What “Republic” means to us?
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by meptur
5M ago
What “Republic” means to us? Author: Eda Özden Günyüz As Türkiye turns 100 on October 29, 2023, we take a look at why this momentous occasion is so dear to us. Those of us who live in as delicate geographies as us are raised to be hyper-aware of the impact politics and global affairs have in our daily lives. Around our kitchen tables, in WhatsApp groups, during dinners with friends – we discuss the news constantly. We celebrate our national holidays for the actual reasons of their existence, in our schools and in our streets – in parades and ceremonies, not only in parties. Because we kno ..read more
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SITE’s Events Director Takes on Türkiye
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by meptur
6M ago
SITE’s Events Director Takes on Türkiye Guest Blog Post by Jacqueline Acomb As the Director of Events at Society for Incentive Travel Excellence — more commonly known in the industry as “SITE” — I am thrilled to be bringing SITE’s annual Global Conference to Istanbul, Türkiye, in February 2024. We chose Istanbul in part because it’s the perfect destination to embrace our conference theme of “Building and Bridging Cultures,” as a country where East really does meet West, and cultures collide and collaborate in the best ways possible. Here are just three reasons why I encourage event pl ..read more
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Let’s Talk Turkey!
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by meptur
6M ago
Let’s Talk Turkey! The phrase “Let’s Talk Turkey” means to discuss something directly and frankly.  The origin of the phrase is widely debated. For the purposes of this blog, the origin is not relevant, so we’ll leave that debate for others. On this recent trip my wife Tracey and I included Istanbul, the only city on the globe that straddles two continents (Asia and Europe) and Cappadocia, one of the most unique locations we have ever experienced. Now getting to the direct and frank part!  Tourism in Turkey has suffered in recent years due to a variety of reasons, with a percep ..read more
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An Unforgettable Family Adventure in Turkey: From Cappadocia to Bodrum and Istanbul
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by meptur
6M ago
An Unforgettable Family Adventure in Turkey: From Cappadocia to Bodrum and Istanbul This summer my wife and I together with our 6 year old sun and 10 year old daughter, embarked on an unforgettable 17-night adventure through Turkey, a country where history blends seamlessly with natural beauty and modern delights. From the enchanting landscapes of Cappadocia to the sun-kissed beaches of Bodrum, and the bustling streets of Istanbul, each destination left an indelible mark on our hearts. Our journey began in the heart of Cappadocia, where the ancient and surreal landscape welcomed us with ..read more
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CONVO 2021
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by meptur
10M ago
CONVO 2021: The Grand Bazaar Experience 100 Guests | Digital Event | April 2021 Account-Based Marketing in action: Learnings from the Grand Bazaar Brief To build a 1-hour live virtual experience at Grand Bazaar. The content would engage the audience with shop keepers’ conversations which contains training aspects for sales & marketing – so what we now call an “destination-based learning experience” Challenge Program would have to be 100% live. Considering the time difference between USA and Turkey it was planned to be on at 6 pm Istanbul time. In normal days the Grand Baza ..read more
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Turkey’s Stone Hills – Discover the Neolithic settlements
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by meptur
2y ago
Turkey’s Stone Hills - Discover the Neolithic settlements Merely a few days back, Turkey reported the discovery of 11 new Hill stones in the district of Gobeklitepe in southern Sanliurfa province. These 11 hill stones are part of the super unexplored prehistoric destination of Göbeklitepe. From increasing cultural awareness to bringing economic welfare, this area has so much potential. Not only that, part of this location is a UNESCO World Heritage site and was part of the very popular Netflix documentary Atiye (The Gift); based on the mystery about the world’s oldest temple Göbekli Tepe. Her ..read more
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Galataport – Blend of Modernity and History
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by meptur
2y ago
Author: SITE Global... This article, ITII Results Part Two, was first published by SITE Global on its Motivate page on February 23rd. To see the full results of the survey please visit: https://www.incentiveindex.com/ Galataport - Blend of Modernity and History Galataport Istanbul is one of the most anticipated projects by Turks and global travellers alike. Do you wonder why there is all the hype about Galataport and its neighbourhood? Here is all the information that might interest you. Magnificent Location This grand project is located on the European shore of Galata, Bosporus Strait ..read more
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ITII Results Part Two: North American and European Buyer Predictions for a Post-Covid Future
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by meptur
3y ago
Author: SITE Global... This article, ITII Results Part Two, was first published by SITE Global on its Motivate page on February 23rd. To see the full results of the survey please visit: https://www.incentiveindex.com/ Foreword by Eda Özden, Managing Director, MEP DMC “We are very encouraged by this second set of results that the Index yielded. The fact that so many companies remain so committed to incentive travel shows the inspirational power of travel. However, as expected, risk aversion will become an even bigger topic for all stakeholders. We remain confident in MEP’s and Turkey’s a ..read more
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CONVO 2021
MEP | Destination Business Solutions
by meptur
3y ago
CONVO 2021: The Grand Bazaar Experience 100 Guests | Digital Event | April 2021 Account-Based Marketing in action: Learnings from the Grand Bazaar Brief To build a 1-hour live virtual experience at Grand Bazaar. The content would engage the audience with shop keepers’ conversations which contains training aspects for sales & marketing – so what we now call an “destination-based learning experience” Challenge Program would have to be 100% live. Considering the time difference between USA and Turkey it was planned to be on at 6 pm Istanbul time. In normal days the Grand Baz ..read more
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SITE Global
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by meptur
3y ago
SITE Global - SITE NITE all NITE 200 Guests | Digital & Crowdsourced Global Event | April 2021 Brief Managing the registration, aiding content development and digitally hosting a 15 hour broadcast for SITE NITE ALL NITE. Challenge The 15 hour broadcast was split into 4 main sections depending on geographical locations with attendees and participants from all six continents. The 15 hour segments were crowdsourced from the Chapters and Leaders of the association who needed help in the digital depiction of their ideas. Registration page would include a raffle and its promotio ..read more
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