A treasure-house of history and culture, Turkey is a gateway into a world of exciting possibilities. Located at the juncture of Europe and Asia, Turkey is a superb venue for meetings, incentives and conventions. Turkey offers a wealth of first-class hotel accommodations and conference facilities, an easy access to major cities worldwide, beautiful settings and unequaled sightseeing attractions; all this, plus wonderful weather, and at a much lower cost than at alternative destinations. Turkey’s major cities, including Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir and Antalya, all provide excellent venues for meeting and incentive related travel. For instance, a conference held in Izmir can offer participants an overnight trip to Ephesus, one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman archaeological sites in the world. In addition travelers to Ankara can spend several days exploring the natural beauty of Cappadocia, a region of Turkey where early Christians carved homes and churches out of porous stone mountains left behind from volcanic eruptions. Known as the famed Turkish riviera, the seaside along the Mediterranean sea from Antalya to Bodrum is a land of harmonious contrasts. The subtropical climate of Antalya and its surrounding towns Belek, Kemer and Side possess modern facilities to host incentive events or meetings of any size. The beautiful coastline also features historical richnesses and layers of history for your exploration, which will undoubtedly turn your events into most memorable ones.

COUNTRY INFORMATION Area: 780,580 square kilometers / 302,550 square miles Population: 67,308,928 inhabitants Capital City: Ankara Currency: Turkish Lira Languages: Turkish, Kurdish, Arabic, Armenian & Greek Time Zones: GMT +2 in winter; GMT +2 in summer Country Phone Code: 90 Electricity: 220 volts. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS A valid passport is required. No visa is required until 3 months trips for most European passport holders. Sticker visas are delivered by the Turkish customs services for some passport holders including European Union & the US citizens, so contact your country Turkish consulate to check the lasting of those visas. Meeting Venues in Turkey

USEFUL INFORMATION National Public Holidays: New Year’s Day (Jan. 1st); Eid-ul-Adha - Feast of the sacrifice (Feb. 2nd); Noruz (Mar. 21st); National Holiday of the Souvereign and his children (Apr. 23rd); Atatürk commemoration and youth & sports Day (May 19th); Victory Day (Aug. 30th); Republic Day (Oct. 29th); End of Ramadan (Nov. 14th). Tipping:Optional + 10%. Banks Opening Hours:Monday-Friday from 8.30 am till noon and from 1.30 pm to 5 pm. Health: Tap water is usually chlorinated and potable, but bottled water is available. Domestic Airlines: Turkish Airlines (www.thy.com) Weather   J F M A M J J A S O N D C° -4 -2 6.1 10.2 16 25 29 30.3 18.3 13 8.9 -1.5 F° 24.8 28.4 43 50 60 77 84 86 65 55 48 29.3