-Georgian Medical Tourism Council , Medtourgeorgia
Born in 29 August 1958 in Ankara is a highly qualified expert in tourism specializing in the field of branding and marketing with more than 35 years of professional experience at leading travel agencies and tour operators.
After graduating from American Academy in Istanbul, I attended German Literature and History courses in Germany.
I have started my professional life as an information officer at Turkish Airlines and continued to work at Turk Ekspres Aviation and Tourism Corp., “the representative of American Express in Turkey” giving destination management services to AMEX cardholders worldwide.I was responsible for annual marketing plan and business development of up-market clientele.
I have been offered general manager position at Sabancı Holding’s tourism division when the leading industrial holding of Turkey first started to enter tourism and travel industry. Besides establishment and management of their travel agency named Vista ,which soon became the leading company in tourism ,my main task during this phase was to increase international sales and networking.I showed great success by contracting exclusive representation of Carlson Wagon-Lits Travel in Turkey. I gained a new position as “Carlson Wagonlits Account Manager “ and travelled to more than 50 countries to sign global business contracts.
During my 10 years of professional life at Sabancı group she has attended many international and national exhibitions,conferences and congresses including
ASTA ( American Society of Travel Agents) and UFTAA ( United Federation of Travel Agents) annual meetings and played an important role in marketing and promoting Turkey as a tourism destination.
I continued to work for the establishment of new travel agencies such as Freebird , Hualin, and Jestur ; build up marketing strategies and business plans for these companies .
By that time I gave reports to high circulation economy magazines of Turkey about developing marketing strategies to enhance development of tourism in several scopes.
In 2008 , I was offered “General Manager – Turkey” position by Cedok “the largest and oldest tour operator in Czech Republic” for their new establishment in Turkey.
Being Responsible for marketing, branding and promoting the company in annual international meetings, I have participated in many travel and tourism exhibitions worldwide to promote Ahoy Turizm / Cedok and Turkey.
e.g. WTM London, ITB Berlin, EIBTM Barcelona, HOLIDAY WORLD Prague,SALON MONDIAL Paris,IMEX Frankfurt, BIT Milan
Having an extensive experience in marketing and branding in the tourism sector, my knowledge of international practices and work in an international environment combined with my strong management, communication and research skills encouraged me to set up this website, share my experiences and new projects.
My deep love and interest on history and appreciation of evolution of creativity of mankind throughout the ages pushes me to TRAVEL & OBSERVE & LEARN…
I feel very fortunate to have chosen the right job although I was too young to foresee and my special thanks go to my parents and educators who have opened up and leaded me on this path.
THANK GOD FOR BEING WHO I AM NOW..!
