My journey into the world of tourism began in September 1989.
My choice of career has its roots in my childhood. I was raised, for the most part, in Germany, thus lived and breathed the culture. It became my second nature. I didn't want to lose my ties with this country when I returned to Turkey and I tried to keep my dialogue with its people.

As a true Istanbul'lu and admirer of Istanbul and Turkey, my wish is to unveil the unknown face of Turkey and its people to the traveler who ventures our way. To bring different cultures together as well as build up long lasting friendships is an exciting undertaking for me and my colleagues who share my passion.

To work in tourism is more than just making a living - it is a daily adventure and a continuous learning process that broadens one's horizon like no formal education ever could!

I successfully worked and supervised hundreds of projects during my many years in tourism. Each was a wonderful challenge and experience that I would not want to have missed. I truly hope to continue this amazing journey for many years to come. It gives me joy and professional satisfaction to see my clients return because their project and wishes were in competent hands
  • Work
    Experience

A short summary of my past experiences:

1989 - 2003
ITS / IDEE Travel Services 
Executive Secretary 
Group coordinator 
Project Manager
Supervisor
Designing and contracting tour programs for incentives, congresses, individuals and cruise ships (such as Sea Cloud, MS Berlin, MS Deutschland, Vistafjord, etc.); organizing groups, programming & executing inspection trips with specialists, preparing all necessary documentation, seeing every project through from beginning to end in all aspects.

2004 - 2006
Gemini Tourism
Director
 Creating and designing the Incentive/Congress/ Event Department, consulting during the preparation of our incentive brochure and web-site, participation in Tourism Fairs & Marketing Projects, assisting in the development of the business. Another responsibility: training and managing our staff.
Working with the team; designing and pricing tour programs for incentives, congresses, etc. organizing groups, programming & executing of inspection trips with specialists, preparing all necessary documentation, supervising and managing projects

2007 - 2010
A-Level Tourism
Director (share holder)

 2011 - 2012
ATY Group
Director of Business Development

 2012 - present
Freelance Project Management / Consultancy / Representation