue in İstanbul by the sea side which gives the unique opportunity of using sea transportation to the center. Haliç Congress Center is easily accessible from İstanbul Atatürk International Airport in 20 minutes and Sabiha Gökçen International Airport in 40 minutes. Taksim Square, known as the main center of the city is 7 minutes and Sultanahmet district in the historic peninsula is only 10 minutes away from the center. The Center spans 102.000sqm,

includes an open space of 16.000sqm and a total indoor exhibition area of 9.000sqm, comprising four buildings that are interconnected with broad galleries and lounges filled with sunshine, it offers 21 multi-functional rooms including 5 state of-the-art Auditoria. MEETING AND CONFERENCE FACILITIES PERA BUILDING With a total capacity to accommodate 1.200 persons, Pera Building consists of 3 auditoriums; Eyüp, Tophane and Fener. All furnished with high-tech equipments including Dolby Digital voice system, digital control center,

simultaneous translation system and digital delegation system. With a direct view of Haliç Bay, Lale and Mimoza rooms also located in Pera building can be used for meetings, product launches, luncheons and gala dinners. HALİÇ BUILDING The magnificent Haliç Auditorium is the largest auditorium of the Center with 3004 seats. A stage of 477 sqm with direct loading access and 12 back-stage speaker rooms puts the auditorium in an ideal position for congresses, corporate meetings, product launches, ceremonies, movie premieres, , concerts and shows. The auditorium is fully equipped with

Haliç Kongre Merk

Sütlüce Mah. Eski Karaağaç Tel: (90 - 212) 311 11 11 www.ha

Sütlüce Mah. Eski Karaağaç Cad Tel: (90 - 212) 311 11 11

www.ha

SADABAD BUILDING The Center’s second biggest auditorium with 1.131 seats and is U-Shape

another alternative for congresses, corporate meetings, product launches, ceremonies, concerts and shows. A stage of 151sqm offers direct access for loading. The Auditorium has simultaneous translation facilities in 6 languages, Dolby Digital surround - and acoustic shell voice systems, high definition projector and curtains, LED screens, display monitors, wide screen applications. KULELI BUILDING with neo-Classical Constructed architectural elements of the 1920’s, the two-storey building is an alternative with 10 meeting rooms and an expansive ground level foyer Classroom

Boardroom

BANQUET AND SPECIAL EVENTS The halls, auditoriums, lounges and open spaces of the Center host all sorts of meetings such as congresses, cultural and art activities, product launches, fairs, exhibitions, cocktails, gala dinners, wedding ceremonies, film galas and shows. The center also offers an outstanding alternative for outdoor banquets and cocktail events with its fascinating Haliç view.

PERA BUILDING

Theatre

Eyüp Auditorium

266

6,35 mt.

313

Fener Auditorium

266

6,35 mt.

313

Tophane Auditorium

219

Pera Foyer

Banquet

which can host events from tens to thousands people. Offering a magnificent view of the Haliç, the ground level 1280sqm terrace foyer is an exclusive and spacious area for outdoor functions.

Cabaret

Cocktail

600

300

900

Height (mt)

Area sqm

4,32 mt

223

4,35 mt

1.300 390

Lale Room

300

65

160

67

324

162

486

4,10 mt

Mimoza Room

100

30

60

32

120

60

180

3,50 mt

133

HALİÇ BUILDING

Theatre

U-shape

Classroom

Boardroom

Banquet

Cabaret

Cocktail

Height min (m)

Area sqm

17 mt

2.340

Haliç Auditorium

3004

Haliç Ground Level

2121

Haliç Upper Level

883

Haliç Foyer SADABAD BUILDING

Theatre

Sadabad Auditorium

1131

Sadabad Ground Level

321

Sadabad Upper Level

810

U-shape

Classroom

Boardroom

Sadabad Foyer KULELİ BUILDING

1200

600

1800

5 mt

1.880

Banquet

Cabaret

Cocktail

Height min (m)

Area sqm

12,54 mt

975

600

300

900

3,30 mt

1.411

Boardroom

Banquet

Cabaret

Cocktail

HEIGHT

Area sqm

60

45

96

48

144

3,50 mt

123

30

20

36

18

54

2,60 mt

53

30

20

36

18

54

2,60 mt

53

14

24

12

36

2,60 mt

38 159

Theatre

U-shape

Classroom

Marmara Meeting Room

84

40

Cibali Meeting Room(1)

50

21

Cibali Meeting Room(2)

50

21

Cibali Meeting Room(3) Cibali Meeting Room(1-2-3)

120

50

72

54

96

48

144

2,60 mt

Kasımpaşa Meeting Room(1)

60

21

36

22

72

36

108

2,60 mt

72

Kasımpaşa Meeting Room(2)

60

21

36

22

72

36

108

2,60 mt

72

Kasımpaşa Meeting Room(3)

60

21

36

22

72

36

108

2,60 mt

72

Kasımpaşa Meeting Room(4)

60

21

36

22

72

36

108

2,60 mt

72

Kasımpaşa Meeting Room(5)

60

21

36

22

72

36

108

2,60 mt

72

Kasımpaşa Meeting Room(1-2-3-4-5)

350

100

180

110

360

180

540

2,60 mt

360 150

Balat Meeting Room

140

40

60

44

132

66

198

2,60 mt

Hasköy Meeting Room

140

40

60

44

132

66

198

2,60 mt

141

650

390

750

3,60 mt

1.280

Cabaret

Cocktail

HEIGHT

Area sqm 178

Kuleli Ground Level Kuleli Terrace

750

OTHER MEETING ROOMS

Theatre

U-shape

Classroom

Boardroom

Banquet

1000

1.000

Sütlüce Meeting Room 1

150

51

80

60

144

72

216

3,63 mt

Sütlüce Meeting Room 2

60

20

36

24

60

30

90

3,63 mt

72

Sütlüce Meeting Room 1-2

210

71

116

84

204

102

306

3,63 mt

250

OTHER FUNCTION AREAS

Theatre

U-shape

Classroom

Boardroom

HEIGHT

Area sqm

Banquet

Cabaret

Cocktail

Shores of Haliç

3600

1800

5400

6.239

Open Air Function Area

4800

2400

7200

11.548

Gallery 1

900

450

1350

3,50 mt

1.066

Gallery 2

780

390

1170

3,50 mt

1.052

840

420

1260

3,90 mt

1.160

Galata Ballroom

700

100

400

110

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state-of-the art technical equipments. Dolby digital surround - and acoustic shell voice systems enable the event planners to design meetings with the latest technology. The in-built digital 12 language simultaneous cabins, high definition projector and curtains, LED screens, display monitors, indoor and outdoor as well as wide screen applications are available within the auditorium. Two-storey Auditorium foyer can cater for coffee breaks, exhibitions, poster sessions and banquets.

#32 Convention & Exhibition Venues

İstanbul Congress Center

İstanbul Congress Center Taşkışla Street Harbiye 34367 İstanbul/TURKEY P: (+90 212) 373 99 00 F: (+90 212) 373 99 42 @: [email protected] W: www.iccistanbul.com

Number of Meeting Rooms: 115 Total Exhibition Area: 14.700 m2 Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 24 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 47 km

LOCATION & ACCESS Being the most modern convention and exhibition centre in Turkey. İstanbul Congress Center is located centrally, close to the historical and touristic richness of the city and hosts the leading hotel chains of the world and its position provides convenience in terms of access and transportation. İstanbul Congress Center - built over an area covering 119.500 m2- entertains its guests at national and international platforms with its;   Auditorium with 3.700 seats, 115 meeting rooms conforming to international standards, 4.500 m2 open area, 14.700 m2 Exhibition Hall, Car park with a capacity for 850 vehicles İstanbul Congress Center (ICC), was built in September 2009. The Congress Cen-

ter is a seven floors facility which covers 119.500 m2. İstanbul Congress Center is available to host international congresses, conferences, symposiums, company meetings, trade fairs, exhibitions, concerts, musical/ theatrical premiers as well as all kinds of social, cultural and professional meetings. One of the most important parts of the main building is the auditorium with a capacity of 3.700 guests. It has fourteen entrances located on 2nd, 3rd and 4th basement floors. The Auditorium provides many choices for event organizations such as simultaneous translation rooms, theatre or other room styles. Besides the auditorium, there are foyers which may be used as the entrance hall in large scale organizations. Foyers may also be used as an extra space for exhibitions, cocktails, coffee breaks.

Together with 24 simultaneous translation rooms, horizontally adjustable flexible structural design and multi purpose stage with hydraulic lift render let the auditorium be used as a useful and functional space for all kinds of organizations. Other important parts of the main building are meeting rooms ranging from 600 m2  to 1.300 m2. Rooms can be divided by sound proof acoustic walls in order to create 9 rooms suitable for meetings of different capacity. Each room has its own translation and sound control areas. Multi purpose areas, cocktail and banquet areas are located on the 1st and 2nd basement floor of the main building. They can be used for large scale organizations or as an extra space for exhibitions and banquets. In addition, there is an entrance and terrace area with a 6.000 m2 of

meeting rooms and foyers

SQM

Food and Beverage At the heart of this sits our catering team, whose vision is to be acknowledged as the benchmark for catering excellence in the events industry. We provide our domestic and foreign guests with premium meals for every budget and every theme from the Turkish and world cuisines in kitchen having an area of 1500 m2. AV Technology İstanbul Congress Center offers distinguished service for its guests in events organized in its halls where cutting edge

Classroom

Theatre

Board

Hallow square

technology is implemented. Highest ansi lumen projections, curtains allowing usage at different sizes, high technology lighting systems, simultaneous translation systems and quality audio and video services are provided in the halls. Fiber optic internet substructure is used in İstanbul Congress Center buildings. Wireless internet access is provided in halls. Security Specially trained and expert squads provide security service 7 day / 24 hours over an area equipped with 300 IP cameras. İstanbul Congress Center has taken its place in the tourism sector as the biggest congress and fair complex in Turkey and the honour of Turkey for national and international organizations.

Round Table

Round Table

(10 pax)

(11 pax)

50 21 27 15 15 15 15

80 40 50 20 20 20 20

U Shape 112 115 90 90 96 84 84 175 95 110 95 102 52 52 36 26 14

U Shape

Cabaret

Width

Length

High

88 44 55 22 22 22 22

64 32 40 16 16 16 16

9,20m 7,05m 9,80 m 4,30 m 4,75 m 5,30 m 4,50 m

20,56m 8,73 m 8,73 m 8,40 m 10,10 m 9,20 m 9,20 m

2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m.

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Round Table 11 pax

Cabaret

Width

Length

High

640 520 240 240 360 180 180 910 210 420 210 350 80 80 40 20 20 1800

704 572 264 264 396 198 198 1001 231 462 231 385 88 88 44 22 22 1980

512 416 192 192 288 144 144 728 168 336 168 280 64 64 32 24 16

25,5 m. 28,30 m 14,10 m 14,10 m 18,30 m 9,10 m 9,10 m 28,40 m 28,40 m 28,40 m 28,40 m 17,30 m 9,30 m 7,90 m 9,26 m 5,16 m 9,50 m

28,00 m. 25,80 m 25,50 m 25,50 m 25,70 m. 25,70 m. 25,70 m. 43,40 m 11,50 m 20,25 m 11,45 m 28,30 m 20,00 m 20,00 m 9,94 m 9,94 m 4,00 m

6,2 m. 6,2 m. 6,2 m. 6,2 m. 6,2 m. 6,2 m. 6,2 m. 6,2 m. 6,2 m. 6,2 m. 6,2 m. 6,2 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m.

Sqm 38 m2 19 m2 18 m2 38 m2 19 m2 18 m2 37 m2 37 m2 38 m2 19 m2 18 m2 38 m2 19 m2 18 m2 77 m2 77 m2 37 m2 37 m2 38 m2 19 m2 18 m2 38 m2 19 m2 18 m2 42 m2 19 m2 19 m2 19 m2 18 m2 36 m2 37 m2 37 m2 37 m2 37 m2 38 m2 39 m2 47 m2 44 m2 38 m2 47 m2 48 m2 56 m2 44 m2 159 m2

Classroom 18 8 8 18 8 8 18 18 18 8 8 18 8 6 36 36 18 18 18 8 8 18 8 8 24 8 8 8 8 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 24 24 18 24 24 30 18 60

Theatre 32 12 12 30 12 12 32 32 32 12 12 32 12 10 48 48 24 24 24 12 12 24 12 12 30 12 12 12 12 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 36 36 24 36 36 48 35 144

Board 20 8 8 20 8 8 20 20 20 8 8 18 8 8 26 26 18 18 18 8 8 18 8 8 26 8 8 8 8 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 26 20 44

U Shape 21 9 9 21 9 9 21 21 21 9 9 15 9 9 30 30 15 15 15 9 9 15 9 9 24 9 9 9 9 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 27 21 47

High 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m. 2,7 m.

B 1 LEVEL TOPHANE TAKSİM. 1 TAKSİM. 2 ELMADAG. 1-1 ELMADAG 1-2 ELMADAG 2-1 ELMADAG 2-2 B 1 FOYER

190 m2 66 m2 87 m2 38 m2 43 m2 43 m2 42 m2 2.532 m2

96 30 48 16 16 16 16

160 48 76 25 25 25 25

44 20 24 14 14 14 14

Sqm 3.028 m2 726.02 m2 717.69 m2 353.35 m2 364.34 m2 479.10 m2 233.98 m2 245.12 m2 1235.3 m2 326.98 m2 576.3 m2 332.02 m2 505.48 m2 180 m2 161 m2 87 m2 50 m2 38 m2 2.532 m2

Classroom 448 420 196 196 280 140 140 768 192 320 192 320 96 96 40 24 12

Theatre 2.642 - 3.555 680 640 288 288 396 192 192 1280 300 600 300 480 150 140 70 40 30

Board

HARBİYE AUDITORIUM BEYAZIT EMİRGAN EMİRGAN 1 EMİRGAN 2 BEYLERBEYİ BEYLERBEYİ 1 BEYLERBEYİ 2 USKUDAR USKUDAR 1 USKUDAR 2 USKUDAR 3 CAMLICA MACKA HAMIDIYE YILDIZ 1 YILDIZ 2 YILDIZ 3 B 2 FOYER

3B/01 3B/02 3B/03 3B/04 3B/05 3B/06 3B/07 3B/08 3B/09 3B/10 3B/11 3B/12 3B/13 3B/14 3B/15 3B/16 3B/17 3B/18 3B/19 3B/20 3B/21 3B/22 3B/23 3B/24 3B/25 3B/26 3B/27 3B/28 3B/29 3B/30 3B/31 3B/32 3B/33 3B/34 3B/35 3B/36 3B/37 3B/38 3B/39 3B/40 3B/41 3B/42 3B/43 3B/44 3B/45

Sqm 168 m2 67 m2 64 m2 37 m2 36 m2 58 m2 104 m2 48 m2 52 m2 98 m2 91 m2 97 m2 79 m2 25 m2 41 m2 117 m2 19 m2 21 m2 102 m2 50 m2 47 m2 76 m2 53 m2 49 m2 77 m2 77 m2 31 m2 37 m2 17 m2 17 m2 18 m2 76 m2 77 m2 37 m2 37 m2 38 m2 19 m2 18 m2 38 m2 19 m2 18 m2 100 m2 77 m2 37 m2 37 m2

Classroom 64 32 32 18 18 24 40 24 24 40 40 40 32 12 18 48 8 8 40 24 24 30 20 20 30 30 12 16 6 6 6 30 30 12 12 12 8 8 12 10 8 50 40 18 18

Theatre 140 48 48 32 32 56 84 48 48 84 84 84 72 18 24 96 12 16 84 36 36 64 30 30 64 64 16 24 12 12 12 64 64 16 16 16 12 12 16 15 12 102 77 32 32

B 4 - MEZZANINE FLOOR - A BLOCK B 4 MEZZANINE FLOOR - B BLOCK B 5 EXHIBITION SPACE ( High Ceiling Area ) B 5 EXHIBITION SPACE ( Low Ceiling Area ) B 5 EXHIBITION SPACE TOTAL

2.511 m2 1.808 m2 6.065 m2 4.352 m2 10.417 m2

80 80 72 72 72 72 72 134 80 80 80 80 44 44 26 20 14

54 24 30 18 18 18 18 B 2 LEVEL Hallow square 146 150 106 106 128 90 90 216 108 138 108 126 60 58 42 30 16

B 3 LEVEL Board U Shape 38 45 20 24 20 24 20 21 20 21 26 24 26 33 20 21 20 21 26 33 26 33 26 33 20 24 10 11 14 15 26 30 8 9 12 9 20 21 20 21 20 21 26 27 20 21 20 21 26 27 26 27 10 9 14 15 6 6 6 6 6 6 26 27 26 27 14 15 14 15 14 15 8 9 6 6 14 15 8 9 8 9 26 27 26 27 20 21 20 21 B4 and B5 - Exhibition Space

3B/46 3B/47 3B/48 3B/49 3B/50 3B/51 3B/52 3B/53 3B/54 3B/55 3B/56 3B/57 3B/58 3B/59 3B/60 3B/61 3B/62 3B/63 3B/64 3B/65 3B/66 3B/67 3B/68 3B/69 3B/70 3B/71 3B/72 3B/73 3B/74 3B/75 3B/76 3B/77 3B/78 3B/79 3B/80 3B/81 3B/82 3B/83 3B/84 3B/85 3B/86 3B/87 3B/88 3B/89

2,7 2,7 7,2 2,7 2,7

m. m. m. m. m.

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ing lot with a capacity of 850 vehicles. İstanbul  Congress Center is composed of 7 floors in total.

space, perfect for gala dinners or cocktails, a wonderful alternative for organizations to welcome guests to ICC. On the 3rd floor of the main building, there are 89 rooms ranging from 17 m2  to 170 m2  that can be used for multi-purpose workshops. Fair and exhibition halls are located on the 4th (4.276 m2) and 5th (10.417 m2) basement floors. These halls are perfectly suitable spaces for exhibitions and fairs. İstanbul Congress Center conference rooms are equipped with the latest technology and there is a professional team with the ability to meet all needs of any organizations. ICC is proud to provide visitors excellent quality and customer service. Located on the 6th and 7th basement floors, there is a park-

#34 Convention & Exhibition Venues

İstanbul EXPO CENTER

Yeşilköy Mah. Atatürk Cad. No: 5/5, 34149 Bakırköy, İstanbul. P: (+90 212) 468 52 00 F: (+90 212) 465 55 59 @: [email protected] W: www.wtcistanbul.net

Number of Meeting Rooms: 7 Total Exhibition Area: 162,000 m2 Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 1 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 70 km

LOCATION & ACCESS İstanbul Expo Center is located in World Trade Center İstanbul facility that takes part across International Ataturk Airport. The splendid facility could be easily reached by public transportation services and inside its premises there is a metro station. FACILITIES World Trade Center İstanbul, located in an area of 500,000 m2, is one of the largest and most comprehensive trade centers in the world. Within this area, there are 11 exhibition halls, and three business towers that comprises of rental offices, a food court, and a business club

called WT Club (World Trade Club) that offers business services along with fully-equipped instant offices, conference rooms and meeting halls. In addition, the 5-star WOW İstanbul Hotel with 278 rooms, 4-star WOW Airport Hotel with 360 rooms, and the 4,000 seat capacity WOW Convention Center are located inside the WTC İstanbul facilities. ABOUT As a member of the World Trade Center Association (WTCA), World Trade Center İstanbul (İDTM A.Ş) was founded in 1982 by İstanbul Chamber of Commerce (İTO), the Union of Chambers and Commodity

Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB), İstanbul Chamber of Industry (İSO), İstanbul Commodity Exchange (İTB), Business Development Foundation (İKV) and Bakırköy Municipality. Besides being a member of WTCA, WTC İstanbul is also a member of Futurallia Association, UFI (Global Association of Fair Organizers) and İstanbul Convention and Visitors Bureau (ICVB). WTC İstanbul BUSINESS TOWERS There are 3 separate blocks comprising of 17 office floors each and all the plazas are interlinked by a separate three-storey “Shopping

İstanbul EXPO CENTER (IFM) İstanbul Expo Center (IFM), owned by World Trade Center İstanbul, is the biggest exhibition ground in Turkey. The center stretches over 162,000 m2 and the overall rentable area is 98,000 m2 consisting of 11 exhibition halls, located inside the WTC İstanbul facility. By taking Turkish exhibition organizations beyond world standards, WTC İstanbul profoundly strives to make İstanbul the capital of the exhibition world and currently hosts around 100 exhibitions each year. Trade shows and fairs that are held in İstanbul Expo Center (IFM) attract hundreds of thousands of visitors, which open up new markets and opportunities for companies in global context. In addition, IFM operates IFM TV, an online service which broadcasts the exhibitions and the other events that take place in its facilities.

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Center”, which includes a food court and shops. The large parking space along with very well established security and maintenance systems make our business towers a unique place. WTC İstanbul business towers have been hosting their tenants since 2000. There are 43 stores and 115 offices located in each block, making a total of 130 stores and 346 offices, all rented by WTC İstanbul. They are located on a total construction area of 95,000 m2. The total rentable office and market area is net 67,000 m2. The office floors and the food court operate in full capacity with 100 percent occupancy rate. The famous brands opened up stores in the Shopping Center, alongside a grocery store and banks. Impressive restaurants take place in the first floor, serve delicious alimentary from selective cuisines.

WT CLUB Trade Center İstanbul World launched its Business Club called “World Trade Club (WT Club)” in 2011 in order to service the local and international community through the strong business club brand of World Trade Centers’ Association. Providing business matchmaking events, seminars, workshops, networking opportunities, and a luxurious meeting location, WT Club also offers fully equipped full-service instant offices that are located inside the WTC İstanbul Business Towers and ready to be used instantly by local and international businessmen. WOW HOTELS 5-star WOW İstanbul Hotel with 278 rooms, 4-star WOW Airport Hotel with 360 rooms, and the 4,000 seat capacity WOW Convention Center are located in the WTC İstanbul facilities. With the renovation of the whole facility including 5-star WOW İstanbul and 4-star WOW Airport Hotels; WOW İstanbul Hotels & Convention Center aims to keep the guest satisfaction at the highest level as well as maximizing the comfort of guests. Comfort and technology has been

Conference Halls

Area

Height

Length

Width

integrated in the renewed rooms and the guests are offered details to begin the day in an energetic mood. Maximum comfort is provided in the suite rooms with high speed Wi-Fi internet, music player compatible with smart phones and charger, auto-controlled curtain and lightening system, specially designed bathroom and large worktable. Besides, goose feather and orthopedic pillow alternatives, floors designed for allergic persons have been thought for maximum guest satisfaction in the rooms. WOW CONVENTION CENTER With a 4000 seating capacity, the WOW Convention Center is the biggest convention hall in İstanbul with first-class accommodation services. Designed to an international standard with all the needs of the modern business world in mind and capable of hosting major national and international conventions, meetings, trade fairs, fashionable weddings and other similar gatherings of large scale, the WOW Convention Center spans an indoor area of 3108 m2 in total, featuring one column-free main meeting hall and 6 meeting rooms, all equipped with state-of-the-art communication and audio-visual technology.

Seats

Spokesperson Chair&Tables

Pamukkale

200 m2

2.60

25m.

8m.

216

5+2 for spokesperson

Kapadokya

200 m2

2.60

25m.

8m.

205

5+2 for spokesperson

Efes

250 m2

3.10

30m.

8m.

250

5+2 for spokesperson

#36 Convention & Exhibition Venues

İstanbul Lütfİ Kırdar - ICEC

Gümüş Cad. No.4 Harbiye 34367 Şişli P: (+90 212) 373 11 00 F: (+90 212) 224 08 78 @: [email protected] W: www.icec.org

Number of Meeting Rooms: 45 Total Exhibition Area: 9000 m2 Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 23 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 50 km

The first and leading congress centre, İstanbul Convention & Exhibition Centre, (ICEC) is located in the centre of İstanbul with magnificent Bosphorus view. The centre consists of two facilities, Main Building and Rumeli Fair and Exhibition Centre, which offers a total of 45 spacious and recently renovated multi-functional meeting rooms. Besides its unique and flexible architecture, ICEC is situated in the heart of the European side of the city and it is within walking distance to major five star hotels . Five-star catering services, high tech A/V and IT solutions are provided by its experienced, well trained and solution-focused team to enable you to organize meetings, congresses, exhibitions and various different occasions in İstanbul..

MEETING ROOMS The Main Building has 27 multi-functional meeting rooms in which can be hosted for intimate gatherings from 6 to grand performances for 2.000 guests. Foyers and multi-functional  meeting rooms can be used in variety of combinations that exceed expectations. The two-tier theatre-style Anadolu Auditorium with 2000 seats can be accessed through 12 entrances on three separate floors. In terms of a purpose – oriented approch, the auditorium consists of full back-stage areas, an orchestra pit at stage level, advanced acoustics and ‘shell scheme’ stage forming. Rumeli Fair and Exhibition Center with an exhibition area, featuring 7000 square meters on two floors meeting and conference space, provides a huge

social boost for the overall capacity of the Centre by providing the perfect venue for international and regional exhibition organizers . MEETING EQUIPMENTS A/V: Large screen projections and screens in different sizes, PA and sound systems, simultaneous translation systems (digital & analogue), video recording & editing, lighting systems, Dolby Digital surround systems, live satellite broadcasting, satellite transmissions, video mapping, video conferencing systems. IT: Wired and Wi-Fi internet access, network services with connection between two facilities and all around the meeting rooms, VPN (Virtual Private Network) access to link to any network worldwide.

CATERING In-house catering is provided by Borsa Restaurant for meetings, congresses, fairs and special events up to 15.000 guests. A la carte international and traditional cuisine is also provided in the Restaurant with its incomparable view of the Bosphorus. TERRACE With an eye-dazzling view of İstan-

bul, Terrace is an excellent choice for hosting dinners, coctails, weddings and open-air events. Connecting the Main Building and Rumeli Building to one another, Rumeli Terrace can be used for events being held in the both buildings. TOURISM The Centre is located in the heart of the European side of the city, Taksim, a major attraction for leisure, eating-drinking, shopping and sightseeing venues and Nişantaşı, the center of attraction for the  stores  of  world famous brands  and Sultanahmet, the heart of İstanbul’s old town on the His-

torical Peninsula of Turkey in which Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque are located. ACCESS Distance to the Ataturk Int’l Airport: 23 km / 14 miles and 30 minutes by car Distance to the Sabiha Gokcen Int’l Airport: 50 km / 32 miles and 65 minutes by car. Distance to the Taksim Metro Station: 250 m / 0.15 miles - 5 minutes by walking (Main station linked to the city’s underground system) Shuttle Service Station for both of the airports is located in Taksim Square. Taxi services available at any time.

MEETING AND CONFERENCE ROOMS MAIN BUILDING

CAPACITIES THEATRE

LEVEL 2 Marmara Foyer Marmara Levent 1 Levent 2 Levent 3 Levent 4 LEVEL 1 Dolmabahçe A + B + C - Dolmabahçe A - Dolmabahçe B - Dolmabahçe C GROUND LEVEL Anadolu Auditorium Foyer LOWER LEVEL Sultan 1 Sultan 2 Sultan 3 Barbaros 1 Barbaros 2 Barbaros 3 Topkapı Foyer Topkapı A + B - Topkapı A - Topkapı B TERRACE LEVEL Haliç Galata Rumeli Terrace

CLASSROOM BOARDROOM U-SHAPE

SPECIFICATION

CABARET

ROUND TABLE

COCKTAIL

Size of Room (Sq Ft) Size of Room (m2)

HEIGHT (ft) HEIGHT (m) Width x Length

500

200

100 12 12 22 6

70

189

300

150 400

2324 4144 355 355 420 215

216 385 33 33 39 20

13.1 9.1 9.1 9.1 9.1

4 2.76 2.76 2.76 2.76

15,70 x 23,15 3,80 x 8,64 3,80 x 9,35 3,20 x 12,25 3,80 x 4,55

380 140 140 140

180 60 60 60

80 35 35 35

70 30 30 30

160 60 60 60

300 100 100 100

350 125 125 125

4736 1636 1421 1529

440 152 132 142

8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2

2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5

8,44 x 16,90 8,65 x 15,37 8,56 x 16,90

1900

618 1500

2000

26.717 32.078

2482 2980

180 280 180 150

200 300 300 250

581 743 710 151 183 183 3025 4.543 2680 1916

54 69 66 14 17 17 281 422 249 178

7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 6.9 11.2 11.2 11.2

2.21 2.21 2.21 2.21 2.21 2.21 2.1 3.4 3.4 3.4

12,92 x 18,80 12,89 x 13,92

220 100 1500

240 110 2000

2.637 1.249 26900

245 116 2500

9.2 10.8

2.8 3.3

9,00 x 27,30 9,10 x 12,80

4750

6000

75350

7000

3500 1500 750 375 375 750 375 375

43057 22605 11.302 5.651 5.651 11302 5651 5651

4000 2100 1050 525 525 1050 525 525

23

7

23

7

45 60 75

24 36 36 6 6 6

530 270 179

250 125 80

80 40 30

70 40 30

196 126 63

330 120

150 54

60 40

50 30

126 63

RUMELİ FAIR & EXHIBITION HALL

CAPACITIES

11,30 x 4,83 15,50 x 3,63 15,50 x 4,28 3,56 x 3.96 3,56 x 4,79 3,56 x 4,96 32,45 x 8,67

SPECIFICATION

Rumeli Fair & Exhibition Hall

3,60 - 7,00

UPPER LEVEL Main Level (Ballroom & Foyers)

Ballroom A + B - Ballroom A - Ballroom A1 - Ballroom A2 - Ballroom B - Ballroom B1 - Ballroom B2 MEZZANINE LEVEL Hisar LOWER LEVEL Lower Level Breakout Room 1 Breakout Room 2 Breakout Room 3 Breakout Room 4 Breakout Room 5 Breakout Room 6 Breakout Room 7 Breakout Room 8 Breakout Room 9 Breakout Room 10 Breakout Room 11 Breakout Room 12 Breakout Room 13

3500 2600 1080 672 672 1080 672 672

1750 1300 540 320 320 540 320 320

204 102 102 204 102 102

162 81 81 162 81 81

574 287 287 574 287 287

3000 1300 650 325 325 650 325 325

330

165

70

60

144

288

300

2.799

260

10.8

3.3

9,70 x 27,00

1750

2500

32.293

150 150 150 120 120 120 24 24 24 24 24 24 24

54 54 54 42 42 42 21 21 21 21 21 21 21

90 90 90 70 70 70

3000 230 230 230 186 180 181 50 41 45 46 45 46 46

11.8

300 300 300 240 240 240 48 48 48 48 48 50 50

3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8

25,72 x 109,00 25 x 9,35 25 x 9,35 25 x 9,35 25 x 9,35 19,40 x 9,35 19,40 x 9,35 5,40 x 9,35 4,40 x 9,35 4,87 x 9,35 4,92 x 9,35 4,87 x 9,35 4,92 x 9,35 4,92 x 9,35

19,50 x 27,00 19,50 x 27,00 23

7 19,50 x 27,00 19,50 x 27,00

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MEETING SUPPORT SERVICES Security, cleaning, First Aid, business center, cloakroom, host & hostesses, lifts and escalators, wheelchair access, simple design signposting.

#38 Convention & Exhibition Venues

WOW CONVENTION CENTER

Yeşilköy Mah.Atatürk Cad. 34149 No:15-17-19 Bakırköy P: (+90 212) 468 50 00 F: (+90 212) 465 06 75 @: [email protected] W: www.wowhotelsistanbul.com

Number of Meeting Rooms: 34 Total Exhibition Area: 8500 m2 Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 1 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 90 km

WOW İstanbul Hotels & Convention Center has been renovated in order to maximize the guest satisfaction. Serving with its new face as of 2014, our facilities have been designed taking the smallest details into consideration for the comfort of the guests. WOW Convention Center, the biggest congress and accommodation center of İstanbul has 34 halls, 8500 m2 meeting area and a capacity of 6500 people. Safir Hall, consisting of two blocks and having the biggest hall title in WOW Convention Center in İstanbul, can serve up to 4000 people with its 3108 m2 area of usage without columns. The fact that it may be divided into 3, its different ceiling heights with 8-6 meters, 5 translation cabins, backstage rooms and 1260 square meters

foyer are among the important features of the hall. At the A Block, along with the Safir Hall, Zirkon and Oniks halls are present with their 225 and 180 square meter area and their own foyers. Zircon and Onyx halls may be divided into three with separators. Besides, there are 4 more halls in WOW Convention Center A Block with the area of 20 and 52 square meters. The biggest hall in WOW Convention Center B Block, Yakut Hall has an area of 1180 square meters and a capacity of 1200 people. The most significant feature of the hall, which has its own foyer, is that it has a collapsible telescopic tribune system. The dimensions of the other halls in B Block vary between 70 and 225 square meters. Also in the block, a VIP hall gives service where there are office, meeting

and relaxation rooms. Taking place in the same area with WOW Convention Center; 4-star WOW Airport Hotel has totally 635 rooms. With its technical infrastructure which has the biggest bed capacity in İstanbul, its person-party specific enriched menu varieties and its experienced team, it creates difference in accommodation, congresses, meetings and organizations. MEETING ROOMS A Block - Safir Hall • Safir Hall having an area of 3.108 m2 with no inside columns where angle of views is not obstructed • Capacity of 1.980 people in class layout, 2.000 people in banquet layout and 4.000 people in theatre layout

out, 756 people in class layout and 1000 people in coctail layout • Divisibility into 3 different styles with soundproof separators • 385 square meters foyer that can be divided into 3 • 6.7 meter ceiling height • Wireless internet connection at the halls and foyer areas Opal / Kehribar / Topaz / Akik • 4 meeting rooms with the sizes of 27,7 m2 – 144 m2 • A feature of division with soundproof separators up to 48 decibel • 3,6 meters roof height VIP Hall • 3 rooms which are office, meeting and resting • 121 m2 in total Mercan Hall • 228 m2 in total • A feature of division with soundproof separators up to 48 decibel Kuvars/Akuamarin / Turkuaz Ametist / Kalsedon/Lapis • 5 meeting rooms with the size of 47 m2 – 105 m2 • Capacity option changing between 35-36 people SERVICES • Professional Congress Service • Banquet Service • Invitation and Organization Planning • Outside Catering

FACILITIES • Wedding, invitation, fair and organizations will be planned by experienced team who will make the arrangements and coordination in detail • Special concept and menus for every invitation and organization • Cloakroom services in four section of A Block Sapphire Hall and Ruby Hall • Business Center • Car park for 450 vehicles • Technological infrastructure support • VIP service privilege • Private assistant service • VIP transfer service • Ambulance service • Photo and video services • Hostess services • Choppers Point Restaurant, café& bar, bowling • Fast food restaurant • Free shuttle services to Atatürk International Airport and city center ACCESS WOW Convention Center, which is located 1 km far from the Atatürk International Airport, is in walking distance to İstanbul World Trade Center. The metro station having connection with the city center is located at the garden of the congress center. The distance to the city center is 20 km. It is near by E-5 and E-6 highway conjunction.

MEETING AND CONFERENCE ROOMS WOW CONVENTION CENTER A BLOCK Meeting Room

Square

Width

Length

Height

Hall m2

Foyer m2

Safir Zirkon Oniks Oltu 1 Oltu 2 Oltu 3 Oltu 4

A+B+C A+B+C A+B+C -

42 10 9.6 3.6 5.6 5.6 3.6

74 22.5 18.7 5.5 9.4 9.4 5.5

8.6 4 4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4

3108 225 180 20 52 52 20

1260 93 92 -

Meeting Room

Square

Width

Length

Height

Hall m2

Foyer m2

Yakut Opal Kehribar Topaz Akik Mercan Lapis Kuvars Akuamarin Turkuaz Ametist Kalsedon VIP Workroom

A+B+C A+B A+B A+B+C A+B+C A+B

42.5 11.4 11.4 8 8 11.4 8.9 11.4 11.4 11.4 6.3 8.9 -

27.8 12.8 12.8 11 5.4 20 11.8 6.3 6.3 6.3 11.1 5.3 -

6.7 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 -

1177 144 144 88 27.5 228 105 71.5 71.5 71.5 70 47 58.5

385 -

Banquet (Pax) Theatre (Pax)

2000 140 110 8 22 22 8

4000 235 195 15 50 50 15

Class (Pax)

1980 155 120 30 30 -

U Set-up (Pax) Coctail (Pax)

65 55 25 25 -

3000 150 100 -

WOW CONVENTION CENTER B BLOCK

-

Banquet (Pax) Theatre (Pax)

750 90 90 60 120 -

1200 132 132 80 252 112 56 56 56 56 35 -

Class (Pax)

756 72 72 45 108 72 30 30 30 30 24 -

U Set-up (Pax) Coctail (Pax)

165 36 36 30 10 69 45 28 28 28 28 20 16

1000 180 -

Convention & Exhibition Venues

• Divisibility into 3 in 11 different styles with soundproof separators • 1.260 square meters foyer that can be divided into 3 • 8.6 meter ceiling height • 2 symmetrical off-stages of 146 m2 and 2 large material entrances from where materials can easily be carried through without any obstruction • 4 back stage preparation rooms • 5 separate simultaneous translatorcabinets • Direct entrance from the car park to the congress center foyer • 3 different entries to the lounge • Wireless internet connection at the halls and foyer areas Zirkon and Oniks Meeting Rooms: • 2 private meeting halls having 235 people capacity • Divisibility into 3 with separators that is soundproof up to 53 decibels • 4 meter ceiling height • 93 square meter foyers Oltu 1-2-3-4 Meeting Rooms: • From 20 to 52 square meters meeting rooms with the capacities up to 50 pax B Block - Yakut Hall • Safir Hall having an area of 1.177 m2 with no inside columns where angle of views is not obstructed • Telescopic tribune system with folding feature • Capacity of 1200 people in theatre lay-

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Accommodation IN İSTANBUL History and modern stay in harmony

Room Capacity in İstanbul Number of Properties

Number of Rooms

Number of Beds

Number of Beds

LOCATION

EUROPE

ASIA

EUROPE

ASIA

EUROPE

ASIA

TOTAL

Special Facility Boutique Hotel 5★ 4★

199 14 63 89

9 2 16 8

3654 693 17003 10423

359 42 3904 715

9829 1388 34537 20812

719 84 7804 1409

10548 1472 42341 22221

3★

94

15

5735

755

11274

1446

12720

2★ 1★ Others

38 9 7

5 1 2

1305 333 239

170 19 45

2491 631 436

342 38 90

2833 669 526

TOTAL

413

58

39375

6009

81398

11932

93330

Under Investment Room Capacity in İstanbul Number of Properties

Number of Rooms

Number of Beds

Number of Beds

LOCATION

EUROPE

ASIA

EUROPE

ASIA

EUROPE

ASIA

TOTAL

Special Facility Boutique Hotel 5★ 4★

14 14 35 49

1 9 9

464 506 9446 6061

12 2003 1209

941 1018 20285 12017

24 4140 2434

965 1018 24425 14451

3★

43

4

2349

319

4705

638

5343

2★ 1★ Other

5 1 1

2 -

86 10 30

31 -

171 20 60

62 -

233 20 60

TOTAL

162

25

18952

3574

39217

7298

46515

with Venues

Accommodation

T

he hub city for many cultures over the centuries, İstanbul offers a variety of accommodation choices. With almost 94.000 bed capacity and 46.500 under investment bed capacity, over 170 five-star and four-star hotels located in İstanbul include both international and Turkish hotel chains. The variety of accommodation options and the breath-taking attractions of İstanbul will make your stay an unforgettable experience. The hotels, including both international and local brands, are ready to offer the traditional hospitality to your delegates combined with the convenience of extensive meeting and conference facilities. The hotels in İstanbul spread widely across the city from the Bosphorus shores on the historical peninsula to the suitable lofts near the central areas with easy access. Any guest can have a wonderful time watching from the hotel window the moon rising on the Bosphorus Bridge or the sun rising over the Sultanahmet Mosque in the Old City area. Bringing together the Bosphorus, a unique cultural heritage, and a major history with elegant ballrooms, large fairgrounds, classy exhibition areas, and many suitable conference and breakout rooms including large auditoriums, the city’s leading conference hotels offer an outstanding experience. There are countless hotels in İstanbul located near the convention centres, airports and business areas both on the European side and on the Asian side. These venues provide fast and easy access to any important destination in keeping with your schedule. All these accommodation venues look forward to entertaining you with the best service and renowned Turkish hospitality.

#44 Accommodation with Venues

CONRAD İstanbul

Barbaros Blvd 34353 Beşiktaş P: (+90 212) 310 25 25 F: (+90 212) 259 66 67 @: [email protected] W: www.conradistanbul.com

Number of Guest Rooms: 551 Number of Meeting Rooms: 27 Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 22 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 45 km

LOCATION Located on the European side of the city, Conrad İstanbul is your exclusive hub in the midst of İstanbul’s cultural and commercial centres and is designed to respond to the expectations of both the discerning business and leisure travellers. The hotel boasts breathtaking views of the Bosphorus and the Old City, and is just minutes away from Maslak and Levent business districts, trendy shopping malls, the Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and Dolmabahce Palace. The hotel is also perfectly situated for experiencing the spectacular Bosphorus night life and is only 22 km away from the Atatürk International Airport. The New Conrad İstanbul Conrad İstanbul welcomes its distinguished guests into newly

renovated rooms, suites and brand new restaurant Manzara, which has a wonderful Mediterranean menu and panoramic views of the Historical Peninsula. You will enjoy personalized service and business savvy surround you with high touch style and soft touch pace as an invitation to enjoy. A Contemporary Luxury In the Heart of İstanbul The predominant feel throughout the hotel, which is particularly valued in the rooms and suites, is an extraordinary sense of Conrad luxury and a feeling of comfort. Totally new rooms and suites, suited to business and leisure, offer panoramic views over the city or the Bosphorus. Conrad İstanbul’s recently renovated rooms and suites extend all the qualities and standards to a perfect stay experience. All

rooms are equipped with large one side window, mini bar, in-room safe, iHome System, 40-inch LED TV with satellite programming, Nespresso Machine, exquisite marble bathrooms, free Internet access, choice of four distinct luxury bath amenities, working desk, black-out curtains, pillow menu. Connecting and disabled rooms are available. Guests of Executive rooms can enjoy access to the full facilities of the totally new Executive Lounge, with its restful ambience and complimentary food and drinks, personalized check-in and check-out area, complimentary 2 hour usage of meeting room for up to 5 people (subject to availability). Health Club offers fully equipped gym, with indoor and outdoor pools, one open and two covered clay tennis courts, sauna and steam baths. Large covered car park is also available.

FASCINATING EVENTS & MEETINGS The Conrad İstanbul presents 3‚000 m2 of sophisticated function space conveniently situated on three

and perfect. You can also enjoy the prime views of the Bosphorus at its dedicated terrace. AWARDS “Turkey’s Leading Conference Hotel” by World Travel Awards 2013 & 2014, ”The Best Meeting Hotel in İstanbul” by Ace of M.I.C.E Awards 2012, “6th of the best 10 in Eastern Europe” by Condé Nast Traveler 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards, “Europe’s Leading Business Hotel” 2004-2006 and “Turkey’s Leading Business Hotel” 2009 by World Travel Awards, ”5 Star Diamond Award” by American Academy, and “400 Best Hotels 2008” by Forbes Traveller.

Height (m)

U-Shaped

Cocktail

75.46 x 45.9

3,25

10.6

-

-

-

-

300

-

-

15 x 22

49.2 x 72.2

7.25

23.9

150

220

250

50

300

55

50 50

Boardroom

Dimensions (Ft.)

23 x 14

3550.8

Hollow Square

Dimensions (m)

3550.8

330

Banquet

Area ft2

330

Ballroom I

Theatre

Area m2

Ballroom Foyer

Classroom

Venue

Height (Ft.)

