About MEP

Our vision at MEP is to set an unparalleled standard for corporate events and luxury incentives across the globe. We believe that no challenge is ever too big or too small, approaching every single project not merely as a logistical task, but as a unique, visionary masterpiece. By seamlessly blending enthusiastic creativity with uncompromising precision, we strive to transform extraordinary destinations into exclusive canvases for the world's most demanding executive teams.

To realize this vision, our mission is rooted in acting as a comprehensive "Destination Business Solutions" partner. We are committed to building reliable, long-lasting partnerships through absolute financial transparency, proactive crisis management, and 24-hour dedicated consultancy. Our ultimate goal is to honor the hard work of every attendee and deliver the highest possible return on our clients' investments, ensuring that every high-stakes summit or evening gala is executed flawlessly.

MEP Family

1,500+

Events annually

49+

Years Experience

18K+

Event Delegates Annually

15+

Award Winner

When I founded Meptur in 1977, I could not have imagined where the journey would take us.
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Over nearly five decades, we have welcomed guests from around the world, navigated periods of growth and uncertainty, entered new markets, created new companies, and witnessed extraordinary changes in both tourism and Türkiye itself. Through it all, one thing has remained constant: our belief that lasting success is built on trust, relationships, and a genuine passion for hospitality.
What began as a small tourism company has grown into a family of businesses. Today, our leisure, cultural, and corporate divisions operate across multiple markets, serving clients ranging from individual travellers to some of the world's most respected companies and organisations. Along the way, we have become one of Türkiye's leading cultural tourism companies and a trusted partner for meetings, incentives, conferences, events, and strategic meetings.
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As we move into our new offices and bring our companies together under one roof, we are entering an exciting new chapter. Perhaps even more importantly, we are witnessing the successful transition to the second generation of leadership. Watching the next generation build upon the foundations we created, while bringing new ideas, energy, and ambition, is one of the greatest rewards of my professional life.
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While much has changed since 1977, our values remain the same. We continue to believe in hard work, integrity, curiosity, financial responsibility, and treating every guest with care and respect. These principles have guided us for nearly fifty years and will continue to guide us into the future.
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I am deeply grateful to the colleagues, partners, clients, and friends who have been part of this journey. Everything we have achieved has been the result of collective effort, shared belief, and long-standing relationships.
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Our story is still being written, and I look forward to seeing where the next chapter takes us.

Founder & Chairman
Tomruk Özden
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A legacy of experience

The foundation of this operational excellence was laid decades ago. The journey began in 1977, when Meptur Tourism Agency was established with a bold ambition to redefine hospitality in Türkiye. As global business demands expanded and the need for specialized corporate travel became undeniable, MEP was officially launched in 1989. This strategic evolution created a highly specialized, independent branch dedicated exclusively to the high-stakes Meetings & Incentives industry.

What started as a focused endeavor soon transformed into an undeniable legacy of operational mastery. Today, MEP is proud to stand as the absolute market leader and a globally recognized DMC. Our uncompromising standards have been honored with the industry's most prominent accolades, including multiple M&IT Awards for Best Overseas DMC and the prestigious 2025 SITE Crystal Award. For nearly five decades, we haven't just managed destinations; we have elevated them.

1977

It All Begins in Istanbul

Meptur Tourism is founded, initially focused on the Italian market in partnership with Rome-based sister company CEPAT.

1982

Japan Enters the Story

Meptur welcomes its first Japanese groups to Türkiye, while Marveltour Tourism is established.

1983

Early Adopters of Travel Technology

Meptur purchases an Apple II computer. Tomruk develops an in-house quotation programme, with Birgül later developing the company’s reservation system — remarkably early steps in digitising the business.

1984

A Partnership That Would Span Decades

Meptur begins working with Insight Vacations, part of The Travel Corporation.

1985

Growing Across the Atlantic

Meptur begins developing the U.S. market, initially through group and religious travel, establishing relationships that would become an important part of the company’s international business.

1987

Bontrip Is Born

Bontrip is established as a joint venture with Japanese partner Global Planning, dedicated to the growing Japanese inbound market.

1989

MEP Destination Business Solutions Is Established

A dedicated business focused on the emerging meetings, incentives and events market.

1990

Our First Corporate Programme

MEP delivers its first MICE programme for the board of a major German banking group.

1990s

Expanding East & West

Meptur expands into Southeast Asia and Portugal, continuing the international diversification of the business and developing new source markets in both Europe and Asia.

1995

An Extraordinary Setting for an American Client

MEP hosts an American client event at the Library of Celsus in the ancient city of Ephesus — an early example of creating events in Türkiye’s most remarkable historic settings.

2007

International Recognition

MEP receives its first M&IT Award for Best Overseas Destination Management Company.

2008

A New Structure for Leisure Travel

Marveltour establishes a strong partnership with Dorak Holding, bringing Meptur’s leisure operations together under Marveltour and allowing MEP to sharpen its focus on corporate meetings and events.

2011

Expanding Our Destination Footprint

MEP extends its operations to Northern Cyprus, adding a new Mediterranean destination to its portfolio.

2017

Beyond Türkiye

MEP expands into Baku, Azerbaijan, establishing its first operation outside Türkiye.

2020

Adapting When the World Stopped Travelling

MEP Live launches during the pandemic, delivering digital and hybrid event solutions and finding new ways to connect clients with destinations remotely.

2023

Istanbul Hosts the Champions League Final

MEP and Marveltour support one of the world’s biggest sporting events, with MEP delivering programmes for five major sponsors and Marveltour hosting Manchester City during their championship-winning visit to Istanbul.

2023

A New Strategic Partnership

MEP partners with BCD Meetings & Events, strengthening its strategic meetings management offering for corporate clients in Türkiye.

2025

Global Recognition for Programme Excellence

MEP receives a SITE Crystal Award, recognising the creativity and delivery of an international incentive programme in Türkiye.

2026

A New Home. A New Generation.

The MEP family of companies comes together in its new Levent headquarters as second-generation leadership takes the business towards its 50th year and its next chapter.