Turkey
Why Turkey?
Its two international airports (IST & SAW) ensure easy access for attendees flying in from Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, and Asia, making it an ideal location for large-scale corporate events, international conferences, and luxury incentive travel. In addition to logistical ease, Turkey offers unmatched layers of culture, luxury, and inspiration:
• World-class venues: From Ottoman palaces to rooftop modern museums, Istanbul has an array of unforgettable historical venues for corporate events.
• Türkiye’s e-Visa system allows for fast and simple entry for over 100 nationalities — typically processed within minutes — eliminating the red tape often associated with international event planning.
• Cappadocia: Hot air balloon flights at sunrise, cave hotels, and bespoke dinners in the valleys — perfect for incentive trips with cultural depth.
• Antalya & the Mediterranean Coast: Ideal for large conferences and reward travel, offering ultra-all-inclusive resorts, ancient amphitheatres, and endless sunshine.
• Gallipoli & the Aegean Coast: A moving destination for memorial events, cultural incentive add-ons, or storytelling-focused group journeys.
• Exceptional gastronomy: From Michelin-starred restaurants to private dinners in historical mansions, the culinary scene in Istanbul is an experience in itself.
• Bosphorus cruises, rooftop receptions, and private museum visits make each evening unforgettable.
Türkiye isn’t just a destination. It’s a sensory experience — where East meets West, where heritage and innovation co-exist, and where every event becomes a story worth telling.
Based in Istanbul, Ovation’s Türkiye team — powered by long-standing partner MEP Destination Business Solutions — offers exclusive incentive travel in Turkey with regional expertise and innovative ideas. MEP has the leader position in the market, having been bestowed some of the industry’s most prominent accolades over the years such as several M&IT Awards for Best Overseas Destination Management Company.
With its unrivalled airport connectivity, luxury event infrastructure, and world-class hospitality, Türkiye offers an exceptional base for all types of business events — from high-end incentive travel and conference planning in Istanbul, to customised team-building events in ancient coastal cities.
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