MEETING ROOM CAPACITIES

Ballroom II

308

3314.1

14 x 22

45.1 x 72.2

7.25

23.9

165

220

250

60

350

60

Ballroom III

330

3550.8

15 x 22

49.2 x 72.2

7.25

23.9

150

220

250

50

300

55

50

Ballroom Combined Junior Ballroom Combined Junior Ballroom A

968

10415.7

44 x 22

144.4 x 72.2

7.25

23.9

650

950

750

160

1100

170

146

440

4734.4

21.3 x 20

69.10 x 65.7

4.15

13.7

200

275

300

75

350

100

50

220

2367.2

10.7 x 20

35.1 x 65.7

4.15

13.7

100

140

150

34

150

50

25

Junior Ballroom B

220

2367.2

10.7 x 20

35.1 x 65.7

4.15

13.7

100

140

150

34

150

50

25

Junior Ballroom Foyer

68

731.7

9 x 7.5

29.6 x 24.7

3.5

11.5

-

-

-

-

200

-

-

L10

31

333.6

6.5 x 4.7

21.4 x 15.5

3.1

10

12

18

20

12

15

8

14

L11

31

333.6

6.5 x 4.7

21.4 x 15.5

3.1

10

12

18

20

12

15

8

14

L12

31

333.6

6.5 x 4.7

21.4 x 15.5

3.1

10

12

18

20

12

15

8

14

L13

27

290.5

4.9 x 5.4

16 x 17.8

3.1

10

12

18

20

12

15

8

14

L14

30

322.8

5.6 x 5.4

18.4 x 17.8

3.1

10

12

18

20

12

15

8

14

L15

51

548.8

18.4 x 17.8

3.1

10

18

35

30

14

20

12

18

M Foyer

85

914.6

34.9 X 30.5

3,4

11.5

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

M30

78

839.3

9.1 x 5.6 10,65 x 9.3 13 x 6

42.7 x 19.8

3.1

10

30

55

50

26

40

26

26

M31

78

839.3

13 x 6

42.7 x 19.8

3.1

10

30

55

50

26

40

26

26

M32

78

839.3

13 x 6

42.7 x 19.8

3.1

10

30

55

50

26

40

26

26

M33

24

258.2

4x6

13.1 x 19.8

3.1

10

12

18

10

12

14

8

8

M34

40

430.4

6 x 5.3

18 x 23.11

3.1

10

12

18

20

12

20

8

8

M35

35

376.6

5.5 x 6.3

18 x 20.8

3.1

10

12

18

20

12

20

8

8

M36

35

376.6

5.5 x 6.3

18 x 20.8

3.1

10

12

18

20

12

20

8

8

M37

35

376.6

5.5 x 6.3

18 x 20.8

3.1

10

12

18

20

12

20

8

8

M38

30

322.8

5x6

16.5 x 19.8

3.1

10

18

22

20

16

25

10

12 12

M39

32

344.3

5.5 x 7.3

19.8 x 17.5

3.1

10

18

28

30

16

25

10

Panoramic Terrace

650

6994

48.3 x 13.5

158.4 x 44.2

-

-

-

-

240

-

500

-

-

R20

56

602.6

12.5 x 4.5

41 x 14.9

3.1

10

-

-

-

-

-

-

20 12

R21

34

365.8

8.5 x 4

27.10 x 13.1

3.1

10

-

-

-

-

-

-

R22

32

344.3

8x4

26.3 x 13.1

3.1

10

-

-

-

-

-

-

12

R23

32

344.3

8x4

26.3 x 13.1

3.1

10

-

-

-

-

-

-

12

R24

31

333.6

6.3 X 5.85

20.6 x 19.1

3.1

10

15

-

20

12

20

10

12

R25

32

344.3

5.75 X 5.8

18.8 x 18.9

3.1

10

15

20

12

9

20

8

12

R26

32

344.3

6X5

19.6 x 16.4

3.1

10

15

-

20

9

12

10

12

R27

32

344.3

6.8 X 5

22.3 x 16.4

3.1

10

16

-

20

14

30

12

14

Hospitality Center

41

441.2

9x4

29.6 x 14.9

3.1

10

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Bosphorus Lounge Bosphorus Lounge Terrace

125

1345

-

-

2.6

8.5

42

54

50

-

70

-

24

120

1291

-

-

-

-

-

-

60

-

70

-

-

with Venues

connecting floors. There are 27 function rooms anchored by two ballrooms‚ the Junior Ballroom and the Conrad Ballroom. The majestic 968 m2 pillar-free Conrad Ballroom‚ one of the largest ballrooms in İstanbul is an opulent venue for up to 1‚100 guests. Outdoor venue, the Panoramic Terrace, adds an ideal environment for cocktails, dinner, and special events set against stunning views of the old city. Offering panoramic Bosphorus view from the 15th floor, a new private function area, the Bosphorus Lounge will make your boutique meetings and social gatherings unforgettable

Accommodation

DISTINCTIVE DINING EXPERIENCES Enjoy creative blend of Mediterranean cuisine along with legendary views of Bosphorus and Historical Peninsula at brand new restaurant Manzara. Admire the spectacular view of the İstanbul skyline as you sample cocktails and delicious appetizers at the Summit Bar and Terrace.Indulge in the finest cakes, the lightest, flakiest pastry, and the richest chocolate at the luxury Monet Lobby Lounge and Patisserie.

#46 Accommodation with Venues

Dedeman İstanbul

Yıldız Posta Cad. No:50 Esentepe P: (+90 212) 337 45 00 F: (+90 212) 275 11 00 W: www.dedeman.com

Number of Guest Rooms: 325 Number of Meeting Rooms: 16 Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 20 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 40 km

LOCATION Located 20 km from İstanbul Ataturk Airport, Lutfi Kırdar Congress and Convention Center (5km), Bosphorus Bridge (1km), Metrocity, Kanyon, Profilo, Cevahir Shop-

ping Centers (500 mt - 1 km), Sultanahmet (8 km), Dolmabahce (3 km), Kapalı Çarşı (8 km), Mısır Çarşısı (8 km), Topkapi Palace (10 km), Yerebatan Palace (8 km), Ortakoy (4 km) in the city center and

close to the “Bosphorus Bridge”. ROOMS Air Conditioning and heating, Mini bar, TV (satelite and cable TV, pay TV), Hair dryer, Electronic safe de-

MEETING ROOMS & BANQUETS Balroom, Opal, Safir, Topaz, Zum-

rut, Rubi, Yakut, Mercan, Lapis, Amber, Toros, Kackar, Palandoken, Erciyes, Karacadag, Esen 1&2 and Pinar 1,2,3,4,5 Halls. There are 22 meeting rooms accommodating from 10 to 500 people. RESTAURANT & BARS 2 Restaurants, Roof Bar, Lobby Bar

MEETING AND CONFERENCE ROOMS Halls

m2

Depth

Length

Height

Theater

Class

U-shape

Banquet

Reception

Ballroom

470

20

23.5

4.26

450

250

60

-

500

Ballroom (with round table)

470

20

23.5

4.26

-

-

-

270

-

Ballroom (banquet)

470

20

23.5

4.26

-

-

-

450

-

Pınar I

183

7.6

24.15

4.2

130

70

54

90

120

Pınar II

190

7.9

24.15

4.2

180

100

64

140

165

Pınar III

116

7.2

16.25

4.2

80

40

40

60

90

Pınar IV

215

12.1

22.65

4.2

250

120

76

140

250

Pınar V

274

12

15.55

4.2

160

64

38

120

200

Pınar 1+2

373

15.5

24.15

4.2

300

130

80

210

265

Pınar 2+3

306

15.1

24.15

4.2

240

110

65

180

245

Pınar Halls

489

-

-

4.2

450

200

70

-

450

Pınar Halls (round table)

489

-

-

4.2

-

-

-

270

-

Pınar Halls (banquet)

489

-

-

4.2

-

-

-

390

-

Pınar Halls (banquet without runway)

489

-

-

4.2

-

-

-

420

-

Pınar Halls (open buffet banquet)

489

-

-

4.2

-

-

-

390

-

Pınar Foyer

67

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Esen I

120

9

13.5

2.5

80

36

30

60

100

Esen II

115

9

13

2.5

120

45

35

60

100

Esen

235

9

26.5

2.5

200

80

50

120

200

Mezzanine Room

50

5.45

9.1

2.36

-

-

12

-

-

Opal

61

6.8

8.9

2.3

50

30

25

-

-

Zümrüt

41

6.15

6.7

2.3

40

20

15

-

-

Safir

41

6.15

6.7

2.3

40

20

15

-

-

Topaz

44

6.5

6.75

2.3

40

20

15

-

-

Rubi

41

6.15

6.7

2.3

40

20

15

-

-

Erciyes

128

10.15

12.75

2.15

100

60

35

-

-

Palandöken

38

4.65

8.15

2.15

35

20

15

-

-

Kaçkar

88

7.6

11.5

2.15

70

35

30

-

-

Toros

80

5.9

12.5

2.15

60

30

25

-

-

Karacadağ

50

6

7.95

2.15

40

25

15

-

-

with Venues

ACTIVITIES & SPORT Life Style Health & Beauty Center, Semi olympic size indoor swimming pool, Sauna, Jacuzzi, Massage, Fitness center, Aerobics and step classes with professional instructors, Beauty salon and Freshtaurant.

TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT Raised head table, Overhead projector, Slide projector, Video player and TV monitor, Screen, Flipchart, Spotlight, Microphones, White board, Tape recorder, Earphones, Barcov.

Accommodation

posit box, Room service, Free wireless internet.

#48 Accommodation with Venues

DİVAN İstanbul

Asker Ocağı Cad. No:1 34367 Şişli P: (+90-212) 315 55 00 F: (+90-212) 291 39 54 @: [email protected] W: www.divan.com.tr

Number of Guest Rooms: 191 Number of Meeting Rooms: 6 Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 25 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 43 km

Overview The traditional flagship of Divan Group’s collection of fine hotels, Divan İstanbul offers travel connoisseurs a unique interpretation of luxury design and Ottoman hospitality. Carrying the signature of renowned Architect Thierry Despont, acclaimed worldwide for his bold re-imagining of public spaces, such as the Getty Center in Manhattan, and private ones, such as the home of Bill Gates, Divan İstanbul brings the same innovative style and state of the art luxury to the heart of this ancient and exotic city. Featuring elegantly appointed guestrooms and the warm, attentive service combining the best of East and West that is the hallmark of Divan Hotels, the completely rebuilt Di-

van İstanbul has an over fifty-year heritage yet is also one of İstanbul’s newest hotels. Location Divan İstanbul is located in the heart of İstanbul, close to Taksim Square. A short walk along broad, tree-lined boulevards is all that separates you from the best culture, nightlife and entertainment that İstanbul has to offer. Major corporate headquarters and shopping centres, as well as the Congress Valley’s Lutfi Kirdar Convention and Exhibition Center, İstanbul Congress Center and Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall are just minutes away by foot. The İstanbul metro is only a brief walk from the hotel, and Ataturk International airport is 15.5 miles or 25

kilometres and only 30 min away by cab. Whether closing a deal or opening your eyes to the splendours of İstanbul--or both--Divan İstanbul holds the key to a fulfilling and relaxing stay. Guest Rooms All of Divan İstanbul’s spacious rooms combine our signature mix of comfort, elegant design and luxurious convenience. Our graciously appointed rooms are a refined setting in which to relax, work, reminisce about a day spent exploring the city or simply to enjoy the moment. You will find it just as comfortable to work in your room as to rest after a full day of meetings or taking in the wonders of İstanbul. All of our rooms are 33 square meters

Spa & Wellness Puri Spa After a long day of touring the city, chairing meetings, or evaluating the latest scientific discoveries at an international conference, there

Eyüboğlu and Füreya Koral. TEn meeting rooms ranging in size from 50 square meters (541 sq.ft.) to 345 square metres (3713 sq.ft.) provide ideal venues for a variety of events from an exclusive board meeting to a fashionable wedding. With meeting spaces for groups of up to 320, the Divan İstanbul offers versatile meeting facilities in a variety of configurations, all backed by our professional meetings and technical staff. All meeting rooms feature the latest audio-visual technology, including video-conferencing and offer the flexibility of a variety of setup alternatives.

Meeting & Business The Divan İstanbul provides meeting facilities designed to an international standard, featuring ten meeting rooms equipped with the latest audio-visual and meeting technology, augmented by the executive convenience of a helipad. Whether in the three spacious foyers, the boardrooms, or the function rooms, the same attention to detail and decorative flair found elsewhere in the hotel has been brought to our impressive facilities, which are adorned with ancient Seljuk Turkish motifs and original ceramic art by Bedri Rahmi

Food & Beverage • Divan Lokanta, serving Mediterranean cuisine with a Turkish touch, with seating for 96; indoor 76 pax, outdoor 20pax. • Divan Pub, serving extensive Turkish and international cuisine with seating for 200; indoor 100 pax, outdoor 100 pax. • Maromi, serving healthy Japanese cuisine in a relaxed setting. • Divan Bar, serving creative cocktails in a delightful ambiance. • Divan Patisserie, boasting over half a century of experience in chocolates, Turkish delights and cakes.

MEETING AND CONFERENCE ROOMS Meeting HALLS

HALL DıMENSIONS LENGTH WIDTH

Divan Ballroom

DIMENSIONS

MEETING LAYOUTS

HEIGHT

SIZE

SQF

Class

Theatre

Board

3.7

314

3382

180

300

80

80

35.7

8.8

Divan I

18

8.8

159

1706

90

150

40

Divan II

16

8.8

141

1518

90

150

40

39.2

8.8

Divan Foyer Meclis Ballroom

2.7

U-Shape Cocktail Buffet

Dinner

250

160

220

40

125

80

110

40

130

80

110

146

1574

-

-

-

-

200

-

-

345

3713

200

320

80

80

270

180

240

Meclis I

18

8.8

159

1706

100

160

40

40

130

90

120

Meclis II

20

8.8

176

1894

100

160

40

40

130

90

120

145

1596

-

-

-

-

200

-

-

230

2476

100

150

50

50

150

100

120

93

1000

-

-

-

-

90

-

-

Meclis Foyer Elmas

25

9.2

3.7

Elmas Foyer Yakut

9.3

5.4

3.7

50

541

24

32

18

-

-

Zümrüt

11.9

4.4

2.2

52

564

-

-

16

-

-

-

Safir

10.9

4.5

2.7

49

528

-

-

10

-

-

-

-

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is no better way to reward and revitalise yourself than with a visit to the Puri Spa. Experience a rejuvenating and cleansing tradition stretching back to Ottoman times and before as you luxuriate in the hamam. If you are looking for something more active, try a workout at the fitness centre, take a Pilates class, or swim laps in our half Olympic-size pool. Afterward, treat yourself to a relaxing session in one of the saunas or indulge in one of our wide selection of beautifying facial and body treatments that will leave you feeling refreshed before heading to dinner at one of our fine restaurants.

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(355 sq. ft.) or larger but we believe outstanding comfort means more than just more space. It means finesse and attention to detail. If you need to focus on completing a project, try the handsome custom-built leather top executive desk, which is ergonomically designed to enhance your productivity. Stay connected with our highspeed wired, and high-speed wireless internet connections. When it is time to freshen up before drinks or dinner, you will appreciate your room’s elegantly appointed bath, decorated in harmonious marble tones and featuring both rain and hand-held showerheads. All rooms provide the comfort of a King-size bed with Ottoman-inspired hand-beaten brass finials adorning the headboards. At your bedside you will find glass table-lamps by master artisan glassblower Robert DuGrenier, whose lighting is an integral part of a larger design statement that finds expression in every part of the hotel’s décor.

#50 Accommodation with Venues

ELITE WORLD BUSINESS

Şehit Zafer Kızıltaş Sokak No:1 Küçükcekmece İstanbul Turkey P: (+90 212) 411 46 46 F: (+90 212) 411 46 99 @: [email protected] W: www.eliteworldhotels.com.tr

Number of Guest Rooms: 181 Number of Meeting Rooms: 11 Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 3.5 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 65 km

ELITE WORLD BUSINESS HOTEL A new meeting point for the business world in İstanbul, the meeting point of Asia and Europe... The 5 star Elite World Business Hotel serves in Florya on E5 highway and you will enjoy its accommodation facilities with high quality standards for your business travels or leisure getaways.

“CoffeeCompany” where you will be eating your daily cake and sipping your coffee with pleasure, One Bar where you will be enjoying the music, the“L’oliva Italian & Mediterranean Cuisine” where you will be eating various selections from Italian and Mediterranean Cuisine, the fully equipped health center and many more attractions are waiting for you at Elite World Business Hotel.

Luxurious 181 rooms and suites, 11 separate meeting rooms with a capacity of 2000 people, authentic examples of Turkish and international cuisines and a superb service are offered in our restaurants. The

MEETING AND BALLROOMS Elite World Business Hotel is designed to host business meetings and social organisations. For these purposes 11 separate meeting rooms with a capacity of 2000 people and

one of which receives day light, serve within the hotel. Elite World Business Hotel aims to offer technology and comfort together for congresses, seminars, dealers’ meetings, product launching and other social activities. The two ballrooms of 650 and 725 sqm with their magnificent decoration are ideal choices for your large organisations such as weddings, invitations or conferences. You will be able to focus on the main business and enjoy social activities in Elite World Business Hotel where you will find all technical details and equipment you need with professional service and understanding.

FOOD & BEVERAGE - “Elite Restaurant”, It offers an elagant and comfortable atmosphere for lunches, dinners and open buffet breakfast with its splendid design. Elite Restaurant is an indispensible place for joyful moments with its tasty open buffet and menu options for groups. - “One Bar”, at the end of the day, the bar provides a comfortable atmosphere for a drink and a warm conversation

and serves beyond your expectations. - “L’oliva Italian & Mediterranean Cuisine”, the restaurant presents various selections from the Italian and Mediterranean Cuisine. - “Coffee Company”, at a place of sweet conversations with delicious desserts mixing with marvellous aromas of world coffee blends, you will be able to find daily fresh pastries, cakes, ice-cream, fresh fruit juices and delicious specialties - “Vitamin Bar”, located in the Wellness Center, the Vitamin Bar offers

healthy alternatives for its guests with snacks as well as delicious fresh fruit juices and energy drinks. SERVICES Hi-speed cable / wireless internet, airport transfer, valet parking, car rental, CCTV, express check out, express laundry and dry cleaning, special services for handicapped guests, non-smoking rooms, 24 hours room service, pillow menu, baby sitting on demand, business center, audio visual equipment rental, drugstore, coiffeur, photographer’s studio, tea coffee maker in rooms, open buffet breakfast, indoor parking.

MEETING ROOM CAPACITIES ROOM

AREA m2

HEIGHT m

THEATER

CLASSROOM

BANQUET

COCTAIL

Dolmabahçe

725

4.75

690

420

530

700

Topkapı

650

4.75

600

390

460

600

Yıldız

296

2.74

230

170

170

300

Yıldız 1

168

2.74

120

90

90

170

Yıldız 2

128

2.74

100

80

70

120

Gülhane

141

3.80

125

80

80

150

Tophane

105

3.80

95

65

60

100

Ihlamur

95

3.80

85

60

60

90

Emirgan

80

3.80

70

45

50

75

Beykoz

70

3.50

55

40

40

60

Hidiv

72

3.50

55

40

40

60

Bebek

48

3.50

35

24

30

45

BLOCK

90 50 40 45 30 30 25 20 20 15

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BUSINESS CENTER Our business center is equipped with the highest technology in order to assure that you have efficient meetings during your stay. You will be able to benefit from fast wireless internet, fax, photocopy, PC, printer, scanner, audio-visual materials, rental materials, mobile phone, video conference and assistance services.

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TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT Hi-Speed Cable/Wireless Internet , DimmerControlledLighting, Energy (220 V), Cordless Microphone, Sound System, Sound Control, Barcovision - Television - Screen, Video/DVD/ CD Player/CD Recorder, Independent Temperature & Air Conditioning Control, Cordless Microphone, Flipchart, Telephone, Laser Pointer, White Board, Desk, Video Conferencing Available, Video Phone.

#52 Accommodation with Venues

ELITE WORLD İstanbul HOTEL

Şehit Muhtar Cad. No 42 34435 Taksim P: (+90 212) 313 83 83 F: (+90 212) 313 83 45 @: [email protected] W: www.eliteworldhotels.com.tr

Number of Guest Rooms: 245 Number of Meeting Rooms: 9 Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 25 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 50 km

LOCATION The Elite World İstanbul Hotel is a 5 star hotel located in the heart of the city, next to Taksim Square and a short walking distance to cinemas, theatres, shops, the underground station and bus stops. Lütfi Kırdar Congress hall is only 1 km away and Atatürk airport 25 km. ACCOMMODATION Combining technology and comfort in its rooms, the hotel offers a good accommodation capacity

with its 245 units including 1 large suite, 3 corner suites, 232 deluxe rooms, 2 handicapped rooms and 7 connected rooms. The rooms have been designed by taking every detail into consideration for your comfort. They offer adjustable air conditioning system, digital safe, equipped directphone, voice message system, cabled hi-speed internet connection, hair dryer, interactive TV, pay TV, mini bar, tea - coffee machine, Jacuzzi and shower bath, music system and electronic door locking system.

FOOD & BEVERAGE •‘Elite Restaurant’, presenting a large variety of dishes both from Turkish and world cuisines. •‘Lobby Lounge’ offers live music to our guests who can enjoy a large choice of coffee and tea menu, fresh fruit juices, cakes and pastries with unique tastes. •’Lobby Bar’, to continue the day with a drink and a chat…This comfortable atmosphere will make you feel relaxed after a tiring day. •‘TheBrasserie’, serves light alternatives and varieties from Turkish

GUEST SERVICES & FACILITIES Fully equipped Business Center, secretarial and courier services, car rental, highspeed internet, airport transfer, CCTV, laundry and drycleaning, hairdresser, drugstore, medical service, express checkout, babysitting, nearby indoor parking, valet service, fitness center, indoor swimming pool, Turkish bath, sauna, steam bath, massage, vitamin bar.

MEETING FACILITIES Hotel is designed as to host business meetings and social organizations. For these purposes 9 separate meeting rooms with a total capacity of 1200 people and one of which is allowing daylight, exist within the hotel. The hotel aims to offer technology and comfort together for congresses, seminars, incentives, dealer’s meetings, product launching and other social activities. You will be able to focus on your main business and enjoy social activities in the hotel where you will find all kinds of technical details and equipment

you need with professional service and understanding. TECHNICAL FACILITIES Energy

(220

trolled

lighting,

V),

dimmer sound

con-

system,

sound control, over head projector, barcovision - television, video / DVD / cassette player / CD player, independent temperature & air conditioning control, cordless microphone, flipchart, laser pointer, white board, hi- speedcable/wireless internet & modem connections, screen.

MEETING ROOM CAPACITIES Room

Dimension

Height

Area sqm

Theatre

Coctail

Banquet

Classroom

U Shape

LALEZAR

18,47X18,10

4.42

335

400

450

240

200

70

GALATA

17,70X14,30

2.7

253

260

270

150

165

50

PERA

17,55X15,80

2.7

277

260

270

150

165

50

BEYLERBEYİ

14,20X8,70

2.77

123

90

135

80

60

40

AYASOFYA

13,65X7,80

2.6

106

80

110

60

54

36

RUMELİ

13,50X8,20

2.76

110

80

110

60

54

36

PIER LOTI

13,35X8,20

2.8

110

80

110

60

54

36

CLUB ROOM A

5,0X3,40

2.55

17

15

15

10

12

CLUB ROOM B

5,45X4,95

2.55

26

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*

*

*

*

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Accommodation and international cuisines. •‘CoffeeCompany’, offers fresh cookies, cakes, icecreams, fresh fruit juices and delicious products.

#54 Accommodation with Venues

Eser Premium Hotel & Spa

Fatih Mah. Gazi Mustafa Kemal cad. No: 11 34500 Buyukcekmece - İstanbul P: +90 212 867 70 00 F: +90 212 867 70 70 @: [email protected] [email protected] W: www.eserhotel.com

Number of Guest Rooms: 172 Number of Meeting Rooms: 9 Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 22 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 95 km

General Information: Eser Premium Hotel & Spa, located in Buyukcekmece; a prestigious residential seaside town of İstanbul. The hotel offers five star accommodation, sports, spa, recreation and entertainment facilities for the industrial and business establishments which are located in the nearby industrial area. The hotels proximity to the Blue Flag rewarded shore and TUYAP International Exhibition Center is a privilege. Capacity 172 total rooms, 434 total beds,

144 Exclusive rooms (disabled and non-smoking rooms are included), 12 Superior rooms, 5 Jr. Suites, 11 Suites and with sea, lake or city views. Room Details Sea view is available in most of the rooms, while others have a distinct view of the lake and the city. All rooms are equipped with the latest technological devices, parquet flooring, wallpapers and luxury furniture decoration. Direct dial phone, music, mini bar, electronic keycard system, safe box, 26” LCD

TV, Interactive TV and Satellite TV channels, complimentary cable & wireless internet access, personalized voice mail, coplimentary Tea & coffee set up Non - Smoking rooms, business center, 24 hrs room service, wake-up service, call center facilities, express dry cleaning, laundry services, indoor & outdoor parking facilities and valet service, executive lounge, breakfast lounge & Bistro, central air-conditioning & heating, tea - coffee tray, working desk, black out curtains, bathtub, hair dryer, magnifying mirror and

Location The hotel located in Buyukcekmece residential area is just 4 minutes from TUYAP International Exhibition Center. Ataturk International Airport and CNR Exhibition Hall is as close as 20 minutes. Direct transportation opportunity is available via TEM and D-100 motorways to Hezarfen Private Airport (10 minutes), Silivri (25 minutes), Catalca (17 minutes) Kumburgaz (10 minutes)

Spa & Health Club Scenic Sauna, Squash Court, Turkish Bath, Steam Bath, Jacuzzi, Adventure shower, Aroma therapy, Indoor and Outdoor Swimming Pool,

MEETING ROOM CAPACITIES MEETING ROOMS

Area

Width

Length

Height

YAKUT 1

125 m

7,00 m

28,00 m

YAKUT 2

95 m

6,00 m

YAKUT 3

75 m

DEEP CLUB

980 m

Banquette

Class

Theatre

Formation U Reception

3,00 m

60

105

50

28,00 m

3,00 m

50

100

40

3,40 m

16,00 m

3,00 m

30

45

18,00 m

28,00 m

3,00 m

B Floor

500

125

750

Ball Floor

MEETING ROOM CAPACITIES DIAMOMD BALL ROOM

1525 m

21,00 m

37,00 m

4,50 m

Foyer

485 m

12,42 m

24,30 m

4,50 m

MERCAN 1

90 m

8,62 m

9,65 m

2,60 m

40

75

40

75

MERCAN 2

125 m

9,65 m

10,00 m

2,60 m

65

100

45

110

MERCAN 1 + 2

215 m

9,65 m

18,57 m

2,60 m

110

190

ZÜMRÜT 1

140 m

9,75 m

10,37 m

2,60 m

80

140

55

150

ZÜMRÜT 2

230 m

9,70 m

11,45 m

2,60 m

80

140

55

160

ZÜMRÜT 1 + 2

370 m

9,70 m

21,82 m

2,60 m

160

290

100

310

KRİSTAL

140 m

8,80 m

11,90 m

2,60 m

40

60

40

110

Foyer

250 m

3,77 m

9,00 m

2,60 m

690-810

660

940

1250

500

MezzanIne

175

245

200

190

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Guest Facilities Complimentary cable and wireless internet access, Non-Smoking rooms, business center, 24 hrs room service, wake-up service, call center facilities, express dry cleaning, laundry services, indoor&outdoor parking facilities and valet service, executive lounge, Breakfast Lounge & Bistro, Lobby bar & Patisserie, Fine Dining Roof Restaurant, Roof bar, Vitamin and Veggie bars, Night Club and Ball Room is at your service to provide the best service during your stay as well as all personal and professional events.

Children’s Pool, Pilates, Aerobic and Step sessions for conditioning under certified instructors, Massage Rooms facilitating Bali, Thai and Chinese special massages including Shiatsu, Reflexology and full body treatments. Martial Art lessons with qualified instructors are offered to provide the most exciting accommodation and recreational experience.

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phone in bathrooms provide high quality service standards.

#56 Accommodation with Venues

Grand Cevahİr Hotel & Convention Center

Darülaceze caddesi No:9 Şişli / İstanbul P: (+90 212) 314 42 42 F: (+90 212) 314 42 44 @: [email protected] [email protected] W: www.gch.com.tr

Number of Guest Rooms: 323 Number of Meeting Rooms: 5.000 m2 Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 18 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 46 km

Location The Grand Cevahir Hotel & Convention Center is just 15 minutes from Atatürk Airport. Major business districts Şişli, Mecidiyeköy and Taksim may be reached within minutes. Superb location facilitates accessing to any direction of the city. 7-10 min. driving is enough to reach the magnificent Old City area where one will meet the history and cultures. Guest Room Facilities & Services At the Grand Cevahir Hotel, there are 4 presidential suites, 7 executive corner suites, 32 executive standart suites, 28 corner suites, 12 family

suites, 237 standard and 3 disabled rooms making a total of 323 rooms to accommodate guests in luxury. Air-conditioning with 4 settings, mini bar, kettle (daily tea, coffee), internet access, satellite TV, voice mail system, direct telephone, alarm, music broadcast, electronic door key system, private safe, bath phone, bath emergency call, hairdryer, pillow menu, dry-cleaning service and 24 hour room service are the five star services Grand Cevahir Hotel & Convention Center offers. Executive Floor Executive Rooms are located at the 11th, 12th and 13th floor. Executive Rooms guests are using a private elevator card for access and

can have special breakfast at the 11th floor between 07:00-11:00 and complimentary 17:00 o’clock tea service. Also an executive meeting room is available for 10 person capacity. Activities for Your Leisure Various social activities are available at the Grand Cevahir Hotel & Convention Center to unwind after meetings, including indoor and outdoor pools, fitness center, Turkish bath, solarium, sauna and massage services. The hotel features 24 hour room service, valet service, baby sitter, hairdresser, souvenir shop, dry cleaning services, Doctor (upon request), UPS (uninterrupted power

Ball Room The Largest in Europe With 2,500 m2 of usable space and 8,65 meter high ceiling the Ball Room measures up as the largest in Turkey and Europe without any structural columns. The Ballroom is dividable into 3 sections and it’s stage is 310 m2. Unique Hotel Auditorium in Turkey Cevahir Auditorium, one of the unique Hotel Auditorium in Turkey, with 1.013 people capacity has stateof-the art systems for all kinds of organizations. The systems offer simultaneous translations up to 8 different languages at any one time. Acoustic Fiqueras seats Back stage changing rooms. 8 meeting rooms located around the auditorium

Meeting Rooms & Facilities There are 22 multi-purpose meeting rooms at the Grand Cevahir Hotel. Shared secretary service and on-line Internet access are offered combined with the latest technology at the 22 acoustically designed and high ceiling meeting rooms of the Grand Cevahir Hotel & Convention Center. Valets will be at organizer’s service during the meetings. The VIP dinner and breakfast rooms can be used for private meetings. Restaurants Restaurants extend to guests the most exquisite choices of international cuisine. With decoration inspired by imperial palaces, flavors and tastes for gastronomic experts,

Sultan Restaurant is ready to host guests in a manner only royalty is accustomed to. Sultan Restaurant with a seating capacity of 150 diners has a VIP seating area for 20 people and garden seating for 40. Deliz Restaurant with a dining capacity of 400 is available for breakfast, lunch and dinners offering the tastes of Mediterranean and Turkish cuisines with open buffet and a la carte menu alternatives. Lobby Lounge & Lobby Bar A perfect place to enjoy a light fare, afternoon tea with fresh pastries or coctails and late night desserts with relaxation. The Mansion The Mansion offers the opportunity to hold meetings in a homely setting with a highly personalised and exceptionally dedicated service with six daylight residential meeting rooms.

MEETING AND CONFERENCE ROOMS Function Room

Room Size (m2)

Width X Length (m)

Height (m)

PIRLANTA

49

6.45x8.09

4.20-4.83

-

12

-

16

-

-

YAKUT

52

7.12x7.29

3.67-

35

24

20

30

-

40

Theater

Boardroom

Classroom

Banquet

Cocktail Cocktail Prolonge Reception

ZÜMRÜT

37

5.20x7.60

3.67-

35

24

20

30

-

30

SAFİR

232

15.23+1.71x15.90

3.40-4.58

220

60

140

120

175

250 40

ELMAS

48

6.41x8.11

3.52-3.92

35

22

20

32

-

TOPAZ

45

5.65x7.94

3.58-

36

20

24

32

-

30

AKİK

44

5.46x7.81

3.50-

36

20

24

32

-

30

TURKUAZ

84

7.77x11.02

3.62-4.50

80

30

40

50

40

60

BALLROOM

2500

58.29x32.18

8.65-

2500

-

1200

1700

2000

2750

BALLROOM 1

615

18.95x32.18

8.00-8.50

700

-

450

440

400

600

BALLROOM 2

484

15.15x32.18

8.00-8.50

500

-

350

320

300

500

BALLROOM 3

778

24.50x32.18

8.00-8.50

800

-

580

600

550

750

BALLROOM 1+2

1099

34.1x32.18

8.00-8.50

1200

-

800

800

750

1100

BALLROOM 2+3

1262

39.65x32.18

8.00-8.50

1400

-

900

900

1000

1400

BALLROOM FOYER

1083

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1000

TERRACE

135

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

KEHRİBAR

48

6.55x7.60

2.90-

40

28

18

30

-

-

SEDEF

47

6.55x7.67

2.90-

40

28

18

30

-

-

FİRUZE

42

6.55x7.55

2.90-

36

24

16

20

-

-

KRİSTAL

28

4.20x7.35

2.90-

30

20

14

20

-

-

MERCAN

28

4.20x7.35

2.90-

30

20

14

20

-

-

İNCİ

39

4.05x6.55

2.90-

20

12

12

16

-

-

OPAL

123

5.05-6.45x22.30

2.90-

75

45

50

50

-

-

OLTU

79

4.77x14.05

2.05-2.25

80

40

45

40

-

-

OUDITORIUM

877+291

23.82x34.52

8.12-

1013

-

-

-

-

-

OUDITORIUM FOYER

1806

2.60x6.23

2.60-6.23

-

-

-

-

-

-

LOWER FOYER

842

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

UPPER FOYER

964

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

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Display possibilities at the foyer with 1,806m2 of space Vehicle display facility on stage Ideal size for theatre, talk show & dance performances and for large seminars and conferences.

Accommodation

supply), special security systems, 1000 vehicle capacity multi storey car park. The hotel offers personalized service to suit jacket,trousers, shirts and tuxedo.

#58 Accommodation with Venues

Grand Hyatt Taskisla Caddesi No.1 34437, Taksim, İstanbul - Turkey P: (+90 212) 368 1234 F: (+90 212) 368 1000 @: [email protected] W: istanbul.grand.hyatt.com

Number of Guest Rooms: 360 Number of Meeting Rooms: 19 Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 20 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 40 km

LOCATION

separate bathtubs, an electronic safe

atmosphere and a fascinating display of

Grand Hyatt İstanbul is located in the

and minibar, tech-smart desks with

the best available ‘Food under the Sun’

heart of the city’s business district and

wireless high speed Internet connec-

for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Mez-

conference valley, just five minutes

tivity and a multitude of easy access

zanine Lounge & Bar is a perfect place to

walk from the Bosphorus and Taksim

electrical points, docking stations for

relax and taste various types of flavored

Square’s shopping and entertainment

the IPOD sound systems and multi-line

coffee and a selection of tea with the ac-

areas.

telephones with voicemail and confer-

companiment of delicious cookies and

ence call functions. The 71 Grand Club

pastries. The Library Bar also provides

ACCOMMODATION

rooms offer VIP accommodation, sep-

fine cognac and a vintage whiskey selec-

Grand Hyatt İstanbul has 360 gues-

arate check-in and check-out facilities,

tion in its inviting atmosphere beside the

trooms, including 98 Grand King, 157

a private lounge and boardrooms.

fireplace. Gazebo, which is open during the summer months, is the poolside café

Grand Deluxe (including 3 guestrooms for physically challenged guests), 71

FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES

and bar of the hotel. It offers summer

Grand Club, 22 Grand Suites (12 with

Restaurant “34” offers wide culinary vari-

cocktails, light meals and various types of

a kitchenette), 3 Grand Executive

ation and features both regional Turkish

ice cream.

Suites, 1 Presidential Suite and 7 fully

and Mediterranean cuisine as well as au-

furnished apartments. All rooms have

thentic cooking methods. “34” is a pre-

individual climate control, multi-chan-

ferred casual dining destination for both

Gaia Spa & Fitness Centre offers spe-

nel satellite television, a private bath

İstanbul residents and in-house guests,

cially designed treatment rooms, a fit-

with glass enclosed rain showers and

featuring animated show kitchens, lively

ness studio, an exercise room providing

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

Yoga and Pilates classes, aromatic sau-

pre-function space, boardrooms, and

technology, can host seated parties

na and steam rooms, traditional Otto-

flexible and divisible meeting rooms. The

varying from 10 to 160 guests for cock-

man style Turkish hammam, an outdoor

Mansion offers the opportunity to hold

tail receptions. Mansion lounge features

pool and a floodlit tennis court. For Spa

M FLOOR meetings in a homely setting with a highly

a convenient bar with hot and cold

treatments Grand Hyatt İstanbul is the

personalized and exceptionally dedicated

drinks.

service to its guests. The Mansion has six

daylight residential meeting rooms, in-

STREET ENTRANCE

THE STUDY LOBBY

CORRIDOR

MEETING TECHNOLOGY

THE SALON

THE KITCHEN

DINING ROOM 2

1966-sq-m of function space with 19

dedicated lounges called The Kitchen and

Bizans) feature the “Easy Meet Unit”,

meeting rooms, including a ballroom

The Veranda, which is the ideal place for

high tech wall offering convenient meet-

which cater perfectly for conferences and

cocktails and special delicacies.

ing equipment all of which can be con-

conventions for up to 450 people, large

FLOOR pLAN The Mansion, offers state-of-the-art

trolled with a single remote control.

DEPO

DINING ROOM 1

GARDEN

All meeting rooms (except Tyana II and THE VERANDA

cluding two residential style dining rooms,

CORRIDOR

CONFERENCE & BANQUET FACILITIES

RESTAURANT

M FLOOR M FLOOR

STREET ENTRANCE THE LIVING ROOM

THE BOARDROOM

L FLOOR

THE STUDY

TYANA II

LOBBY

GRAND BALLROOM

GARDEN

DEPO

DINING ROOM 1

GRAND I

TYANA I

GRAND II SMYRNA

ASSOS

KITCHEN TYANA BOARDROOM

DINING ROOM 2

THE VERANDA

CORRIDOR

THE KITCHEN

pREFUNCTION AREA

CORRIDOR THE SALON

LOBBY ACCESS

BIZANS

pREFUNCTION AREA

EpHESUS

RESTAURANT

STREET ACCESS

TROY

room dimensions and capacities M FLOOR

L FLOOR

TYANA II

dımensions lenghtxwidhtxheight pREFUNCTION AREA

Room name LOBBY FLOOR

GRAND BALLROOM

TYANA I

TYANA BOARDROOM

GRAND II

PREFUNCTION AREA EPHESUS / BIZANS EPHESUS BIZANS SMYRNA ASSOS TROY BUSINESS CENTRE BOARDROOM

sq. ft. metres GRAND I

banquet

reception

theatre

classroom

boardroom

u-shape

hallow square

500

500

280

90

80

90

192

350

350

130

60

55

60

120

150

150

80

50

46

50

54

cabaret

GRAND II SMYRNA

79’ x 59’ x 15’ 24m x 18m x 4.7m 52’ x 59’ x 15’ 16m x 18m x 4.7m 26’ x 59’ x 15’ 8m x 18m x 4.7m 79’ x 39’ x 13’ 24m x 12m x 4m 52’ x 25’ x 10’ 16m x 7.5m x 3.2m 26’ x 25’ x 10’’ 8m x 7.5m x 3.2m 26’ x 25’ x 10’ 8m x 7.5m x 3.2m 26’ x 26’ x 11’ 8m x 8m x 3.3m 20’ x 26’ x 11’ 6m x 8m x 3.3m 26’ x 52’ x 13’ 8m x 16m x 4.1m 18’ x 20’ x 8’ 5.4m x 6m x 2.4m

KITCHEN

GRAND I

GRAND BALLROOM

4252 384 395 2702 228 LOBBY pREFUNCTION 251 ACCESS AREA 1550 108 144 3100 288 EpHESUS BIZANS 1292 96 120 STREET 646 ACCESS 48 60 646 48 60 689 48 64 495 20 46 1184 96 110 344 32

ASSOS

300

Seated capacity up to 200. Standing capacity up to 250.

100

130

80

48

46

48

48

50

70

36

22

25

22

24

50

60

36

22

25

22

24

40

60

36

30

25

30

24

-

40

25

12

15

12

-

110

128

75

50

44

50

48

-

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12

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

12

15

-

-

-

-

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12

15

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TROY

8TH FLOOR GRAND CLUB BOARDROOM I GRAND CLUB BOARDROOM II

21’ x 14’ x 8’ 6.5m x 4.3m x 2.4m 21’ x 14’ x 8’ 6.5m x 4.3m x 2.4m

301 28 301 28

52’ x 31’ x 9’ 16m x 9.4m x 2.8m 52’ x 25’ x 9 16m x 7.5m x 2.8m 30’ x 17’ x 9’ 9m x 5.3m x 2.8m 43’ x 20’ x 8’ 13m x 6m x 2.4m

1615 150 1292 120 527 49 840 78

33.7’ x 24.6’ x 9’ 10.3m x 7.5m x 2.8m 33.7’ x 28.8’ x 9’ 10.3m x 8.8m x 2.8m 33.7’ x 53’ x 9’ 10.3m x 16.3m x 2.8m 27.5’ x 23’ x 9’ 8.4m x 7.1m x 2.8m 12’ x 51.8’ x sky 3.7m x 15.8m x sky 23.2’ x 31.8’ x 13.4’ 7.1m x 9.7m x 4.1m 23.2’ x 27’ x 13.4’ 7.1m x 8.2m x 4.1m 57.4’ x 33.4’ x 13.4’ 17.5m x 10.2m x 4.1m 23.2’ x 33.4’ x 13.4’ 7.1m x 10.2m x 4.1m 38’ x 13.1’ x 13.4’ 11.6m x 4m x 4.1m 24’ x 27’ x 10.4’ 7.3m x 8.2m x 3.2m

802 74.58 926 86.11 1728 160.69 638 59.3 757 70.37 675 62.71 537 49.93 1066 99.04 628 58.38 437 40.66 628 58.36

MEZZANINE FLOOR TYANA I TYANA II TYANA BOARDROOM TYANA PREFUNCTION

96

120

150

75

50

45

50

36

96

80

110

60

50

45

50

36

-

-

-

-

15

15

-

-

-

80

Seated capacity up to 80. Standing capacity up to 100.

THE MANSION MANSION DINING ROOM 1 MANSION DINING ROOM 2 MANSION DINING ROOM 1+2 THE KITCHEN THE VERANDA THE STUDY THE BOARDROOM THE LIVING ROOM + THE SALON* THE LIVING ROOM THE SALON PDR “34”

40

75

54

32

16

20

24

30

40

86

70

32

20

20

28

30

88

160

140

64

36

40

52

66

-

60-80

-

-

-

-

-

-

24

55

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

10

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

10

-

-

-

-

25

-

-

12

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

12

-

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-

-

20

-

-

-

-

-

-

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10

-

-

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first to use June Jacobs Products.

THE BOARDROOM

Accommodation

THE LIVING ROOM

FLOOR pLAN

#60 Accommodation with Venues

Hilton İstanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center

Silahsor Caddesi No: 42 Bomonti - Sisli P: +(90) 212 375 3000 F: +(90) 212 375 3001 @: [email protected] W: www.istanbulbomonti.hilton.com

Number of Guest Rooms: 829 Number of Meeting Rooms: 32 Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 21 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 50 km

Location Find us in İstanbul’s Şişli district, close to leisure attractions and business areas such as Levent and Maslak. The Bosphorus is only a 5-minute journey via the tunnel between Bomonti and Dolmabahçe, while Atatürk International Airport is a 30-minute drive away. The hotel offers easy access to a wealth of attractions, including the adjacent historic Bomonti Beer Factory – which will soon feature extensive entertainment, dining and retail facilities – as well as a museum and arts center. Hilton İstanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center also grants easy access to the city’s cultural and entertainment centers such as the Old City – home to Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar, the Blue Mosque and

the Golden Horn – and Taksim, one of İstanbul’s most vibrant areas, with Cihangir,Asmalımescit and Galata Tower. ACCOMMODATION At Hilton İstanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center, you can soak up spectacular views of the Bosphorus, the city center or the historic Bomonti Beer Factory from our spacious accommodation. Located in a striking tower, our stylish guestrooms are spread over 34 floors and all feature floor-to-ceiling windows. The hotel has a total of 829 ambient and elegantly decorated rooms, including 85 suites and 2 Presidential suite.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES Savour delicious local and international cuisine in our all-day restaurant ‘the globe’ or enjoy your favourite drink at our rooftop bar Cloud 34 whilst gazing out onto views of the Bosphorus. GUEST SERVICES AND FACILITIES Hilton İstanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center caters for your every need, with 24-hour room service, all-day open Business Center, boutique stores, laundry and dry cleaning service, hair and beauty salon, to name just a few facilities. To ensure a perfect stay for its guests wishing to emerge brighter with every day’s stay, Hilton İstanbul Bomonti Hotel

Team Members are on hand with ded-

GRAND BALLRO OM 3

GRAND BALLRO OM 2

ceiling height or Crystal Ballroom flooded with natural daylight. Whatever your requirements, our Hilton icated support every step of the way.

meticulous attention to every detail, our experienced team will create unforgettable events, to match the significance of your special days.

