Why MEP
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COP29 - Baku
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Formula 1 Istanbul GP - Istanbul
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UEFA Conference League Final - Istanbul
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Formula 1 Baku GP
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IFOS Congress - Istanbul
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UEFA Europa League Final 2026
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COP31 Antalya 2026
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NATO Conference Ankara 2026
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Liquid Gas Week - Istanbul
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EAACI Congress - Istanbul
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Rewarding Achievement Through Meaningful Experiences
Strategic Meeting Management
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COP31 Antalya 2026
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Where continents, cultures and commerce connect
Cappadocia
The surreal heartland of Türkiye
Aegean Coast
Where Mediterranean luxury meets exceptional hospitality
Baku
Modern infrastructure, rich heritage and untapped potential
Northern Cyprus
The untouched Mediterranean
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The Mediterranean’s Meetings Capital
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Ian Cummings
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Local Voices
Turkey – Something for Everyone!
A passionate insider's guide to Turkey's highlights, from Istanbul's hidden neighbourhoods and Bosphorus sunsets to coastal escapes along the Aegean.
Local Voices
Why Türkiye always calls you back: An insider’s guide
Ian Cummings—who lived in Türkiye for a decade—returns as an insider and makes a passionate, personal case for why Türkiye always calls you back, for both travel and events.
