Insights from MEP & Friends

MEP's account of attending the 3rd International MICE & Wedding Forum in Antalya—covering key trends in destination weddings, hybrid MICE programming, and the Turkey market outlook.

MEP Managing Director Eda Özden Günyüz on how sustainability in incentive travel can be actionable—with real Turkish case studies in ecotourism, CSR, and low-impact programme design.

A destination overview of Turkey for event planners—covering the diversity of experiences, accessibility, MICE infrastructure, and MEP's approach to curating transformative programmes.

Mundus Representation's site visit to Istanbul and Cappadocia with MEP, covering top MICE hotels, historic venues, Bosphorus dining, and Cappadocia's cave hotel and balloon experience.

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.

A guide to nine of Turkey's most exceptional UNESCO World Heritage Sites—from the ancient city of Troy and Hagia Sophia to Göbeklitepe and the terraces of Pamukkale.

Condé Nast Traveler's editor reflects on returning to Istanbul after the 2016 attacks—and makes a compelling case for why travellers should not let fear keep them from this extraordinary city.

MEP Managing Director Eda Özden Günyüz reflects on navigating the pandemic's impact on the tourism sector and shares proactive leadership tips for staying focused during a crisis.

ITII Part 1 survey of 786 buyers across Europe and North America reveals stark differences in how each market reacted to COVID-19 and what it means for the future of incentive travel.

Architects Selin and Okan Demir reveal why Fener and Balat—Istanbul's most colourful and storied neighbourhoods—are impossible not to fall in love with on first visit.

A destination guide to Baku, Azerbaijan—covering its oil-era architecture, the Old City of Icherisheher, luxury hotels, and growing appeal as a MICE and incentive travel destination.

The story of Beülacit State Library in Istanbul—one of the city's oldest and largest Ottoman libraries—and its stunning renovation that returned it to public life as a cultural landmark.