MEETING AND CONFERENCE ROOMS Theater Grand Ballroom Grand Ballroom 1 Grand Ballroom 2 Grand Ballroom 3 Grand Ballroom 4 Grand Ballroom 1+2 Grand Ballroom 3+4 Meeting Room 1 Meeting Room 2 Meeting Room 3 Meeting Room 4 Meeting Room 5 Meeting Room 6 Meeting Room 7 Meeting Room 8 Meeting Room 9 Meeting Room 10 Meeting Room 11 Meeting Room 12 Meeting Room 13 Meeting Room 14 Meeting Room 15 Meeting Room 16 Meeting Room 17 Meeting Room 18 Meeting Room 19 Meeting Room 20 Meeting Room 21 Meeting Room 22 Meeting Room 23 Meeting Room 24 Meeting Room 25 Meeting Room 25 A Meeting Room 25 B Boardroom 1 Boardroom 2 Boardroom 3 Crystal Ballroom Summit Suite Summit Boardroom

3200 450 450 660 660 1050 1400 72 72 60 63 50 63 63 60 60 63 63 63 63 60 61 68 68 68 68 68 126 126 126 126 273 130 130 x x x 1000 170 60

Classroom Conference 1900 310 310 400 400 575 740 48 48 42 45 36 45 45 42 42 45 45 45 45 42 36 36 36 36 36 36 81 81 81 81 162 81 81 x x x 590 96 36

x x x x x x x 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 x x x x x x x 16 16 14 x x 20

Hollow Square

U-Shape

Banquet

Floor

DimenSions (L x W x H)

Area (sqm)

x x x x x x x 36 36 30 30 24 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 48 48 48 48 78 48 48 x x x x x 30

x x x x x x x 27 27 24 24 18 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 42 42 42 42 57 42 42 x x x x x 24

1800 250 250 340 340 750 890 48 48 48 48 36 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 84 84 84 84 192 96 96 x x x 600 100 48

M4 M4 M4 M4 M4 M4 M4 M4 M4 M3 M3 M3 M3 M3 M3 M3 M3 M3 M3 M3 M3 M2 M2 M2 M2 M2 M2 M2 M2 M2 M2 M2 M2 M2 M2 M2 M2 M1 34 34

63.34 x 37.43 x 9.53 23.45 x 19.10 x 9.53 23.45 x 19.10 x 9.53 31.70 x 19.10 x 9.53 31.70 x 19.10 x 9.53 23.45 x 38.30 x 9.53 31.70 x 38.30 x 9.53 9.25 x 7.30 x 3.60 8.60 x 7.30 x 3.72 9.10 x 6.90 x 3.48 8.64 x 6.90 x 3.48 6.76 x 6.90 x 3.48 8.85 x 6.90 x 3.48 8.64 x 6.90 x 3.48 9.10 x 6.90 x 3.48 9.10 x 6.90 x 3.48 8.64 x 6.90 x 3.48 8.85 x 6.90 x 3.48 8.85 x 6.90 x 3.48 8.64 x 6.90 x 3.48 9.10 x 6.90 x 3.48 8.82 x 7.61 x 3.90 9.82 x 7.55 x 3.90 9.82 x 7.61 x 3.90 9.82 x 7.61 x 3.90 9.82 x 7.61 x 3.90 9.82 x 7.61 x 3.90 15.00 x 7.10 x 4.12 15.00 x 7.61 x 4.12 15.00 x 7.61 x 4.12 15.00 x 7.61 x 4.12 15.00 x 15.86 x 4.12 15.00 x 7.61 x 4.12 15.00 x 7.61 x 4.12 8.82 x 7.58 x 3.50 8.55 x 7.55 x 3.50 7.60 x 5.88 x 3.50 30.50 x 29.00 x 7.27 13.00 x 13.76 x 3.50 9.20 x 8.00 x 3.50

2371 448 448 605 605 898 1214 68 63 63 60 47 61 60 63 63 60 61 61 60 63 67 74 75 75 75 75 197 114 114 114 238 114 114 67 65 45 885 170 74

with Venues

dress for spectacular weddings. With

Accommodation

The hotel will also be the newest ad-

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GRAND BALLRO OM 1

MEETINGS & EVENTS Whether you are hosting an intimate meeting or a larger conference, Hilton İstanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center offers the space, location and facilities to make it a memorable success. Make the most of 12,000 m2 of event space and select from more than 30 meeting rooms, stylish and

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HILTON FITNESS Hilton İstanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center offers personalised fitness for a balanced lifestyle while on the road. Featuring the latest gener-

pillar free Grand Ballroom with 9 m

GRAND BALLRO OM – FLOOR M 4

EFOREA: SPA AT HILTON Eforea, the global spa experience from Hilton, combines three distinct ranges of treatments for men and women alike. Hilton has selected the best elements and practices from Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa and the Americas to create a unique spa experience for today’s global travellers. Each journey focuses on organic, natural and scientific, result driven practices, giving every type of traveller the unique therapeutic treatment they seek and helping guests emerge brighter.

ation of cardio and strength training equipment, Hilton Fitness takes a personalised approach to help you feel your best during your stay.

7.90 m

& Conference Center features fully equipped fitness and spa facilities.

#62 Accommodation with Venues

HILTON İstanbul BOSPHORUS

Cumhuriyet Caddesi, 34367 Harbiye P: (+90 212) 315 60 00 F: (+90 212) 240 41 65 @: [email protected] W: www.istanbul.hilton.com Number of Guest Rooms: 500 Number of Meeting Rooms: 27 Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 25 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 60 km

LOCATION The Hilton İstanbul Bosphorus with its landmark central location, great views and beautifully landscaped gardens is an oasis of serenity amidst the bustle of one of the world’s most vibrant cities. As the longest operating Hilton Hotel internationally, we stand for traditional Turkish Hospitality, comfort, consistency and timeless elegance since 1955. Hilton İstanbul Bosphorus is located on the European side of İstanbul, surrounded with beautiful gardens, with a breathtaking Bosphorus view. Situated in some 15 acres of gardens right in the heart of İstanbul, the Hilton İstanbul Bosphorus is 25 km away from Ataturk International Airport and just minutes away from the city’s business, shopping and entertainment districts such as

Taksim, Nisantası and a short taxi ride away from touristic attractions such as Old City, Topkapi, Grand Bazaar, Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern. ACCOMMODATION & ROOM DETAILS 500 guest rooms all with a private balcony, including 13 Suites. Rooms offer breathtaking Bosphorus or beautiful garden view. Rooms feature, direct dial telephone with voice mail, minibar, safe box, free wireless Internet access, air conditioning, iron & ironing board, tea & coffee making facilities, international TV and movie channels, refrigerator in some suites, shower, bathtub, WC, bidet, hair dryer, telephone in bathroom, radio alarm clock, electronic key lock system, smoke detector and fire sprinklers.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES Hilton İstanbul Bosphorus offers a choice of exclusive dining opportunities with its restaurants. As one the most trendy places in İstanbul, with a breathtaking Bosphorus view and winter & summer venue alternatives, Al Bushra Restaurant & Bar serves the best Lebanese dishes or dinner, thanks to its delicious appetisers and meat varieties. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is served in the Bosphorus Terrace Restaurant with a fresh and airy atmosphere accompanied by Bosphorus view. Veranda is one of the venue alternatives during the summer & winter season with its delicacies. Pool Café, is the perfect venue for healthy snacks and barbeque service in the summer. Lobby Lounge is the place where Hilton İstanbul Bosphorus visitors

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES A fully equipped Fitness Center

with day-light, indoor and outdoor swimming pool, squash and tennis courts, massage and spa facilities, jacuzzi, steam room, Turkish Bath and 1 km jogging track. Totally renovated massage rooms featuring, unique massage treatments, traditional Turkish bath and treatments, exclusive massages originating in Europe, the Far East and Asia, steam room, body care therapy, body peelings which are perfect for busy lifestyles.

Venue

Level/Floor

Height (m)

Height(ft.)

Area m2

Area ft2

Dimensions (m)

Dimensions (ft2)

Boardroom

Theatre

Classroom

U-Shaped

Cabaret

Lunch/Dinner

Reception

Dinner Dance

Air-conditioning

Natural Daylight

MEETING ROOM CAPACITIES

Saturn A

Lobby

42

450

8 x 5.23

26.2 x 17.1

2

7

12

25

12

12

16

20

25

-

*

*

Saturn B

Lobby

45

479

8 x 5.57

26.2 x 18.2

2

7

12

16

12

-

16

20

25

-

*

*

Saturn Combined

Lobby

86

931

10.81 x 8

35.4 x 25.9

3

8

20

50

30

25

25

30

50

-

*

*

Mercury A

Lobby

34

368

7.51 x 4.55

24.6 x 14.9

2

7

15

20

-

-

-

10

-

-

*

*

Mercury B

Lobby

46

493

7.51 x 6.10

24.6 x 20

2

7

20

25

-

-

-

10

-

-

*

*

Mercury C

Lobby

38

406

7.51 x 5.02

24.6 x 16.4

2

7

15

20

-

-

-

10

-

-

*

*

Mercury Combined

Lobby

114

1226

15.4 x 7.4

50.5 x 24.3

3

8

30

75

44

35

40

50

70

-

*

*

Venus

Lobby

34

362

8 x 4.2

26.2 x 13.8

4

12

10

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

*

*

Neptune

Lobby

56

600

12.4 x 4.5

40.7 x 14.8

3

8

16

50

16

20

16

30

50

-

*

*

Jupiter

Lobby

99

1061

11.6 x 8.5

38 x 27.9

3

9

22

60

30

25

25

40

50

-

*

-

Lalezar

Lobby

75

805

11.4 x 6.56

37.4 x 21.5

5

15

15

40

30

25

32

-

50

-

*

*

Ballroom I

-1

253

2719

16.2 x 15.6

53.1 x 51.2

3

11

40

140

100

35

100

200

200

-

*

*

Ballroom II

-1

268

2887

17.2 x 15.6

56.4 x 51.2

3

11

40

90

50

35

64

150

150

-

*

*

Ballroom III

-1

84

904

39.4 x 23

3

11

30

60

50

20

48

60

70

-

*

*

Ballroom Combined

-1

691

7438

142.8 x 52

3

11

80

250

130

80

176

450

500

400

*

*

Ballroom Terrace

-1

1728

18593

12 x 7 43.53 x 15.88 54 x 32

177.1 x 104.9

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1000

-

*

*

Central Park

-2

28

303

6.7 x 4.2

22 x 13.8

3

9

10

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

*

*

Asya

8

133

1435

17.1 x 7.8

56.1 x 25.6

3

9

24

40

20

20

-

40

50

-

*

*

Fatih I

9

63

674

7.54 x 8.31

24.7 x 27.2

3

10

20

25

18

15

24

30

40

-

*

*

Fatih II

9

119

1276

9.95 x 11.92

32.6 x 39.1

3

10

30

50

30

35

48

60

70

-

*

*

Fatih Combined

9

190

2043

9.95 x 19.08 32.6 x 62.5

3

10

-

-

-

-

-

-

110

-

*

*

Hyde Park

-2

48

519

7.2 x 6.7

23.6 x 22

3

9

14

30

15

15

20

10

35

-

*

*

Macka Park

-2

39

421

8.7 x 4.5

28.5 x 14.8

3

9

15

30

18

15

16

20

35

-

*

*

Orman Park

-2

47

505

6.7 x 7

22 x 23

3

9

15

30

15

15

16

20

30

-

*

*

Outdoor Pool

-

2075

22327

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1000

2000

900

*

*

Şadırvan A

-1

346

3723

18.6 x 18.6

61 x 61

5

15

40

200

130

45

112

180

250

160

*

*

Şadırvan B

-1

347

3734

15.1 x 23

49.5 x 74.5

3

10

40

300

150

45

128

190

300

170

*

*

Şadırvan Combined

-1

886

9528

38.5 x 23

126.3 x 75.4

5

15

-

-

-

-

-

270

550

-

*

*

Şadırvan Terrace

-1

822

8839

53 x 15.5

173.8 x 50.8

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

500

500

450

*

*

The Gardens

-

888

9555

37 x 24

121.3 x 78.7

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

350

500

320

*

*

Vista

9

123

1323

12.9 x 9.53

42.3 x 31.3

3

9

26

60

24

30

24

60

60

-

*

*

with Venues

MEETING AND CONFERENCE ROOM FACILITIES Hilton İstanbul Bosphorus is located in the congress valley and in a walking distance to İstanbul Congress Center. With its onsite Convention & Exhibition Center which is well capable to cater up to 3000 guests, 27 “Hilton Meetings” rooms and 24 hours open Business Center, Hilton İstanbul Bosphorus offers ideal solutions for the meeting planners and event organizers. Hilton İstanbul Bosphorus Ballroom with its fascinating crystal chandeliers and specially illuminated Sadirvan Meeting Room

are perfect venues for private events and functions. Poolside and The Gardens are preferred venues for outside events. The hotel also provides extensive banqueting and outside catering facilities prepared by famous Hilton chefs. Awarded as “2013 The Best Meeting Hotel in Marmara Region” by “Ace of M.I.C.E Meeting

Accommodation

enjoy delicious tea, coffee and cakes. Dragon Restaurant, one of the most popular Chinese Restaurant in town, serves the best Cantonese and Szechuan cuisines in its summer and winter venues.

#64 Accommodation with Venues

HYATT REGENCY İstanbul ATAKÖY

Ataköy 2-5-6. Kısım, Rauf Orbay Caddesi Sahil Yolu No:2/1, Bakırköy, İstanbul, Turkey, 34158 P: (+90 212) 463 12 34 F: (+90 212) 463 12 35 @: [email protected] W: istanbulatakoy.regency.hyatt.com Number of Guest Rooms: 284 Number of Meeting Rooms: 17 Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 7 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 84 km

Hyatt Regency İstanbul Ataköy is a welcoming city resort at the edge of the Marmara Sea, within easy access to CNR Expo and several shopping malls, only 15 km from Taksim Square, 10 km from the Old City and conveniently located only 7 km from the airport. Hotel’s location also offers excellent connections for guests to reach Asian side within 30 minutes, across the Marmara Sea. Accommodations 284 generously sized guestrooms, including 30 suites ranging from 31 sq m to 230 sq m. Most rooms feature spectacular views of the Marmara Sea. All Accommodations offer Wired and wireless high-speed Internet access,

42-inch flat-panel wide screen HDTV, Work station with power and Internet connections, full separate bathtub and walk-in shower. Meetings And Events Hyatt Regency İstanbul Ataköy is an expert planner for all occasions. Whether you’re looking for intimate meeting rooms or extensive conference centre facilities, Hyatt Regency İstanbul Ataköy introduces over 3,500 sq m of indoor and outdoor event facilities, an elegant ballroom, flexible meeting rooms on B2 floor and multi-functional the residence with unique touches for a personalized experience on the first floor. All of our meeting rooms and banquet

facilities offer state-of-the art audio-visual equipment and lighting options, high speed Internet access, creative and delicious catering opportunities. Business Centre is also available to ensure your event meets your standards. Ballroom Accessible both from the hotel and a separate entrance, the true meeting planners’ ballroom features 1,000 sq m of uninterrupted space and advanced audio-visual technologies. The ballroom accommodates up to 1,200 delegates in a theatre set-up and 864 in a banquet set-up. You may divide the versatile ballroom into three sections for simultaneous meetings or individual events.

The Residence The Residence, a residential style multi-functional event facility, offers the opportunity to hold meetings in a homely setting with a highly personalized service. The Residence featuring meeting rooms and 175 sq

Recreational Facilities Hyatt Regency İstanbul Ataköy offers a variety of recreational facilities including Levana Spa offering five specially designed treatment suites including a couple’s suite with a private hammam, two additional hammams, steam room, saunas, ice fountain and whirlpool, indoor and outdoor swimming pools and fully equipped fitness centre featuring the latest equipment from “Life Fitness”. Restaurant & Bars Brizo This casual energetic speciality restau-

rant focuses on Eastern Mediterranean cuisine featuring various show kitchens offering unique tastes enriched with authentic preparation methods .The restaurant showcases premium wine selections, a feature raki bar, as well as speciality teas, coffees and nargile on the terrace overlooking the Marmara Sea. Vue Lounge & Bar A contemporary lively and cozy lounge located on the roof top of the hotel. Designed to represent the dynamic weather of İstanbul and allows guests to relax and enjoy a great range of unique handcrafted cocktails, ceviche and latin tapas to the sound of great tunes. Indoor and outdoor seatings with panoramic views of the Marmara Sea.

Room Size Sq. Ft. / Sq. M.

Banquet

Reception

Theater

Classroom

Boardroom

U-Shape

MEETING AND CONFERENCE ROOMS

BALLROOM

125’ x 84’ x 14’ / 38m x 25.7m x 4.3m

10764 / 1000

864

1000

1200

720

-

-

Ballroom A

37’ x 85’ x 14’ / 11.3m x 26m x 4.3m

3162 / 295

216

300

266

192

-

-

Ballroom B

37’ x 85’ x 14’ / 11.3m x 26m x 4.3m

3162 / 295

216

300

266

192

-

-

Room Dimensions LxWxH

MEETING ROOM CAPACITIES Level B2 - Meeting Rooms & Ballroom

Ballroom C

49’ x 85’ x 14’ / 15m x 26m x 4.3m

4198 / 390

288

350

342

240

-

-

PREFUNCTION

105’ x 46’ x 14’ / 32m x 14m x 4.4m

4573 / 448

-

400

-

-

-

-

BOARDROOM I

30’ x 18’ x 10’ / 9m x 5.5m x 3.15m

533 / 50

12

-

-

-

12

BOARDROOM II

30’ x 18’ x 10’ / 9m x 5.5m x 3.15m

533 / 50

12

-

-

-

12

-

SALON I

33’ x 22’ x 10’ / 10m x 6.6m x 3.15m

710 / 66

40

40

42

30

24

21 33

SALON II

43’ x 23’ x 10’ / 13m x 7m x 3.2m

980 / 91

64

80

90

48

36

SALON III

39’ x 23’ x 10’ / 12m x 7m x 3.2m

904 / 84

64

75

81

48

30

27

SALON IV

43’ x 23’ x 10’ / 13m x 7m x 3.2m

980 / 91

64

80

90

48

36

33

SALON V

33’ x 21’ x 10’ / 10m x 6.5m x 3.15m

700 / 65

40

40

42

30

24

21

25’x 13’x 12’ / 7.6m x 3.9m x 3.8m

319 / 30

-

-

-

-

10

-

Level 1 - The ResIdence OFFICE I OFFICE II

27’x 13’x 12’ / 8.2m x 4.1m x 3.8m

362 / 34

-

-

-

-

10

-

STUDY

25’x 14’x 12’ / 7.65m x 4.4m x 3.8m

362 / 34

-

10

-

-

-

-

DR I, DR II AND LIBRARY

26’x 46’x 12’ / 7.8m x 14m x 3.8m

1175 / 110

40

50

40

24

-

-

LIBRARY

26’x 15’x 12’ / 7.8m x 4.5m x 3.8m

378 / 35

-

10

-

-

-

-

DINING ROOM I

26’x 15’x 12’ / 7.8m x 4.5m x 3.8m

378 / 35

16

20

20

9

0

-

DINING ROOM II

26’x 14’x 12’ / 7.9m x 4.3m x 3.8m

366 / 34

16

20

20

9

0

-

FOYER

33’x 10’x 12’ / 10m x 3m x 3.8m

323 / 30

-

22

-

-

-

-

LIVING ROOM

16’x 16’x 12’ / 5m x 5m x 3.8m

269 / 25

-

25

-

-

-

-

KITCHEN

26’x 15’x 11’ / 8m x 4.5m x 3.5m

387 / 36

-

15

-

-

-

-

PANTRY

26’x 15’x 12’ / 7.9m x 4.5m x 3.8m

383 / 36

12

12

0

0

0

-

1880 / 175

64

140

-

-

-

-

115.5’ x 59.4’ / 35.2m x 18.1m

6860.7 / 637

360

600

-

-

-

-

VERANDA THE GARDEN (Outdoor Event Space)

with Venues

m veranda with exceptional views of the Marmara Sea, is an ideal choice for both exclusive business meetings, and social gatherings.

Accommodation

Meeting Rooms The well-planned event space opens up every opportunity. The whole floor is designated for events, offering privacy for a series of individual meetings or the opportunity to have the space exclusively for one event. Boasting two 50 sq m boardrooms and five meeting rooms varying between 65 and 91 sq m, meeting facilities feature a sophisticated blend of ultra-modern design and technology with the ambience of a traditional meeting room.

#66 Accommodation with Venues

Intercontinental İstanbul

Asker Ocağı Cad. No: 1, 34435 Taksim P: (+90 212) 368 44 44 F: (+90 212) 368 44 99 @: [email protected] W: istanbul.intercontinental.com.tr

Number of Guest Rooms: 390 Number of Meeting Rooms: 13 Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 20 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 75 km

Location The InterContinental İstanbul is located in the heart of the city, and within walking distance of the İstanbul Congress Centre, close to many popular attractions, fashionable shops and İstanbul’s business district, next to Taksim metro station. The interior design of the hotel reflects a skilful combination of regional art and culture against the backdrop of an international environment. Located 30 minutes (20 km) from Ataturk International Airport, shuttle service is within walking distance of the hotel. Airport taxis are available 24 hours a day. The urban tramway and underground system operate between the airport, Taksim Square, Old City and Asian side with Marmaray which is only a 2-minute walk from the hotel.

ACCOMMODATION Of our 390 guest rooms and suites, many have breathtaking views of the Bosphorus, historical landmarks and Taksim Square. Non-smoking, smoking floors, and 4 handicapped rooms are available. Rooms feature LCD, dual-line telephones, data port & 60 Mbit high-speed wired and wireless Internet, mini-bar, in-room safe and hairdryer. 53 suites including two Presidential Suites offer elegant accommodation with Jacuzzi, sauna and plush amenities. THE EXECUTIVE CLUB LOUNGE Available to Executive Club guests are the 85 rooms and suites on the Club floors with personalized service. The Club Lounge is open until 10 pm and covers 400 square metres offering private check in/out, complimentary continental break-

fast and lavish open buffet selections, evening drinks, use of a boardroom with 24-hour access to business equipment, (fax machine, PC, printer, mobile phone, wireless Internet and email access). CONCIERGE LOUNGE To make your stay as comfortable as possible, InterContinental İstanbul offers a privileged concierge service. The concierge handles reservations for fine dining, provides car rental, tour services and helps with the smallest detail. Our expert team is here to ensure your stay in İstanbul is an unforgettable one. FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES "City Lights Restaurant & Bar, located on the top floor of the hotel is an exclusive venue of luxury and comfort against the backdrop of the ancient and

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES The newly renovated Spa InterContinental is a haven of health and indulgence, recreation and relaxation… Facilities include an outdoor pool, computer-controlled cycling, step and ergonometric rowing machines, treadmills, fitness equipment, aeroMeetıng room name

theatre

Classroom

private events. Several of our meeting rooms including Yavuz, Kanuni and Fatih, are located next to the ballroom and are suitable for smaller meetings. 20” LCD info monitors, 60 Mbit high-speed and wireless Internet are available in all meeting rooms and a wide range of state-of-the-art technical equipment is available to hire. The 24 hr instant meetings centre offers solutions to meeting planners and event organizers.

GUEST SERVICES AND FACILITIES Other services offered within the hotel include a business centre, concierge services, indoor parking and valet service, turndown service, pillow menu options, private safety deposit boxes at reception, DVD rental, 24 hr security, photo shop, gift shop, 24 hr laundry and dry cleaning services, coiffeur, 24 hr room service, doctor, babysitter, and 60 Mbit wired and wireless Internet.

Awards General Manager of the Year 2014 Food & Beverage Excellence 2008 – 2014 Hotel of the Year 2005 – 2006 - 20072011 -2013 Safe Hotel 2013 Quality Excellence Award 2004- 2005 – 2009 – 2010 – 2011 - 2012 Torchbearer Award 2006 - 2007- 2008 Food & Beverage Excellence- 2008 Excellence in Risk Management – 2009 Travel + Leisure “THE BEST 500 HOTELS 2009” Travel + Leisure “Europe’s Top Large City Hotels, and also took 57th place on the World’s Top 100 Hotels list” Travel + Leisure “ Best Service 2010” Condé Nast 2009 Gold List Condé Nast Traveler “Readers' Choice Awards 2007” World Travel Awards for 2007 "Best Suite in Turkey"

CONFERENCE AND BANQUET FACILITIES 13 fully equipped meeting rooms, including 3 ballrooms, confer prestige on business and social events, from the smallest to the largest. The Dolmabahçe Ballroom with its classical, elegant décor and foyer is the perfect setting for conferences, receptions and dinners. The Bosphorus Ballroom offers an excellent atmosphere with a superb view and direct access to the Bosphorus Terrace. The Anadolu Ballroom is ideal for multi-purpose use, and offers direct outdoor access. Citronelle, located on the top floor, is a charming venue for

receptıon

ban- boardu hallow area cabaret quet room shape square m2

dimension

l/w

height

door h/w

floor

ANADOLU BACK FOYER

.....

.....

150

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

187

14.38 / 27.96

4.27

P

ANADOLU FRONT FOYER R

.....

.....

150

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

195

19.79 / 28.1

3.69

P

ANADOLU Rn

300

150

600

400

70

60

70

120

520

20.9 / 36.2

3.7

2.16 / 1.81

P

BOARDROOM Rn

40

25

50

40

25

25

30

32

73

8.17 / 12.27

2.69

2.06 / 1.52

P

BOARDROOM FOYER

.....

.....

40

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

54

6.9 / 9.64

2.72

BOSPHORUS Rn

450

250

700

400

120

90

100

200

589

20.9 / 40.77

3.59

BOSPHORUS FOYER

.....

.....

60

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

62

6.45 / 14.11

3.58

P 2.08 / 1.73

P P

BOSPHORUS I Rn

150

80

200

140

40

40

50

80

242

17.18 / 17.68

3.59

2.08 / 1.73

P

BOSPHORUS II Rn

280

130

300

200

50

50

60

120

346

20.09 / 23.09

3.59

2.08 / 1.73

P

2.10 / 1.80

N 16th

BOSPHORUS MAIN FOYER R

......

.....

300

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

195

12,01 / 22,68

2.62

CITRONELLE R

120

50

150

100

40

35

40

70

166

16.3 / 14.56

3.63

P

CLUB BOARDROOM R

....

....

....

....

6

....

....

....

16

8.66 / 3.41

2.35

2 / 0.90

DOLMABAHÇE BALLROOM

700

330

900

550

150

110

120

240

704

24.66 / 32 55

4.6

2.36 / 1.68

DOLMABAHÇE FOYER R

.....

.....

550

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

453

27.74 / 57.03

3.2

R R

DOLMABAHÇE I

120

60

150

120

50

35

40

80

189

24.66 / 9.02

4.6

2.36 / 1.68

R

DOLMABAHÇE I+II

300

160

350

250

70

50

60

150

433

24.66 / 19.05

4.6

2.36 / 1.68

R

DOLMABAHÇE II

200

120

250

160

60

40

50

90

244

24.66 / 10.03

4.6

2.36 / 1.68

R

DOLMABAHÇE II+III

450

200

500

250

70

50

60

150

515

24.66 / 23.53

4.6

2.36 / 1.68

R

DOLMABAHÇE III

200

120

250

160

60

40

50

90

271

24.66 / 13.47

4.6

2.36 / 1.68

R

EXECUTIVE BOARDROOM R

....

....

....

....

12

....

....

....

36

8.38 / 4.91

2.94

2.02 / 1.61

N

FATİH BOARDROOM

.....

.....

.....

.....

18

....

....

....

39

6.95 / 7.5

3.35

2.02 / 1.72

R

KANUNİ

30

18

40

30

20

20

25

24

47

6.98 / 8.81

3.35

2.02. / 1.72

R

MARMARA

80

50

80

50

35

35

40

40

85

12.69 / 6.8

3.49

2.12 / 1.81

P

RUMELİ Rn

50

30

40

40

30

30

35

30

86

8.9 / 13.24

3.69

2.11 / 1.80

P

TAKSİM

60

36

40

40

25

28

33

30

63

9.73 / 6.83

2.9

1.96 / 1.75

R

YAVUZ

30

18

40

30

20

20

25

24

43

6.46 / 8.56

3.35

2.02 / 1.72

R

with Venues

bics, Turkish Hamam (with separate men’s and women’s amenities), traditional Turkish skin exfoliation, steam room and sauna, solarium, skincare treatments, Relaxation Centre, and a variety of massage treatments.

Accommodation

modern city. It offers a selection of premium cocktails and tasty snacks..." Safran Restaurant offers a masterful, contemporary interpretation of sumptuous Ottoman palace delicacies and traditional Turkish fare. Internationally recognised by ‘Acadêmie Internationale de la Gastronomie’, it also provides stunning views of the Bosphorus and live Turkish ‘Fasıl’ music. Veranda Restaurant & Lounge, located on the lobby floor, offers a unique take on alfresco dining. The newly opened restaurant with its open kitchen, is set in its own gardens and is a relaxing setting to enjoy mouth watering dishes from an international menu or just sit back and unwind with a glass of wine. For guests wishing to start the day with the heartiest of breakfasts, The Brasserie with its modern and sophisticated atmosphere, offers something for everyone with its mouth-watering open buffet.

#68 Accommodation with Venues

LE MERIDIEN İstanbul ETILER

Cengiz Topel Caddesi No: 39, Etiler 34337 P: (+90 212) 384 00 00 F: (+90 212) 384 01 11 @: [email protected] W: www.lemeridienistanbul.com

Number of Guest Rooms: 259 Number of Meeting Rooms: 10 Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 30 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 40 km

LOCATION Rising 34 stories in İstanbul’s prestigious Etiler district, Le Méridien İstanbul Etiler will be one of the city’s most impressive contemporary landmarks. Featuring a modern design with panoramic views of the Bosphorous and the city, the hotel is conveniently located along the TEM

Motorway and Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge. 259 rooms including 18 Residential Suites of sophistication and elegance with floor-to-ceiling windows that frame breathtaking views of the cityscape and the Bosphorus. GUESTROOMS 259 well-appointed suites including:

rooms

and

• 97 Deluxe room • 68 Bosphorus room • 10 Creative room • 32 Executive room • 18 Junior Suite room • 18 Residential Suite room • 9 Executive Suite room • 6 Duplex Suite • 1 Presidential Suite Each guestroom and suite has iPod® Docking Station, 40” LCD

Explore Spa and Fitness For contemplation and vitalization, the Explore Spa and Fitness with steam rooms, sauna, jacuzzi, Turkish hammam and 8 treatment rooms as well as an indoor and heated outdoor pool are available. MEETING More than 2000 square metre of total conference space including 7 stylish meeting rooms - six of them with natural light, 2 VIP boardrooms both with natural light. The Ballroom offers an 766 square me-

tre space of elegant design and it is divisible into two separate parts. The 492 square metre foyer is ideal for pre-function cocktail receptions and product exhibits. The hotel’s meetings and events facilities offer a variety of audiovisual and hightech equipment to suit your unique arrangements, including built-in LCD projectors and accompanying high-definition LCD screens.

MEETING ROOM CAPACITIES MEETING ROOMS

M2

Dimensions

Height

THEATRE

Classroom

U Shape

Reception

Board

Banquet

Grand Ballroom

766

37.41m x 20.53m

5.40

850

500

220

900

-

600

Grand Ballroom 1

571

27.82m x 20.53m

5.40

650

350

170

650

-

450

Grand Ballroom 2

192

9.34m x 20.53m

5.40

200

100

40

200

-

150

Grand Ballroom Foyer 1

401

20.71m x 19.52m

4.44

-

-

-

450

-

-

Grand Ballroom Foyer 2

91

10.99m x 9.25m

2.40

-

-

-

100

-

-

Atelier 01

136

14.91m x 9.14m

2.60

140

80

40

150

45

100

Atelier 02

118

13.40m x 10.11m

2.40

120

70

35

120

40

90

Atelier 03

94

10.86m x 9.09m

2.40

100

55

30

100

30

70

Atelier 04

73

10.86m x 6.91m

2.40

80

40

25

80

28

60

Atelier 05

91

10.60m x 8.75m

2.40

100

55

30

100

25

70

Atelier 06

93

11.18m x 8.30m

2.40

100

55

30

100

25

70

Atelier 07

60

9.90m x 6.15m

2.40

60

30

20

60

20

40

Boardroom 1

50

10.75m x 5.65m

3.05

-

-

-

-

16

-

Boardroom 2

66

13.19m x 5.00m

2.40

-

-

-

18

-

BOAZ Bar

71

6.70m x 10.65m

3.50

-

-

90

-

60

-

with Venues

FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES La Torre Restaurant provides indoor and outdoor spaces with modern sophistication to present an exceptional experience for both dining enthusiasts and wine connoisseurs alike. Guests can enjoy local culinary offerings and experiences inspired by a coffee house environment by day and a wine-inspired setting by night at Latitude Bar Le Méridien cuisine awaits your discovery. • La Torre Restaurant • Latitude Bar • Boaz Bar

• Club Lounge • Pool Bar

Accommodation

Flat Screen TV, Le Méridien Bed, 350-Thread-Count Egyptian Cotton Sheets, Bathrobe, Walk-in Rainforest Shower, Separate Bathtub, Bath Amenities, Dual-Line Phone with Speaker and Voicemail Capabilities, Mini Bar, In-Room Laptop Safe, Individual Climate Control.

#70 Accommodation with Venues

Mövenpick Hotel İstanbul

Büyükdere Cad. 34330, 4. Levent P: (+90 212) 319 29 29 F: (+90 212) 319 29 00 @: [email protected] W: www.moevenpick-hotels.com/istanbul

Number of Guest Rooms: 249 Number of Meeting Rooms: 11 Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 28 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 47 km

LOCATION Located in 4. Levent, the heart of İstanbul’s contemporary business and chic shopping district, the Mövenpick Hotel İstanbul is connected directly to İstanbul Atatürk International Airport (28 km) by the Trans-European Motorway, which also provides

convenient access to the Asian side of İstanbul. The metro station next to the hotel will take you to the colourful Taksim Square in just 10 minutes. The hotel is within walking distance to Sapphire, Metrocity and Kanyon shopping malls, and 10 minutes away from the entertainment district Bosphorus.

ACCOMMODATION The 249 rooms, including 45 executive rooms, 21 suites as well as the Skyline Deluxe Suite, are characterized and coloured by functional and contemporary design. Spacious 35 square meter rooms are understated and soothing, created with the business

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES The top-of-the-line facilities at the Wellness Centre include a fitness centre with all the latest cardiovascular equipment, indoor pool, sauna, jacuzzi, steam room and rejuvenating massage treatments.

AWARDS Mövenpick Hotel İstanbul has crowned its achievements by being voted “Europe’s Leading Business Hotel” by World Travel Awards and “Turkey’s Leading City Hotel” by Skal International İstanbul in 2014.

MEETING AND CONFERENCE ROOMS Halls

m2

Length WIDTH

Height

U-shape Class

Boardroom

cocktaıl THEATRE COCKTAIL HALLOW SQUARE banquet prolonge

Ballroom

521

24

25

4,35

100

240

70

550

600

110

400

450

Ballroom I

118

15

8

4,35

40

54

40

75

120

54

80

90

Ballroom II

120

15

8,1

4,35

40

54

40

75

120

54

80

90

Ballroom III

143

17

8,4

4,35

50

60

50

90

140

56

90

110

Premium

112

14

7,8

5

40

54

40

75

120

50

80

60

Maple

40

7,3

5,5

2,5

15

16

16

20

35

18

24

20

Walnut

41

7,9

5,3

2,5

15

16

16

20

35

18

24

20

Maple+Walnut

82

15

5,4

2,5

30

32

32

50

70

36

48

40

Caramelita

55

7,6

7,3

2,5

20

22

20

30

50

24

36

30

Chocolate

29

5,8

5

2,4

10

12

10

16

25

12

12

15

Strawberry

28

7

4

2,6

-

-

12

-

-

-

-

-

Vanilla dream

30

7,6

4

2,6

-

-

12

-

-

-

-

-

Croquant

27

6,8

4

2,4

-

-

12

-

-

-

-

-

Mango

21

7,2

2,8

2,3

-

-

8

-

-

-

-

-

Skyline

34

7,6

4,5

2,9

-

-

12

-

-

-

-

-

with Venues

FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES Featuring the freshest, seasonal, natural and homemade ingredients, AzzuR Restaurant offers a wide range of innovative culinary delights prepared by Italian Executive Chef Giovanni Terracciano. Whether it is an early morning breakfast, a business meeting over lunch or a relaxing dinner, you will savour the best of Italian cuisine and also find local and Swiss specialities. The inviting BarAdoX is the place for a relaxing drink after work or for a pre-dinner aperitif. Also Swiss chocolates, homemade cakes, cookies, world famous Mövenpick ice-creams and special products are on sale in GourmeT.

CONFERENCE AND BANQUET FACILITIES All manner of conferences and every imaginable type of banquet can be competently catered for in Mövenpick Hotel İstanbul. Equipped with stateof-the-art remote control audio-visual technology, the 521 square metres Ballroom can accommodate 550 guests in theatre style and it can also be easily and swiftly transformed into three smaller conference rooms. The 112 square metres Premium Room can host 75 delegates in theatre style. Complementing these large meeting rooms are 9 break-out rooms for 8 to 70 people. Meeting and technical equipments consist of overhead projector, screen, slide projector, flipchart, barcovision, sound system, microphone, CD player, DVD player, television, light system, ISDN internet line, video conferencing, paper shredder and minibar. When it is time to add flavour to your events, Mövenpick Hotel İstanbul offers alternatives ranging from light, refreshing coffee breaks to seated banquets featuring creative contemporary Mediterranean cuisine.

Accommodation

• Daily newspaper • Complimentary espresso makers, premium tea and water in the rooms • Complimentary use of a boardroom up to 1 hour as per availability • Complimentary shoe shine for a pair of shoes during your stay.

traveller in mind. All the rooms offer in-room safes large enough to accommodate a laptop, direct dial telephone, LCD TV, minibar, coffee machine, hair dryer, voice mail and wireless internet connection. The executive room and suite guests can enjoy exclusive access to the Skyline Club Lounge on the 20th floor overlooking the crystal expanse of modern İstanbul and a range of services designed to meet the needs of today’s dynamic business world. The exclusive privileges for executive room and suite guests are: • Daily complimentary buffet breakfast • Tea, coffee, refreshments and cookies throughout the day at the Skyline Club Lounge • Selection of alcoholic beverages with snack buffet from 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm at the Skyline Club Lounge • Daily laundry service (up to 1 shirt/blouse and 1 trouser/skirt) • Complimentary wireless internet access in the rooms • Business facilities including iPad, laptop and wireless internet accesss at the Skyline Club Lounge • Fruits and chocolates in the rooms • Laptop, iPad, iPod docking station, DVD player and movies upon request in the rooms and suites

#72 Accommodation with Venues

MÖVENPİCK HOTEL İstanbul GOLDEN HORN

Silahtarağa Caddesi No 87 34050 İstanbul, Turkey P: +90 212 600 1 600 F: +90 212 600 1 616 W: www.moevenpick-hotels.com/istanbul-golden-horn

Number of Guest Rooms: 136 Number of Meeting Rooms: 9 Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 16 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 60 km

LOCATION Golden Horn’s history and incorporating the very latest green building technology, the hotel offers a total of 136 spacious rooms, 45 Classic, 65 Superior, 13 Deluxe, 6 Premium with balcony and 7 Suits enjoying many impressive waterfront views, Pruva Swiss Grill restaurant serving gourmet culinary delights, a rejuvenating Spa and five stateof-the-art .From stylish executive boardrooms to a full-size ballroom, our function areas feature state-ofthe-art technology, including remote

controlled audiovisual and Wireless LAN

equipment

FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES Pruva SwissGrill Restaurant, with 146 inside seats and 90 terrace seats, has a total capacity of 236 guests. The all day restaurant with an open show kitchen will serve a wide range of innovative Mediterranean cuisine as well as Swiss and Turkish specialities. For groups the restaurant offers a private dining room for up to 20 diners. In the restaurant there is a play room for the kids.

The Lobby Lounge and Bar will serve distinctive cocktails, premium drinks and snacks.

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES For centuries İstanbul’s famous Golden Horn has captivated traders, invaders and travellers from all over the world with its photogenic panoramas, vibrant culture and dramatic history. Now celebrating the wonder of this glorious past is the Mövenpick Hotel İstanbul Golden Horn, offering

CONFERENCE & BANQUET FACILITIES Mövenpick Meetings & Events offers professional event management

NAME

SQM

LENGTH

WIDTH

HEIGHT

U SHAPE

CLASS ROOM

BOARD ROOM

THEATRE

BANQUET

COCTAIL

CABARET

AIR CONDITION

DAY LIGHT

SEA VIEW

FLOOR

MEETING AND CONFERENCE ROOMS

GOLDEN HORN BALLROOM

380

14

27

5,2

70

80

120

200

200

440

120

Y

N

N

-2

GOLDEN HORN BALLROOM 1

190

14

13,5

5,2

35

40

60

100

100

220

60

Y

N

N

-2

GOLDEN HORN BALLROOM 2

190

14

13,5

5,2

35

40

60

100

100

220

60

Y

N

N

-2

GOLDEN HORN 160 BALLROOM FOYER

7,5

21

2,4

-

-

-

-

40

100

30

Y

N

N

-2

KARIYE

50

7,7

6,3

2,4

18

18

24

45

-

-

-

Y

N

N

-2

DA VINCI

78

10,7

7,3

2,6

22

18

30

45

34

40

24

Y

Y

N

L

DA VINCI 1

44

6

7,3

2,6

12

9

17

25

20

25

20

Y

N

N

L

DA VINCI 2

34

4,7

7,3

2,6

10

9

12

20

14

15

12

Y

Y

N

L

PIERRE LOTI

23

5

4,7

2,6

9

9

12

14

12

15

6

Y

N

N

L

PIRI REIS

55

11

5

2,5

11

15

14

24

20

50

-

Y

Y

Y

1

BARBAROS

42

11,8

3,6

3,5

20

20

22

45

-

80

-

Y

Y

Y

1

THE SKY DOME 1

90

14

6,5

3

30

36

36

87

50

200

30

Y

Y

Y

10

THE SKY DOME 2

30

7,3

4,2

3

15

12

18

28

-

50

-

Y

Y

Y

10

with Venues

guests, which features a unique car entrance with elevator. The Ballroom can be divided into two independent spaces with soundproof separators and also offers a foyer. The meetings rooms are equipped with state-of-the-art technology including high speed wireless LAN and video conferencing and also hitech automation system technology at the conference rooms and Ballroom allows to control sound, light and screen from an i-Pad. Our function areas feature stateof-the-art technology, including remote-controlled audiovisual equipment, high speed and wireless internet and video conferencing.

encapsulating the highest quality standards, creative cuisine and qualified, friendly service. We create the ideal conditions for your meeting, banquet or wedding with our individual solutions tailored to your requirements. We offer more than just conference rooms – food and beverage is also part of our expertise. We provide a top class culinary experience based on local produce and fresh ingredients. Such an inspirational location will also be naturally perfect for corporate functions and the hotel will have five meeting rooms from 23 to 120 sqm and a divisible 380-sqm Ballroom for up to 440

Accommodation

travellers a contemporary comfort zone in the heart of the city. Perfectly located just 10 minutes away from the Old City’s famous historic highlights, the hotel is within walking distance to Pierre Loti Hill that offers a magnificent view of the Golden Horn where you can enjoy a teleferic (cable car) ride, Santral İstanbul, Feshane, Eyüp Sultan Mosque , Miniaturk, Rahmi Koc Museum, Vialand, Ecumenical Patriarchate, Kariye Church Meseum, and Eyüp Cultural Centre.

#74 Accommodation with Venues

Ramada Plaza İstanbul

Halaskargazi Cad. No:63 34373 Şişli P: (+90 212) 315 44 44 F: (+90 212) 315 44 45 @: [email protected] W: www.ramadaplazaistanbul.com

Number of Guest Rooms: 175 Number of Meeting Rooms: 9 Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 23 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 46 km

LOCATION The Ramada Plaza İstanbul is situated in walking distance from the Taksim Square, İstanbul Convention & Exhibition Center and Nişantaşı, the heart of the shopping district of İstanbul. Next to Osmanbey subway station and just a couple of stops to the popular shopping malls of Cevahir, Metrocity and Kanyon. Walking

distance to City’s shopping mall. 23 km from Atatürk Airport. Lutfi Kirdar International Convention and Exibition Center is only 1 km, and Old City & Grand Bazaar is 7 km, an 8 minute ride by subway. CAPACITY 162 luxurious guest rooms, 12 suits, 2 penthouse suits, 176 total rooms.

ROOM DETAILS Adjustable A/C System, Satellite Connection to PAY TV, LCD TV, direct dial telephone, dataport, wireless internet access services, free ADSL, mini bar, laptop sized safebox equipped with main socket. GENERAL FACILITIES Central A/C System, wireless internet

SPORTS & RECREATION Wellness Center with fitness center, massage parlour, sauna, steam bath, Turkish Bath and outdoor swimming pool.

MEETING & CONGRESS 8 Meeting Room(s) Total Cap: 500 Max (sqm/pax): 480/500 • Min (sqm/pax): 17/15 • Wireless Microphone,

• Lectern, • Lapel Microphone, • Sound system, • Motorized Screen, • Wireless Internet Access, • Independent Temperature Control, • Laptop size safebox with main socket, • Plasma TV, • DVD Player, VCD Player, VCR, • Overhead Projector, • Flipchart, Fax, A/C.

B1 Meeting Rooms

Ballroom

MEETING AND CONFERENCE ROOMS Room Size

Height

Theatre Style

Classroom Style

Banquet Style

Cocktail Style

U Style

Ballroom

480 m2

2.90 m

300 guests

200 guests

297 guests

500 guests

50 guests

Club Room A

53 m

2

2.50 m

35 guests

18 guests

20 guests

35 guests

18 guests

Club Room B

17 m2

2.50 m

18 guests

12 guests

10 guests

15 guests

9 guests

Club Room AB

70 m

2

2.50 m

55 guests

30 guests

30 guests

50 guests

30 guests

Club Room C

64 m2

2.50 m

65 guests

27 guests

30 guests

Club Room D

42 m

2

2.50 m

Amphitheatre

117 m2

3.35 m 2.60 m 2.90 m

Ottoman

40 m

Executive Meeting Room (with dancing floor)

150 m

Pool

119 m

2

2

-

50 guests

-

-

-

14 guests

-

-

-

-

30 guests

15 guests

30 guests

30 guests

16 guests

175 guests

78 guests

110 guests

120 guests

44 guests

74 guests

80 guests

*36 Guests - Block table style

2

-

22 guests

-

-

90 guests

*36 guests 120 guests

-

with Venues

WINING & DINING Lobby Bar and Lounge, Ottoman Restaurant, Pancaldi Restaurant, Vitamin Bar and Pool Bar.

Accommodation

access services, free ADSL, business center, hairdresser, laundry, ironing, dry cleaning, safety box at reception, 24 hrs room service, power generator, doctor on demand, baby sitter, bank and Textile Shop.

#76 Accommodation with Venues

Renaissance İstanbul Bosphorus Hotel

Barbaros Bulvarı No:145 34349 Beşiktaş P: (+90 212) 340 70 00 F: (+90 212) 340 70 80 @: [email protected] W: www.renaissanceistanbulbosphorus.com

Number of Guest Rooms: 214 Number of Meeting Rooms: 13 Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 31,3 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 40,3 km

Location “No matter where or why you travel, there’s always something wonderfully new to be found” is the integrated philosophy of the Renaissance İstanbul Bosphorus Hotel. Offering stunning views over the Bosphorus, the magnificent towering Renaissance İstanbul Bosphorus Hotel reflects the modern life style norms with its architectural design. The hotel is located on the European side of İstanbul in Besiktas, midway between the areas

of Taksim and Levent and within walking distance to major shopping malls and the Bosphorus’ main boat harbor. The hotel has easy access to Saint Sophia Museum, Sultanahmet Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar and the Asian side via the Bosphorus Bridge. This luxury new addition to hotels in İstanbul is designed to meet the most demanding requirements of today’s modern traveler, whether for business or holiday.

ACCOMMODATION & ROOM DETAILS The Renaissance İstanbul Bosphorus Hotel with its 214 rooms offers breathtaking views of the city and the Bosphorus. Our light and airy rooms with luxurious bathrooms are designed with natural lighting and a relaxing color scheme, allowing you to stretch and relax after a busy day. Our modern rooms also have high-speed Internet access and LCD screen TVs with the latest on demand movies.

to detail are the hallmarks of the Renaissance İstanbul Bosphorus. Our dedicated and knowledgeable team of professionals ensures you successful and productive events. RECREATIONAL FACILITIES R Fitness & Spa offers a blend of active and passive rejuvenation facilities with complimentary access. In addition to the fully equipped indoor swimming pool and cardio gym the R Fitness & Spa provides a jacuzzi, sauna, steam bath, shock showers, a Turkish Bath with additional treatments, massage rooms with peeling and foam massages, together with personal training, pilates, nutritive consultancy and body analyses. We aim to provide you with an enjoyable and relaxing stay while you are away from home.

MEETING AND CONFERENCE ROOMS SIZES Floor

b floor

M1 Floor

m2 floor

r floor

Meetıng room name

area m2

CAPACITY

Length m width m heıght m theatre

Classroom

receptıon banquet

u shape

cabaret

The Ball 1

111.3

14.44

7.71

4.85

132

72

110

96

51

64

The Ball 2

179.0

14.47

12.37

4.85

220

120

180

192

59

128

The Ball 3

132.9

14.14

9.4

4.85

154

96

130

144

55

96

The Ball 1 - 2

292.6

14.47

20.22

4.85

368

192

290

288

91

192

The Ball 2 -3

317

14.47

21.91

4.85

374

216

310

336

79

224

The Ball

430.6

14.47

29.76

4.85

600

264

425

432

135

288

Foyer 1

63.3

11.16

5.67

2.35

--

--

--

--

--

--

Foyer 2

83.3

10.84

7.68

2.35

--

--

--

--

--

--

Foyer 3

65.3

10.84

6.02

2.35

--

--

--

--

--

--

Foyer 1+2

293.7

22

13.35

2.35

--

--

--

--

--

--

Foyer 2+3

297.0

21.68

13.7

2.35

--

--

--

--

--

--

Foyer

636.1

32.84

19.37

2.35

--

--

--

--

--

--

Studio 1

65.2

9.53

6.84

2.35

80

42

65

45

30

35

Studio 2

60.9

7.13

8.54

2.35

74

36

60

45

25

35

Studio 3

60.9

7.13

8.54

2.35

74

36

60

45

25

35

Chapter 1

30.7

5.34

5.74

2.3

30

18

30

18

12

12

Chapter 2/3

57.9

5.43

10.66

2.3

60

45

60

45

30

35 --

Chapter Foyer

49.6

5.97

8.31

--

--

--

--

--

Private Dining Room

27.4

5.71

4.79

2.35

--

--

--

14

--

--

Level 1

28.1

5.45

5.16

2.35

30

18

30

18

12

12 28

Level 2

43.1

5.94

7.25

2.35

50

24

45

36

18

Level 3

38.9

5.48

7.1

2.35

45

24

35

36

16

28

Level 1/2

76.7

5.94

12.91

2.35

78

33

70

54

30

45

Level 2/3

88.2

5.94

14.85

2.35

95

36

75

72

36

54

Level 1/2/3

106.9

5.45

19.61

2.35

115

42

130

90

42

63

Horizon2

42.1

12.75

3.3

2.6

34

21

45

12

24

28

Horizon1

132.6

20

3.7

2.8

105

60

140

100

45

66

with Venues

MEETING & CONFERENCE ROOM FACILITIES The Renaissance İstanbul Bosphorus Hotel offers 12 well-designed meeting rooms with the latest technology and a unique Ballroom. Our hotel is centrally located in the business district of İstanbul and within easy reach to the major meeting & congress areas in Taksim, Levent and Maslak. Multifunctional and elegant meeting facilities are the best choice for your meeting. Most of our meeting rooms have daylight. We also provide distinctive space for breakout areas, receptions and cocktails parties. The Renaissance İstanbul Bosphorus Hotel is proud to have a meeting room on the highest floor with a truly amazing view of the Bosphorus for your special occasion. Immaculate service and attention

Accommodation

FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES Enjoy an extensive range of food and beverages in our hotel restaurants. The Arts Restaurant, located above the lobby level serves buffet breakfast, a la carte Lunch and Dinner. Enjoy our worldwide cuisine in a warm and casual atmosphere. Be amazed by the stunning views of the Bosphorus from our spectacular 212 Bar & Restaurant, with flawless aperitifs, drinks from around the world and modern and classic cocktails. The Living Room & Terrace has an excellent choice of early-morning bites, afternoon desserts, together with a wide range of delicious chocolates, luscious tarts, cakes and homemade cookies and pastries or light snacks served all day long.

#78 Accommodation with Venues

RENAISSANCE POLAT İSTANBUL HOTEL

Sahil Yolu Caddesi No: 2 34149 Yesilyurt P: (+90 212) 414 18 00 F: (+90 212) 414 19 70 (+90 212) 414 19 76 (Sales) @: [email protected] W: www.renaissancepolatistanbul.com

Number of Guest Rooms: 425 Number of Meeting Rooms: 13 Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 4 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 60.7 km

Location The hotel overlooks the sea of Marmara and is only 18 km from the city center. It is 4 km from the airport and offers complimentary scheduled airport shuttle. ACCOMMODATION A total of 425 rooms, including 20 Ocean suites, 110 Deluxe City view, 194 Deluxe Ocean view, 6 Marmara Suite, 1 Honeymoon Suite, 26 garden standart, 7 Superior room, 7 garden deluxe room, 1 presidential suite and 4 room fitted for handicapped guests. The following services are available in guest rooms: private bath and massage shower, work desk with lamp, TV with remote control, cable/satellite TV,

all-news channel, minibar, individually controlled air conditioning, hairdryer, crib. On the 20th, 21st, 22nd floors there are 53 Renaissance Club rooms and 1 presidential suit featuring additional services such as deluxe rooms with queen/tween size beds, private check/out, business services, in-room modem, safe deposit boxes in rooms and in suites, private club lounge serving complimentary continental breakfast, afternoon tea and evening cocktails. Also all suites have the access for our club lounge located on the club floor. FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES 5 restaurants serving specialities of

traditional Turkish, Chinese, German, American, Sea food and International cuisine. Several of the restaurants offer live music. The Bierstube (Austrian and German Cuisines) is open for dinner, The Champions Sports Bar&Restaurant (American cuisine) open for dinner, Daphne Restaurant&Grill Restaurant (Mediterranean and Turkish cuisines) is open all day, Marmara Seafood Restaurant open for lunch and dinner, The Royal China Restaurant (Chinese cuisine) open for lunch and dinner. GUEST SERVICES AND FACILITIES Two-storey car park, foreign exchange facilities, 24-hour room service, doctor on call 24-hours, shop-

CONFERENCE AND BANQUETING FACILITIES Services available for 8-1600 people in 13 multipurpose rooms equipped with the latest technology and which can be combined or divided as required.

MEETING AND CONFERENCE ROOMS dımensions Rooms

Capacities

Area (sqm)

Length (m)

Width (m)

Ballroom Foyer

400

22.70

15.20

2,8

-

-

350

-

-

64

Ballroom A

400

29,65

12,65

5,65

410

225

350

300

90

128

Height (m)

Theater

Classroom

Reception Banquet

U-Shape

cabaret

Ballroom B

600

29,65

19,85

5,65

600

405

600

500

120

--

Ballroom A+B

1000

29,65

32,3

5,65

1200

675

1200

810

-

--

Ballroom A+B+Foyer

1400

-

-

-

1500

790

1600

1100

-

--

Akdeniz Foyer

55

12,75

5,25

2,8

-

-

-

-

-

--

Akdeniz 1+2+3

300

16,5

19,3

2,8

280

144

300

240

-

--

Akdeniz 1

90

16,5

5,95

2,8

80

48

80

60

34

--

Akdeniz 2

100

15,6

6,4

2,8

100

60

100

80

42

48

Akdeniz 3

108

15,6

7

2,8

100

60

100

80

42

40

Akdeniz 4

35

6,3

5,7

2,8

40

18

30

20

15

40

İstanbul

50

7,5

5,1

2,4

40

18

45

20

15

16

Ankara

50

7,6

5,1

2,4

40

18

45

20

15

16

İzmir

46

7,5

5,1

2,4

42

18

45

20

15

16

Bursa

50

7

5,25

2,4

40

18

45

30

15

48

Adana

70

11,25

5,1

2,4

60

30

50

40

23

--

İstanbul+ Ankara+İzmir

146

22,6

5,1

2,4

136

66

120

90

45

--

Boardroom

40

8,95

5,45

2,4

-

-

20

8

-

16

Outdoor Pool

1275

-

-

-

-

-

2000

1200

-

16

Palandöken Ballroom

640

35,9

18,85

5,85

500

250

600

420

70

16

Level 1/2

76.7

5.94

12.91

2.35

78

42

70

40

40blok

32

Level 2/3

88.2

5.94

14.85

2.35

95

51

75

40

40blok

32

Level 1/2/3

106.9

5.45

19.61

2.35

115

69

130

60

60blok

48

Foyer

0.0

--

--

--

--

--

--

Horizon

23.6

7.43

3.18

2.9

24

12

20

12

16blok

8

Horizon1

85.5

5.7

15

2.8

75

55

120

64

39

48

with Venues

BUSINESS FACILITIES 6 meeting rooms and secretarial services on the C floor of the hotel offer a fully equipped business center with

trained personnel and there is a Highspeed Internet access which you build up connection with wireless systems.

Accommodation

ping arcade, laundry and dry cleaning service, childcare services, coiffeur and beauty saloon, barber, concierge services and safe boxes. Indoor and outdoor pool, exercise room, whirlpool, sauna, jogging, tennis, squash, with beach and sailing nearby.

#80 Accommodation with Venues

Shangri-La Bosphorus, İstanbul

Sinanpasa Mah. Hayrettin Iskelesi Sok. No.1 34353, Besiktas, İstanbul, Turkey P: (90 212) 275 8888 F: (90 212) 275 8889 @: [email protected] W: www.shangri-la.com/istanbul/shangrila

Number of Guest Rooms: 186 Number of Meeting Rooms: 11 Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 27 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 43 km

Overview On a historical site from the 1920s which served as a tobacco warehouse, Shangri-La Bosphorus, İstanbul is one of the newest luxury hotels, located on the shores of the Bosphorus between Dolmabahce Palace and Naval Museum at Besiktas. A unique Asian hotel brand in Turkey blending Asian style with Turkish hospitality, reflected in all features, Shangri-La Bosphorus, İstanbul offers a sanctuary with the most spacious guest rooms in the city. The rooms feature comtemporary

décor with Asian highlights. Each room comes equipped with hightech products, free high-speed internet, a flat-screen TV and an iPod docking station. The marble bathrooms have heated floors and Bvlgari toiletries. Free private parking is available on site. Location Centrally located in the Besiktas district, Shangri-La Bosphorus, İstanbul, is close to the city’s financial district and the İstanbul Convention and Exhibition Centre. The hotel is a 45-minute drive from İstanbul

Ataturk International Airport and a 90-minute drive from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. In addition, the Port of Galata, a terminal for luxury cruise ships, is less than 4 kilometres from the hotel. Rooms and Suites Shangri-La Bosphorus, İstanbul, offers guests a sanctuary in any of its 169 luxurious guestrooms and 17 suites, reflecting the city’s proud heritage while also including Asian design touches and modern travel technologies for which Shangri-La is well known.

Meetings and Incentives Shangri-La Bosphorus, İstanbul, offers experienced hosts and state-of-theart services that cater to the highest level of international business, diplomatic and social gatherings. Our two ballrooms and nine conference and function rooms, with a capacity of up to 1000 attendees, are conveniently located on the same floor. Spacious pre-function areas are also provided. All venues feature

state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, including complimentary wireless broadband Internet access, large plasma display unit, satellite and teleconferencing, simultaneous translation system available upon request, slide, overhead, LCD and direct projectors. Spa and Wellness Shangri-La Bosphorus, İstanbul, is proud to introduce Europe’s first CHI, The Spa featuring authentic and traditional Asian therapies. The spa contains some of the most indulgent private spa suites in İstanbul, complete with hammam facilities, customised massages and organic products. The Health Club offers a full range of exercise and recreation facilities. Guests can choose to work out and unwind at our indoor heated swimming pool and state-of-the-art gymnasium. Changing rooms are fitted with a Jacuzzi for deep relaxation in the day or evening.

MEETING AND CONFERENCE ROOMS Ceiling Area (sqm) Height(m)

Meeting Room

Reception

Theatre

Banquet

Classroom

Boardroom

Dimensions (m)

Shangri-La Ballroom

964

1050

550

480

108

39,13x24,92

850

5.3

Shangri-La Ballroom 1

200

220

120

140

30

16x16,44

240

5.3

Shangri-La Ballroom 2

750

750

340

340

72

23,13x24,92

610

5.3

Bosphorus Ballroom

124

252

200

110

66

24,90x10,57

300

2.9

Bosphorus Ballroom 1

60

106

90

90

26

12,31x10,57

155

2.9

Bosphorus Ballroom 2

64

96

110

72

36

12,59x12,59

145

2.9

Kız Kulesi

20

22

12

12

13

7,41x5,41

40

2.9

Dolmabahçe

15

16

12

12

13

7,89x5,19

40

2.9

Ayasofya

32

20

20

18

13

8,42x5,51

44

2.9

Sultanahmet

70

60

40

27

16

8,42x9,00

71

2.9

Topkapı

30

60

24

24

12

8,42x6,80

53

2.9

Galata

20

20

16

12

14

8,42x4,75

36

2.9

Beşiktaş ( VIP room )

48

36

30

24

27

9,43x6,50

60

2.4

Yıldız ( Bridal room )

-

-

-

-

-

8,30x2,57

21

2.4

Boardroom (Function Support Center)

-

-

-

-

8

3,80x3,80

16

2.9

with Venues

Food and Beverage Featuring the freshest ingredents, IST TOO presents Turkish, Mediterriean and Asian delicacies. The creative menu is complemented by a stylish atmosphere and the fantastic views of the Bosphorus Strait. Your dining experience is further enhanced with IST TOO’s Japanese sushi bar and grill station.Shang Palace is the hotel’s signature Cantonese restaurant and Shangri-La’s culinary introduction to the city of İstanbul. Savour classic Cantonese

dishes and Chinese beverages in refined and contemporary atmosphere. Grand and elegant, the Lobby Lounge is the place to meet for both business and leisure. Styled with feminine touches, offering more than 100 types of teas and delightful savouries and pastries. Exuding an urban elegance, Le Bar offers world cuisine alongside classic cocktails and spirits. Relax with friends while indulging in our range of tapas and mezzes.

Accommodation

All the guestrooms feature luxurious bath amenities from BVLGARI, Nespresso coffee-makers, heated bathroom floors, Welcome Shangri-La Tea, fruit, bottled water, and complimentary in-room high-speed Internet access. Most rooms have a Bosphorus view, and these rooms are also the closest to the waters. All suites have an unobstructed Bosphorus view, and some have their own private terraces.

#82 Accommodation with Venues

Sheraton İstanbul Atakoy Hotel

Rauf Orbay Caddesi Sahilyolu, No:10, Bakirkoy, İstanbul 34158 P: (+90) 212 413 06 00 F: (+90) 212 560 81 58 @: [email protected] W: www.sheratonistanbulatakoy.com.tr www.sheraton.com/istanbulatakoy

Number of Guest Rooms: 285 Number of Meeting Rooms: 11 Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 8 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 55 km

LOCATION Sheraton İstanbul Atakoy Hotel is positioned immediately alongside Atakoy Marina and just 8 minutes from the Ataturk International Airport. Just 10 minutes from Sultanahmet, the cultural and tourism highlight of İstanbul, and 20 minutes from historic Taksim Square and İstanbul Convention Center, easy access to the area’s most

popular attractions are offered. Sheraton İstanbul Atakoy Hotel is a short stroll to major shopping malls such as Galleria. We offer convenient transportation options all day long to major centers and fairgrounds including CNR and TUYAP Exhibition Centers. FACILITIES / ACCOMMODATION Overlooking the Marmara Sea and

Marina, Sheraton İstanbul Atakoy Hotel has 285 guest rooms; 24 suites decorated with a unique interior design, and a club floor. From Deluxe rooms to the 230 m2 Presidential Suite, each and every room offers Sheraton comfort and luxury. GUEST SERVICE AND FACILITIES All rooms include the specially designed Sweet Sleeper Bed, air con-

WINING-DINING FACILITIES Our guests have the opportunity to fancy different tastes at Mey Türk Restaurant, where delicacies of the Turkish and Greek cuisine are served. Cook Book Restaurant with its special vault of 1200 bottles of wine and international cuisine, where your dinner may turn into a feast with the heavenly sea view of Marmara Sea, Trendy Lounge&Bar with its genuine concept, all day long Patisserie Sheraton Gourmet, and Club Lounge with its panoramic sea view.

BUSINESS FACILITIES You will stay connected to friends, family and business at Link@Sheraton with high speed internet connection. For your business trips, flip chart, pen and paper, lectern and platforms, podia, light and microphone systems, sound and multimedia systems (TV, video, DVD/ CD player), laser pointer, projection, LCD projectors, plasma/LCD monitors, teleconferencing system, free shuttle to CNR and TÜYAP expedition centers.

MEETING AND CONFERENCE FACILITIES From business meetings for 10 to gala dinners for 1600, Sheraton İstanbul Atakoy Hotel has everything you need to plan a successful event. Our sunlit ballrooms are designed with high ceilings and no pillars, and 11 conference rooms all have the gorgeous view of the hotels matchless evergreen garden and sea view. OTHER FACILITIES Heated indoor pool, dry cleaning/ laundry service, fire extinguisher, free shuttle service from and to the airport, Taksim and Sultanahmet districts, 24 hours room service, currency exchange service, car rental, multi-lingual staff, personal wake-up call, luggage maintenance, 24 hours reception service, safe (in room or front bureau), parking lot with no charge.

BALLROOMS BALLROOMS



Meeting Rooms

Area (m2)

Height

Theatre

Reception

Classroom

U-Shape

Board

Banquet

GRAND BALLROOM

730

6 .90

600

600

270

96

96

440

GRAND BALLROOM 1

229

6 .90

170

150

60

35

26

100

GRAND BALLROOM 2

260

6 .90

220

300

90

50

36

140

GRAND BALLROOM 3

226

6 .90

170

150

60

35

26

100

GRAND BALLROOM 1+2

489

6 .90

470

450

190

74

66

220

GRAND BALLROOM 2+3

486

6 .90

470

450

190

74

66

220

GRAND BALLROOM FOYER

221

2 .50

-

-

-

-

-

-

CEREMONY BALLROOM

410

6 .30

360

400

170

72

60

230

CEREMONY BALLROOM FOYER

66+44

2 .60

-

-

-

-

-

-

Meeting Rooms

Area (m )

Height

Theatre

Reception

Classroom

U-Shape

Board

Banquet

AMERIGO VESPUCCI

104

4.00

60

80

36

24

24

50

MEETING ROOMS 2

AMERIGO VESPUCCI 1

52

4.00

30

40

20

12

12

20

AMERIGO VESPUCCI 2

52

4.00

30

40

16

12

12

20

VASCO DA GAMA

188

4.00

130

110

70

40

24

100

VASCO DA GAMA 1

47

4.00

36

40

15

14

14

30

VASCO DA GAMA 2

47

4.00

36

40

15

14

14

30

VASCO DA GAMA 3

47

4.00

36

40

15

14

14

30

VASCO DA GAMA 4

47

4.00

36

40

15

14

14

30

VASCO DA GAMA 1+2

94

4.00

70

80

30

20

25

50

VASCO DA GAMA 3+4

94

4.00

70

80

30

20

25

50

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS

60

4.00

36

50

24

17

20

30

MEETING ROOM FOYER

144

4.00

-

-

-

-

-

-

with Venues

RECREATIONAL AND WELLNESS FACILITIES Sheraton İstanbul Atakoy Hotel offers an ever-lasting experience with its outdoor and indoor pools, pool bar, children’s pool, running track, and private tennis courts. Positive Spa & Fitness Center will help relax and recharge with its sauna and Turkish Bath.

Accommodation

ditioning, plasma TV with satellite connection, data port, wireless internet, electronic safe, tea/coffee machine, mini bar, iron and ironing board. All rooms feature a full accessorized bathroom with phone and hair dryer. Sheraton İstanbul Atakoy Hotel has been awarded to be the top Sheraton brand for guest satisfaction.

#84 Accommodation with Venues

Swissotel The Bosphorus

Bayıldım Cad. No: 2 Maçka 34357 Beşiktaş P: (+90 212) 326 11 00 F: (+90 212) 326 11 22 @: [email protected] W: www.swissotel.com/istanbul Number of Guest Rooms: 566 Number of Meeting Rooms: 30 Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 23 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 40 km

Accomodation: BRAND NEW ROOMS AND SUITES AT SWISSOTEL THE BOSPHOROUS, İstanbul A leading example of contemporary luxury, Swissotel The Bosphorus, İstanbul is enhancing its overall comfort and guest experience by combining the best in Swiss sophistication, precision and simplicity with the warmth of Turkish culture, taking full advantage of Swissotel’s unique location within İstanbul. Star architect Khuan Chew was inspired by Swissotel’s amazing

views of the Bosphorus and its exceptional setting in the midst of the 65-acre gardens adjacent to Dolmabahce Palace, the last residence of the Ottoman Sultans. The results are reflected in the colour and feel of the new lift landing and corridors. And Chew’s award-winning team is also refurbishing the guest rooms of this five-star hotel in keeping with the Swissotel brand concept: luxurious comfort with modern details, using genuine materials like wood, stone and metal that are always authentic. Each room and suite is being taste-

fully decorated with state-of-the art amenities for rooms that are elegantly tailored to the modern guest. All rooms are enhanced by their magnificent views, thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows that look out onto the iconic Bosphorus, the Marmara Seas and the Golden Horn. Guest Services and Facilities The new rooms and suites all feature walk-in rain showers, spacious closets, entertainment centres with 46” LED HDTVs, refreshment centres, Nespresso coffee machines

Pürovel Spa & Sport: Pürovel Spa & Sport, awarded the “Leading Spa of the World”, pro-

Business Facilities: Telecommunications, personal computers, translation facilities, courier services, private meeting room, cellular phone rental, latest

information on Turkish and international business, wireless internet in meeting rooms. Meeting And Conference Facilities: 30 superb function rooms including 3 ballrooms, he hotel is well capable to cater to the most lavish banquet to meetings and conferences for up to 1600 persons. Extensive banqueting and outside catering facilities provide a diverse range of culinary style, expertly prepared by renowned chefs.

U-Shape

Reception / Cocktail

With stage / dance floor

107

15.5

7.0

3.1

85

81

32

42

48

36

100/70

60

882

82

12.0

7.0

3.1

70

44

26

30

30

27

70/40

Acacia

377

35

7.0

5.0

3.1

13

Tulip

312

29

4.0

7.0

3.1

9

Fuji Ballroom

11,433

1,063

42.5

25.0

6.8

1,600

1,000

165

260

378

200

1200/100

Fuji I

4,573

425

17.0

25.0

6.8

420

300

90

140

150

100

400/250

288

Fuji II

7,532

700

28.0

25.0

6.7

650

500

110

160

228

130

750/400

480

Fuji Foyer

3,938

366

33.0

11.0

3.6

175

174

650/400

276

Bern

1,044

97

13.0

7.4

3.3

120

63

50

50

42

45

90/50

60

Montreux

1,044

97

13.0

7.4

3.3

120

63

50

50

42

45

90/50

60

Lausanne

1,044

97

13.0

7.4

3.3

120

63

50

50

42

45

90/50

60

Foyer

2,410

224

16.0

14.0

3.3

Area m2

L

W

H

Square

1,151

Area ft2

Classroom

Mimosa Edelweiss

Name of meeting rooms

Theatre Style

Round

Boardroom

MEETING ROOM CAPACITIES

Swissôtel LIVING

LEVEL 5 952

120/100

LEVEL 7 Neuchatel

3,949

367

18.0

20.0

3.8

Neuchatel Foyer

2,410

224

14.0

16.0

3.9

420

280

66

115

150

100

400/250

276

Geneve - Luzern

3,422

318

24.0

13.0

4.7

400

186

50

70

120

60

300/225

240

Geneve

2,131

198

15.0

13.0

4.7

250

133

50

70

72

60

160/100

240

Luzern

1,237

115

13.5

8.5

3.9

120

63

50

50

36

45

90/50

60

Zurich

1,216

113

8.0

13.5

2.9

120

63

50

50

42

45

90/50

60

Foyer

2,443

227

30.0

7.5

3.3

275/150

325/200

LEVEL 10 Monte Rosa 1

484

45

5.0

8.0

3.3

40

18

22

22

18

18

Monte Rosa 2

753

70

8.0

8.0

3.3

60

36

22

34

30

27

40/N/A 60/40

Monte Rosa Com

1,496

139

8.0

16.5

3.3

12

75

30

42

48

35

110/90

Mönch

786

73

6.5

11.0

2.6

70

51

30

42

30

35

60/40

Mont Blanc

882

82

7.0

11.0

3.4

80

54

30

42

36

35

70/40

Eiger

409

38

5.0

7.5

2.6

11

Matterhorn

409

38

5.0

7.5

2.6

11

Jungfrau

409

38

5.0

7.5

2.6

11

Chamonix

366

34

4.0

8.6

3.2

9

Asuka

5,617

522

23.0

23.0

4.5

85

320

70

400/330

Asuka Foyer

2,163

201

30.0

7.0

2.4

LEVEL 7 (East Wing) 470

398

54

200/150

408

with Venues

Food & Beverage Facilities: Hotel’s restaurants and bars provide the guests a choice of international fine cuisines. Lobby Lounge offers pleasant breaks by the Bosphosrus at any time of day with its light and delicious foods, cocktails and drinks. Main restaurant will be serving its guests with a brand new concept early summer 2015.

vides the Alpine inspired solution to healthy living within a stylish and contemporary environment. Pürovel spa treatments, using essential oils organically produced in Switzerland, work in symmetry with the sports training facilities, having both been designed to invigorate and vitalize in rhythm with the seasons.

Accommodation

and free internet access.

#86 Accommodation with Venues

THE MARMARA TAKSİM

Taksim Meydanı, 34437 Taksim P: (+90 212) 334 83 00 F: (+90 212) 244 05 09 @: [email protected] W: www.themarmaracollection.com

Number of Guest Rooms: 388 Number of Meeting Rooms: 18 Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 25 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 50 km

Location The Marmara Taksim is a deluxe fivestar hotel at the centre of business, shopping, theatre and entertainment districts, in the heart of İstanbul, Taksim Square. Accommodation The Marmara Taksim features 388 rooms, 296 deluxe rooms and 61 The Marmara Club rooms with panoramic views of the Bosphorus. Non-smoking rooms are available. 24-hour in-room dining, free wireless highspeed internet access, bathrobe and slippers, marble bathroom, cable tv, voice mail, air conditioning, 24-hour concierge, international, direct dial telephone, laundry and dry cleaning

service, minibar, in-room safe, hair dryer, alarm clock & wake up service. The Marmara Club rooms and suites (1 presidential suite, 7 flying carpet suites, 8 family suite, 7 Golden Horn suite and 8 8 Bosphorus suite) are decorated to the highest hotel standards featuring specially designed beds providing the ultimate sleep experience. The Marmara Club guests staying in the exclusive accommodation of our 92 remarkable rooms and suites are treated to all day complimentary use of The Marmara Club Lounge with a panoramic 360° view of The Bosphorus. The Lounge services include all day snacks and canepés and lively cock-

tails, intimate arrivals and departures, 24 hour business center. Snacks, afternoon tea and canapés are served at various times of the day and if less is more it also features private room dining and private meetings. Food and Beverage Facilities In perfect harmony with Taksim Square’s fun, lively and dynamic character, the newly renovated Tuti Restaurant offers guests a stunning feast of flavours. The Tuti Restaurant’s 5-star quality “street food” concept combined with its cutting edge décor, featuring partitions with Turkish motifs and natural wood furniture, adds to the pleasure of this exclusive dining experience.

Meeting Facilities If the location of a meeting or conference can influence its quality and success, then there is no better place to meet than The Marmara Taksim. The Marmara Taksim features more than 2,250 m2 of meeting and function space with 18 meeting and breakout rooms, and two ballrooms with adjacent pre-function areas suitable for a small meeting of 10 people or an international conference of 750 participants.

The meeting halls include: • Free wireless internet access • Sound system • Wireless, desk, and collar microphones • Sound recording system • Lighting equipment • DVD, VCD, and VCR player • Stage, speaker’s pulpit • Music broadcast • Slide projector, computer projector, projection screen, • BarcoVision, overhead projector, flip-chart • TV, whiteboard, laser pointer • Modem connection, screen, house phone • Note pads and pens

MEETING AND CONFERENCE ROOMS Block

UShape

700

100

110

350

750

500

540

3.9

320

50

55

160

400

264

264

16.5

3.9

360

50

55

180

400

276

276

7

15.5

3.9

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

93

8

13.2

3.9

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

71

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

ROOMS

Floor

m2

Width

Length Height Theatre

Grand Ballroom (A+B)

BR

626

19.2

33

3.9

A (left)

BR

307

19.2

16.5

B (right)

BR

320

19.2

Foyer A

BR

90

Foyer B

BR

Foyer

BR

Classs- Cocktail Buffet room

Sit Down

Boardroom (luxury)

L

67

8.8

7.7

3.2

Opera(Mozart+Wagner)

L

128

9.6

13.4

3.2

130

36

16 40

84

150

100

100

Mozart

L

53

9.6

6.6

3.2

62

24

24

40

60

40

40 

Wagner

L

57

9.6

6.6

3.2

62

24

24

40

60

40

40 

L PDR 1+2

L

36

5.6

6.4

-

-

16

-

-

-

-

-

PDR 1

L

18

5.6

3.2

-

-

8

-

-

-

-

-

PDR 2

L

18

5.6

3.2

-

-

8

-

-

-

-

-

Taksim Ballroom(A+B)

T

417

14.6

28.5

3.9

500

90

80

230

500

350

340

A

T

170

14.6

11.6

3.9

200

40

36

100

175

100

120

B

T

247

14.6

16.8

3.9

300

60

54

130

250

200

180

-

-

-

Foyer

T

180

6.4

28.2

2.6

-

-

-

-

Anadolu

T

61

7.7

9.2

3.1

45

16

16

25

Ortaköy

.-1 FLOOR

90

7.3

12.5

3.5

65

36

30

36

90

50

60

Beşiktaş

.-1 FLOOR

87

7.1

12.5

3.5

65

36

30

36

90

50

60

Beyoğlu

.-1 FLOOR

77

6.1

12.5

3.5

60

36

30

36

80

40

50

Galata

.-1 FLOOR

100

8.6

12.5

3.5

75

36

30

36

100

50

60 50

Haliç

.-1 FLOOR

78

6.1

12.5

3.5

60

36

30

36

80

40

Kabataş

.-1 FLOOR

33

5.1

6.4

3.00

-

12

-

-

-

-

-

Gümüşsuyu

.-1 FLOOR

37

5.1

7.1

3.00

-

12

-

-

-

-

-

Cihangir

.-1 FLOOR

30

4.4

7.3

3.00

-

12

-

-

-

-

-

5 meeting room

.-1 FLOOR

432

35.2

12.5

3.5

350

104

100

198

350

250

250

Ortaköy-Beşiktaş

.-1 FLOOR

177

14.4

12.5

3.5

120

46

40

65

120

100

120

Ortaköy-Beşiktaş-Beyoğlu

.-1 FLOOR

254

20.5

12.5

3.5

200

58

54

100

200

150

170

Haliç-Galata

.-1 FLOOR

178

14.7

12.5

3.5

100

46

40

65

120

100

120

Haliç-Galata-Beyoğlu

.-1 FLOOR

255

20.8

12.5

3.5

150

60

50

100

200

120

150

Meeting Centre - Bar Lounge

.-1 FLOOR

89

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Meeting Centre- Restaurant

.-1 FLOOR

92

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Meeting Centre - Foyer

.-1 FLOOR

106

3.9

28.70

3.5

-

-

-

-

100

-

-

BUSINESS CENTER

.-1 FLOOR

25

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Esma Sultan

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(Interior + Outside)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

3

2.5

-

Esma Sultan

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(Outside)

-

1.875

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

2.4

2

1

388

12.3

29.8

6.8

400

600

336

338

12.3

29.8

3.4

250

300

180

Esma Sultan (Interior first floor) Esma Sultan (Interior ground floor)

with Venues

bathrooms, in the flying carpet and executive suites, 24 hour concierge service, twice a day housekeeping service, daily newspaper service.

Accommodation

Guest Services Free wireless internet access, fully equipped Business Center, 24-hour room service, dry cleaning and laundry, hair dresser, gift shops, indoor parking, secretarial and courier services. Fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, Turkish bath, sauna, jacuzzi, massage. THE MARMARA CLUB guests are privileged with; all day dining including breakfast, snacks, tea-coffee, cocktail and canapés served at various times of the day in THE MARMARA CLUB lounge. In THE MARMARA CLUB rooms, LCD tv providing internet access with wireless keyboard, DVD players upon reguest, LCD television in the

#88 Accommodation with Venues

The Ritz-Carlton, İSTANBUL

Suzer Plaza, Elmadağ, Askerocağı Cad. No. 6, 34367, Şisli, İstanbul P: +90 212 334 4444 F: +90 212 334 4455 @: [email protected] W: www.ritzcarlton.com/istanbul

Number of Guest Rooms: 243 Number of Meeting Rooms: 10 Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 25 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 42 km

Location Based as the cultural crossroad between Asia and Europe divided by the Bosphorus, İstanbul is the guardian of invaluable remains of the three world empires, home to a great variety of cultures, traditions and religions. The City where East meets West holds some of the world’s most important cultural heritages from the Hagia Sophia to the glory of the sultans at Topkapi Palace and the religious wonder of the Blue Mosque. Known as Turkey’s center of business and trade, İstanbul’s growing economy attracts more and more national and international companies and sets a milestone for a successful future.

The Ritz-Carlton, İstanbul, is a perfect blend of culture, hospitality and sophistication at the heart of the world’s crossroads between Asia and Europe. Located in the heart of the city overlooking the Bosphorus, The Ritz-Carlton, İstanbul is just fifteen minutes from the famous historical old town attractions of Sultanahmet, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar as well as the business and shopping areas of Nişantaşı, Levent and Zorlu Center. There are 243 rooms ranging from 38-sqm park view rooms to 64-sqm suites with panoramas of the Bosphorus. More than 2,403 sqm of meeting and conference

space, highlighted by a magnificent Bosphorus view, are available for memorable events. All rooms, public areas and meeting rooms offer complimentary WIFI access, while all guest rooms have espresso machines and state-of-the-art flat-screen televisions. Whether for business or social events, The Ritz-Carlton, İstanbul is a business hotel overlooking the Bosphorus which complements any agenda with an outstanding array of amenities and stunning meeting- and event facilities. Superb catering and entertainment services, high-speed Internet access in all meeting rooms and public areas, plus state-of-the-art audio-visual

MEETING AMENıtıES • 2,403 square meters/25,866 square feet of meeting and conference space • 695-square-meter/7,481-square-foot Ballroom, divisible into three salons • 750 square meters / 8,070 square feet of pre-function space • High-speed, Wi-Fi Internet access • Teleconference and Web casting capabilities • State-of-the-art audio-visual equipment and technicians • Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) in all function rooms • Conference services staff • Outside catering services in many interesting venues in İstanbul as well as on board selected cruise boats sailing the Bosphorus • Enter tainment services • Transpor tation and sightseeing services Creative menus and presentations Document center • Courier services

ROOM SIZES & CAPACITIES

square meters

square feet

dimensions (m)

dimensions (ft)

ceiling height (m)

ceiling height (ft)

reception

rounds of 10

theater

conference

classroom

u- shaped

hollow square

MEETING AND CONFERENCE ROOMS

The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom

695

7484

19x31

61x102

5

15

650

450

600

100

350

120

140

Ballroom I

162

1738

19x7

61x24

5

15

110

80

120

45

90

50

62

Ballroom II

388

4173

19x21

61x70

5

15

220

180

250

50

180

65

85

Ballroom III

162

1738

19x7

61x24

5

15

110

80

120

45

90

50

62

Kınalı

44

474

8x5

26x17

3

10

30

20

28

22

18

18

24

Burgaz

44

474

8x5

26x17

3

10

30

20

28

22

18

18

24

Sedef

30

320

5x5

17x17

3

10

20

10

16

8

12

8

14

Büyükada

92

990

1 x9

36x28

3

10

65

60

60

35

45

32

40

The Boardroom

35

377

7x5

23x17

3

10

-

-

-

10

-

-

-

Heybeli

52

560

8x5

26x18

3

10

35

30

28

22

18

20

26

Cam

144

1550

13x12

41x39

-

-

120

90

90

34

60

42

50

Bozcaada

166

1788

14x10

45x34

2

8

120

90

100

40

72

42

52

Vitrum

29

310

4x7

14x22

2

8

-

-

-

10

-

-

-

Open Air Spa

400

4306

20x20

65x65

-

-

300

250

-

-

-

-

-

with Venues

cially designed place to meet, eat and drink, offering bite-sized, Mediterranean-inspired, upscale contemporary Turkish cuisine. The Ritz-Carlton Spa features eight treatment rooms, a unique 17-metre indoor pool and a traditional Turkish Hammam, as well as a unique Couples Hammam Suite which enables guests to share an authentic memory of Turkey. During the summer months, the hotel also boasts the first open-air spa in the city with three contemporary Jacuzzis, a stylish sleek sunbathing terrace, two massage rooms and a pool. Club Lounge guests can enjoy a food and drinks service five times a day as well as exclusive use of the hotel’s two cabriolet cars for exploring the city or for getting to business meetings. Prepare for an unforgettable experience in İstanbul, the City on Two Continents.

Accommodation

services all combine to create truly unforgettable affairs. Enjoy Mediterranean inspired dishes along with stunning Bosphorus views at both signature restaurants, either on the open-air terrace of Bleu Lounge & Grill accompanied by live music or at Atelier Real Food, where all dishes use fresh local seasonal ingredients and culinary excellence is celebrated by delicious ‘farm-to-table’ flavors. Since the opening of the Winter Garden terrace and the introduction of the new Sunday Roast Brunch this is a scene that has become a reality for guests who take their weekend indulgence seriously. Located next door, the hotel’s Living Room is a relaxed space in which to unwind, play pool or catch up online in the comfort of leather lounge chairs. The Atelier Lounge on the other hand, is a spe-

#90 Accommodation with Venues

WOW İstanbul HOTEL

Yeşilköy Mah.Atatürk Cad. 34149 No:15-17-19, Bakırköy P: (+90 212) 468 50 00 F: (+90 (212) 468 50 40 @: [email protected] W: www.wowhotelsistanbul.com

Number of Guest Rooms: 275 Number of Meeting Rooms: 34 Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 1 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 90 km

WOW İstanbul Hotels & Convention Center has been renovated in order to maximize the guest satisfaction. Serving with its new face as of 2014, our facilities have been designed taking the smallest details into consideration for the comfort of the guests. Location WOW İstanbul Hotel is across the Atatürk International Airport, which is the most important airport of İstanbul, and is in walking distance to

İstanbul World Trade Center, İstanbul Fair Center and CNR Expo Center where important exhibitions, fairs and events are held. The metro station having connection with the city center is located at the garden of the hotel. There are free of charge transfer services to the airport and city center. The distance to the city center is 20 km. Hotel is near by E-5 and E-6 highway conjunction.

ACCOMMODATION WOW İstanbul Hotel has 56 executive and 216 standard rooms of which are furnished tastefully. Non smoking rooms and floors, interactive LCD television, Pay TV, digital control panel for air condition and lighting system, electronic safe box, coffee and tea set, 24 hours room service, 110/220 V adaptor, wireless free of charge internet access service within the room and general area. Executive Lounge that has rich ser-

HOSPITALS • Hotel doctor available • International Hospital Yeşilköy • Acıbadem Hospital Bakırköy • Word Eye Hospital Ataköy FOOD & BEVERAGE FACILITIES Restaurant Mezzanine, WOW İstanbul Hotel renders service to its guests thanks to its meticulous decoration and rich menu addressing to the gentle palatable delight, prepared by the skilful and experienced kitchen team. The Lobby Bar, in which the

to 4000 people in a 3108 m2 area. The size of the Mercan Hall with a collapsible telescopic tribune system is 1180 square meters, and the sizes of other halls change from 70 to 225 square meters. WOW İstanbul Hotels & Convention Center is creating a difference in accommodations,

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES Everything required for a healthy life is considered with the indoor swimming pool, fitness center, Turkish bath, sauna, steam bath, massage services and Vitamin Bar.

conventions, meetings ganizations cal

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prepared

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private

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and special invitations, and experienced staff. WOW

İstanbul

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BUSINESS FACILITIES Wireless internet connection in all public areas, free wired internet in all rooms, fax & photocopying, also available private airport transportation service, rent a car, reservations to famous restaurants and city tours.

two meeting rooms in executive

MEETING ROOMS WOW Convention Center, the largest convention center of İstanbul with accommodation services, has 34 meeting halls, and 8500 square meter meeting area and a capacity of 6500 people in the same area of WOW İstanbul Hotel. Safir, the largest hall of WOW Convention Center, can give service

coffee and cookies services, free of

floors. Panoramic 1 and Panoramic 2 meeting rooms cover an area 30 square meters and have capacities of 12 persons in executive floors. Both of them have opportunities flipchart, projection screen and tea, charge wireless internet, LCD screen television and teleconference opportunities. TECHNICAL FACILITIES Air conditioning, projector, television, video, VCD, DVD, phone, white board & flipchart.

with Venues

GUEST SERVICES & FACILITIES Personnel Assistant Service (Guest may require for all their needs from only dial ‘0’), airport and city center shuttle services, doctor, 24 hours security, indoor parking area for 450 cars capacities, drug store, beauty center, photographer, travel agency, flight schedule time tables for arrival and departures, babysitter service, valet service, dry cleaning & laundry, business center, secretarial service, concierge.

quality beverages are served in its eligible atmosphere. Choppers Point İstanbul which is at your service inside WOW İstanbul Hotels & Convention Center with a special decoration and menus, is one of the most pretentious restaurant of İstanbul.

Accommodation

vice varieties with the areas that provide opportunity for special invitations and food-drink catering buffets has been specially designed for the guests who would like to receive special service.

#92 Accommodation with Venues

WYNDHAM GRAND İstanbul EUROPE Basın Express Road, Yavuz Sultan Selim street. No:1-3 Güneşli-İstanbul P: (+90 212) 464 00 00 F: (+90 (212)464 01 00 @: [email protected] W: www.wyndhamgrandistanbuleurope.com

Number of Guest Rooms: 307 Number of Meeting Rooms: 16 Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 3.7 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 65 km

Every detail is carefully thought over for perfect organizations and restful accommodation at Wyndham Grand İstanbul Europe, where the heart İstanbul’s business life beats. You will experience the privilege of 5-star hotel comfort at Wyndham Grand İstanbul Europe, which stands out with its proximity to the airport, exhibition centers and residential areas in İstanbul bridging the continents of Asia and Europe. Prefer Wyndham Grand İstanbul Europe to benefit from special privileges and have a pleasant stay. Location Located 3,7 km from Atatürk International Airport ,World Travel Center and CNR Expo Center (5 min), 25 km from Tuyap Fair Center (20 min.), 22 km from City Center(15 min), 19 km from Old City(Sultanahmet 15 Min), 66 km from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport(50 min). There is a free shuttle service (Airport and City Center)

Guest Service and Facilities 5 Stars, 307 Rooms, 1 Ball Room, 1 Event Room and 14 Meeting Rooms, Executive Floor,Residence Rooms, Shopping Mall,Car park and Valet Service, Business Center, Restaurant, Bar, 24-hour Room Service, Indoor Pool with a Sun Terrace, Laundry and Dry Cleaning Service, Hair Dresser, Babysitter, Billiard Table, High-speed Internet Access, Shuttle Service(Airport and city center) Guest Rooms Facilites 209 Deluxe Rooms (32 sqm) 5 Terrace Rooms (32 sqm) 39 Residence Rooms (68 sqm) 27 Executive Rooms (32 sqm) 26 Suite Rooms (52 sqm) 1 King Suite (200 sqm) You will feel yourself at home in 209 deluxe rooms, 27 executive rooms, 39 residence rooms, 5 terrace rooms, 26 suite rooms and 1 king suit, all of which

are meticulously equipped with all the details to ensure you have a comfortable stay. Unlocked Window, Alarmed Radio,Adjustable Air Conditioning, Desk and Ergonomic Chair, Direct-dial and Dual-line Telephone,Shower Bath, Jacuzzi in suite rooms, Electronic Safe Box, Full HD LED TV, Marble Bathroom, Minibar, Pay TV, Premium Bed, Pillow Menu, Hairdryer, Complimentary Tea and Coffee In Rooms, High Speed Internet,Access (WiFi or Wired), Iron and Ironing Board, Satellite TV Channels, Non-smoking Rooms. Food & Beverage Almina Restaurant ; You will have delightful moments at Almina Restaurant’s chic setting, where can savor Turkish and international specialties prepared by our renowned chefs for breakfast, lunch and dinner as either open-buffet or à la carte style. Mawi Terrace & Bar; At Mawi Terrace

Spa&Fitness Spa; Everything that will make you feel good is available at Blue Harmony Spa & Fitness. You will feel relaxed and reborn as you get away from the stressful environment of city life and leave yourself into the relaxing hands of professional therapists while exploring the world of serenity of Blue Harmony Spa & Fitness. Hammam,Sauna and steam room, Snow fountain,Total of 4 massage rooms including one for couples, Indoor pool and sun terrace, Jacuzzi, Kiddy pool, Exercise studios, Gym and free weights room, VIP

• Meeting audio system • Dvd player • Lighting system with dimmer switches • Necessary ınfrastructure support for audio/visual presentations • Led screens ın the foyers • Audio system that allows announcements and music broadcasts • Wired / wireless / lapel microphones • Blackout curtains ın the halls for visual presentations BALLROOM In addition to all systems available ın the meeting halls the ballroom has the following additional equipment: • High Ceiling • Day light • Fresh air cocktail terrace • Curtain and projection that allows 45 degree angled presentations • Special stage lights (12 led spots, 4 par leds, 4 robots, 4 stage spotlights) • Infrastructure for external generator • Mwx lighting system adjustable for table arrangement • Divisible ın two with separators • 16 & 24 Channel mixer • Passive and active speaker system • Blackout curtains ın the ballroom for visual presentations

MEETING AND CONFERENCE ROOMS Meeting Rooms

Level S L L L L L L L

591 250 97 95 74 59 63 192

AKASYA1 AKASYA2 AKASYA3 EXHITIBITION AREA

G G G G

KAMELYA1 KAMELYA2 KAMELYA3 KAMELYA1+2+3 SARDUNYA1 SARDUNYA2 SARDUNYA3

GRAND BALL ROOM TERRACE PANORAMA BEGONYA1 BEGONYA2 BEGONYA3 BEGONYA4 BEGONYA5 BEGONYA1+2

M2

Daylight LengtH Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

28 17,5 12,2 12,2 9,9 7,2 7 15,2

95 80 72 275

Yes Yes Yes Yes

12,5 9,2 8,3 -

B1 B1 B1 B1

110 104 89 303

Yes Yes Yes Yes

B1 B1 B1

70 55 60

No No No

Width 20.9 7 7,9 7,3 7,1 8,6 8,7 12,2

HEIGHT Theatre

School

Dinner

Cocktail

Board

80 50 50 -

45 30 30 -

60 50 50 -

80 60 60 -

-

4,5 4,5 4,5 4,5

80 80 80 180

50 50 50 90

50 50 50 150

60 60 60 180

-

4,5 4,5 4,5

-

-

15 10 14

-

15 10 14

5,6 4,2 4,2 4,2 4,2 4,2 4,2 4,2

600 220 80 80 50 40 40 160

8,1 8,1 8,2 -

4,2 4,2 4,2 -

13,6 12,8 11,6 22,9

7,6 7,8 7,5 12,7

8,5 7,1 7,1

8,5 7,3 10,7

300 90 30 30 30 24 24 80

450 150 40 40 30 30 40 80

700 240 90 50 60 50 50 120

-

with Venues

private locker service, Laundry service. Fitness; You will have a fit energetic body and make sports your lifestyle. Thanks to our expert instructors and state-of-theart sports equipment. You will have the body you always wanted in a short time with our indoor swimming pool with a sun terrace, cycling studio, Pilates studio and personalized workouts.   MEETING ROOMS & BANQUET Wyndham Grand İstanbul Europe, as the solution partner of those who seek perfection in banquet events and meetings, is at the service of all dedicated professionals with its 14 meeting rooms equipped with an infrastructure of latest technology, Teras Panorama Event Room and Ballroom. You will advance your career with productive meetings in our well-equipped meeting rooms and halls, almost all of which have direct daylight. The following equipment are present in all of our meeting halls: • Automatic curtain • High Ceiling • Day light • Fresh air terrace • Lift projection presentation and audio system

Accommodation

& Bar serving our guests at Wyndham Grand İstanbul’s terrace, you’ll be enchanted by the magical atmosphere where you can enjoy nice clear weather away from the noisiness and taste a wide range of alternatives appealing to your taste at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Lobby Lounge Bar; Alluring our guests with its peaceful and tranquil setting, you will enjoy sparing time for yourself away from the stress of business life at Lobby Lounge Bar serving snacks, freshly made sandwiches and a rich menu of brand new tastes. Executive Lounge; Wyndham Grand İstanbul Europe’s exclusive service to the guests staying at Executive floor, Executive Lounge offers you many privileges. You will feel special with Executive Lounge’s rich breakfast buffet, snack buffet, Happy Hour and many more services. Vitamin Bar; You will store the energy you need for the whole day and stay fit at every moment during the day thanks to all kinds of fresh fruit and vegetable juices available at Vitamin Bar.

#94 Accommodation with Venues

Wyndham Grand İstanbul Levent

Esentepe Mah. Büyükdere Cad. No: 177-183  34394 Şişli, İstanbul P: (+90 212) 386 10 00 F: (+90 212) 386 10 10 @: [email protected] [email protected] W: www.wyndhamgrandlevent.com

Number of Guest Rooms: 389 Number of Meeting Rooms: 22 Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 23 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 38 km

LOCATION Wyndham Grand İstanbul Levent is located at Büyükdere Street, Levent where the city’s most modern business and shopping centers are founded. This advantageous location offers many alternatives to guests travelling for business & leisure purposes in order to meet their superior expectations. Wyndham Grand İstanbul Levent with its 32 floors will contribute to the dynamics of the city outstandingly together with River Plaza Business Center and ÖzdilekPark İstanbul Shopping Center within the scope of the Özdilek Center project of 317.000 m2 area. HOTEL FACILITIES • 389 guest rooms • 22 meeting & banquet venues

between 1270 m2 – 54 m2 area with modern infrastructure • Poolside venue with 1250 pax capacity for organizations in summer • Heliport • Indoor parking • Direct metro access • 5500 m2 Qualitasspa Wellness Center • Indoor and outdoor swimming pool • Executive Lounge • Restaurants and bars • Concierge • Valet Parking • Business Center • High speed wired & wireless internet access • Laundry & dry cleaning service • Handicapped rooms • Private reception for groups and stand area

GUEST ROOM FACILITIES & CATEGORIES Wyndham Grand İstanbul Levent is overlooking the city skyline and offering 360 degrees of beauty, provides guest rooms with combination of comfort and luxury besides the beautiful city views; Bosphorus and Golden Horn. • Guest room management system • 47”-116 cm LCD TV • IP TV system • High speed wired & wireless internet access • Coffee machine in Executive rooms & Suites • Tea and coffee set up • Minibar • Awning windows • Non-smoking floors

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS • ÖzdilekPark Shopping Center 0m • Lütfi Kırdar International Congress and Exhibition Centre 07km • Kanyon Shopping Center 150m • Metro City Shopping Center 250m • İstinye Park Shopping Center 07km • Zorlu Center Shopping Mall 02km • Taksim Square, İstiklal Street 10km

TRANSPORTATION • Direct access to Levent metro station • Atatürk International Airport 23km • Sabiha Gökçen International Airport 38 km FOOD & BEVERAGE • Plaza 177 Restaurant • All Day Dining Lounge • Caréme Restaurant • Bistro W • Executive Lounge • Ozone Night Club

MEETING HALLS AND CAPACITIES Floor

Area (m2)

Piri Reis (1,2,3)

4

Piri Reis 1

4

Piri Reis 2 Piri Reis 3

Meeting Halls

Height (m)

Cocktail

Banquet

Theater

Classroom

U Shape

1270

7

1200

8OO

1100

700

250

470

7

400

350

450

250

110

4

350

7

300

250

320

150

80

4

395

7

320

300

360

200

100

Daylight & Terrace

Foyer

4

1000

7

1000

Hezarfen (1,2)

4

8OO

5,5

650

440

78O

450

160

+ +

Hezarfen 1

4

406

5,5

310

230

390

18O

120

+

Hezarfen 2

4

385

5,5

300

210

360

160

120

+

Foyer

4

1000

7

Charlie Chaplin

2

8OO

5,3

650

400

600

470

160

+

Mimar Sinan

4

84

2,8

60

50

8O

48

22

+

İbn-i Sina

4

7B

2,8

50

40

77

48

22

+

Biruni

4

72

2,8

40

30

55

39

22

+

Leonardo Da Vinci (1,2,3)

4

260

2,8

160

160

190

90

50

+

Leonardo Da Vinci 1

4

126

2,8

8O

8O

90

39

16

+

Leonardo Da Vinci 2

4

54

2,8

30

30

40

30

12

+

Leonardo Da Vinci 3

4

87

2,8

60

60

65

39

16

+

Foyer

4

64

2,8

Vivaldi

5

72

2,8

40

30

55

39

22

+

Mozart (1,2,3)

5

260

2,8

160

160

190

90

50

+

Mozart 1

5

126

2,8

8O

8O

90

39

16

+

Mozart 2

5

54

2,8

30

30

40

30

12

+

Mozart 3

5

87

2,8

60

60

65

39

16

Foyer

5

64

2,8

Albert Einstein

7

84

2,7

60

50

8O

48

22

+

lsaac Newton

7

78

2,7

50

40

77

48

22

+

Thomas Edison

7

72

2,7

40

30

55

39

22

+

Archimedes (1,2,3)

7

260

2,7

160

160

190

90

50

+

Archimedes 1

7

126

2,7

8O

8O

90

39

16

+

Archimedes 2

7

54

2,7

30

30

40

30

12

+

Archimedes 3

7

87

2,7

60

60

65

39

16

Foyer

7

135

2,7

Pool side

6

1400

+

+

+ +

+ +

1250

660

+

with Venues

242 Deluxe Room 72 Executive Room 27 Prestige Room 5 Family Suite 32 Corner Suite 4 Senior Suite 1 Tower Suite 2 Presidential Suite 4 Handicapped Room

Qualitasspa Wellness Center • 5500 m2 SPA Center • Steam rooms, Turkish bath, sauna and snow fountain; unisex & special for ladies • Resting areas; unisex & special for ladies • Outdoor pool & jacuzzi and children’s pool (seasonal) • Indoor pool and children’s pool • Fitness center • Skin care rooms • Massage rooms • Couple massage room (massage room & sauna) • VIP SPA Suite (massage room, Turkish bath, sauna and jacuzzi) • Pilates studio • Spinning studio • Multi-function studio • Hairdresser; unisex

Accommodation

• Pool Bar • Cafe Qualitas • Room Service

• İstanbul Riding Center 04km • Basilica Cistem 10km • Akmerkez Shopping Center 04km • Grand Bazaar 10km • Bosphorus 04km • Haliç Congress Center 11km • Naval Museum 05km • Blue Mosque 12km • Tim Maslak Show Center 05km • Hagia Sophia 12km • Dolmabahçe Palace 0km • Topkapı Palace 12km

• Rooms & suites for long term stay • Specially designed guest room textile and amenities • Iron and ironing board • Safe box

#96 Accommodation with Venues

10 Karaköy, A Morgans Original Kemeraltı Street, No:10 34425 Karaköy İstanbul P: +90 212 703 33 33 F: +90 212 703 33 34 W: www.morganshotelgroup.com/ originals/10-karakoy Number of Guest Rooms: 71 Number of Meeting Rooms: 1 Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 20 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 45 km

10 Karaköy offers 71 unique guestrooms, including spacious Loft & Loft Terrace Suites and a Penthouse on the top floor with magnificent private terrace. All rooms offer king, queen or double/double sized beds, down duvets and pillows, custom designed furniture by Sinan Kafadar, Malin+Goetz bathroom amenities, LED televisions, in-room safe, IPod docking station, alarm clock/radio and espresso machine. Situated on vibrant Karaköy, where history meets with modernity, 10 Karaköy has 71 unique guestrooms, including Loft & Loft Terrace Suites and a Penthouse with a magnificent private terrace. The original building (former Büyük Balıklı Han) consists of 6 floors with a glass roof over a large atrium and is one of the samples of cultural heritage of various civilizations of İstanbul. Accordingly, 10 Karaköy offers artwork from different Turkish artists all around the hotel, exclusive dining facilities by “Grand Officier Maitre Rotisseur” Rudolf Van Nunen, Gym with latest equipment and 73 sqm meeting room with stateof-art audio visual equipment. Rudolf The name of this contemporary Restaurant and the Bar represents the CuisiniMEETING ROOMS

Sqm

er Rudolf Van Nunen. Rudolf” is built on four concepts. Contemporary harmony, Exquisite surroundings, Attention to details and Refined “Mediterranean Cornucopia Cuisine” with a touch of Rudolf. It will serve Mediterranean favorites utilizing only the freshest and seasonal ingredients with an emphasis on “Slow Food” flavors and presentation. The wine list features the widest selection of Turkish wines and the top selected international award winning wines served in the “Riedel” room. The Restaurant is open from 7 am through 11 pm and the Bar is open from 11 am through 1 am. The Restaurant and the Bar can accommodate up to 150 guests. Sky Terrace is a new concept blending several different styles of “Eurasia” cuisine, beverages, service as well as ambiance and entertainment, which should be seen before leaving İstanbul. A sophisticated “East meets West” menu will be offered from the kitchen. The operation hours are from 4 pm to 1 am and can accomodate 90 guests. 73 Square Meter (785 sqf) Balikli Meeting Room providing luxury options for your corporate meetings and special events with its selected service em-

Sqf

Width

Length

Height

Theatre

U Shape

ployee and dedicated foyer that can also transform to an additional meeting space. Balikli meeting room is fully equipped with state-of-art A/V systems and LCD Projector for an effective event. Wireless internet connection will be free of charge for each delegate as a standard. “Grand Officier Maitre Rotisseur” Rudolf Van Nunen will manage your food & beverage needs with the classic İstanbul tastes. Our state-of-art Gym, which is located on the basement floor, is an exclusive area with the options of latest equipment in cardiovascular and strength training. Complimentary access is given to our guests. LOCATION 10 Karaköy is located in the heart of İstanbul, Karaköy, which is at the northern part of Golden Horn mouth on the European side of Bosphorus and one of the most vibrant and promising districts of the city by being just a few minutes away from authentic Grand Bazaar, historical Sultanahmet and lively Beyoğlu. 10 Karaköy is located 20 km or 30 minutes by car or taxi from the Atatürk and 45 km or 45 minutes by car or taxi from Sabiha Gökçen Airport Banquet

Class Room

Cabaret

Cocktail

Private Dining Room

53

573

3,65

14,6

2.35 - 3.25

N/A

N/A

38

N/A

N/A

N/A

Balıklı Meeting Room

73

786

5,85

12,5

3.20 - 3.85

77

33

56

42

25

80

Balıklı Fuaye

29

315

2,2

13,3

2.85 - 3.36

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

38

Number of Guest Rooms: 59 Number of Meeting Rooms: 1 Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 15 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 40 km

Location Eresin Crown Hotel is located 15 km away from the airport and in the very heart of historical İstanbul. In walking distance to the most important attractions such as Blue Mosque, St. Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Underground Cisterns and Grand Bazaar.

Food and Beverage Facilities Mosaic Restaurant and Mosaic Terrace Restaurant with the marvellous view of Marmara Sea, Prince Islands and the Blue Mosque, ensures special menu items from Turkish and Mediterranean cuisines.

Accommodation 59 rooms including 5 suites with parquet flooring and Jacuzzi bath tubs and are equipped with individually controlled air-conditioning, mini bar, double glazed windows, hair dryer, telephone by your bed side and in the bathroom. All rooms have electronically locked safes, tea & coffee facilities, electronic key-card locks, LCD TV, radio and wireless internet.

Guest Services and Facilities 49 various historical art pieces from the Roman, Hellenistic and Byzantine time including a cistern and a mosaic were found during the construction phase of the hotel, aged from 2-3. B.C. to 5-6. A.D. centuries, which are displayed all over the hotel, building up the first “Boutique Museum Hotel” in the country . In addition to the historical art collection, there is a very special picture

gallery of Byzantine and Ottoman lifestyle impressions and the ceramic collection including the only reproductions of the Art Collection in British Museum in London. 24 hrs room service. Airport transfer services, doctor-on-call, 24 hrs concierge services, non-smoking floors and rooms, central air-conditioning and heating, laundry, dry cleaning, power generator, baby-sitting on request. Technical & Business Facilities Overhead projector, Screen, Whiteboard, Slide projector, Flipchart, LCD projector, Sound system, Microphones, Secretarial services, fax, photocopying, Wireless internet connection, Video player, DVD player, TV, laptop.

Rooms

Meters

U-Shape

Cocktail

Banquet

Theater

Classroom

Bosphorus Room

6,67*21,65

48

160

110

150

75

Height

-

-

-

-

-

145 m2

2,95 cm

with Venues

Küçük Ayasofya Cad. No: 40 Sultanahmet P: (+90 212) 638 44 28 F: (+90 212) 638 09 33 @: [email protected] W: www.eresincrown.com.tr

Accommodation

Eresin Crown Hotel

#98 Accommodation with Venues

Hilton Garden Inn İstanbul Golden Horn Sütlüce Mah. Imrahor Cad. Dutluk Sok. Beyoğlu 34445 İstanbul P: (+90 212) 314 50 00 (pbx) F: (+90 212) 314 50 50 W: www.hilton.com www.istanbulgoldenhorn.hgi.com Number of Guest Rooms: 210 Number of Meeting Rooms: 7 Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 30 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 60 km

Location Hilton Garden Inn İstanbul Golden Horn is located at Haliç, also known as the “Golden Horn,” a natural harbor where İstanbul’s pearl, the Bosphorus, meets with the Marmara Sea. The hotel is in a walking distance to Halic Congress Center and close to touristic spots such as the historic peninsula, Beyoglu and Pierre Loti, and Santralİstanbul. It is 30 minutes away from the Atatürk Airport. Facilities/Services • Complimentary high speed internet in all rooms, meeting rooms and common areas. • A total of 210 modern and comfortable rooms, with 62 standard, 104 with a view of Haliç, 33 with a view of Haliç and a balcony, 4 terrace, 4 suites and 3 handicap-accessible. • 24-hour workout facility at Fitness Center. • A total of 7 meeting rooms and 1 ball room equipped with the latest technology and with plenty of sunlight. • Free 24-hour Business Center with

 

fax/photocopy machines, laser-print, high speed Internet and office equipment. • Parking lot with a capacity of 100 vehicles • Sumac Grill Restaurant and Terrace offering open buffet service for breakfast and a la carte service for lunch and dinner. • Lobby Bar • Fire place and reading room • 24-hour Pavilion PantryTM convenience market. • Sumac Grill Hilton Garden Inn Restaurant with friendly Turkish hospitality featuring freshly prepared breakfast featuring tasty waffles with scrumptious toppings, delicious dining alternatives from local and international cuisines. HILTON HHonorsTM • Hilton HHonorsTM is the only guest reward program that lets you earn both hotel points and airline miles for the same stay at more than 3,600 hotels worldwide. • With the Hilton HHonorsTM Event Plan-

meetıng rooms

area (m2)

ner program, event planners can earn Points & MilesTM for qualifying events. Guest Room Features • Self-adjusting Garden Sleep SystemTM bed in all rooms • Large work desk with convenient desk-level outlets, adjustable lighting and ergonomic Mirra® chair by Herman Miller • Secure remote printing system connected to the Business Center • Telephones featuring voicemail and data port • High-definition LCD TV • 15 inch laptop sized safe in each room • Mini-refrigerator • Complimentary tea-coffee and kettle in each room • Hair dryer • Iron and ironing board • Innovative, easy-to-set alarm clock radio with adaptor for portable music player • Electronic door locks

dımensıons

banquet

theater

U-shape

classroom

receptıon 120

BUYUKADA 1

128

8.2 X 16 X 3.1

70

130

50

70

BUYUKADA 2

123

8.6 X 14 X 3.1

70

110

50

70

120

BUYUKADA BALLROOM (COMBINED)

251

16.8 X 30 X 3.1

189

230

50

102

250 25

SIVRIADA

46

6.7 X 6.8 X 3.1

20

40

20

24

KINALIADA

34

7.1 X 4.7 X 3.1

20

30

15

12

25

SIVRIADA & KINALIADA (combıned)

80

13.8 X 11.5 X 3.1

50

70

36

42

50

BURGAZ

30

4.1 X 7.2 X 3.1

20

25

15

15

20

KAŞIK ADASI

78

11.1 X 7.0 X 3.1

50

80

36

42

50

HEYBELIADA

31

3.7 X 8.2 X 3.1

-

26

15

15

20

SEDEF ADASI

24

7.1 X 3.3 X 3.1

-

26

10

15

20

BALIKÇI ADASI

39

7.2 X 5.4 X 3.1

30

36

20

24

25

Cumhuriyet Cad. No: 75 Elmadağ, Taksim P: (+90 212) 225 82 50 F: (+90 212) 232 42 52 @: [email protected] W: www.hotelkonak.com Number of Guest Rooms: 117 Number of Meeting Rooms: 3 Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 20 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 43 km

Location Located 400 meters from the heart of İstanbul, Taksim Square, Hotel Konak offers easy access to Lutfi Kırdar Convention & Exhibition Center (ICEC), İstanbul Convention Centre (ICC), Military Museum, Hilton Convention and Exhibition Center, Shopping Streets, Metro station, Bars and Restaurants and other entertainment centres. Accommodation All of its 117 rooms provide luxury and comfort with the touch of Turkish hospitality. It features 4 deluxe rooms (30 sqm), 3 suites comprising of a bed room and living room (40 sqm), 1 disable room and non-smoking rooms. All rooms have complimentary wireless internet connection, complimentary fruit basket on the arrival day, tea-coffee tray, laptop size

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safe. Furthermore all rooms have LCD TV, pay-TV, bath or shower, direct dial telephone, minibar (at a supplement) and central heating and cooling.

meetings. Following Services are offered in the meeting rooms; free of charge wireless internet, LCD projectors, plasma screen signage, large coffee break area, pens, paper, flip chart, etc.

Food and Beverages The newly refurbished breakfast room serves open buffet breakfast with Turkish and International specialties. Its A La Carte restaurant Strada is well known for its delicious Turkish and International menu. Facilities and Services 24-hour room service, car parking, dry cleaning, laundry service, internet corner, airport transfer, pay-TV. Meeting Facilities The meeting rooms allow in a lot of natural light, which provides a great environment for productive

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WOW AIRPORT HOTEL Yeşilköy Mah.Atatürk Cad. 34149 No:15-17-19 Bakırköy P: (+90 212) 468 30 00 F: (+90 212) 468 30 40 @: [email protected] W: www.wowhotelsistanbul.com Number of Guest Rooms: 360 Number of Meeting Rooms: 34 Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 1 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 90 km

WOW İstanbul Hotels & Convention Center has been renovated in order to maximize the guest satisfaction. Serving with its new face as of 2014, our facilities have been designed taking the smallest details into consideration for the comfort of the guests. Location WOW Airport Hotel is across the Atatürk International Airport, which is the most important airport of İstanbul, and is in walking distance to İstanbul World Trade Center, İstanbul Fair Center, and CNR Expo Center where important exhibitions and fairs are held. The metro station is located at the garden of the hotel. The distance to the city center is 20 km. ACCOMMODATION 360 rooms are available with elegant decorations, non-smoking floors and rooms, 24-hour room service, LCD television, Pay TV, electronic safe box, 110/220 V adaptor, wireless free of charge internet

access service, digital control panel for air conditioned lighting system.

ness hall equipped with Turkish bath, fitness center and massage services.

FOOD & BEVERAGE FACILITIES Coffee Shop Restaurant introduces distinctive specialties selected from Turkish and world kitchens in a charming and alluring ambient, whereas Wings Bar provides indispensable ambient within WOW Airport Hotel.

MEETING ROOMS WOW Convention Center, the largest convention center of İstanbul with accommodation services, has 34 meeting halls, and 8500 square meter meeting area and a capacity of 6500 people in the same area of WOW İstanbul Hotel. Safir, the largest hall of WOW Convention Center, can give service to 4000 people in a 3108 m2 area. The size of the Yakut Hall with a collapsible telescopic tribune system is 1180 square meters, and the sizes of other halls change from 70 to 225 square meters. WOW İstanbul Hotels & Convention Center is creating a difference in accommodations, conventions, meetings and organizations with their technical infrastructure, rich menus prepared for private meetings and special invitations, and experienced staff.

GUEST SERVICES & FACILITIES Personnel Assistant Service, airport and city center free shuttle services, doctor, 24 hours security, indoor parking area for 450 cars capacities, drug store, beauty center, photographer, travel agency, flight schedule time tables, babysitter service, valet service, dry cleaning & laundry, wireless internet connection in all public areas, fax & photocopying and concierge service. RECREATIONAL FACILITIES WOW Health Club is at the disposal of its customers all day long with its fit-

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rganising a specially-tailored and impeccable conference, event, reception, or large-scale meeting require specialised experience, qualifications and knowhow. All these factors constitute the proficiency of Professional Congress Organisers (PCOs) in Turkey. PCOs in this country are the experienced companies active in organising conferences, congresses, incentive meetings, and large-scale events. Most of the PCOs in Turkey are located in İstanbul as the city hosts a higher number of events throughout the year. The majority of PCOs have already gained a high level of recognition by international associations and corporations. The PCOs and Destination Management Companies (DMC) employ highly qualified, professional and experienced staff that have the enthusiasm and the know-how to organise best events for meeting planners. The leading ICVB-member PCOs and DMCs are also members of the international associations such as the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), and the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO). PCOs and DMCs in Turkey are well known companies offering a huge variety of options and alternatives to hold the best-planned event possible.

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#106 PCO & DMCs

Dekon Group

Gayrettepe Mah. Yıldız Posta Cad. Akın Sitesi 1.Blok No:6 D:3 34349 Beşiktaş, İstanbul -Turkey P: (+90 212) 347 63 00 F: (+90 212) 347 63 63 @: [email protected] W: www.dekongroup.com

More than 20 years we have been organizing meetings in all sizes; we serve global and local corporations, medical and technical societies, NGOs, NPOs and IGOs. We are headquartered in İstanbul, but every year we also run a significant number of conferences for our clients all around the world. Formed around a group of meeting industry veterans, the DEKON Team is a young and dynamic lineup of experts in tourism. Local experts are complemented by a diversely educated, multicultural and multilingual team (English, German, Italian, French, Spanish and Turkish)

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understanding the wishes of clients coming from all around the world with their different expectations, cultures and backgrounds. When working with us you can choose from the full list of professional congress services, like registration, abstract management, meeting management, but also all what else is needed around meetings, like creative services (websites, software development, advertisements, print designs and printing), transfers, chauffeur - and limo services with our own fleet. Countries where you can find DEKON

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Junior Chamber International Conferences 2002 and 2014, İstanbul – World Congress 2007, Antalya, APASL

- Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver 2015, İstanbul, European Society of Neuroradiology Congress 2003, İstanbul – 2016, Belgrade – 2017, Malmö, Annual Conference of the Asian Society for Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery 2004 & 2014, İstanbul - 2015, Hong Kong, European Federation of Immunology & Histocompatibility Conference 2005, İstanbul, World Mineral Processing Congress 2006, İstanbul, European Cytogenetics Congress 2007, İstanbul – 2011, Porto – 2013, Dublin – 2015, Strasbourg, European Accounting Association Annual Congress 2010, İstanbul, Annual Meeting of the International Skeletal Society 2010, Athens – 2012, Rome, Annual Assembly & International Conference of the International Institute of Welding 2010, İstanbul, UN Conference on Least Developed Countries 2011, İstanbul, ROBOCUP 2011, AWID International Forum of the Association for Women’s Rights in Development 2012, İstanbul, IMAST 2012, İstanbul, European Course of Neuroradiology 2012, 2013, 2015, Antalya – 2014, Valencia – 2016, Athens, UN Forum on Forest 2013, İstanbul, SRS Annual Meeting & Course 2013, Lyon , Congress of the International Federation for The Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders 2013, İstanbul, ESUR 2013, İstanbul, World Live Neuroradiology Conference 2013, İstanbul – 2014, Buenos Aires – 2015, Chicago - 2016, Shanghai, WFRNS 2014, İstanbul, FIMS - World Congress of Sports Medicine 2016, İstanbul, World Congress of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery 2017, İstanbul, ISHS 2018, İstanbul , HP ESSN Sales Kick - off Meeting 2010, İstanbul, Nikken Leadership Convention 2011, Antalya, Abbott Laboratories UK 2012, İstanbul

Memberships: IAPCO, INCON, ICCA, ICVB, Izmir CVB, AMCI, ASAE, TURSAB

Ali Nazime Sokak No:45 Koşuyolu 34718 Kadıköy İstanbul, Turkey P: (+90 216) 428 95 51 F: (+90 216) 428 95 91 @: [email protected] T: www.twitter.com/K2PCO W: www.k2-events.com

The Managing Partners of K2 have started their careers in the Meetings and Exhibition Industry some twenty years ago and have successfully coordinated plenty of outstanding national and international organizations with participants ranging from 50 to 6000 people. They have combined their forces and now focus on combining international standards, local practices and up-to-date technology in the constantly developing market. K2 has embraced high quality service and customer satisfaction as the main objectives to achieve and adopted these as its operational principles. At K2 we consider all projects as the collective output of company-client relationships. We are aware of the fact that cooperation continuity can only be achieved through creating

an environment of long-standing trust and our track record displays our dedication to this. At the heart of K2 is the understanding that implementing upto-date technology; particularly those applications enhancing communication and data tracking, in its structure and service areas are essential in reaching the top. The staff at K2 recognizes that real professionalism in our industry requires the ability and commitment to go the extra mile. We combine our professional business attitude with the loving spirit and dynamic dedication of an amateur in the true sense of the word. For international operations the K2 team prepares the destination suggestions meticulously according to the specifications and expectations

of your group. All details related to participation, as well as special programs are organized according to the (scientific) program of the meeting attended by the group. Our team will create a wonderful experience for your group, resulting in beautiful memories that last a lifetime! VIsIon K2 has taken its name from a mountain in the Himalayas, which is notoriously difficult to climb. The people at K2 aim for the top in service delivery and are aware of the challenges to get there – we take it step by step! MIssIon K2 strives to excel in high quality service delivery through trust, commitment and perseverance.

References: 2014 Joint Congress of European Neurology, EFNS - European Federation of Neurological Societies ENS - European Neurological Society, 2015 WMDA Spring Conference WMDA - World Marrow Donor Association, 2015 41st Annual Meeting of EBMT, EBMT - European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation, 2015 EORT-EANO 2015 ECCO - European Cancer Organization, 2015 7th World Congress of the World Sleep Federation, World Sleep Federation, FDI Annual World Dental Congress 2013, FDI World Dental Federation, Wonca Europe Conference 2015, World Organization of National Colleges, Academies and Academic Associations of General Practitioners/Family Physicians, Annual Congress of the European Association of Echocardiography (EUROECHO 2013), European Society of Cardiology -Acute Cardiac Care Congress (ACC 2012), 34th Turkish National Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery Congress, MNS 2012 - 4th Conference of the Mediterranean Neuroscience Society, SFEMG & QEMG 2012 - XXth International SFEMG & QEMG Course and XIIth Quantative EMG Conference, 2nd Turkish National Alzheimer Congress, Annual Congresses of Turkish Association of Family Physicians (as Association Management Company of Turkish Association of Family Physicians), Annual Congresses of Turkish Respiratory Society (as Association Management Company of Turkish Respiratory Society), 1st Turkish National Alzheimer Congress, 34th Turkish National Microbiology Congress, 32nd Turkish National Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery Congress, 12th European Lead Battery Conference, Annual Conference in the 33rd Year of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery, 9th International Meeting of the International Society for the Study of Xenobiotics, 2nd Congress of Association of General Practice / Family Medicine of South-East Europe, anatomist 2009 - 10th Congress of European Association of Clinical Anatomy, Prime 2008 - 2008 PhD Research in Microelectronics and Electronics, Abbott Turkey, Abdi Ibrahim Pharmaceuticals Turkey, Bausch & Lomb Turkey, Chiesi Turkey, Diaverum Turkey, Eczacibasi Pharmaceuticals Turkey, Sanofi Aventis Turkey, Guerbet Turkey, Ibrahim Ethem Ulagay-The Menarini Group, Memberships: IAPCO, ICVB, MPI, TURSAB, ICCA, AMC Institute, PCMA, ASAE, ASCONET

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K2 Conference And Event Management

#108 PCO & DMCs

KARAVAN TURKEY

Halaskargazi Cad. No:112 K:7 Osmanbey P: (+90 212) 247 50 44 F: (+90 212) 233 31 06 @: [email protected] W: www.kmice.com

A proud heritage… Established in 1969, Karavan is one of the oldest travel companies in Turkey with over 45 years of experience in destination management. As a family, however, the Baltazzis who own and still run the company, boast an even greater history of providing top class hospitality, having hosted both the Sultans Abdul Mecid and Abdul Aziz at their home in the mid 19th Century. Aristide Bey Baltazzi was officially recognized for his contribution in organizing the first international exhibition in İstanbul (The “Osmanli Sergisi” - “The Ottoman Exhibition”) in 1863, which created the first tourism group movement ever to Turkey. Current President Cav. Alex Baltazzi was the chairman of the organizing committee of the first International Tourism Fair in Turkey, Meturex Izmir 1992 and 1993. To these experiences and traditions,

the Baltazzi family has added modern methods and technology to create the Karavan of today, with its 4 distinctive brands; Kmice, Karavan Travel, Karavancruises and Karavanmar, each of them leaders in their sector. KMICE A brand fully dedicated to excellence in MICE industry… We offer strategic support and creative implementation over a vast array of business events as a DMC and PCO with high level of creativity at all times at every stage of planning and execution. Over the years Kmice has proven track of having an international and local reputation for flexible and objective advices, excellent service and a visionary approach. Our focus is our ability to create experiences that are both magical and memorable. We seek to create

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

References: Role of Ace-Inhibitors in Cardiovascular Risk Prevention Congress, Congresso Condress, “Seferis in Izmir” International Congress, Alfa Romeo, Citroen, Ferrari, Fiat, Honda, Maserati, Mitsubshi, Paiggio, Renault, Scania, Volvo, Allianz, BNP Paripas, DVB Bank, Fortis, Loyd Adriatico, Mastercard, Otkytie, Visa, SAI, Eurobank Greece, Generali Group, 3M, Bosch, Canon, Casio, Electra, Epson, Indesit, Phillips, Tupperware, Xerox, HP, Foletto, Daikin, Auto Grill, Coca-Cola, Fernet Branca, Pepsico, Mars, Mars Petcare, Milupa, Suchard, Plasmon, Megafon, Nokia, Vodafone, Austria Telecom, RAI, Elko, Elbit, Super Job, Network, Fastweb, Lanit, Boehringer Ingelheim, BMS, Roche, Atsra Zeneca, Abott, Bayer, Chiesi, Group Recordati İlaç, GSK, IE Ulagay, Eli Lilly, Menarini, MSD, Novo Nordisk, Pfizer, Promed, Lusofarmaco, Sanofi Aventis, ScheringPlough, Servier, Shire, Solvay, Bulgari, Castrol, Enel, Ernst&Young, Henkel, Italcimenti, Kerastase, Kraft, Reckitt Benkiser, Schneider Electric, Unilever, Confindustria Forum, Italian Embassy of Turkey, Italian Chamber of Commerce of İstanbul, UEFA Champions League Final, Moto GP of İstanbul, Columbia University, BP, Inrev, Gazprom, Cryovac, Rotary Club, Royale Belge, UCB, IP, Alenia Aeronautica, Milan AC, Fininvest, Football Federation of Sweden, Juventus

Memberships: TURSAB, IATA, ICVB, SITE, USTOA, ASTA, ASI, JATA, NTA, NACTA,

MCI İstanbul Büyükdere Cad. Maya Akar Center 100-102 C Blok No: 4/ 22 Şişli / İstanbul P: +90 212 318 90 60  F: +90 212 211 98 24 @: [email protected] W: www.mci-groupturkey.com MCI Ankara  Mustafa Kemal Mah. 2136. Sok. No:4/8 Çankaya, 06510, Ankara P: 0312 440 41 55 F: 0312 440 41 54  @: [email protected] W:www.mci-group.com

MCI is the world’s leading provider of strategic engagement and activation solutions and has been a key driver of innovation in the meetings, events, and association and congress industries since 1987. Through creative live experiences and digitisation, globalisation, brand enhancement and content strategies, MCI helps multinational companies and international associations to enhance organisational performance, grow globally, energise communities and drive business results.  An independent, privately held company with headquarters in Geneva,

Switzerland, MCI’s 1,600 experts in 57 cities and 30 countries help clients across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and India, the Middle East and Africa (IMEA) to unlock their potential and deliver real change. Our vision, day-to-day operations and relationships with clients, partners, suppliers and employees are inspired by the following core values:   LIVE BY GROWTH Fuelling our dreams An ambition, a force that allows us to accomplish our own and our clients’ dreams

PROMOTING ENTREPRENEURSHIP Teaming up with joy An energy and intensity of life that radiates out to clients and to the world. BELIEVING IN PEOPLE Thriving on diversity Strong and shared relations that link and engage our global company BUILDING FAIR RELATIONS Seeking perfection Constant quest to build trust among our collaborators, and earn the trust of our clients

References: İstanbul Carbon Summit, İstanbul Nukleer Power Plant Summit, Water Loss Forum Turkey, İstanbul Electrical & Electronics Waste Summit, Food Supply Chain Forum, 33. International NO-DIG Istanbul Conference and Exhibition, EUROSOIL2016 Congress

Memberships: UN Global Compact, TURSAB, ICVB, IAPCO, ICCA, INCON, GMIC, ASAE, IAEE

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Levent Mahallesi Geyikli Sokak No:3 Levent İstanbul TURKEY P: (+90 212) 281 00 11 F: (+90 212) 281 01 26 Call Center: (+90 212) 444 58 58 @: [email protected] [email protected] W: www.kongre.com.tr www.plazatur.com

Plaza is a group of companies, established 20 years ago in Bursa, Turkey by a group of young and enthusiastic entrepreneurs. Today with 20 years of experience, Plaza Group is one of the leading organizers in Turkey in the fields of Congresses, Conventions, Incentives and Corporate Meetings. Plaza also serves as a Tourism Agency, offering comprehensive services with professionalized departments, own fleet of ground transportation vehicles and high quality based service team. A global company with a local pres-

ence, Plaza has offices all around Turkey, and overseas. A staff over 150 specialists ensures that Plaza’s experience, expertise, values and ethics are upheld throughout the Group. On the other hand, Plaza also supportsmany leading international PCOs as a local DMC. As an award winning company, Plaza has been operating as a DMC, for some of the biggest medical world-congresses held in İstanbul, recently. Plaza’s services have been carefully designed to increase clients’share in the ever-growing and competitive market. Each service is provided by a team

of hand-picked experts in their fields. In this context, the company has a particular research and development team in charge of developing and modifying its own e-congress software. Twenty years in the business have also given to Plaza long-standing relationships with the best suppliers in the industry and extensive networks of contacts both locally and internationally. Plaza has been member of many international and local associations for many years and it also supports some social responsibility projects.

References: 2005 Champions League Final, ESPEN2006 European Society of Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Congress, UEFA 4th Medical Symposium, 2009 UEFA Cup Final, ASTA2010 International Destination Expo of American Society of Travel Agents, HERNIA2010 32nd International Congress of European Hernia Society, EAACI2011 European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Congress, UEFA 2012 Congress, 60. Annual Convention of TAAI – Travel Agents Association of India, EAED2011EAED2012 European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry Spring Meetings, 2013 Lions Europaforum, more than 160 National Congresses and Symposiums all over the country, more than 40 International Congresses and Symposiums, more than 130 Corporate Meetings, more than 60 Industrial and Governmental Organizations, more than 90 Incentives and more than 100 Corporate Events for most of the Leading Companies like HP, Lilly, Astra Zeneca, Baxter, Nutricia, Fresenius, Nestle, Novartis etc... Some Long Term Contracts: Turkish Society of Anesthesiology and Reanimation Society, Turkish Society of Clinical Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Society, Turkish, Incentive Care Society, Turkish Society of Surgery, Turkish Society of Hernia, Turkish Football Federation, UEFA, B-Braun Turkey, etc. Memberships: ICVB, ASTA, TÜRSAB, ISO9001

SERENAS GROUP

Serenas Group which is a partner of worldwide group GL Events who Ser manages 37 congress centers, embodies 5 different PCOs and has 91 offices in 17 countries within 5 continents, is a leading PCO and DMC in Turkey, providing all types of meeting and event organization services. With headquarters in Ankara, Serenas Group has offices in İstanbul and Izmir. The group assists you in every aspect of meeting and special event management with an experienced, professional, customer service oriented and multi-lingual team, state-of the-art equipment and technology. With the partnership, Serenas Group became a more powerful representative abroad with

its substantial quality and market popularity. Serenas Group provides full project management including; onsite operational and logistical management, program management, budget and financial management, exhibition and sponsorship management, abstract handling, social program and special event management, part-time staff management and tours and transportation as well as in house travel and ticketing services, creative graphic and web design, full decorational and technical solutions including multimedia and networking. Serenas also manages all aspects for incoming and outgoing corporate incentive trips. Serenas’ clientele include national and international

medical associations, corporate and governmental organizations. The Group manages approximately 250 events annually. Serenas Group consists of several companies to support its core company Serenas International Tourism Congress Organization Inc. Frame provides technology and creative solutions, Adors is an IATA member travel agency providing ticketing services and Medyas provides PR and media services. Congresium is Ankara’s biggest congress and exhibition center that has Europe’s 3rd biggest auditorium with its 3107 pax capacity and more than 8000m2 exhibition area and GL-events Exhibition organizes National and International exhibitions, fairs and events.

References: 11th Annual Meeting, Escmid 2011 – European Society Of Clinical Microbiology And Infectious Diseases Conference, European Competence Network On Mastocytosis (Ecnm) Annual Meeting, 1st International Gastrointestinal Cancer Conference, 6th European Conference for Rare Diseases and Orphan Drugs, European School of Perinatal Medicine Fetal Growth and Ultrasound Course,International Symposium of Probiotics in Pediatrics-2012, European School of Perinatal Medicine Fetal Growth and Ultrasound Course,International Symposium of Probiotics in Pediatrics-2012, 46th Annual Meeting of European Association for Pediatric Cardiology, 29th Politzer Society Meeting (Politzer 2013) & 1st Global Otology Research Meeting (Glorf 2013). 4th International Congress on Leukemia Lymphoma Myeloma-2013, SGI Summit Turkey 2013, Innovations in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2nd Congress of International Association for Forensic Science Institutes, The 5th International Symposium on Terrorism and Transnational Crime2013, 2nd International Neonatal & Maternal Immunization Symposium (INMIS) 2013, The 5th International Congress on Psychopharmacology &International Symposium on Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology 2013, 3rd. International Gastrointestinal Cancers Conference 2013, 8th World Congress for NeuroRehabilitation 2014, Sportaccord International Convention 2014, International Symposium of Probiotics & Prebiotics in Pediatrics-IS3P 2014, 20 th International Energy & Environment Fair and Conference 2014, 6th International Urogynecology Congress 2014, 11th Meeting of Asian Society for Neuro-Oncology 2014, 17th Meeting of the European Association for Haematopathology 2014, 4th. International Gastrointestinal Cancers Conference 2014, Upcoming Events: AROME 4th Radiobiology and Biology Course 2015, Annual Conference of the Asian Pasific Association for the Study of the Liver (APASL 2015), The 15th International Meeting of the Mediterranean Society of Otology and Audiology (MSOA)2016, European Academy of Otology & Neuro-Otology (EAONO)2016, 4th Congress of the Mediterranean Multidisciplinary Oncology Forum 2015, 15th International Congress on Antiphospholipid Antibodies (APS2016), ESTRO Paediatric Course 2015, The Vertigo Academy International 2015, International Disaster And Emergency Medical Congress 2015, 2015 ESCMID-European Society of Clinical Microbiology Infection Diseases Summer School, 24th International Congress on Thrombosis 2016, 5th International Gastrointestinal Cancers Conference (IGICC) 2015, Gaming İstanbul (GIST) 2016, International Pelviperinology Congress 2015, ERA-EDTA European Renal Association-European Dialysis And Transplant Course Memberships: ICCA, IAPCO, ICVB, MPI, IATA, TÜRSAB

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Turan Güneş Bulvarı, 5. Cadde No:13 06550 Yıldız, Çankaya/Ankara P: (+90 312) 440 50 11 F: (+90 312) 441 45 64 @: [email protected] W: www.serenas.com.tr

#112 PCO & DMCs

TOPKON CONGRESS & EVENT MANAGEMENT

Zühtüpaşa Mah. Rıfatbey Sok. No: 24  34724 Kalamış-Kadıköy P: (+90 216) 330 90 20 / pbx F: (+90 216) 330 90 05 @: [email protected] W: www.topkon.com www.topkonincentive.com

TOPKON CONGRESS & EVENT MANAGEMENT: YOUR EXPERIENCED AND RELIABLE PARTNER SINCE 1997 TOPKON CONGRESS & EVENT MANAGEMENT has been organizing congresses and events since 1990. The company has handled a wide range of activities over the years, from one-day seminars to the complete management of week-long, international and national congresses and events. Under their dynamic leadership, the “typical” profile of TOPKON CONGRESS & EVENT MANAGEMENT has evolved

enormously. In an effort to meet the needs of our clients, we broadened the range of services we offered within the company. We began to finetune our abilities to build scientific programs. We also developed a sponsorship program that secured industry support for the congresses. Our past success in event management has resulted in long-term relationships with several national societies for whom we have become the official Professional Congress Organizer (PCO) for all future National and International Congresses.

TOPKON CONGRESS & EVENT MANAGEMENT organizes boutique trips, customized meetings, and distributer and incentive trips. In this type of organizations, TOPKON presents a program in accordance with the required services and needs. Our programs are tailor made and cover all the aspects of the guests with its innovative perspective. Topkon Incentive is the extension of your organization in the land you have chosen to visit. Our primary concern is to support your interests in the best possible way.

References: (Congress)ECCMID 2001 (European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases), IFSSH 2001 (International Federation of Societies of the Surgery of the Hand), ENS (European Congress of Neurology), EBMT 2003 (European Blood Marrow Transplantation Congress), APCDC 2003 (Asia Pacific Chest Disease Congress), WASPALM 2005 (World Association of Societies of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine), SICOT 2005 (World Congress of Orthopedics), EACLPP 2005 (XIV Annual Scientific Meeting European Association for Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry and Psychosomatics), ADI 2005 (21st Int. Congress of Alzheimer’s Disease), ESC 2006 (9th European Congress of Contraception), ECE 2006 (8th European Congress of Entomology), ISMC 2006 (19th Int. Symposium on Medicinal Chemistry), MSRM 2007 (6th Annual Meeting of Mediterranean Society for Reproductive Medicine), MDS 2007 (11th Int. Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders), EUROPEDIATRICS 2008, IUMS 2008 (Meeting of the three Divisions of the Int. Union of Microbiological Societies), LUX EUROPA 2009 (11th European Lighting Conference), ESMRMB 2009 (26th Annual Scientific Meeting), ESID 2010 (XIXth Meeting of the European Society for Immunodeficiency), ECP 2011 (European Congress of Psychology), WCE 2012 (World Congress of Endourology), ISPAD 2012 ( 38th Annual Conference of the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes ), ESPCI 2013 (11th European Symposium on Paediatric Cochlear Implantation), EFORT 2013 ( 14th Congress of the European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology), ASVS 2013 (14th Congress of Asian Society for Vascular Surgery & 8th Asian Venous Forum), Heidelberg Engineering Academy International SPECTRALIS Symposium (ISS) 2014, ELS 2014 (European Congress of Laryngology), Mediretina 2014, IWAP (International Workshop on Applied Mathematics)

For incentives: Nestle, Numil, Betek Filli Boya, Philsa, Turkcell, Philip Morris, Mealis, Unit Elements-Novartis, Covidien, Lilly, Sumitomo, Bradycorp, Deva, KPMG, Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT), Gaes, Celtis, Sanovel, Pfizer USA, Teva Israel, Wythe Mexico, GSK Spain, BT&I Korea, Forum Group UK, CIC Norway, Nico Congressi Spain, Ipsen, Next Pharma, Actavis, Covidien, Cochlear, Drogsan, Steel Orbis, Neutrogena, MSD, Johnson & Johnson, BMS, Phillips, Biocodex, Novus, Deva, Heidelberg Engineering, Medelsis, Isiklar Klinker. Memberships ICCA, IAPCO, ICVB, IATA, ISO 9001, TURSAB, ICEC, SEDEX

VIP CONGRESS

VIP MICE First MICE (Meeting Incentive Congress Event) Company in Turkey Established in 1968 in Turkey. VIP, an international player, a fundamental, dynamic and innovative corporation in tourism and organizations industry in Turkey, pioneered many of the “firsts” in its sector, concluded over a thousand congresses and organizations, memorable events, individual and group tours to all over the world with success. CORE VALUE VALUE: We add value by identifying users real needs and by creating a unique experience INTEGRITY: With intense communication and understanding among our suppliers & patrons PERFORMANCE: Excellency in travel and event management services. VIP RELIABILITY No surprises, unless you want a few... Timely delivery, make you feel at home...

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VIP QUALITY VIP is known for... melodic, rhythmic, harmonic composition. VIP CREATIVITY Remarkable ideas, practical solutions user friendly technology, artistic approach. VIP EMPATHY Team places itself in the shoes of our guest during the planning... PHILOSOPHY OF SERVICES “The essential of travel and events is not only about discovering new places or listening to speakers but getting wider vision, establishing friendships and experiencing unforgettable moments.” Ceylan Pirinçcioğlu - Chairman of VIP Group OUR VISION Our vision is doing the best for those ideas that truly move people. We have commitment to excellence and our core focus is rewarding relationships

by provide customized travel & event management solutions wherever in the world and space... VIP ESSENTIALS In Consideration • Every customer is our “guest” and every guest is a ‘’very important person” • Always anticipate guest’s needs before mentioned • Every customer’s satisfaction is a vocation of ours • Think of a “Wow” arrival and departure experience • Acting and serving invisibly and with discretion • ln crisis immediate and successful service recovery • Always quick, timely, efficient response • To ensure that everything, everywhere works • Always smile; a smile is the universal welcome • Show the warmth of Turkish hospitality in an expert manner.

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İstanbul Home of dream venues

stanbul is the exotic city that provides what you can only imagine while setting the trends for your events. A wide range of historic places from Ottoman Palace’s to cisterns, from modern facilities to mansions on Bosphorus shores, İstanbul awaits you with unique venues to meet a fusion of diverse cultures and a wonderful cuisine of the East and the West. Whether a gala dinner or a social event, for any program you may conduct, ‘World’s Number 1 Congress Destination’ İstanbul is ready for you with a promise of an unforgettable experience for your events and congresses. For your guests to enjoy incentive experiences, İstanbul is the ideal city in the world. The city presents maybe what you never seen but have been longing for. Enjoying old Ottoman paintings, reaching inner peace while watching whirling Dervishes or relaxing in a Turkish hamam are all one-time programs. For a truly fascinating experience, the world connects in one place: İstanbul. The Best Place to Connect.

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ll these are only a small part of the incentive ideas that delegates can enjoy, learn and experience during their stay in İstanbul. Home to a diverse culture and vibrant crowd, İstanbul offers an infinite number of possibilities for incentive ideas. Having the Bosphorus dividing the city and the continents, a boat tour on a beautiful İstanbul evening promises breathtaking scenery for your guests. As Turkey’s ultimate dining and cultural capital, İstanbul offers a variety of dining opportunities offering a variety of dishes in synthesis of Eastern and Western cultures together. With many classy restaurants, alongside Bosphorus shore fish and meze restaurants and ancient Ottoman places, together with modern well known food chains,

İstanbul offers plenty of dishes with any suitable plan. Being a huge metropolis İstanbul offers many shopping opportunities. You will easily find almost any multinational and local brand in İstanbul’s malls and districts. Another unique attraction for an incentive experience is the ceremony of “Whirling Mevlevi Dervishes” which has an enormous influence in Ottoman and Turkish cultures. The spiritual ideology and the life style of Dervishes have made a remarkable impact in Turkish music and folk traditions over centuries. Would you prefer a night-out instead of a relaxation treatment? You are in the right place! İstanbul, the city never sleeps is the dining, shopping, music

and entertainment capital of Turkey. Throughout the year in İstanbul, many events, concerts, art exhibitions and social gatherings all occur at once. One of the most visited places in the world, İstanbul is a central hub connecting East and West, blending past and future, bringing together cultures and people from all over the world. Thus, weather a historic tour or an exotic night out, romantic beautiful scenery or a vibrant night-out, İstanbul promises a beautiful experience each day during your stay. To explore the beauties and attractions of this wonderful city and also to make your incentive ideas come true contact Turkey’s experienced Destination Management professionals to create programs beyond your expectations.

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Let your eyes enjoy the beauty of colours, smells and the aura of the world’s oldest shopping bazaar.... Taste the cold “mezes” before a tasteful Turkish hot cuisine decorated with various spices while enjoying the Turkish music… Attend the ateliers of “Ebru”, a centuries old Ottoman art where you can paint colors on water…

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1001 Dİrek Cistern

Binbirdirek Mah. İmran Öktem Sok. Divan Yolu Cad. No:15 34122 Fatih P: (+90 212) 518 10 01 pbx F: (+90 212) 518 10 01 @: [email protected] W: www.binbirdirek.com Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 20 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 50 km

According to Byzantium resources, the Binbirdirek Cistern was constructed in the 4th century as the second biggest water reservoir in İstanbul after Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Cistern). While civilizations, countries, emperors and people have been changing and the time has been going by with the speed that we can not catch up, the 1001 Direk Cistern has been watching around with a smile for more than 1680 years as it had predicted these changes. 1001 Direk Cistern, holding a distinctive place in İstanbul’s cultural and artifice life, takes a very important place especially in Congress Tourism and Incentive Groups. It is open for museum visits and a place that you can live with its all smell and texture. The charming atmosphere of 1001 Direk Cistern forms special alter-

natives for your invitations. In the Cistern, which has the capacity of 1.200 guests in sit-down dinner set up and 3.000 guests standing cocktail, we can also entertain small groups easily as well. With our professional service understanding and our experienced sales team, we are ready to support your Gala Dinners, Incentive Groups, Meetings, Special Events, Product Lansmans, Fashion Shows, Exhibitions, Lunchs, Weddings, or Theme Parties that have been in your dreams. Therefore, in these events, you will not only be able to have joyful hours in a heaven-sent atmosphere, but also you will add a character to your events through this building that extends from very old times until our time. UIA, Asta, IIW, MCI, ECNP, IIC, IPMA, FECAVA, ISBB, ASSP, IADC, CEPIC… are just some of the Congress-

es we have done. Formula 1, Allianz, Abdi Ibrahim, Mercedes Benz, Citibank, GE Group, Group Santander, Big Mat, Novartis, HP, UCB Pharma, Boehringer Ingelheim, Shell, Pirelli, Digiturk, DEIK-DTM, IMF, Wella, Adecco, Pfizer, UBS, Elanco Group, Borealis Group, Sixt Rent, Sai Fondiaria, Cambridge, Ibrahim Ethem Ulagay, TÜGIAD, Channel, Wella, Network, Unilever, Ford-Fiesta, İstanbul Photo Contest, Samsung, Siemens, Henkel, Mc. Donalds, EF Education, Allergan, Hilton, Aviva, Xerox, THY, Dupont, Tupperware, Bosch, Lilly, Oce Canon, Global Menkul Kıymetler, Nu Skin, ExxonMobil, Sweedbank Summit, Amway, Abbot, Nissan, Danone… are just some of the organisations we have done... You can visit our website for more information. The city hides, you discover…

ASİTANE RESTAURANT

Kariye Camii Sokak No: 6 34240 Edirnekapı P: (+90 212) 635 79 97 F: (+90 212) 521 66 31 @: [email protected] W: www.asitanerestaurant.com

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Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 15 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 49 km

Asitane Restaurant is located in Edirnekapı, considered by many to be one of the most important areas of historical İstanbul. The neighborhood is a typical quiet Turkish “mahalle” within a short walking distance to important Byzantian monuments. The restaurant itself lies in the shadow of the mighty Chora Church, which is famous for its mosaics and is one of the most important and well kept buildings of the Byzantine era. Located high up in the foot hills overlooking the Golden Horn, Asitane opened its doors in 1991, together with the Kariye Hotel, a restored 19th century traditional Ottoman mansion. The restaurant, whose dishes reflect the eclectic nature of the Turco-Ottoman neighbourhood, was named Asitane, one of the many names given to İstanbul throughout

the reign of the Ottoman Empire. Extensive research was undertaken six months prior to the opening of the restaurant as kitchen registries deep from the archives of Topkapı and Dolmabahçe Palaces were scoured for recipes, and relevant documentation was found in İstanbul’s Beyazıt and Millet libraries. Additional important sources of information for the duration of the preparation period were dug up using old Ottoman dictionaries, the written historic accounts of various statesmen, medical practitioners and soldiers. After 20 years in hospitality, Asitane now boasts an impressive archive comprised of over 450 forgotten sweet and savory recipes, which are prepared in keeping with the cooking methods of 500 years ago. The current menu features dishes

originally prepared for the sumptuous celebration feast given for Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent’s two sons, Bayezid II and Şah Cihangir, at Edirne Palace in November 1539 as well as classic dishes of Turkish cuisine. The restaurant periodically offers themed menus such as “The Age of Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror”, “Ottoman Aphrodisiacs”, “Fish and Seafood Ottoman Style” as part of its mission to introduce the tastes of a bygone era to all. Asitane also offers a large selection of fine Turkish wines to accompany this historic feast. Asitane is open everyday from 12:00 am till 23:30, and has a capacity of serving 120 guests indoors during winters, 180 guests at its beatiful garden in summers. Additionally the restaurant caters to special events and functions.

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Ayasofya Hürrem Sultan Hamam

Cankurtaran Mahallesi, Ayasofya Meydanı No:2 Fatih / İstanbul P: + 90 212 517 35 35 F: + 90 212 517 35 36 @: [email protected] W: www.ayasofyahamami.com

Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 19,4 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 50,3 km

The Historical and Luxurious Art of Bathing The Ayasofya (Hagia Sophia) Hurrem Sultan Hamam in İstanbul was designed and built by Mimar Sinan, the chief Ottoman architect. It was built by the order of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent for his wife Hurrem Sultan (Roxelana) in the 16th century (15561557 AD). It was built where the ancient public baths of Zeuxippus (100200 AD) used to stand, between the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia. The area is also particularly significant as the site where the Temple of Zeus once stood. Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Bath which was commissioned in 2008 with build-operate-transfer model was re-

stored according to its original features by a large investment. Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Bath, which preserved its unique structure for 450 years opened a new era in Turkish Bath architecture and has the title of being the first structure where women and men sections are on the same axis.   Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamam Packages  Recommended hamam ritual packages are; Pir-i Pak (Full Cleanse), Keyf-i Hamam (Pleasures of the Hamam), Zevk-i Sefa (Extravagant Pleasures), Ab-ı Hayat (Elixir of Life) As standard, all packages include bath sets consisting of: Ottoman style gold coated mazarine, silk loincloth, single

use slippers, bath-glove based on your skin type, natural olive oil soap and shampoo, hair cream and body lotion with exclusive redbud essence.   Traditional Hamam Rituals Meet with historical bath rituals... Bride’s Party, Groom’s Party, Bath for the Circumcision Feast, Bath for Mother and Baby    Massage Therapies  Aroma Explosion – Judas Tree Essential Oil Aromatherapy Massage, Healing Art –Reflexology , Anti-Stress Massage, Back Massage  Prepare to be Born Again with Special Packages Worthy of Sultans...

BEYLERBEYİ PALACE

TBMM Milli Saraylar Genel Sekreter Yardımcılığı Beylerbeyi Sarayı Abdullahağa Cad. 34676 Üsküdar P: (+90 216) 321 93 20 F: (+90 216) 321 95 42 W: www.millisaraylar.gov.tr

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Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 37,9 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 41,5 km

Beylerbeyi Palace was thought to serve as a summer residence of Ottoman sultans and a state guest house to entertain the foreign heads of state and sovereigns and it was constructed on demand of the sultan of the period, Sultan Abdülaziz (1861 - 1876). There are total 6 halls, 24 rooms, 1 hamam and 1 bathroom at two storeys. Beylerbeyi Palace, which was constructed as a mixture of Western and Eastern styles, has the layout characteristics of traditional Turkish House with Harem and Mabeyn Sections. Two Sea Kiosks were built as double, one belonging to Mabeyn and the other to Valide Sultan (Harem); the kiosks have the appearance of a garden pergola. The kiosks, which are one of the most interesting design examples of the new palace were identified in the archives by the names, pointing out

the originality of the design, as Çadır Köşkleri (Tent Kiosks), Nevresm (new design, new model). Octagonal covers of the kiosks are decorated with different animal figures. Beylerbeyi Palace is also an important artifact in terms of its location within the landscape and is one of the most distinguished examples of coast palaces. Beylerbeyi Palace, which is located at the Anatolian side of Bosphorus at Üsküdar district is in a large garden. The garden of Beylerbeyi Palace has the appearance of a rich coppice forest with terrace gardens at the back Marble Kiosk is one of the buildings from the period of Sultan Mahmud II, which survived until today. It was given this name due to its marble covered surfaces. As we learn from the references of the period another names of the kiosk are Serdab

and Mahmud Kiosk. It was given the name Serdáb since it is buried into the fourth terrace behind the pool. Yellow Kiosk, which is located on the fourth terrace garden of Beylerbeyi Palace, considering with the area it is located on, may be thought to be used for resting purposes. It is on the northeast of the land of the palace, on the fourth terrace. Ahır (Stable) Kiosk is located on the last terrace of the Palace’s garden, slightly farther from the Marble Kiosk. It has some characteristics reflecting the attitude of Ottoman towards horse culture. In its entrance, there are figures of horses and other animals on the ceiling. Stable section consists of total 20 divisions on both sides. There are reliefs with horse head and eye figures on the chandeliers and other elements.

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Cemİle Sultan Korusu

Cemile Sultan Korusu Adres: Kandilli Mah.Ömür Tepe Yokuşu Sok. No:6 Üsküdar P: +90 216 308 49 43 pbx F: +90 216 332 02 39 @: [email protected] W: www.cemilesultan.com

Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 39 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 38 km

DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION Cemile Sultan Korusu, named after the daughter of the Ottoman Sultan Abdülmecid, is an ideal setting for day- and night-time functions with its combination of history and nature and its view over the Bosphorus. Princess Cemile had a mansion constructed on the seashore here, as well as a lodge with a pool on the hillside for use in the winter months. The original lodge collapsed as the result of a series of natural disasters, and was rebuilt. After being abandoned to its fate for many years it was taken over by the İstanbul Chamber of Commerce (ICOC). Thanks to the efforts of the ICOC, one of the supporters of the İstanbul Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, the park was declared a conservation area. Dozens of trees which were in danger of dying were rescued, and some 2,000 new trees planted. This at-

tractive 25 acre park is a habitat for the diverse flora of the Bosphorus. MEETING FACILITIES Cemile Sultan Korusu, offers various options for different types of events. Koru Restaurant overlooking Bebek Bay on the Bosphorus features French cıisine and seated 250 people. In addition it has a cafe and a meeting room Sultan Köşk is a meeting hall seating 100, and in the same building there are two meeting rooms wiht 30 person ca-

pacity. Hünkar Köşk is a Kebab restaurant features Turkish Kebab Cuisine an seats 150 people. There are 2 other areas which can be use for large functions. Şehzade is the garden with a pool and waterfall. Kır Tepe is the garden with Bosphorus view, seating 500 people and there is also a winter garden seating 300 people. As outdoor activities, there are mini golf, basketball, volleyball and tenis courts, a semi-olimpic size swimming pool and a children playground.

DOLMABAHÇE PALACE

TBMM Milli Saraylar Genel Sekreter Yardımcılığı Dolmabahçe Cad. 34357 Beşiktaş P: (+90 212) 236 90 00/1305-1306 F: (+90 212) 259 32 92 W: www.millisaraylar.gov.tr

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Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 36 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 50,2 km

Dolmabahçe Palace was built by Sultan Abdulmecid (1839-1861) who was the thirty first Ottoman Sultan. The palace, whose construction commenced on June 13th, 1843, was brought into use on June 7th, 1856, upon completion of surrounding walls. The palace mainly consists of three parts, named as the Imperial Mabeyn (State Apartments), Muayede Salon (Ceremonial Hall) and the Imperial Harem. The Imperial Mabeyn was allocated for administrative affairs of the state, Imperial Harem was allocated for private lives of the sultan and his family and the Muayede Salon, placed between these two sections, was allocated for exchanging of bayram greetings of sultan with dignitary statesmen and for some

important state ceremonies. The main building is three storey including the basement on the side which is parallel to sea and it is four storey at the land side involving the Harem quarters with the musandıra (garret) storeys. Evident Western influences, observed at the style, details and ornaments, are reflections of the esthetical values, changed through the last period of the Imperial. The outside of the building is mode of stone, the interior walls are made of brick and the floors are made of wood. It has a usable floor area of 45,000 square meters, 285 rooms, 44 reception rooms and 6 hamams. Dolmabahçe Palace is one under Western influence and was constructed modeling the European

palaces, attention was paid to build the Harem as a separate section -although not strictly as in the pastconsidering its functional construction and indoor structure. Dolmabahçe Palace, hosted 6 sultans at intervals and also the last Ottoman Caliph Abdulmecid Efendi from 1856 when it was put into service, until the abolition of the caliphate in 1924. The palace was used as Presidency office between 1927-1949. Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of our Republic, used Dolmabahçe Palace for his studies at İstanbul between 19271938 and died in this palace. The Palace which was partially open to protocol and visits between 1926-1984 and was opened to visit as a “museum-palace” from 1984.

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HARD ROCK CAFE ISTANBUL

Meşrutiyet Cad. No: 3 Beyoğlu - İstanbul P: +90 0212 244 67 38 @: [email protected] W: www.hardrock.com Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 23,1 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 45 km

Hard Rock Cafe İstanbul  is located at the old “Sponeck Birahanesi” building, where Turkey’s first public film was screened in 1896, near the iconic Istiklal Street and live music neighborhood at the core of İstanbul. The city is the capital of empires, the meeting point of cultures and civilizations, and the unique city divided by two continents! The multi-story Hard Rock Cafe İstanbul includes a live music  stage, 3 vibrant bars, cozy dining areas with more than 300 seats, a beautiful terrace, and private rooms excellent for private events.  The Cafe also includes upscale technology and design features that blend the heritage of the city with the attitude and aesthetic of Hard Rock. secure your place ın rock hıstory “LOVE ALL SERVE ALL” is more than just our motto. It is our atti-

tude, our way of life and what you can expect when you partner for your next meeting or event. Hard Rock is renowned for its authentic collection of music-centric memorabilia. While music is within Hard Rock’s DNA, it also happens to be the key component of every event we plan. Perhaps because across the generations of guests, we appreciate how music, like meetings and events, bring people together for a common cause. With a variety of enhancements, we can complement your vision and budget.

audıo vısual capabılıtıes* • Full Performance Sound • Multiple Flat Screen TV’s • Projector • Wireless Microphone • Microphone • DVD Player • CD Player • Full PA System • Moving Heads • PARS • Recording Camera • DJ System DJ System *Applicable fees may apply for extras

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İSTANBUL ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUMS

Alemdar Caddesi Osman Hamdi Bey Yokuşu Sok.34122, Gülhane Fatih / İstanbul P: (+90 212) 5272700 F: (+90 212) 5272708 @: [email protected] W: www.istanbularkeoloji.gov.tr

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Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 19 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 40 km

The İstanbul Archaeological Museums is among the most impressive historical venues for your outdoor events and made up of three main units: the İstanbul Archaeological Musuems, the Ancient Orient Museum and Tiled Kiosk Museum. The collection of the Archaeology Museum – Turkey’s first museum – houses over one million artifacts belonging various cultures collected from the imperial territories. The Archaeological Museum was founded in June 13, 1891 under the name of Müze-i Hümayun (the Imperial Museum). Commissioned by archeologist, painter and curator

Osman Hamdi Bey, the museum met a need to display important artifacts such as the Sarcophagies of Alexander the Great and King Tabnit, both unearthed at the Royal Necropolis of Sydon (Saida, Lebanon), a site considered one of the most significant archeological discoveries of that era. The main building of the museum was designed by the renowned architect Alexandre Vallaury a later took it’s current form with the construction of auxiliaries built in 1903 and 1907. In addition to the Alexander and Tabnit sarcophagi, the permanent collection features numerous

remarkable artifacts including the Mourning Women Sarcophagus, also unearthed in the Sidon Royal Necropolis excavation, the Tabnit Sarcophagus, and the Brankhit Sculptures of the Didim-Milet Sacred Way, belonging from archaic period utill late-Roman period. Besides archaeological artifacts, one can enjoy seeing various valuable objects from the pre-islamic Arabian Peninsula, Mesopotamia, Egypt and Anatolia in the Ancient Orient Museum as well as some outstanding tile and pottery samples by Seljuk and Ottoman in the Tiled Kiosk Museum.

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İSTANBUL FOUNDATION FOR CULTURE AND ARTS (İKSV)

Nejat Eczacıbaşı Binası Sadi Konuralp Caddesi No: 5 Şişhane 34433 P: (+90 212) 334 07 00 F: (+90 212) 334 07 09 @: [email protected] W: www.iksv.org Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 37,2 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 57,2 km

The İstanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) was founded in 1973. The general objectives of the Foundation are: to make İstanbul one of the world’s foremost capitals of culture and the arts; to create continuous interaction between national and universal values and traditional and contemporary values via culture and the arts; and to contribute actively to the development of cultural policies. With these objectives, İKSV organises the İstanbul Festivals of Music, Film, Theatre and Jazz, as well as the İstanbul Biennial, the İstanbul Design Biennial,

autumn film week Filmekimi and other special events. The Foundation hosts cultural and artistic events at Salon and presents an exclusive collection of items at the İKSV Design Store, both located at the Foundation’s headquarters, Nejat Eczacıbaşı Building. İKSV also organises the Pavilion of Turkey at la Biennale di Venezia and coordinates an artist residency programme at Cité International des Arts, France. Furthermore, İKSV conducts studies and drafts reports with the aim of contributing to cultural policy development.

SALON İKSV İKSV’s own performance venue, Salon, constitutes a fresh new stop on the Beyoğlu, Galata and Şişhane social axis. Embracing a creative and innovative approach, Salon hosts contemporary music concerts, theatre and dance performances, contemporary art events, literary talks and more. Presenting a seasonal programme from September through June, Salon is also available for rent as a meeting venue. www.saloniksv.com For rentals: Gonca Varol, [email protected]

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Kervansaray Restaurant & Turkish Night

Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 25 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 40 km

The Most Famous Restaurant & Turkish Night in Turkey since 1949! Kervansaray Restaurant & Turkish Night, located between Lutfi Kirdar Convention & Exhibition Center and Hilton Hotel, welcomes you to the most famous traditional Turkish show at the heart of beautiful İstanbul. Since 1949, the legendary Restaurant & Turkish Night has welcomed millions of spectators, and today our delicious International Cuisine and our spectacular show, continues to meet new guests from all around the world.

Kervansaray’s dazzling show includes the most beautiful Turkish Belly Dancers performing an exotic and sensuous dance shows accompanied by traditional music, various Folk Groups performing traditional dance shows from different regions of Turkey, and an outstanding Turkish singer/showman entertaining our guests with International and local songs. The restaurant has three separate saloons featuring Gothic architectural concept with about 1000 person capacity, available for dinner receptions, coctails, business

meetings, wedding receptions and parties. Every night our international guests enjoy our delicious cuisine and entertain themselves with a spectacular traditional Turkish show. In our new establishment Buypass Gourmet Charcuterie – Cafe – Restaurant (on the main street and entrance Kervansaray Restaurant & Turkish Night) we are proud to be able to serve you from 07.00 in the morning (breakfast & lunch & dinner) service till 23.00 with our Turkish and International Cuisine.

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Cumhuriyet Street No:52/A Harbiye-İstanbul P: +90 (212) 247 16 30/31 F: +90 (212) 231 58 88 @: [email protected] W: www.kervansarayistanbul.com

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Matbah Restaurant Ottoman Palace Cuisine

Caferiye Sk. No: 6/1 34400 Sultanahmet – İstanbul P: +90 212 514 61 51 F: +90 212 514 61 52 @: [email protected] [email protected] W: www.matbahrestaurant.com

Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 16 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 44 km

The Ottoman Empire has reigned over the huge lands for centuries and coexisted with many nations and cultures. By synthesizing all the acquainted cultures in order to produce a unique taste of its own, through the time, the Ottomans have enriched the Ottoman Cuisine. Several cuisines majorly deriving from Middle Asia, the Balkans, the Middle East, Mediterranean and Europe are the main contributors to the Ottoman Cuisine. This cuisine has prevailed mostly in the kitchens of the Ottoman Palace and therefore, the palace has turned out to be a unique place in order to grasp its tastes completely. Unfortunately, since the guilds of the palace cooks did keep their recipes as professional secrets, this magnificent cuisine has lost some of its unique tastes nowadays. After long and professional researches conducted at the palace libraries, through the books and documents

written by palace historians and guild of cooks (who had preferred to share their experiences instead of keeping them as secrets) we, Matbah Restaurant, benefited from all these documents and recipes to prepare a selective and unique menu containing of twenty seven outstanding dishes from Matbah-ı Beray-i (Kitchen of Sultan’s Palace) for your exclusive taste. All dishes served are tested, improved and adapted to the measure meticulously which we do use nowadays. Besides, we have noted all the utmost details regarding with the Ottoman-style cooking. After an exquisite exercise and efforts, the stunning recipes have been completed and adjoined to our selective menu. The Ottoman grandeur and hospitality prevailing at “Matbah” is welcoming the exclusive guests and gourmets who

do delight in the comfort of a vibrant ambiance at different seasons throughout the year. Winter Garden 60 Pax, Summer Garden 100 Pax, Sultan’s Lounge 24 pax, LOCATION Matbah Restaurant is situated on the truly premium location in town, on an elevated position,
surrounded by all the major historic and cultural sights in the heart of the old town, Sultanahmet,
viewing the impressive Hagia Sophia (St. Sophia, Aya Sofya) museum.
This is an inspiring location all year around, in the heart of the old city, within walking distance of Sultanahmet square and the main historic, shopping and harbor districts and just 16 km away from the Atatürk International Airport (IST) and 44 km away from the Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

NAR Restaurant

Nurosmaniye Caddesi, No:41 34120 Fatih P: (+90 0212) 522 28 00 F: (+90 0212) 522 23 80 @: [email protected] W: www.narlokantasi.com

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Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 19,2 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 49, 3 km

Despite being home to the world’s oldest vineyards and olive oil production, Turkey is often overlooked in favor of Greece and Italy when it comes to regional artisanal produce. Determined to redress the balance, the culinarians at NAR Gourmet, are working with the country’s finest producers to breathe fresh life into centuries-old Anatolian culinary traditions. Organic, gourmet treats range from an unparalleled collection of the finest regional olive oils to rich seasonal preserves and marmalades, vinegars, molasses, spices, teas, dried fruits, honey and confectionery. NAR Gourmet’s restaurant venture, NAR Restaurant, is located on the fifth floor of ARMAGGAN Nuruosmaniye Store. From palace cuisine to village fare, its seasonal menu features the full spectrum of Turkey’s culinary heritage with a special emphasis on traditional methods and artisan ingredients. Since the Turks appeared on the stage of history they have created cultural syntheses that have left their mark on all the

regions where they have lived, and the Turkish contribution to cuisine has been wide ranging. NAR Gourmet gives new life to traditional Turkish food products that have imparted flavour to the cuisine for centuries, and now at NAR Restaurant offers a special menu with a rich diversity of dishes incorporating these delicious flavours. NAR Restaurant’s interior design is dominated by modern Turkish style, creating an appropriate setting for the visual extravaganza of the Turkish culinary art. The restaurant offers a matchless menu of memorable and flavour-filled specialities. YESAM Culinary Arts Center, located on the fourth floor of the same building, was established by Turkish Cultural Foundation (TCF). Supported by NAR Gourmet, YESAM Culinary Arts Center is dedicated to reviving and preserving Turkey’s culinary heritage and cooking styles, and preserving them for existing and future generations. The foods and food-related traditions recorded and the educational

models developed by YESAM Culinary Arts Center continuously add value to NAR Gourmet processes. Services NAR Restaurant has an indoor seating capacity of 150 people for a la carte meals and 130 people for banquets. The front terrace can seat 40 people for banquets and the side terrace 30 people for banquets. There are three terraces, with a capacity of 70 people. The sections of the terraces facing the Covered Bazaar are mainly used for dinner receptions, while those overlooking the main road house the cafe and a la carte restaurant. The roof terrace is open during the summer months, and is a perfect venue for private receptions. In addition, there are three seminar rooms for corporate and private meetings, two seating 25 people and one seating 35 people. Since these are divided by movable partitions, the rooms can be thrown into one, creating a large room seating 80-120 people.

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PORTAXE Baltalimanı Cad No:60 Emirgan, Sarıyer - İstanbul P: (+90 212) 277 8233 F: (+90 212) 277 82 59 @: [email protected] W: www.portaxe.net Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 32 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 42 km

Managed by LS Banquet, PORTAXE was founded in 2006 and embraced the Shine hall in a move of expansion in 2007, which made the place an ideal venue for all types of organizations with its closed and open areas. Offering its services for all types of special invitations such as wedding ceremonies, corporate gatherings, launches, graduation balls, cocktails, parties, henna night organizations, trainings, and bachelor party all throughout the year; PORTAXE gives its guests memorable moments of joy thanks to a unique and mesmerizing view of the Bosporus. We give freedom to all business meetings which are otherwise locked behind the doors… Top-level meetings, product introducU SHAPE

tions by the domestic and international brands, motivation meetings, trainings, and many more organizations… The day starts with a smile in all business meetings held at Portaxe and this positive energy continues throughout the day. We can also provide boutique outside catering service if requested. Our corporate organizational consultants are there with all your planning needs with the motto of “You Imagine and We Realize”. After you give a brief information on the content of your event, the rest is the job of the Portaxe professionals… We create an exclusive visual ambiance for you thanks to the water-curtain technology available only in Portaxe which makes it possible to reflect your company logo or any image on BOARD

PORTAXE 80 40 PORTAXE TERRACE SHINE 60 40 SHINE TERRACE ** Halls and terraces can be combine, so the capasities can be increase **

the brilliant waters of the Bosporus. Say “YES” to a new life in the company of the gorgeous view of the Bosporus… You will have the wedding of your dreams at Portaxe as you say “yes” to a completely new world in the splendid view of the Bosporus. We make it possible for you to enjoy the unmatched beauty of the Bosporus in all seasons across the year thanks to our indoors and outdoors organization alternatives. At less than a minute’s drive to the ring road, Portaxe and Portaxe Shine welcome all its guests at the door and eliminate all parking problems thanks to our valet parking service. Portaxe has its own boat and landing for those guests who would like to arrive at the place from the sea.

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the Saİt Halİm PaSHa Mansıon

Sait Halim Paşa Yalısı Köybaşı Cad. No:83 34464 Yeniköy – İstanbul P: (+90 212) 223 05 66 F: (+90 212) 223 05 67 @: [email protected] W: www.saithalimpasa.com

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Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 34 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 50 km

The Sait Halim Pasha Mansion, as one of the most unique event venue at Bosphorus, offers exclusive and professional service for all kinds of receptions, meetings, conferences, weddings, gala dinners, special events and more with the history and 19th-century Ottoman culture experience in the heart of İstanbul. The Mansion reflects the architectural meeting of East and West. With a mesmerizing Bosphorus view our experienced sales team will host you on your special day in a charming and superb atmosphere. Sait Halim Pasha was the grandson of

the Egyptian Mehmet Ali Paşan from Kavala and this unique Mansion was a gift from grandfather to grandson. The Mansion was build by Petraki Adamandidis in the year 1878 and was the only woodworking on the coastal line at the tıme. The History of this one of its kind mansion adds history to your events and will make your day unforgettable. This historical mansion has a maximum capacity for cocktails of 1200 guests 800 and guests in a roundtable set up but also limited groups can be received. The wishes and desires of the guests are

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of an important value for our team and therefore we are ready to meet their needs to keep our guests satisfied in every way. With our warm and qualified sales team, magnificent services and impeccable cuisine we have hosted known brands such as Christian Dior, Cartier, Lious Vuıtton, Formule 1, Audi, Mercedes Benz, Samsung, Siemens, Ing Bank and more. Also we have welcomed considerable people such as Hillary Clinton, Hassanal Bolkiah, Pelé etc. Also we would like to welcome you on your special day. Coctail 60 350 30 50 30 150

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THE SEED Sakip Sabanci Müzesi Sakip Sabanci Cad. No:42Emirgan 34367 – İstanbul P: +90 212 323 60 50 – 55 F: +90 212 323 60 51 W: www.theseed.com.tr www.gl-events.com Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 33 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 42 km

MULTIPURPOSE EVENT CENTER With its conference and concert halls outfitted with the latest technology, the Seed plays host to many events and is one of İstanbul’s most popular event venues .. As part of the Sabancı University Sakıp Sabancı Museum and operated by GL events, a firm which has experience worldwide in cultural and artistic events, congresses and meetings, the Seed serves as a multipurpose event center. With its unparalleled location on the Bosphorus, modern architectural features and infrastructure solutions that employ the latest technology, the Seed is home to many national and internaReception

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tional cultural and artistic events. The seed also hosts important meetings, events and congresses for the business world, as well as for selected brands and companies. In addition to its 1,700 square meter area, the Seed is also renowned for its 400 square meter outdoor terrace with a Bosphorus view. The Seed’s conference and concert hall, which can accommodate 330 pax, has a foundation that can be used both as an auditorium and a flat surface, a first in İstanbul. Additionally, the venue is well known for its indoor and outdoor foyer areas, which total 600 square meters, as well as its advanced technology sound, light and visual systems. Cabaret

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Türkoba Mahallesi Erguvan Sokak No:26 / K 34537 Tepekent - Büyükçekmece / İstanbul P: +90 212 867 25 00 F: +90 212 860 04 81 @: [email protected] W: www.arel.edu.tr

Çırağan Caddesi Osmanpaşa Mektebi Sokak No: 4 - 6 34353 Beşiktaş, İSTANBUL / TÜRKİYE P: +90 444 2864 F: +90 212 381 00 20 @: [email protected] W: www.bahcesehir.edu.tr

Number of Meeting Rooms: 2 (1000 and 700 pax) Total Exhibition Area: from 100 to 300 sqm ( totally 2 foyer) Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 48,2 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 100 km

Number of Meeting Rooms: 5 Total Exhibition Area: 6200 sqm Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 25,2 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 38,3 km

Arel Schools was founded in 1990-1991 School Year, and today it continues its existence along with Arel Preschool, Arel Primary School, Arel Anatolian High School, Arel Scientific High School, Arel Sports and Culture Complex. Istanbul Arel University was founded on 18th May, 2007 by Kemal Gözükara Education and Culture Foundation. Our University has 5 faculties. Istanbul Arel University has 3 campuses. Tepekent Campus which is located in Tepekent Satellite Town in Büyükçekmece, has a closed area of 65.000 m2. * 300 Smart Classrooms * 4000 m2 Engineering Labs, * 2000 m2 Library and Knowledge Sources Center * 75.000 volume books capacity and 11.800 e-Books, * 1500 m2 Conference and Theater Hall for 900 people * 2000 m2 indoor and terrace Dining Halls * Semi-Olympic Swimming Pool * Indoor Sport and Fitness Center * Outdoor Sport Courts * Health and Condition Center * Aerobic Hall * Molecular Biology, Genetics and Chemistry Labs * Nutrition and Dietetics Labs * Physiotherapy Labs The second campus is Sefaköy Campus that is located in Küçükçekmece and has an area of 21.000 m2. The third campus is Yenibosna Sports and Culture Complex that is located in Bahçelievler-Yenibosna and has a closed area of 10.000 m2.

BAU was founded in 1998 as a non-profit foundation university. Since then, it has constantly expanded its intellectual boundaries and maintained its commitment to providing a high-quality university education by focusing on fundamental academic disciplines. In the past 16 years, BAU has established eight undergraduate faculties, four graduate institutes, three vocational schools, two English preparatory schools, and a continuing education school. Main campus is located in the heart of Beşiktaş, one of İstanbul’s major cultural, commercial, and artistic centers. BAU aims to capture this eclectic, contemporary atmosphere in its goals and actions. As a young university in an old city, BAU recognizes the responsibility to sustain a peaceful relationship between different cultures and to celebrate diversity. BAU Global’s educational network spans over four continents providing a unique and invaluable opportunity to train erudite world citizens who possess the necessary tools for living up to our global vision. It is an integral part of our mission to emphasize creativity and innovativeness in all endeavors of our students and to graduate them as highly desirable and universally employable individuals. “The World is My Campus” provides BAU students with a chance to receive education from very different points. BAU is able to achieve this through Berlin, Toronto, Washington DC, Hong Kong, Rome, Silicon Valley and Boston campuses and academic centers. “BAU” allows students to continue their education in campuses overseas and provides all support related to the programs.

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İSTANBUL AYDIN UNIVERSITY

İSTANBUL BİLGİ UNIVERSITY

Beşyol Mah.İnönü Cad. No:38 Küçükçekmece - İstanbul P: +90 444 14 28 F: +90 212 425 57 59 @: [email protected] W: www.aydin.edu.tr

Santralistanbul kampüsü Eski Silahtarağa elektirk Santrali Kazım Karabekir Caddesi No:2/13 34060 Eyüp İstanbul P: +90 212 311 50 00 @: [email protected] W: www.bilgi.edu.tr

Number of Meeting Rooms: 6 Total Exhibition Area: from 62 sqm up to 500 sqm ( totally 9 areas) Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 1 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 70 km

Number of Meeting Rooms: 12 Total Exhibition Area: 345 sqm Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 18 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 45 km

As the most preferred foundation university by students since its first establishment, İstanbul Aydin University plays an important role with its mission to advance the higher education and scientific development in Turkey and in the region. İstanbul Aydın University is an institution with modern and evolving programs, highly advanced physical infrastructure and ability to encourage students for developing entrepreneurial and innovative skills of the 21st century. Our aim is to educate students with tools needed to succeed in the national and international business World and make a difference with strong presence in the work environment of the future. We use our strong relations with our solution partners in the industry to achieve this goal. Since starting its journey in 2003 to create a brighter future for the coming generations, İstanbul Aydın University is proud to have 10 faculties, 3 Vocational schools for higher education, 1 foreign languages school, 18 research centers and 3 graduate schools today offering wide range of study opportunities. Our university also facilitates the highly advanced and one of the largest laboratories complex called Techno Center and Medical Sciences Laboratories. İstanbul Aydın University offers many other career advancement opportunities to its students via Erasmus, Farabi, dual degree, and minor degree programs. Our diplomas are ECTS and DS Labeled given by the European Commission that approves our diplomas in EU countries. İstanbul Aydın University also has more than 450 cooperation protocols with prestigious universities around the World. . İstanbul Aydın University is located in the central area of İstanbul, which is the heart of many civilizations throughout history. There 2,500 international and 32,000 students studying in IAU as of 2015.

Founded in 1996, İstanbul Bilgi University (BİLGİ) currently has 1.000 academics, 20.000 students and more than 22.000 alumni. As an English medium institution, BİLGİ offers more than 150 programs in its 6 faculties, 3 schools, 3 vocational schools and 5 institutes. In 2006, BİLGİ became the first and only member in Turkey of Laureate International Universities, one of the world’s largest university networks. BİLGİ is one of the most prestigious universities within this international network, which has more than 950,000 students in 29 countries. With three campuses in the city centre (santralistanbul, Dolapdere and Kustepe), BİLGİ hosts more than 1.000 events each year as not only an academically but also a socially and culturally excelling institution. These events range from the Red Hot Chili Peppers concert in 2012 to a speech by the former US president Bill Clinton in 2010. İstanbul Bilgi University hosted many important international events as such above, including the fifth İstanbul Seminars under the title “The Promises of Democracy in Troubled Times” on May 19-24, 2012. A number of the world’s most significant philosophers, politicians, anthropologists and academics from around the world came together at these lectures. The 2012 Game Theory World Congress was also held at the santralistanbul campus. The congress brought together four Nobel laureates, John Nash, Eric Maskin, Reinhard Selten and Roger Myerson, as well as many other world-famous mathematicians and economists.

İstanbul University

Ragıp Gümüşpala Caddesi, No: 84, Eminönü 34378, İstanbul P: +90 444 0 413 F: +90 (212) 511 41 88 @: [email protected] W: www.ticaret.edu.tr

İstanbul University Rectorate Public and Relations Department, Esnaf Hospital, Fatih/İSTANBUL P: +90 (0212) 440 00 00 F: +90 (0212) 440 00 58-59 @: [email protected] W: www.istanbul.edu.tr

Number of Meeting Rooms: 3

Number of Meeting Rooms: 5 Total Exhibition Area: 624 sqm Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 20 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 48 km

Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 47 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 47 km

İstanbul Commerce University is one of the first non-profit private universities in Turkey, established by the İstanbul Chamber of Commerce, one of the most powerful chambers of the world. İstanbul Commerce University’s educational adventure began with 73 students in 2001 and continues today with over 7.000 students in undergraduate, postgraduate and vocational schools with academic staff numbering more than 400. Faculty of Arts and Sciences: Psychology (%30 in English), Sociology Faculty of Commercial Sciences: Business Administration (Turkish & %100 in English), Economics (Turkish & %100 in English), International Trade (%30 in English), Banking and Finance  (%30 in English),Political Science and  International Relations (%30 in English), Accounting and Control, Faculty of Law: Law Faculty of Communication: Media and Communication Systems, Public Relations, Visual Communication Design Faculty of Engineering and Design: Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, Fashion and Textile Design  (NEW), Interior Design and Environment Design  (%30 in English), Mechatronics Engineering (%100 in English), Electrical-Electronics Engineering (% 100 in English), Jewelry Engineering ( %100 in English), Industrial Design (NEW), Architecture (NEW) Faculty of Applied Sciences: International Logistics (%30 in English), Civil Air Transportation Management, Printing and Publishing Production Technologies, Tourism Management (%30 in English)

İstanbul University is one and only Turkish University who enters into “World’s Best First 500 Universities” over and over for 9 years and it is one of the first 10 universities founded in Europe. During its history, İstanbul University has become the pioneer of science, contemporary values and social illumination and it continues its leadership mission succesfully. Partaking in “World’s Best 500 Universities”, İstanbul University is leader of modern Turkey with 15,000 academic and executive personnel and over 160,000 students. İstanbul University is a modern educational establishment with 20 faculties, 3 graduate schools, 6 vocational schools, 16 institutions, 3 departments attached to rectorship, 63 implentation and search corporations. It provides training to over 160,000 students with 888 programmes in total as 63 for upper secondary education,183 for undergraduate, 365 for post graduate, 276 for doctorate. With 562 years of history, in İstanbul University every year 15,000 new students are added who receive education with “Student Friend” understanding. İstanbul University who has Turkey’s most outstanding education staff also has 5328 total staff including 1512 professors, 551 associate professors, 884 assistant professors and 2381 academic member assistans. Concerning national or international studies, İstanbul University is in active position in science world. Being one of the most rooted education establishments of Turkey, İstanbul University also helps to students and community become self-aware and increase savings with its social, cultural and artistic activities besides the scientific and academic studies.

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Okan University

Okan Universitesi Tuzla Kampüsü – Akfırat-Tuzla 34959 İstanbul – TURKEY P: +90 216 677 16 30 F: +90 216 677 16 47 @: [email protected], [email protected] W: www.okan.edu.tr

Number of Meeting Rooms: 8 Total Exhibition Area: 100 sqm Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 60 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 4 km

Okan University, one of the most eminent and distinguished foundation universities in Turkey, has a student body of 15000 and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate programmes. The university comprises eight faculties, applied and health sciences schools, three graduate schools and two vocational schools at three campuses. Okan University attaches particular importance to its international programmes. The university actively participates in the European Union’s Erasmus Programme and is also a member of ISEP, a worldwide student exchange network of more than 300 universities in 50 countries. Okan University also has numerous bilateral or multilateral dual degree and exchange protocols with universities in the USA, Europe, Russia, China and several Eurasian countries. The university provides its students with facilities that enrich the campus life. On the campus, there is a sports and entertainment compound which includes a movie theatre, several restaurants and cafés, hairdressers and bookstores as well. Social and cultural activities are considered as integral parts of education at Okan University. Seminars, conferences and symposia are organised at the university with the participation of eminent scholars. Conference venues within the main campus are as follows: Bekir Okan Conference Hall: 595 seats Mevlana Conference Hall: 407 seats Osman Hamdi Conference Hall: 287 seats Mimar Sinan Conference Hall: 287 seats Muhsin Ertuğrul Conference Hall: 287 seats Prof. Dr. Şule Kut Conference Hall: 280 seats Prof. Dr. Özer Ertuna Conference Hall: 150 seats Hezarfen Ahmet Çelebi Conference Hall: 90 seats

MIMAR SINAN FINE ARTS UNIVERSITY

Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University Address: Meclisi Mebusan Street No 24 / Purtelas Hasan Efendi Mh., 34427 Beyoglu/İstanbul MSFAU Tophane-i Amire Address: Bogazkesen Cad. Defterdar Yokusu No: 2 Tophane – Beyoglu / İstanbul P: +90 212 243 20 48 F:+90 212 243 42 92 @: [email protected] W: www.msgsu.edu.tr

Number of Meeting Rooms: 1 (320 pax) Total Exhibition Area: 1450 sqm ( totally 3 exhibition areas) Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 19 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 41 km

Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University (MSGSU) consists of three faculties, two Institutes (that cater graduate level students), the State Conservatory, the Higher Vocational School and 19 Research and Implementation Centers. In addition, the university runs one museum which is İstanbul Painting and Sculpture Museum and one art and culture center which is Tophane-i Amire. Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University is located on the European side of İstanbul and with its various buildings scattered around the city covers an area of 43,463m2. Tophane-i Amire Culture and Arts Center  is an exhibition hall complex which consists of   1450 m2. Tophane-i Amire (The Imperial Factory of Cannons and Artillery) is thought to have been built around 14531470. The construction was started by Mehmed the Conqueror and annexes were added during the reigns of Bayazıd II and Suleiman the Magnificent.. The university also contains a conference hall The Sedad Hakkı Eldem Oditoryum which consists of 320 seats. All the buildings of Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University are located close to the city center making it easily accessible by public transportation. Access is possible by municipal buses, boats, trams, underground and by taxi from the major junctures of land and sea transportation, namely from Karakoy, Eminönü, Beşiktaş and Taksim.

Yıldız Technical University

İnönü Mah. Kayışdağı Cad. 26 Ağustos Yerleşimi Atasehir, İstanbul, Turkey 34755 P: +90 216 578 00 00 F: +90 216 578 02 99 @: [email protected] W: www.yeditepe.edu.tr

Davutpaşa Mah. Davutpaşa Cad. YTÜ Davutpaşa Kampüsü 34220 Esenler- İstanbul P: +90 212 383 4001 F: +90 212 383 4008 @: [email protected] web W: www.kkm.yildiz.edu.tr

Number of Meeting Rooms: 6 Total Exhibition Area: from 120 sqm up to 400 sqm (total 5 exhibition areas) Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 42 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 24 km

Number of Meeting Rooms: 4 Total Exhibition Area: 2403 sqm Distance to Atatürk International Airport: 13 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 54 km

Yeditepe University is a foundation university which was founded in 1996 by the İstanbul Education and Culture Foundation (ISTEK), under Law No. 4142. Its founder is Bedrettin Dalan. In line with Atatürk’s principles Yeditepe University carries out its academic mission through 13 faculties entailing 60 programs: the Faculties of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Health Science, Law, Engineering, Architecture, Education, Arts and Sciences, Economics and Administrative Sciences, Commerce, Communication, and Fine Arts. The language of instruction at Yeditepe University is English. Some programs are taught in German, Italian, and French. Yeditepe University is the first foundation university in Turkey which has been accredited by the Institutional Accreditation Program of the Association of European Universities (EUA). Yeditepe University offers its students the opportunity to obtain double degrees and double majors at world-renowned universities.The Faculty of Dentistry has been ranked as one of the best dentistry faculties in Europe by the European Dentistry Association (ADEE). At its very first inspection, Yeditepe University Hospital was accredited by JCI, which is the most important arbiter of health standards. The Faculty of Law ranks as number one in the student exchange with the USA and Europe. The Tourism and Hotel Management Department of the Faculty of Commerce has received the Tourism Oscar in the category “Tourism Education” awarded by Skal International (the Association of Tourism Professionals). Campus facilities is an undeniably important aspect of a university education at world standards. Yeditepe University is located on the 26 August Campus, specially built to meet all the needs of its students, from culture to sports.

Starting its educational background on August 22, 1911 with the title “The Conductors (Technicians) School of Higher Education”, Yıldız Technical University was renamed as Nafia Fen Mektebi/School of Public Works in 1922. According to the law number 1472 of Private Academies in 1971, the school continued its educational life as “İstanbul State Academy of Engineering and Architecture”. In 1982,  “İstanbul State Engineering and Architecture Academy”  was integrated with Higher Education of Engineering, Kocaeli State Academy of Engineering and Architecture, and the relevant faculties and departments of Kocaeli Vocational School and were all established with the name “Yıldız University”. Yıldız Technical University 2010 European Capital of Cultures Congress center opened on October 5th 2010 Friday, has hosted national and international important activities such as congress, symposium, concerts and discussions with its specialized technical staff and contemporary technological infrastructure. Davutpaşa Congress Center, located close to Atatürk Airport, “Historical Peninsula” which is the heart of history and culture of İstanbul and touristic hotel areas, provides direct transportation to subway, Metrobüs and Marmaray. Also, Yıldız Technical University 2010 European Capital of Cultures Congress Center has indoor and outdoor car park open to all guests. GRAND HALL: Indoor area: 1067 m2, Number of Seats:1003 GREEN HALL: Indoor area:128.5 m2, Number of Seats:130 RED HALL: Indoor area:128.5 m2 Number of Seats:130 FERRRUH ERTÜRK HALL: Indoor area:128.5 m2, Number of Seats:130 SEMİNAR HALL: Indoor area:61 m2 LOUNGE HALL: Indoor area: 890 m2

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s one of the most populated and most visited city in the world, İstanbul is home to many companies striving to create the best event and congress in the industry. Most of these professionals are 3rd party companies that are the best of İstanbul’s hospitality industry, providing best solutions possible. Together with a worldwide growth in every kind of event, from corporate event, exhibitions to festivals, the need for high quality and bespoke event support services becomes more and more critical. These companies together constitute ICVB Service Supplier members including AV companies, interpretation services, sightseeing agencies and stand contractors, as well as unique venues. These support services take care of your every need, from tailored logistics and transport through to catering and staffing. Assigned dedicated project managers and professionals will be at your side from start to finish, ensuring success of your event. The companies make your dreams and ideas come true with eagerly working professional and qualified teams.

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Bİlkent Cultural Initiative (BKG)

Yalçın Koreş Caddesi Arifağa Sokak No:29 Yenibosna, Bahçelievler, İstanbul, Türkiye 34197 P: +9 (0212) 451 62 50 F: +9 (0212) 451 62 90 @: [email protected] www.bkg.com.tr W: www.muzedenhediye.com

Rediscovering Cultural Heritage As the largest museum shop chain in the world, Bilkent Cultural Initiative (BKG) provides resources regarding the protection, continuation, and promotion of Turkey’s cultural heritage with its 79 museum shops, 45 museum cafes, 300 employees, 114 craftsmen, and over 20 thousand culture-related products. The initiative leads its projects with the aims of supporting the protection and continuation of Turkey’s cultural heritage and creating intellectual added value in a cultural context. The initiative also aims to form an identity for cultural products, to popularise traditional handicrafts, to be a leader in the field of contemporary museum shops, and to provide social milieus that complete the museum experience. BKG also pays great attention to contribute to the positive perception of the sectors of culture and tourism in Turkey with the world-

class services it provides. BKG brings together cultural heritage and modern designs in a variety of categories extending from replicas of daggers to Anatolian motif home textiles, from İstanbul-themed fridge magnets to prestigious publications. In short, we are making an effort to transmit to the coming generations our values that preserve and keep alive everything belonging to the life that human beings trans-

mit, carry and continue from age to age. As the BKG family we invite everyone to share in our heritage and make it live… Culture retailer BKG has brought its store services it has been continuing since 2009 to digital media. At its e-trade website muzedenhediye.com, BKG converts the matchless riches of Anatolia, the home of our cultural heritage, into functional articles and presents them to lovers of history.

References: TC. Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı, İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi, İstanbul Ticaret Odası, TUGEV, Garanti Bankası, Deutche Bank, Koç Üniversitesi, Yünsa, TNT, Dorak Turizm, Ekol Lojistik, Turkish Technic, Visitur Memberships: Museum Store Assosiation (MSA), İstanbul Convention & Visitors Bureau (ICVB)

CONSYS COMMUNICATIONS AUDIO&VISUAL

Consys Communication Services was established in 1994. Consys is a company that provides services of the highest quality on audio & visual systems, simultaneous interpretation systems, delegate  microphone systems, lighting systems and IT systems to national & international congresses, corporate meetings, opening ceremonies, initializing foundations, promotion launches and press meetings as experts on the field for 20 years. Consys is proud to be the only certificated company which has Bosch certification to use Bosch Congress Equipment in Turkey and also the

only company from Turkey which is a member of CRN (Congress Rental Network), a worldwide network of top quality companies in AV rental field. Consys is also proud of being a member of AV Alliance, which is the biggest international AV network. All these networks require a lot of qualifications when selecting their members and we pride ourselves for fulfilling the requirements needed. Even though Consys’ headquarters are in İstanbul, Consys offers services for events all over Turkey and world. Since 20 years, Consys has been

working very important worldwide events and have kept a very close and sincere working relationships with our clients. Consys joins professionalism with helpful and through approach to fulfil our clients’ needs about every primary matter of their event. Consys is devoted to their clients’ satisfaction and work ethics. Consys works with a team of professionals who are experts on their area of work to conduct the perfect operation. That is why any problem or extra requirements that may occur will be handles swiftly and with positive results and solutions.

References: Novo Nordisk, National Geographic, Merck Serono, Novartis, Toyota, Mercedes, Shell, Unilever, Toyota, Ford, Vodafone, Turkcell, Ernst&Young, Roche, Boehringer, Turkish Airlines Memberships: AV Alliance, CRN (Congress Rental Network), ICCA, ICVB

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Cumhuriyet Cad. Itir Apt. No:179/13 . Harbiye. 34373. Sisli – İstanbul /Turkey P: (+90) 212 231 44 64 F: (+90) 212 246 62 41 @: [email protected] W: www.consys.com.tr

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DETAY TASARIM FAIR & CONGRESS SERVICES

Beylikduzu OSB, Bakir ve Pirincciler Sanayi Sitesi, Karanfil Sokak, no: 18 Yakuplu/İstanbul P: (+90 212) 295 02 34 F: (+90 212) 295 02 89 @: [email protected] [email protected] W: www.detaytasarim.com

Detay Tasarim Fair & Congress services was established in İstanbul in 2000 and in Dusseldorf, Germany in 2008. Since the foundation of our company our main goal has been to help our clients present their corporate identity and we have set very high standards for ourselves to achieve this goal. We are proud to pro-

vide cost effective quality service to our clients from all over the world in Congresses, Exhibitions and other events. We have membership in the most reputable organizations in the world. With our 4500m2 production facility that is equipped with all machinery and materials needed to ensure top quality in house

production and 65 employees, we are one of the leading companies in Exhibition and Congress industry in Turkey. We offer; Shell Scheme Stands, Custom Build Exhibition Stands, Graphics & Digital Print , AV Equipment & Furniture Rental, Podium & Stage Construction, TV Programs Decoration services.

References: Esomar Congress 2013, Stadia Arena 2013, Korean Expo 2013, Sony Alstom, Volvo, Sony 2008 Global Partners’ Conferance, Efort Congress 2013, General Electric (EFNS 2014), Züchex 2014- China Pavilion, Plasteurasia 2014 – Korean Pavilion , King Abdullah Economy City KAEC (Fiata Congress) , African Energy Forum’2014 –Barcley. Memberships: IFES (International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services), EDPA (The Exhibit Designers and Producers Association), ITO (İstanbul Chamber of Commerce), BCCT (The British Chamber of Commerce of Turkey), AHK (German Turkish an Industry Chamber), ICVB (İstanbul Convention and Visitors Bureau), SSTD (Turkish Exhibition and Designers Association), ISO (İstanbul Chamber of Industry).

SEDEF FAIR & CONGRESS SERVICES

SEDEF Fair and Congress Services was established in 1996 to constitute a service brand in the fast-growing trade fair and congress sector, aiming to reach highest standards in the quality of our services. Over the years, we have become a reliable partner in trade fair construction and congress services for numerous events and clients, both local and international.

Now we provide services in a wide range of exhibitions, congresses, meetings and other events as one of the leading stand contractor companies in Turkey, with 95 professional staff, own transportation fleet, 6.500 sqm production and storage space. SERVICES • Custom design booths and pavilions • Shell scheme booths

• Rental Additional furniture and AV Equipments • Registration desks construction • Registration entrance system • Poster boards • Stage and podium construction • Signage and signboards • Digital print posters and banners • Tent construction For more information and our references please visit our website and contact us.

References: SportAccord Convention 2014 / MPI-EMEC 2014 - European Meeting & Event Conference / WEBIT Global Congress 2013 / EADV 2013 - European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology / FDI 2013 - Annual World Dental Congress / 50th ERA-EDTA İstanbul Congress 2013 / ESHRE 2012 - Annual Meeting İstanbul / EAPS 2012 - European Academy of Paediatric Socities / EACCI 2011 - European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Congress / EOS 2011- Congress of the European Orthodontic Society / ECO 2011 - European Association for the Study of Obesity Memberships: ITO- İstanbul Chamber of Commerce / BCCT – The British Chamber of Commerce of Turkey / AHKGerman Turkish and Industry Chamber / IFES- International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services / TUSCONTurkish Confederation of Businessmen and Industrialists / ICVB – İstanbul Convention and Visitors Bureau / MPI- Meeting Professionals International / MUSIAD- Independent Industrialists’ and Businessmen’s Association / SSTD- Turkish Exhibition and Stand Designers Association

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Cihangir Mah. Şehit Komando Onbaşı Uğur Hancı Sok. No.1 Avcılar P: +90 (212) 422 08 80 pbx F: (+90 212) 422 04 11 @: [email protected] W: www.sedefgrup.com.tr

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TTG TRAVEL

Binbirdirek Mah. Dostlukyurdu Sok. No: 10/8 34400 Sultanahmet, İstanbul P: +90 212 517 00 13 F: +90 212 517 00 09 @: [email protected] W: www.istanbulhotels.com

TTG Travel (Turkey Travel Group) is a travel agency, based in İstanbul, focused on providing accommodation, transport and tours throughout the country for its customers and on making travelling in Turkey easier and an unforgettable experience. Turkey Travel Group is a registered company (TURSAB A-5918) founded in 2006. Specialized in private and regular tours in İstanbul and all around Turkey, Hotel Accommodation in İstanbul and Turkey, Bosphorus Cruise Tours, Airport Transfer Services and the art of gracious Turkish hospitality, the executive team of Turkey Travel Group is driven by professionalism and a desire to de-

liver an excellent service. We offer the best tour services in İstanbul and in Turkey for your holidays and vacations. The tours’ itineraries are extremely flexible and adaptable to your interests and favourite activities. We will be delighted to organize your vacations in Turkey. As Turkey Travel Group, we trust in our experienced and dynamic team to provide the best service to our valuable guests. Our first priority is their satisfaction. Please check our services bellow, and if you have any question or doubt, don’t hesitate on contacting us. We will be more than happy to answer them. We hope to see you soon!

Join us and let’s explore the true İstanbul & Turkey... -City and Sightseeing tours (www.istanbuldailycitytours.com) -Private tours (www.privatetoursinistanbul.com) -Yacht tours (www.bosphoruscruise.com) -Professional Tour Guides in any language -Hotel booking (www.istanbulhotels.com) -Turkey Package Tours (www.packagetoursturkey.com) -Flight reservations -Airport – Hotel and vice versa transfers (www.airportshuttleistanbul.com) -Group transfers

References: - Turkish Airlines, Air Canada, Ottoman Hotel Imperial Memberships: TURSAB (A-5918), ASTA, ICVB

Practical Info CURRENCY The Turkish Lira is the official currency of Turkey. The currency comes in with banknotes of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 TL. Also, the coins that you will get in Turkey are 1, 5, 10, 25 Kuruş and 1 TL. You can find foreign exchance bureaus especially in the airports and city centre. You can also withdraw TL from ATMs all around the country. Each ATM has foreign language sections and pays out with TL’s. But there may be limits for each day on the amount of withdrawal though.

E-Visa The Electronic Visa Application System replaces the sticker and stamp type visas formerly issued at the border crossing. Applicants can obtain their visa electronically after entering required information and making payment by credit card. For more information you can check the official website of e-Visa. www.evisa.gov.tr/en/ EMERGENCY NUMBERS The Police: 155 Ambulance: 112 Fire-Fighter: 110 Military Police: 158 Forest Fires: 177 Tourism Police (212) 527 45 03 Tourist Information: 170 Registration for International Calls: 115

POST COMMUNICATION In Turkey, Postal Services are generally abbreviated to PTT in which you can send your cargoes, letters, faxes; make phone calls worldwide etc. The working hours of PTT are between 08:30 am and 5:00 pm. In order to find the closest post office to you, please visit: www.ptt.gov.tr. Please mind that Istanbul’s telephone service has two area codes: 0216 for the Anatolian, 0212 for the European side. Besides, Turkey’s country code is +90. TIME ZONE Istanbul falls in the Eastern European Time Eastern European Zone. Standard Time (EET) is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+2). VOLTAGE Turkey’s electrical system operates on 220 volts, 50 Hz, with roundprong European-style plugs that fit into recessed wall sockets. A voltage converter and a plug adapter are required in order to use U.S. appliances. It is recommended to have a universal adapter and a

converter kit during every visit you make abroad. OFFICIAL HOLIDAYS There are two types of special days and thus holidays in Turkey: Religious and National. Religious holidays, eids are the Ramadan Bairam and the Bairam of Sacrifices. In 2015, Ramadan Bairam will be celebrated between the 16th and the 19th of July. And Bairam of Sacrifices will be between the 23rd and the 27th of September. In addition to these, the National holidays of Turkey are the Republic Day on 29th of October, National Sovereignty and Children’s Day on 23rd of April, Youth and Sports Festival in memory of Ataturk on 19th of May and Victory Day on 30th of August. for more information please visit the official website of İstanbul

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Visas To enter into Turkey visas are required but most of the visas can be purchased for £10 or $20 at Turkey’s airports or border gates. Since the information of visas is changeable, please contact the visa information for foreigners on Turkish Foreign Ministry website. www.mfa.gov.tr/ yabancilarin-tabi-oldugu-vize-rejimi.tr.mfa

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Location of Turkey

Turkey Map and Location of İstanbul

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Map1 - Historical Peninsula & Golden Horn

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Map2 - Airport And Exhibition District

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Map3 - Congress Valley and Business District

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Map4 - Asian Side

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eing in İstanbul means witnessing history, perfect harmony of different religions and feeling the atmosphere of intercultural traditions. Being in İstanbul means tasting the delicious meals, having the chance of choosing between the spicy, hot Anatolian food and Aegean dishes freshly cooked with olive oil. Being in İstanbul means buying the antiques of hundreds of years old while wondering around in Grand Bazaar or spending time in modern shopping malls decorated with latest fashions… Last but not the least, being in this beautiful city means delighting in the pulsating life 24 hours a day while wandering between the East and the West, the ancient and the modern.

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As a metropolis that offers many alternatives in dining, shopping, and attractions, İstanbul entertains its visitors all day. The rich variety of Turkish cuisine offers a wide range of choices for those who want to try and enjoy new flavours. After dining, the streets of İstanbul adorned with historical monuments, buildings, and religious sites wait for its visitors. For an evening activity or nightlife, various alternatives are available such as concerts, film festivals, exhibitions, and clubs that are located across the city and serve both in summer and in winter. Not only adults enjoy İstanbul, but there is also a toy museum, an aquarium, and various playgrounds for kids to spend quality and enjoyable time. Fun and charm are hidden in every corner of this city.

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Joy of Appetite: Turkish Cuisine The Turkish cuisine’s richness of variety offers a wide choice for those who want to experience and enjoy new flavours. From exquisite pastry choices to delicious meat, fish and vegetable specialities; Turkey’s gastronomic panorama reflects a remarkable culinary synthesis coming from its cultural heritage.

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stanbul is the junction point of world and Turkish cuisine’s multi-coloured traditional traits. Hence İstanbul provides a wide range of food choices originated from all around the world. With the magical touch of many civilizations and cultures, Turkish Cuisine offers to its visitors a very rich fusion. Foods, beverages and their consumption rituals are Turkey’s one of the most important cultural projections and İstanbul is the junction point of world and Turkish cuisine’s multi-coloured traditional traits. Offering Turkish tea is a proof of hospitality and many restaurants serve it after meal with no charge. Take Turkish coffee: the old idiom says that one cup of Turkish coffee is the answer of 40 years of friendship. No need to say that “kebap”, “baklava” and “delight” are among the most famous tastes of Turkish cuisine. While “döner kebap” is a roasted meat on a revolving spit, Iskender Kebap is made of grilled lamb meat and hot tomato sauce served over pita bread with melted butter and yoghurt. Adana and Urfa Kebaps are cooked on a wide skewer. Şiş Kebap is made of cubic cut meat grilled on a barbecue.

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Surrounded by seas, Turkey is the place for seafood lovers. Bluefish, bonito, mackerel, sole, octopus, trout, picarel and specially cooked mussel with rice definitely deserve to be tasted. Börek is a layers of pastry filled with either meat, potato, cheese or vegetables. Lahmacun is a thin pastry with minced meat and onion on the top. Circle shaped and covered with sesame seeds, Simit is the guest of a beautiful breakfast with cheese and olives. Dolma made from vine leaves and rice came into life from Turkish people’s emigrations. Meal is eaten and its time to select from the long dessert menu. Traditionally the meal ends with a glass of tea, helping you to digest. Sütlaç (rice pudding), muhallebi (milk pudding), kazandibi (white pudding with burnt surface) and tavukgöğsü (white pudding with peeled chicken breast) are milkbased desserts. Famous Baklava with pistachio or walnut, Ekmek Kadayıfı with clotted cream and Künefe with soft cheese are among pastry-based desserts. As for fruit-based desserts; quince, fig, pumpkin and pear wait to be tasted. A dinner table never lacks Turkish delight that are cube shaped confections flavored with flower or fruit essence, filled with different nuts and powdered sugar. Made from yoghurt, water and salt, refreshing Ayran is generally served with a meal. Boza, that is a fermenter drink made from corn or wheat, Salep made of boiled milk flavored with orchis plant and Şıra, made from slightly fermented grape juice are other traditional Turkish drinks. In brief, if you experience Turkey’s traditional foods and beverages, you will also experience the Turkish people’s hospitality, fellowship and joyfulness. Be prepared!

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İstanbul’s 24x7 Nightlife The sun goes down and the city is ready for an ultimate entertainment with its various bars, nightclubs and concert halls. The hub of many different cultures living in harmony, İstanbul is the city that never sleeps.

n İstanbul seagulls’ singings reveal that soon the sun will go down. Sounds of waves coming from ferries crossing the Bosphorus jumble tree leafs’ wriggling sounds. The city where history and nature meets wake up to night. As the dark comes, İstanbul’s various entertainment places will host the music, dance and chitchat until the sunrise. Countless bars, nightclubs and concert halls will brighten the great city’s night with sounds of jazz, pop, rock, folk, chill-out and more other types of music.

Nişantaşı, Taksim, Bebek, Ortaköy, Bosphorus on the European side and Caddebostan, Kadıköy, Çubuklu on the Asian side; music and nightlife go on at every corner of the city. All in European side and with marvelous views; Reina, Sortie, Supperclub, Sunset, 360 İstanbul and Anjelique are famous nightclubs where people flock to enjoy the night until the dawn comes. Hard Rock Cafe, Jolly Joker, Bronx, Hayal Kahvesi, Babylon, Indigo, Line, Mojo entertain their guests with local and ethnic musicians from all over the world for live performanc-

es. Frankie’s, Nardis Jazz Club, Q Jazz in the Park are where the jazz lovers gather together. In the summer time Park Orman and LifePark are fresh openair areas between the forests where live concerts take place. To get a taste of the Turkish folk and pop music Nispet, Keops are a must to go. “Meyhane” are the local restaurants playing Turkish music with traditional instruments and serving mezes. All these are a few of the reasons why İstanbul is the ultimate dining, shopping, music and entertainment capital of Turkey.

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Shopping in History and Modernity East and West, tradition and modernity… İstanbul’s shopping variety with its traditional and modern products makes the city an attraction center for any kind of shopping lover. The city hosts the İstanbul Shopping Festival every June of the year.

stanbul’s shopping variety with its traditional and modern products makes the city an attraction center. The city provides various choices between Ottoman Empire originated historical bazaars and modern shopping malls. Fabulous Turkish carpets made of silk, wool or cotton; precious jewelleries, authentic glasswares, traditional evil eye souvenirs and haute couture, trendy and creative products… The city has multiple shopping areas reflecting every era’s characteristic traits. With its more than 4000 shops, the magnificent Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı) is one of the world’s greatest historical malls. Egyptian Bazaar (Mısır Çarşısı) is where various spices, dried fruits, basketry, jewelry, drapery and haberdashery is sold. With its craftsmen Sultanahmet is the place for those who want to enjoy the mysterious ambiance of the Ottoman era. The Arasta Bazaar with its jewellery, pottery, spice, textiles and carpet shops and the Antique Books Market with its priceless books is for the history passionates. For a real İstanbul experience, street markets Salı Pazarı (Tuesday) in Kadıköy on the Asian Side, Ulus Pazarı (Friday) in Ulus and Cumartesi Pazarı (Saturday) in Beşiktaş are all worth to visit. Taksim is a grand shopping area with

loads of big brands located on and around the main Istiklal Street. The two kilometer long street has many neo-classical passages that include various types of shops from vintage clothing to hand made ceramics. Also these passages have 100 year old traditional shops and many cafes. Şişhane, Galata and Cihangir near Taksim are filled with designer and vintage stores and bookshops. Nişantaşı is famous with brands and local designer clothing shops. Bagdat Street on the Anatolian side is also a crowded place for shopping lovers. Other than historical and street markets İstanbul has almost 200 modern shopping malls. Located in Levent district; Kanyon, Metrocity, Özdilek and Akmerkez are prominent malls. Istinye Park in Maslak offers an outstanding open air experience. Cevahir İstanbul in Mecidiyeköy is one of the biggest malls in the world. Carousel, Capacity and Aqua Florya are close to the Atatürk Airport. Capitol in Altunizade district, Palladium and Brandium in Ataşehir district and Nautilus in Kadıköy district are in the Anatolian side. Low price product choices are in malls like Optimum in Ataşehir, Via Port near Sabiha Gökçen Airport in Asian side and Olivium in Zeytinburnu district on the European side.

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Enjoy and Educate İstanbul with Kids İstanbul offers many options where the kids can spend quality time filled with education, while the parents enjoy their own tastes. The city features a wide range of workshops, museums, aquariums and even a dinosaur park!

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seum, İstanbul Modern and Sabancı Musuem are also attractive places for kids. In the museum the children not only discover but also attend several ateliers. The Naval Museum in Beşiktaş has set up a special room for children where they can make puzzles about ships, steer in a vessel or play games about the navy. İstanbul is filled with many public parks. Yıldız Park near the Yıldız Palace, Parkorman in Maslak, the Küçükçiftlik Park in Maçka and Belgrad Forest in Maslak (all in the European Side) have wide areas for kids to play and all the areas offer many facilities for children. If your children love the animals and water, then aquariums are the place to visit. İstanbul has many aquariums but two of main are “Turkuazoo” in Bayrampaşa and “İstanbul Akvaryum”

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ave you ever heard of a “toy museum” before? If your answer is “No”, then you should travel to the Asian side of İstanbul and head to Göztepe to visit the “Toy Museum”. Opened in 2005 in a beautiful several hundred years old mansion, the museum involves more than 4000 toys ranging from toy soldiers to metal cars, porcelain dolls and many more. The museum also stages theatre plays and organises games several days of the week. Miniaturk is an open park museum containing miniature models of many historical structures of İstanbul as well as of Anatolia and Ottoman territories outside Turkey. Opened in 2003, the park contains 122 models including the Blue Mosque, the Bosphorus Bridge and many other monuments. In the European side Rahmi Koç Mu-

in Florya; both in the European area where children can “touch” behind the glass sharks, octopuses and many other animals. Also in Dolphinarium in Eyüp, children can have the chance to watch the dolphins while making tricks or even to swim with them. “Vialand” that is located also in Eyüp, is a mass theme and amusement park that involves tens of facilities from 4D cinemas to water games, ferries wheels, driving activities or scientific discoveries. Shopping malls in İstanbul provide many enjoyable activities and amusement parks for kids. One of them is the “Jurassic Land” in İstanbul Forum in Bayrampaşa. The biggest park in Europe with the dinosaur theme, children can see giant animals’ scale models, watch movies about their lives, play games, visit a museum and experience a scenario based tour while getting to know about dinosaurs.

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City of Festivals Multilayered structure blending the past, present and the future in İstanbul transforms the whole city to one big center for different and various events from cinema to opera; traditional festivals to modern performing arts.

rt and culture are between the crucial elements of what makes a city valuable. The number of galleries, exhibitions, cultural events, the value given to an artist leverages the city’s quality and respect. İstanbul’s cultural diversity makes the city country’s cultural and artistic capital. The İstanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) acts as one of the locomotives in organizing prominent film, theater, music and jazz festivals as well as two biennials and special one-off cultural and artistic events throughout the year. Since 1973, İstanbul Music Festival has welcomed world stars of classical music including the Vienna Philharmonic, the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Itzhak Perlman, Gidon Kremer, Hilary Hahn, Zubin Mehta, İdil Biret, and Fazıl Say. Chick Corea, Keith Jarret, Herbie Hancock, Diana Krall, Ornette Coleman, Tony Bennett, Eric Clapton, Lou Reed, Nick Cave, Paul Simon, Sting, Elvis Costello and Bryan Ferry are among the legendary musicians İstanbul Jazz Festival featured in

the last 20 years. The festivals of İKSV in 2015 include the İstanbul Film Festival between 4-19 April, İstanbul Music Festival between 31 May-29 June and İstanbul Jazz Festival between 30 June-15 July. Also this year, between 5 September and 1 November, the 14th İstanbul Biennial will be held. The festival programs may be followed through the Foundation’s website at www.iksv.org. While April is the time for “International İstanbul Film Festival”, October hosts “Filmekimi” and February features “!f İstanbul” festivals. If live music makes your heart beat İstanbul is the city where festivals in the summer bring world famous singers and not only Turkish but also thousands of listeners from neighbouring countries attend. Santral İstanbul, Salon IKSV, Babylon, Garaj İstanbul, Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Center feature talented and valuable musicians from various music types throughout the year. Akbank Jazz Festival is one of the major festivals that bring together renowned musicians in İstanbul. İstanbul also hosts many more festivals where different types of concepts embrace the city. Tulip Festival displays the symbol of İstanbul while Shopping Festival every June is an attraction for shopping lovers from all over the world. Electronica, Chill Out and One Love festivals brings famous electronic and trance music performers from all over the world in the summer.

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ocated in the heart of the world, İstanbul is easily accessible by air, rail, sea and road. The city has two international airports: İstanbul Atatürk Airport on the European side and the Sabiha Gökçen International Airport on the Asian side; the 3rd airport under construction, İstanbul Grand Airport will provide a capacity of 150 million passengers; the world’s largest in terms of the passenger volume expected to be complete by 2018. Thanks to the Turkish Airlines’ massive network (flying to more countries in the world than any other airline) İstanbul became a more popular and widely used transportation hub. Another reason for easy access is the electronic visa application system that offers to its applicants a comfortable and practical way to obtain visa. Apart from the air travel; getting to İstanbul can also be achieved by rail, highway and sea transports. While going around within İstanbul, the city has a huge network of public transportation with its highway, rail and funicular systems and sea transport services.

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Access to İstanbul Being at the junction of Europe and Asia, easy access to İstanbul from many parts of the world makes the city an impressive choice for meeting planners. İstanbul offers different varieties of transport while getting to the city and accessible from all around the world.

By road İstanbul has extensive highways and road network requiring insurance for visitors coming from Europe. Driving is on the right side. Speed limits are 120 km/h for motorways, 90 km/h on main roads and 50 km/h in towns. Located in Esenler; city’s bus terminal is about 10 kilometers from the city center and serves both international and domestic lines.

By sea As the turn around port for many cruise ships, İstanbul is mostly reached from the Aegean Sea and Top cruise destination in Turkey. Besides, Karaköy Sea Port is also used as a stopping point for a number of international ferries. The Bosphorus is an important passageway for international cruises. Useful information to remember: Port Phone: +90 212 251 50 00 General Directorate of Turkish Maritimes Authority JSC: Rıhtım Caddesi Merkez Han No: 4 80120 Karaköy By rail İstanbul has two railway stations: Haydarpaşa on the Asian side and Sirkeci on the European side. However both are under restoration during 2015. It is important to check this before planning your trip. The city can be reached from Belgrade (via Balkan Express), Bucharest (via Bosphorus Express), Budapest (via TransBalkan Express), Kischinev (via Prietenia Express), Pythion (via

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IC 90/91) and Munich (via İstanbul Express). Useful information to remember: Sirkeci Station Location: Ankara Caddesi Hocapaşa 34110, Eminönü Phone: +90 212 520 65 75. Working hours (for international trains only): 07:00 AM – 12:00 AM Haydarpaşa Station Location: Rasimpaşa Mahallesi, Kadıköy Phone: +90 216 348 80 20

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BRUSSELS 2178 Amsterdam 2633 Belgrade 839 Berlin 2668 MOSCOW 1754

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Madrid

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Amsterdam

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Moscow

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Tel Aviv

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Berlin

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Oslo

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Kuwait

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Bucharest

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Paris

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Bahrain

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Budapest

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Prague

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New York

4538

Brussels

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Rome

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Los Angeles

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Copenhagen

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Sofia

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Rio de Janeiro

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London 2912 Madrid 3530

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Dublin

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Stockholm

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Buenos Aires

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Helsinki

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Vienna

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Beijing

4159

Lisbon

1860

Warsaw

842

Tokyo

5291

London

1423

Zagreb

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Cape Town

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By air İstanbul is considered to be one of the main air traffic hubs connecting international airlines from Europe to Middle-East, Asia and Africa. Hosting two international airports – Atatürk International Airport on the European side (20 km from Taksim) and Sabiha International Gökçen Airport (50 km from Taksim) on the Asian side – İstanbul is reachable by most of the major international airlines and charters. The city is 2 to 4 hours from European destinations and 9 hours from North America. Turkish Airlines that flies to more countries in the world than any other airline has more than 260 direct flights. Useful information to remember: Airport: +90 212 465 55 55 THY General Directorate: +90 212 463 63 63 THY Reservation: +90 212 444 08 49

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Harbiye Sales Office Group&Conventions Department P: + 90 212 368 63 63 Ext: 30033/30047 F: +90 212 240 29 84 @: [email protected] W: www.turkishairlines.com

Established in 1933 with a fleet of only five airplanes, Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines is today a four-star airline with a fleet of 262 aircraft (passenger and cargo) flying to 264 cities around the world. One of the fastest growing airlines, it has received several “Passenger Choice Awards” from Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX). In 2014, Turkish Airlines has been chosen “Best Airline in Europe” in last four years and awarded “Best

Business Class Onboard Catering”, “Best Business Class Lounge Dining” by Skytrax in 2014 World Airline Awards.

Board Catering” award, Turkish Airlines was also the recipient of the Skytrax “Best Business Class Catering” award in 2013.

Turkish Airlines flies to more countries in the world than any other airline (108 countries over five continents) according to UMB’s Official Airline Guide. In 2013, Turkish Airlines, was named “Best Airline in Europe” by Skytrax. A winner of the “World’s Best Economy Class On-

The global airline won the SkyTrax Award, known as the “Passengers Choice Awards,” for the “Best Airline in Southern Europe” consistently in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. In 2012, Skytrax named Turkish Airlines “Best Premium Economy Seats in the world” for its Comfort Class seats .

to carry out its mission moving forward. Furthermore it maintains its goal of becoming a regional leader and a prominent global airline, preferred for its unparalleled service, superior quality, trustworthiness and reliability.

Turkish Airlines regards flight safety and service quality as two of the most indispensable necessities. Turkish Airlines currently holds a four-star ranking and consistently strives to secure a five-star ranking.

Meeting solutions at Turkish Airlines Having become a member of Star Alliance in 2008 and ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association) on October 2010, Turkish Airlines offers multiple solutions for all kinds of events with a single point of contact; Group & Conventions Department.

Turkish Airlines understands the responsibility of being a pioneer within the industry, and is determined

In addition to Europe, Turkish Airlines is also strategically expanding its network into Russia, Central Asia, Far East Asia, the Middle East, Africa and North and South America. As one of the fastest growing airlines in the world, Turkish Airlines holds a strategic position between the East and West.

Star Alliance – Conventions Plus Star Alliance – Meetings Plus Turkish Conventions Facts & Figures Number of aircraft: 262 (passenger and cargo) Aircraft types: A340-300, A330, A321, A320, A319, B737-400, B737800, B777 ER Hubs: İstanbul, Ankara Frequent flyer program: Miles & Smiles Number of destinations: 264 (219 international, 45 domestic ) Network strengths: Europe, Russia, Central Asia, Far East Asia, the Middle East, Africa, North and South America

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TK Quality In order to keep alive its brand equity, which provides a serious advantage in terms of competition, Turkish Airlines invests in its quality of service, in-flight entertainment systems, comfortable seats, gourmet cuisine and its employees. Turkish Airlines is always on the forefront of the latest technological advances and innovations in the aviation industry and boasts one of the youngest fleets. As the airline expands its routes and number of aircraft, continuous training of its employees is of the utmost importance in insuring the safety of its passengers.

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İSTANBUL ATATÜRK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

İstanbul Atatürk International Airport 34149 Yeşilköy P: (+90 212) 463 30 00 F: (+90 212) 465 50 50 @: [email protected] W: www.ataturkairport.com

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stanbul Atatürk International Airport is the city’s gateway to the world, hosting millions of passengers every year and servicing airlines from all over the world. With its architecture, speed of passenger throughput, level of service and advanced technology, it is also one of the top airports in the world. Operated by TAV İstanbul Terminal Operations Co., a subsidiary of TAV Airports Holding since 2000, the airport is ranked as the second in the category “Best Airport of South Europe” in “The World’s Best Airports 2009 Awards” event organized by Skytrax Research, the leading research Advisors to the world airline and air transport industry based in London, UK. The data on movement to and from the airport, shows Turkey’s integration

to the world. Atatürk International Airport hosts around 1050 flights a day and services approximately 135.000 passengers a day, a figure that rises to 140.000 to around 160.000 and flights to 1.150 to  1250 a day at peak times. The airport is situated 28 kilometers west of city center on 9.470.554 square meters of land. Transportation to and from the airport is available by metered taxis as well as subway, which starts from the city center, municipal buses, and shuttle buses. The airport hosts 40 cafes, bars, restaurants and refreshment stalls with a combined seating capacity of 5,927 It also houses bank offices, ATMs, car rental dealers, drugstores, hairdressers, flower shops, gift shops, foreign exchange bureaus, kiosks, dried fruit sellers

and also a health center, a massage parlor and a photo shop. İstanbul International Airport Hotel operated by BTA Catering Services, offers 131 rooms of luxury accommodation, as well as hourly accommodation on the airside. The operation of Turkey’s airports and the organization and control of the air traffic in Turkey’s airspace are handled by the General Directorate of the State Airports Administration (DHMİ). The founding of İstanbul Atatürk International Airport dates to 1912, the year in which a military airport was opened there. The airport took the name Yeşilköy Airport and was opened to international flights in 1953. In 1985, renovation work was completed and the same year, the airport took the name of Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey.  

Sabİha Gökçen International Airport

İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Uluslararası Havalimanı Yatırım Yapım ve İşletme A.Ş. (ISG) Sabiha Gökçen Havalimanı Terminal Binası Pendik 34912 P: (+90 216) 588 80 00 F: (+90 216) 588 80 10 @: [email protected] W: www.sabihagokcen.aero

package for their needs. İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen updated its iOS and Android ISG app in which passengers and all other users can check the timetable, track flights, get info about terminal facilities, get informed about new campaigns and find the best real-time transportation options to the terminal on the map according to where they are located. The airport is located on the Anatolian shore of İstanbul at Pendik / Kurtkoy, at a distance of 40 km to Kadikoy, 12 km to Pendik and 50 km to Taksim. It has a really convenient traffic in terms of transportation with its 1.5 km connection to the TEM motorway. The Haydarpasa-Gebze Express line is in maintenance and will be available in the near future departing from Pendik Train Station where the line will be connected to Marmaray Metro and

Pendik YHT High Speed Train. In the meantime IETT public buses serves between Sabiha Gökcen Airport and Kartal-Kadıköy metro where our guests can travel by rail line. Public transportation (IETT) departs from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to downtown İstanbul. There are many ways to travel from Sabiha Gökçen Airport into the several main locations of İstanbul such as Sultanahmet, Taksim, Eminönü (Sirkeci), Beyazıt (Laleli), Esenler, Harem, Bakırköy, Yeşilköy, Tuzla, by taxi, Havataş shuttles or the public bus services (IETT).

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İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport winning Europe’s fastest growing airport title 4 times in its category right after opening the new terminal building in 2009, welcomed 18.8M passengers with a record 27% increase in 2013 and 25M passengers are expected in 2014. The airport has all the advantages that a mature and well-qualified airport has. It has a time-saver, straightforward and user-friendly terminal for both passengers and airlines. The terminal capacity easily handles new airlines and passengers for their needs with a full service concept. It serves both for the low-fare and legacy carrier concept with broad options, handling both domestic and international operations under one roof, so it offers the best transfer time in one terminal. With this best conveniency and wide network, İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen has been the best option for the transfer passengers (47% increase in 2013) and the airport is likely to give service to more of them in the near future. İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen kept improving its services within the terminal to provide a better travelling experience for its guests. Reputable brands are welcomed while duty free and F&B areas are renewed to offer more and luxury options. Furthermore, the “Fast Track” system has been introduced for guests who care for their time and want to handle their terminal procedures faster. This system is free for all business class passengers while other guests can purchase the suitable

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Access in İstanbul İstanbul offers a huge network of public transportation. With city busses and railways such as subway, tram systems and Marmaray, İstanbul offers plenty options to get around the city. As the Bosphorus divides the city into two parts, the ferries and sea-busses also become a practical means of daily transportation. Yet the whole system can easily be accessed with a single transportation card – İstanbulkart.

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Bus & MEtrobus Frequently used all around the city, buses are an economic means of transport. The private laned express bus service “Metrobus” carries thousands of commuters daily; provides fast and comfortable transportation between the two ends of Asian side and the European side. For more information: www.iett.gov.tr Subway and Tram İstanbul’s subway and the tram system have a wide network and provide easy access to your desired point both in Asian and European sides. İstanbul’s subway operates from Hacıosman to Yenikapi (M2); from Aksaray – Atatürk Airport to Kirazlı (M1) and from Kirazlı to Olimpiyatköy (M3) on the European side. Also subway runs from Kadıköy to Kartal (M4) on the Asian Side. The tramline operates from Bağcılar

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to Kabataş (T1), Habibler to Topkapı (T4), Kabataş to Taksim (F1). There is also a funicular system that runs between Kabataş and Taksim (F1). For more information: www.istanbul-ulasim.com.tr Marmaray The dream of connecting the two continents under the sea has come true in February 2014 with Marmaray in İstanbul. The “Marmaray Train System” is a 76 kilometers tube tunnel that enables passengers to pass under the Marmara inner sea with train in only a couple of minutes. Between the last stops; Kazliçeşme in European side and Ayrılık Çeşmesi in Asian side, one can enjoy the travelling of changing continents. Kazlicesme stop is 10 kilometers to the Atatürk International Airport and from the Yenikapi stop (also in European side) there are sea busses to cities in the

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south of İstanbul For more information www.marmaray.gov.tr Ferry and sea bus To see historical sides of the city and travel fast between Europe and Asia, one of the best options would be ferries with an incredible sightseeing opportunity. There are many ferry and sea-bus stations connecting the Bosphorus shores, Golden Horn, Prince’s Islands and other areas. “Vapur” (big ferries) connect the main areas with each ferry leaving in 30 min. or 45 min. from 07:00 am until 11:00 pm. The small ferries of operate with smaller boats departing every 5- 15 min. There are also sea-bus routes that enables public transportation from İstanbul to main areas within the city limits and/ or the cities around the Marmara Sea. For more information: www.sehirhatlari.com.tr

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Feel the History in İstanbul Look around in İstanbul and you will see marvelous buildings with the touch of the best architects of their time, the sparkling lights of the Bosphorus Bridge, the elegant blue tiles of mosques, and the mosaics of Christianity.

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stanbul, one of the most ancient cities in the world, surely deserves to be called “an open air museum”. With its 8,500 years of history, the city had various names such as Byzantium, Agusta Antonina, Dersaadet, Asitane, Constantinople, and Konstantiniye, and was eventually named İstanbul. According to records, the city is founded by colonists led by Byzas in 7 BC. Once settled by Byzantines, the city became the trade and commerce center. In 330 AD, Constantine I allowed the Christianity to the public. In 1453 Sultan Mehmet II conquered the city which served as the Ottoman Empire’s capital until 1923. All of these historical empires created their own arts, architects and monuments. The old city area in İstanbul – now called “Sultanahmet” – is where those rulers mostly built their cultural, social and political life. Built by the order of Byzantine Emperor Justini-

an I in the 6th century, Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya), the Church of Holy Spirit, includes pagan pillars taken from Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis and precious mosaics of Christianity and Islam. Hagia Sophia is converted into a mosque following the conquest of İstanbul.. Since 1935, the building facilitates as a museum. Across Hagia Sophia stands the magnificent Blue Mosque, built in 1617 upon the order of Sultan Ahmet I. It is the only mosque with six minarets. Originally named as the Sultanahmet Mosque, it is also known as the Blue Mosque due to its handmade blue and turquoise porcelain tiles brought from İznik. The primary residence for Ottoman Sultans for almost 400 years, Topkapı Palace is a large complex with hundreds of rooms and chambers built as a fine example of Ottoman architecture. The Palace Museum contains

many holy relics of the Muslim world and Ottoman miniatures, Islamic calligraphy as well as Ottoman jewellery. Built as a reservoir to hold significant water storage for the Hagia Sophia in the 6th century, then for the Topkapı Palace in the Ottoman period, the Basilica Cistern is today a significant art and culture centre of İstanbul. The water stored here came from the Belgrade Forest via aqueducts. There are 336 marble columns each 9 meters long, in the Basilica, creating a very mysterious atmosphere. There is also a Medusa head and a Gorgon head under the two columns in the Cistern. Walking down the once The Hippodrome (known as At Meydanı), you will come across the 25-meter high Obelisk of Theodosius - an ancient Egyptian obelisk of Pharaoh Tutmoses III that is re-erected in the Hippodrome of Constantiople by the Roman emperor Theodosius I. The Egyptian

A view of Dolmabahçe Palace from the Bosphorus

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construction of the tower. Galata Tower is built in 1348 by the Genoese. This medieval stone tower has become one of the most visited landmarks of İstanbul. The Tower served as an observation tower for spotting fires in the Ottoman period. In the Tower area there are many designer, antiquity and authentic goods shops. Built in the 19th century the Dolmabahçe Palace has served as an administrative centre in the late Ottoman era. The palace is famous with its blending of Baroque, Rococo and Neoclassical style architecture blended with the Ottoman style. Another marvelous palace is Çırağan Palace on the same avenue with Dolmabahçe. Built in 1861 by the order of Sultan Abdülaziz, Çırağan Palace has roofs and inner walls from wood and the outer walls of colorful marble. With a magnificent Bosphorus view, the palace now functions as a 5-star hotel. Also as a culture capital İstanbul harbors important historical, arts and archeological museums. The Archeological Museums are consisted of three different museums; Archaeological Museum, Museum of the Ancient Orient and the Museum of Islamıc Art. Opened in 1891, the museum has more than 1 million artifacts. Considered to be one of the most beautiful surviving examples of a Byzantine church, the Chora Church

Basilica Cistern

is serving as a museum in Edirnekapı area in Fatih on the European side of İstanbul. Converted into a mosque in the 16th century in the Ottoman Era, now a museum since 1948, the Chora (Kariye in Turkish) is famous for its fine mosaics and frescoes. Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum opened in 1913 exhibits Quran manuscripts and religious books, again hand made carpets made of silk and other Anatolian fabrics. Established in 1897 the İstanbul Naval Museum located in Beşiktaş contains an important collection of 20.000 military artifacts. The Bosphorus is the strait that divides the city into European and Asian sides, and connects the Marmara Sea in the south to the Black Sea in the north. A very important strategic point, the Bosphorus has witnessed many wars during centuries. The shores of Bosphorus are lined with many beautiful houses and mansions. The historical peninsula is located on the European side near the Marmara Sea entrance of the Bosphorus, while Kadıköy, which used to house the summerhouses in the ancient times, is located on the opposite side of the Bosphorus. Frequent boat tours enable to have a closer look at the mansions and the glamourous Bosphorus area.

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inscriptions celebrate Tutmoses III’s victories over the Mesopotamia area. Hippodrome area was a circus that was the sporting and social center of the city during the Byzantine rule. It was built between 203 to 330 AD dates with a length of 450 meters and a width of 130 meters. It is believed to have entertained 100,000 spectators at once. Now just like during the Byzantium and Ottoman reigns, many celebrations are organized. Known as Hagia Irene, meaning “Holy Wisdom” the St. Irene Church was built by the order of Byzantine Emperor Constantine I. After the Ottomans conquered the city they built Topkapı Palace surrounding the Church of Hagia Irene, where it remained in the courtyard to be used as an inner armoury. In 1869 the Hagia Irene had been converted to be the first museum of the Ottoman Empire. The former church is mostly used as a classical music concert hall due to its fascinating acoustics. After getting away from the Old City and taking a walk near the seaside you will witness The Maiden’s Tower in the middle of the Marmara Sea in İstanbul. Also known as Leander’s Tower, the Maiden’s Tower is located in a small islet near the Anatolian shore of the Bosphorus entrance. The first fort built on the islet was by the Athenian General Alcibiades in 411 BC. After the conquest of Constantinople in 1453 the islet served as a watchtower. Yet there are many legends about the

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Sightseeing Tours You can choose from a wide selection of sightseeing tours to experience İstanbul’s amazing artifacts and beautiful sceneries.

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stanbul is a marvelous city, full of secrets to be unfolded. İstanbul Daily City Tours, offers you a wide variety of tours that will show you the best the city has to offer. İstanbul is a rich city: in traditions, history, culture, art, food and many others things. It’s a city of contrasts: Byzantines and Ottomans made İstanbul the capital of their empire. Muslims, Jews and Christians live here in peace. There are buildings dating from the 6th century and skyscrapers. There are streets where millions of people pass every day, and little hidden corners waiting to be discovered. When it comes to İstanbul, there’s so much to see and so much to be explored. But there are a few masterpieces that you can’t miss when visiting.

guide between 07:45 - 08:20 according to your hotel location. 1st stop of the tour is Sultanahmet Square which is the heart of the Old City. Highlights are; Hagia Sophia - Aya Sofya (Closed on Mondays & replaced with

İstanbul Classics Pleasant start to get to know İstanbul. The driver will pick you up from your hotel and assist to meet with your tour Harem in Topkapı Palace

Basilica Cistern), Hagia Sophia (532537) is one of the most impressive architectural samples of Byzantium Era and it is absolutely mystical unique example of art where you can see motifs and traces of Christianity and Islam together. It was built in the 6th century

by Emperor Justinian and it was used as a church until 1453. When Mehmed 11 which was Ottoman Sultan on that period conquered İstanbul in 1453, it was converted from church to a mosque. In 1935, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk converted it to a museum. Blue Mosque - Sultan Ahmet Camii (Closed on Friday Mornings because of the Friday Prayer) Imperial Mosque of Sultan Ahmet (1609-1 616) is one of the great masterpieces of the world and it is the last sample of classical Ottoman architecture. The name “Blue” comes from the famous blue lznik (Nicea) tiles which adorn the entire interior of the mosque. It is also the only Ottoman mosque with 6 minarets among the other mosques. Hippodrome of Constantinople - Sultanahmet Meydanı Being used as an arena for chariot races, athletic activities and rebellions in Byzantium Era, Hippodrome was also used for similar purposes including executions in Ottoman Period. Today, it is the heart of the Old City which hosts other ancient monuments.

Includes; • Pick up & drop off from/to your hotel (only from Sultanahmet and Taksim Hotels) • Professional guidance (in English only, please ask for other languages) • Entrance fees Excludes; • Personal expenses • Customary tip to driver and tour guide • Anything unless specified being included *You can combine that tour with all afternoon tours. *At the end of tour, participants will be dropped off to their hotels. Please inform your tour guide if you prefer to return by yourself or to spend more time at wherever you are. Ottoman Relics If you have ever wondered how Ottoman Sultans lived until 1856, here is Topkapi Palace for you to discover. That visit will enable you to see how pure Classical Ottoman lifestyle combined with Islamic traditions was. Today, you have also chance to see Sacred Relics of Islam in a special section of the museum. The driver will

pick you up from your hotel and assist to meet with your tour guide between 12:45- 13:1 5 according to your hotel location. Highlights are; Topkapı Imperial Palace Topkapı Sarayı (Closed on Tuesdays & replaced with Archaeological Museum) Started to build in 1460 and finished in 1478 for Sultan Mehmet - the conqueror of İstanbul, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of Ottoman Sultans. The palace was transformed into a museum in 1924 and was declared as a *World Heritage by Unesco in 1985 Harem Section is not included in the itinerary because it needs additional time and fee so please check with your tour guide if you would like to spend time over there on your own. Grand Bazaar - Kapalıcarsı (Closed on Sundays & replaced with Spice Bazaar) In addition to its historical importance, it’ s a bazaar that will tempt even the nonshoppers with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewellery, leather and souvenirs. You have chance to visit 2 parts;

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#186 Social Programs and Pre&Post Tours Indoor Part: This part of the bazaar is covered section which is dating back to1461 . It is very nice place to see the Ottoman oriental bazaar where you could find some small souvenirs. Outdoor Part: This section of the bazaar are surrounded with export houses (free v.a.t and free shipment chance) subsidized by Turkish Government where local and foreign visitors who are looking for real Turkish handicrafts-leather-jewellery which are being sold with certificate and authenticity. You will enjoy your safe bazaar trip in this hassle free part. Includes; • Pick up & drop off from/to your hotel (only from Sultanahmet and Taksim Hotels) • Professional guidance (in English only, please ask for other languages) • Entrance fees Excludes; • Personal expenses • Customary tip to driver and tour guide • Anything unless specified being included *You can combine that tour with all afternoon tours. *At the end of tour, participants will be dropped off to their hotels. Please in form your tour guide if you prefer to return by yourself or to spend more time at wherever you are.

for more information please visit the official website of İstanbul

İstanbul Classics & Ottoman Relics *This tour can be divided into a half the tour: morning İstanbul Classics Tour and afternoon Ottoman Relics Tour. The tour includes a visit to: the Hippodrome, the horse race square which was once the center of social life in İstanbul. The Blue Mosque, one of the most famous mosques in the word, with its thousands of handpainted blue tiles. Hagia Sophia, an astonishing architectural masterpiece and Caferaga Medresesi, a former school where the Koran and Islam was taught, is today, a place funded by the government for people to learn Turkish arts such as Ebru and calligraphy. For the lunch, we will be heading to a cosy, local restaurant for you to try the real Turkish Food. After, the afternoon starts with a visit to Topkapi Palace: the place where the Ottoman Empire was ruled from, for 400 years. And the day ends with a tour to the Grand Bazaar, where you will find all kinds of Turkish traditional products: from jewels to leathers and

rugs to lamps. Bosphorus Cruise with Asian Side & Dolmabahce Palace *This tour can be divided into a half the tour: morning Dolmabahce & Asian Side tour and afternoon Bosphorus Cruise & Spice Market Tour. Dolmabahce Palace is one of the most interesting places in İstanbul. It’s an Ottoman Palace designed by European architects and has the second biggest chandelier in the world, offered by Queen Victoria. After, drive through the Bosphorus Bridge, the first bridge to connect both Europe and Asia. The tour also includes a visit to Camlica Hill, which has one of the best views of the city and to the Greek Patriarchate. For lunch, we will be heading to a cosy, local restaurant so you can try the real Turkish Food. By afternoon the Bosphorus Cruise will start, and you will see İstanbul from a whole new point of view. To end the day, there’s a visit to a leather shop, where you can see a leather fashion show and to the Spice Bazaar as well, where the smells and tastes of Turkey are awaiting to be tried. (Provided by TTG Travel)

Bosphorus Tour on a Luxury Yacht Bosphorus is a gift to İstanbul and makes it unique. TTG Travel offers an unforgettable memory over th is world heritage during cruise till the second bridge with the yacht. This cruise will offer you “Happy Hours” to make you enjoy the scenery and history at the same time. Drinks and snacks are available on board upon request. Some of the highlights that you will see during the cruise are; • Dolmabahce Palace • Bes iktas & Ortakoy Districts • Ciragan Palace • Arnavutkoy, Kurucesme, Bebek Districts • Rumeli Fortress • Bosphorus Bridges • Beylerbeyi Palace • Kucuksu Pavilion • Kuzguncuk, Kanlica, Cengelkoy Districts

Bosphorus Cruise with Asian Side & Dolmabahce Palace If you have the entire day for yourself, we strongly suggest you this tour. Highlights are; Dolmabahce Palace – Dolmabahce Sarayı Bosphorus Bridge – Bogazici Koprusu The first bridge of İstanbul which was built in 1973 connects the two continents. Camlica Hill- Çamlıca Tepesi The highest point of İstanbul, which offers extensive panoramic view of the city including Bosphorus. Golden Horn - Haliç (By Bus) Golden Horn is an inlet of the Bosphorus dividing the city of İstanbul. It is called as Golden Horn because of its shape. Ends up at Fener Greek Patriarchate Bosphorus Cruise You will have chance to see the gorgeous Bosphorus during your boat journey. (Provided by TTG Travel)

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One of the most beautiful sights in the world. The Bosphorus is a strait that runs a winding course between the two continents from one sea to another. This 19 miles long strait between Asia and Europe is also a celebration to nature and architecture. Motorboats are cruising along the Bosphorus and visiting the shores of both continents with all the summer palaces, old wooden houses and fortresses.

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The Hidden Treasures Around İstanbul İstanbul offers plenty of secret corners, first time experiences and beautiful places to visit and see. But if you have time the environs of İstanbul provide to its visitors a historical, natural and culinary discovery experience. Carrying the traces of many ancient civilisations such as Roman, Greek, Byzantine and Ottoman, The Marmara Region is an attractive destination for history and nature lovers. Prince Islands The Princes’ Island is located on the Sea of Marmara, at the closest point of İstanbul’s Asian Side. The place takes its name from the Byzantine period, when princes, emperors and empresses were exiled there. The Princes’ Island is a combination of nine separated islands which are Büyükada, Heybeliada, Burgazada, Kınalıada, Sedef Adası, Sivriada, Yassıada, Kaşık  Adası and Tavşan Adası. Those islands with their natural beauties, car-free streets and hospitable local populations are veritable refuges for those

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who want to escape from the metropolis’ crowd. You can have the priority to go around in horse carriages, see beautiful wooden historical houses and also to see İstanbul from the hills. Public boats and sea buses travel to the islands from Kabataş, Sirkeci on the European side and Bostancı, Kadıköy and Kartal on the Asian part. For more info: www.ido.com.tr Polonezköy 65 kilometers from Taksim; Polonezköy is an important piece of the Anatolian cultural mosaic. Firstly settled

by Polish people, Polish traditions can still be observed in the village. It is mostly classified as a recreation area because of its natural beauty, comfortable hotels and pensions, lovely restaurants and restful parks. Butter, honey and cherry are some of the local flavors that you should taste. Kİlyos 25 kilometers from the Taksim Square, Kilyos is a resort town with its motels, guesthouses and restaurants. The village is a famous entertainment place hosting various concerts and festivals

İznik “Çini” Art

Şİle Located 70 kilometers from İstanbul, Şile is an old and small fishing town on the Asian side of the Black Sea. The city is one of the most popular summertime vacation spots with its famous beaches, with historical Ottoman era lighthouses and the Şile cloth cotton fabric made in the town. Ağva Dating back to 7th century BC and part of the ancient Bythinia; Ağva is located between Göksu and Ağva Rivers. 97 kilometers from İstanbul, the village is an ideal choice for a peaceful holiday. The town is a paradise for tourists due to its history and also its hotels especially near the Göksu River. Sapanca 1,5 hours from İstanbul and accessible by bus, Sapanca is a true beauty with its stunning natural environments. Firstly settled by Phrygians, the village’s cultural and historical origins worth to be discovered. Located on a tectonic hole between İzmir Bay and Adapazarı Meadow, Sapanca Lake is very important for domestic, industrial and touristic needs. Just above Sapanca, 115 kilometers from İstanbul, Kartepe ski-resort makes Sapanca an attraction center during winter. The village is very famous with wellness-Spa hotels. İznİk Located on the east of Bursa in East-

ern Marmara, İznik is a historical town once served as the capital of the Byzantine Empire and also an important place to visit for Christians. Hagia Sophia Church, Mosaics of Jesus, Mary and John the Baptist, Nilüfer Hatun Soup Kitchen, the Green Mosque, İznik Church and Church of Zoimesis are few of the many historical places of the city. İznik is also the center of tile (Çini) and ceramics production since the 15th century.

Bursa

Bursa Known as Yeşil (green) Bursa because of its outstanding natural beauty since the 15th century, Bursa is the first capital of the Ottoman Empire. Turkish silk industry’s center Bursa is also rich in thermal springs. Green Mosque, Green Tomb, Muradiye, Ulucami and the silk market Koza Han are few of many places worth visiting. Bursa also features country’s one of the most popular skiing centers – Uludağ. For the food lovers Bursa is the homeland of İskender Kebap. Edİrne Located in the west of Turkey, Edirne is the one of the former capitals of Ottoman Empire. The symbol of the city is “Selimiye Mosque”; a masterpiece of the Great Architect Sinan’s and the complex of Sultan Bayezid II, the Health Museum. Besides, the traditional Turkish sport oil wrestling from early times of the Ottoman Empire is originated from Edirne.

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and visited especially at weekends, for big parties. Strategically settled near the intersection of the Bosphorus and the Black Sea by the Phoenicians and Greeks for primarily military purposes, Genoese Castle absolutely worth a visit. Visitors can see etched Greek inscriptions and the symbol of the Palealogus Family, Byzantium’s rulers, on the castle’s walls. In addition to its historical richness, the village’s beaches are very famous during summers.

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TURKEY: Make your dream come true in every season! Uncountable civilisations blending perfectly the European and Asian cultures, immense artifacts dating back thousands of years, religious cites under those prayers are read for centuries… Unique experience of feeling four seasons at one time; swimming in the south while skiing in the east, having the rain on your skin in the north and a cool autumn breeze in the west. No need to tell that this country is Turkey.

Antique City of Ephesus, near İzmir

onnecting the East to the West through Anatolia, any visitor coming to Turkey will have a unique experience witnessing the history. Home to the Hittite’s, Lydian’s, Hellenistic civilisations, Roman Empire, the Ottomans and finally the Republic of Turkey, Anatolia is one of the most precious territories of the world. Situated in the middle of three continents, Anatolia has always been a hub for cultural interaction, dating back to as early as 24th century BC. Surrounded by the Black Sea in the north, the Aegean Sea on the west and the Mediterranean Sea on the south; the Anatolia Peninsula is home to varying climates enabling vegetation and therefore human settlements. This land has witnessed wars and battles in order to be ruled for centuries. Hence there are remarkable ancient monuments, archaeological sites, religious monuments, shrines, pilgrimage areas, famous cities of both the ancient world and the modern world including the Troy, Cappadocia, İstanbul and many more. Turkey also attracts world’s attention with its stable and growing economy. Turkish economy is among the 20 biggest economies in the world and

DıD YOu KNOW? UNMATCHED CULTURAL HERITAGe Catalhoyuk, a southern Anatolian settlement that existed from 7500 BC to 5700 BC, is the largest and best-preserved Neolithic site discovered to date. Another unique archaeological site dating back to the 10th-8th millennium BC, Gobekli Tepe is located in Şanlıurfa, known as the first temple in human history.

is reporting growth each year with import and export values on the rise. Total GDP growth in 2014 has been announced as 0.4% while the OECD reports a 6.7% growth in the next three years. The main sectors in Turkey are service, industry and agriculture. The main industries are textile, construction, tourism, food processing, autos, electronics, and steel.

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Turkey attained an export worth of $158 billion in 2014, ranking 27th in the world. The import value of Turkey in 2014 was $248 billion. Turkey serves with its all values to fulfill all your expectations and dreams. To say in brief depending in what you enjoy most in your holidays, Turkey serves with its all values to fulfill all your expectations and also your dreams.

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Pre & Post Tours If İstanbul is the pearl of Turkey, we can assure you that the beauties hidden in the other regions are no less jewels. Turkey offers a wide variety of historical monuments, ancient structures as well as beautiful sandy beaches, winter sports activities, and leisure opportunities. As Turkey is home to many stunning sites, many guests may take advantage of pre & post tours.

Antalya With palm trees, a prize winning marina and an old castle, Antalya gives the impression of a typical Mediterranean paradise at first. The hot weather temperatures completed by glamorous five star hotels and a fancy palm boulevard Antalya is the 5-star city of the Turkish Riviera. Inhabited as a harbour city since 2nd century BC Antalya hosted civilisations such as Romans, Byzantines, Seljuks and Ottomans. Antalya that hosts Aspendos Amphitheatre has also beautiful beaches, world famous golf resorts. Side, Belek and Alanya are places to visit around.

Bodrum Bodrum is famous for its beautiful sea, nightlife, remarkable historical sites, sandy beaches, and cosy mansions. Its coastline attract many yacht travellers. Known as Halicarnassus in the ancient times, Bodrum used to be an important trading port. It is home to one of the “Seven Wonders of the Ancient World”, namely the monumental tomb of King Mausolos. Other important monuments in the town are the Old Castle and the amphitheatre. The Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology is another important place to visit. Besides its sandy beaches, Bodrum is also famous for watersports such as sailing, yachting, windsurfing, and diving.

Cappadocia Located in the Central Anatolia, the town is famous with its unusual landscape formed by the erosion of lava from ancient volcanoes dating back to 9 to 3 million years ago. Cappadocia (The Land of Beautiful Horses) has been home to many ancient civilisations as it has been a natural rock shelters in the harsh surroundings. The town consisted of underground houses, churches, passages and chambers carved out of volcanic rocks. Whole area is popular for hot-air ballooning. Trekking is enjoyed in Ihlara Valley, Monastery Valley (Güzelyurt), Ürgüp and Göreme. There are also known tunnels around 30 kilometres long.

Çanakkale is another city in Turkey that connects 2 continents – the Asia and the Europe. Established by the Hellenes as a major trade port, Çanakkale is known for the Trojan War as well as the Battle of Gelibolu (Gallipoli) in the 20th century. Home to the ancient city of Troy (dating back to the 3rd millenium BC), the city is declared UNESCO World Heritage site in 1998. Nearby towns such as Assos, Ayvalık, Ören, Edremit and Erdek as well as islands on the Marmara Sea, namely Gökçeada and Bozcaada, are famous tourist attractions with their historic monuments, beautiful beaches, diving opportunities, and extensive vineyards.

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DALAMAN Dalaman is a district of Mugla which carries the traces of many civilizations that were established thousands of years ago on the most fertile lands of Anatolia and even on the world. When you go to Dalaman; Lydae ancient city at the historic Kapıdag district, Lissa ancient city, Crya, Cleopatra’s Bath, Serefler village, Kozpınar village, the rock tombs, the tomb at Kargıntur, Antique Blacksmith Market at Gurkoy, Monastery and Madrasa at Karaagac, Lycian King Tombs at Gokdag, Sweet gum Forests, Hippokome ancient city at Kavacık, Oktapolis ancient city at Bozbel and its king tombs are the primary addresses of history, culture and religious tourism and are worth a visit.

Fethİye Modern Fethiye is located on the site of the ancient city of Telmessos, which was the most important city of Lycia, a coastal city at the borders of ancient Lycia-Caria. The name of the coastal city is derived from the sun god Apollo with a recorded history starting in the 5th century BC. The ruins of this antique city can be seen in Fethiye including the Hellenistic theatre by the main quay. The town in general is set beside a bay in the Gulf of Fethiye, where large and small islands are scattered. Today, as a well known touristic destination, Fethiye is famous for its cultural wealth and natural beauties.

GÖCEK Located near Fethiye, Göcek was used as a harbour for ships loading chrome are collected from the mines under nearby mountains during the Ottoman period. Today Göcek is a small town with six marinas, which makes it an important stop for yacht tourism in the region. In 1988, Göcek was declared a Registered Area of Special Protection. Therefore, multi-story buildings are not allowed, the tourist accommodation facilities are two-storied hotels, motels, apartment hotels, and pensions situated in the town center and its periphery.

İzmİr A city on the Aegean coast, İzmir is founded on an important commercial bay in the ancient times. It is the 3rd most populous city in Turkey and has a picturesque waterfront called “Kordon”. The nearby attractions include the spectacular ruins of the ancient city of Ephesus (Efes), one of the best-preserved classical city on the Eastern Mediterranean. Çeşme, a close-by town, is another tourist attraction for its beautiful beaches, crystal clear waters and sporting opportunities including yachting, hunting, and windsurfing.

Konya Serving as the capital city of the Seljuk dynasty, Konya became a centre of culture and politics during the 12th and 13th centuries. The city’s architectural structure still carries the influence of that period. Since the Seljuk period, Konya has always been a central place for different İslam practices including the famous ‘Tasavvuf’ and ‘Dervish’ practice which is known with Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi. The city is also home to Çatalhöyük, one of the oldest settlements in human history dating back to 6800 BC. The area is declared UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012.

Kuşadası Kuşadası has been a centre of art and culture since the earliest times and has been settled by many civilizations since being founded by the Leleges people in 3000 BC. Later settlers include Aeolians, Ionians, Lydians and Persians while the tradtine, Venetian and Genoese shippers to trade along the coast. 95 km from İzmir, Kuşadası attracts millions of tourists from all over the world with its famous beaches and historic sites as it is nearby Ephesus, Miletus, Didyma, Pergamum and Aphrodisias..

Marmarİs Marmaris is a port town and tourist resort on the Mediterranean coast, located in Muğla Province. With roughly 31,000 inhabitants Marmaris’s population reaches to 300,000 to 400,000 as it is a centre for sailing and diving with two major and several smaller marinas. Marmaris is also a popular location in winter for hundreds of cruising boaters as it is easily accessible through the Dalaman International Airport.

The white travertine terraces of Pamukkale, (meaning cotton-castle in Turkish), are one of the most fascinating natural wonders of the world. Located in Denizli, the town contains hot springs and  travertine with terraces of carbonate minerals left by the flowing water. The shining white structures are a result of calcium deposits of the spring waters running underground. Ancient city of Hierapolis founded by King Eumenes II of Bergama (the Holy City as referred in in archaeological literature because of the numbers of temples and other religious structures) is in the area. The area is declared a World Heritage Site since 1998.

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ICVB-İstanbul Convention & Visitors Bureau The İstanbul Convention & Visitors Bureau, founded in 1997 as a public-private joint venture within the framework of TUGEV, the Tourism Development and Education Foundation, is a non-profit, non-aligned destination marketing organization. ICVB’s members consist of İstanbul’s leading hotels, convention centres, exhibition centres, DMCs and PCOs, service suppliers and it is chaired by the Chairman of the İstanbul Chamber of Commerce. ICVB is an active member of ICCA-International Congress and Conventions Association and ECM-European Cities Marketing. The official convention bureau for the city ICVB-İstanbul Convention & Visitors Bureau is the destination marketing organisation and official convention bureau of İstanbul. Since it was founded, ICVB has effectively represented İstanbul in the international market and successfully brought numerous congresses, conventions and events to İstanbul, while simultaneously raising awareness of İstanbul worldwide via the international congress industry organizations of which it is a member. ICVB designs all of its promotional and marketing efforts to strengthen İstanbul as an international conference brand and to ensure its continuity in the market; ICVB as of this writing is currently pursuing on-going efforts to develop potential congresses for İstanbul both in the next 10 years and beyond.

What we can do for you ICVB, the İstanbul Convention & Visitors Bureau is an impartial information clearinghouse and contact point for requests for proposals (RFPs). In this role, the Bureau offers a wide range of services designed to help promote İstanbul as a congress, meeting and incentive destination and also to assist organizers in creating fabulous events in the city. ICVB offers the following services free of charge to help make your international congress, corporate meeting or incentive trip a success. Please contact us at: [email protected] or call +90 212 522 5555 if you need professional advice. Bid Support: ICVB supports the congress candidature process of İstanbul by preparing the official bid, providing promotional materials, assisting with destination presentation and coordinating the support of local and national authorities. ICVB designs bid books and PowerPoint presentations. As a part of candidacy process ICVB organizes site inspections for the association representatives and/ or meeting planners. Venue Finding: ICVB presents İstanbul’s meeting and incentive

venues and helps the planners to find the venues matching their needs. ICVB also assists planners in collecting quotations and selection of the venues. Consulting & Advice: ICVB as an intermediary between planners and local meeting industry gives information on services provided by local suppliers including venues, PCOs and DMCs. ICVB checks the availability of the required facilities and makes tentative bookings of the venues and hotel rooms. Site Inspections: ICVB arranges site inspections at venues throughout İstanbul and will put you in contact with senior management to ensure you identify the venue that best suits your event’s requirements. Promotional Materials: ICVB produces a wide range of promotional materials including the Meeting Planner’s Guide, the online Congress Calendar, the İstanbul Visitors’ Guide, brochures, promotional videos and city maps for the use of event planners, associations and organizers. Online Congress Calendar: ICVB would be pleased to publicize your event in the online İstanbul Congress Calendar. You can also use the Congress Calendar to search congresses

scheduled to be held in İstanbul. ICVB Members ICVB’s members include leading accommodation and convention venues in İstanbul, professional conference organizers (PCOs), destination management companies (DMCs), a wide range of service providers, unusual venues, restaurants and attractions. You can find detailed and updated information about the members on ICVB’s web page; www.icvb.org ICVB introduces you to all the leading local service providers in İstanbul: • Professional congress organizer and event agencies • Congress centres, hotels, meeting facilities and social venues • Transportation suppliers • AV suppliers Turkish Airlines Official Airline ICVB works in close co-operation with Turkish Airlines for international

congresses and meetings. Having become a member of Star Alliance in 2008 and ICCA on October 2010, Turkish Airlines offers multiple solutions for all kinds of events with a single point of contact; Group & Conventions Department. Star Alliance Conventions Plus provides the international associations and organizers the possibility of using a special organizers’ support programme and offers international delegates interlineable discounts on all 27 Star Alliance members. The newly refurbished Turkish Conventions programme also provides benefits for both organizers and delegates via the simplified online module. ICVB helps international meeting planners to get in contact with Turkish Airlines Group & Conventions Department. ([email protected]) Your Partner in İstanbul According to data released by the

International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), İstanbul has solidified its place in “The World’s Top 10 Congress Destination”in 2013, hosting 146 congresses, a 18 congress increase over 2012, making the city the 8th most popular congress destination worldwide. In 2011,2012&2013 , İstanbul also scored first in the category of conferences over 500 delegates. This shows the impact that effective destination marketing and a growing selection of state-of-the-art facilities can have. ICVB’s professional team works to bring international congresses, meetings and incentive groups to İstanbul and play a key role in maintaining İstanbul’s international reputation as a leading congress destination. ICVB team is ready to help with identifying relevant partner hotels, finding meeting facilities or organizers for your next international congress, corporate meeting or incentive event in İstanbul.

ICVB WEBSITE

İstanbul Convention & Visitors Bureau, İstanbul Ticaret Odası Ek Hizmet Binası, Reşadiye Cad. No:7 Eminönü, İstanbul Phone: (+90 212) 522 55 55 Fax: (+90 212) 522 01 01 www.icvb.org [email protected]

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Your Ultimate Tool

for organising events in İstanbul This kit contains all the materials that convention and congress planners need to effectively promote their next event in İstanbul as well as information regarding the venues and attractions of the city. ICVB’s İstanbul Delegate Boosting Kit contains everything from magazine advertisements to postcards and from high resolution photos to editorial content. Available from the Bureau, the Delegate Boosting Kit is just one more way İstanbul adds value to your international congress or meeting.

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he toolkit is an effective marketing tool to capture the interest and imagination of delegates, encouraging them to attend their association’s congress in İstanbul, saying: “We listened to what local and international associations and our meeting planner partners were saying, and we put together what we believe is an exciting collection of tools to make them more effective in marketing their events. Throughout, we kept the focus on simplicity, taking a ‘Your Logo Here’ approach to keep it easy and

help our partners do their jobs better, faster and more easily.” The toolkit includes: • A guide to using the kit • Ready-to-use marketing materials like ads, posters, postcards • Online promotional tools including banners and e-mail headers • High-resolution photos and fulllength articles on İstanbul, as well as on topics such as attractions, cuisine, shopping and more • Three promotional videos showing potential delegates just how visually

striking the city of İstanbul is, including a documentary that explores 24 hours in the life of the city • Information about travel incentives through Turkish Airlines’ Meeting Industry & Turkish Conventions program Meeting planners can receive a copy of the İstanbul Destination Marketing Kit (İstanbul Delegate Boosting Kit) by contacting the İstanbul Convention & Visitors Bureau ([email protected]). For more information please contact Ms. Çağla Demircioğlu ([email protected])

TUGEV The Tourism Development & Education Foundation T he Tourism Development and Education Foundation (TUGEV) was established in 1984 with goals that are aimed towards actualizing the potential of the tourism sector in Turkey, creating new potentials, increasing the industry’s contribution to the Turkish economy, contributing towards long and short term tourism policy planning, and assisting the organization in its efforts to fulfill these goals. According to Cabinet Council decision number 84/8256, the foundation is nontaxable. In the wake of

its establishment, TUGEV has launched consultation services and joint project works with international educational institutions and foreign experts. The proposed initiatives on tourism education in Turkey were adopted by all levels of educational institutions and broad activities were carried out with the cooperation of schools and the industry itself. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism built the OTEM Hotel Management and Educational Center in Kemer, Antalya and granted the facility

to TUGEV. Between 1987 and 1993, the center became a modern, internationally recognized educational institution focused on tourism education, which was later the reference for other tourism and hotel management educational institutions in Turkey. Considering the international developments in the sector, TUGEV determined the necessity of organizing for destination promotion and established İstanbul Convention & Visitors Bureau in 1997, the first destination marketing organization in Turkey.

TUGEV & ICVB SUPPORTERS

Address : Atatürk Bulvarı No:29 06050 Opera - Ankara, Turkey Phone : (+90 312) 309 08 50 Fax : (+90 312) 311 14 31 E-mail : [email protected] Web : www.kulturturizm.gov.tr

The İstanbul Chamber of Commerce Address : Reşadiye Cad. 34112 Eminönü İstanbul, Turkey Phone : (+90 212) 455 60 00 Fax : (+90 212) 513 15 65 E-mail : [email protected] Web : www.ito.org.tr

The Governorship of İstanbul Address : Ankara Caddesi 34410 Cağaloğlu Fatih - İstanbul, Turkey Phone : (+90 212) 455 59 00 Fax : (+90 212) 512 20 86 Web : www.istanbul.gov.tr

Turkish Airlines Address : Harbiye Sales Office Group & Conventions Department Phone : + 90 212 368 63 63 Ext: 30033/30047 Fax : +90 212 240 29 84 E-mail : [email protected] Web : www.turkishairlines.com

İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality Address : Kemalpaşa Mahallesi Şehzadebaşı Cd. No: 25 34134 Fatih-İstanbul Phone : (+90 212) 455 13 00 Fax : (+90 212) 455 26 61 E-mail : [email protected] Web : www.ibb.gov.tr

Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (TÜRSAB) Address : Esentepe Mah. Villa Cad. No: 7 Şişli - İstanbul, Turkey Phone : (+90 212) 259 84 04 Fax : (+90 212) 259 06 56 Web : www.tursab.org.tr

Touristic Hotels and Investors Association (TUROB)

Turkish Tourism Investors Association (TYD)

Skal International İstanbul

Address : Cumhuriyet Cad. Pak Apt. No: 30 Kat:6 D:12 Harbiye Şişli - İstanbul, Turkey Phone : (+90 212) 296 08 80 Fax : (+90 212) 343 84 34 E-mail : [email protected] Web : www.turob.com

Address : Nispetiye, Aydın Sk. Aydın İş Mrk. Kat: 2 Daire:6 Levent - İstanbul, Turkey Phone : (+90 212) 347 21 35 - 38 Fax : (+90 212) 347 21 46 - 48 E-mail : [email protected] Web : www.ttyd.org.tr

Address : Cumhuriyet Cd. Şumnu Ap. 173/175 D.8 34373 Elmadağ - İstanbul, Phone : (+90 212) 296 18 80 Fax : (+90 212) 296 18 79 E-mail : [email protected] Web : www.skalistanbul.com/tr-tr

Tourism Development & Education Foundation (TUGEV)

TUGEV Contact

Address: İstanbul Ticaret Odası Ek Hizmet Binası Reşadiye Cad. No: 7 34112 , Eminönü İstanbul, Turkey, Phone: (+90 212) 522 55 55 Fax: (+90 212) 522 01 01 E-mail: [email protected]

ICVB

The Ministry of Culture &Tourism of the Republic of Turkey

İstanbul Ticaret Odası Ek Hizmet Binası, Reşadiye Cad. No:7 Eminönü, İstanbul P: (+90 212) 522 55 55 F: (+90 212) 522 01 01 [email protected] www.icvb.org