This document provides a profile of IDEE Travel, Turkey's leading destination management company (DMC) founded in 1989. It outlines IDEE's team of 13 employees, including 3 managing partners with extensive experience in the travel industry. The document highlights 15 reasons to choose IDEE for events and travel, including their flexibility, response time, and crisis management expertise. It describes the various services IDEE provides related to meetings, incentives, tours and transportation. References are given from many multinational corporations that have used IDEE's services.
2. 23 Years of Existence!
•Turkey’s leading DMC founded in 1989
IDEE TRAVEL • Buyukdere Cad. Muselles Sok. Onur Is Merkezi No: 112 4th floor Esentepe Istanbul • Tel: +90 212 212 32 84 • Fax: 90 212 275 18 67
3. Table of Contents
• Office
• Meet our Team
• Partners’ Profile
• 15 Reasons to Choose IDEE
• Our Services
• References
• Memberships
5. Meet our Team...
Esra Levent
Managing Partner
esra.levent@ideetravel.com
Ilker Aktay
Managing Partner
ilker.aktay@ideetravel.com
Haydar Kiray
Managing Partner
haydar.kiray@ideetravel.com
Tumay Akcay
Producer
tumay.akcay@ideetravel.com
Ece Ciftcioglu
Senior Producer
ece.ciftcioglu@ideetravel.com
Guven Yalcin
Client Communication Manager
guven.yalcin@ideetravel.com
Mehmet Sen
Transfer Coordinator
dertour@ideetravel.com
Wiebke Müller Özcan
Producer
wiebke.muller.ozcan@ideetravel.com
Nuran Ramazanoglu
Congress Consultant
nuran.ramazanoglu@ideetravel.com
Tanja Grub
Assistant Producer
tanja.grub@ideetravel.com
Esra Ozkan
Senior Accountant
esra.ozkan@ideetravel.com
Serdar Sukur
Accountant
serdar.sukur@ideetravel.com
Remzi Kavaloglu
Office Assistant
Olgun Turkmen
Ground Operations
Abdullah Altinbasak
Ground Operations
Saadet Olgun
Assistant Producer
saadet.olgun@ideetravel.com
6. Partners’ Profile
• Esra Levent
Esra is a proud native Istanbuler and has been a leader in the destination management/incentive travel industry for 30 years.
She worked for a multi-national travel company from 1982 to 1989. Esra has a track record of operating successful events,
meetings and Turkey-wide logistics driven programs. She enjoys working in the office but also using her operational skills
while groups are on-site. Esra specializes in seeing events through from conception to completion, and her creativity,
penchant for detail, and attention to building client relationships ensure that every event is a success.
• Ilker Aktay
Ilker has been an active and outspoken leader in the travel and incentive industry for over 18 years. As the Managing
Partner of IDEE TRAVEL, Ilker has helped the company focus on outstanding service and creativity. As an essential part of
the IDEE team, his skills and positive attitude, not to mention sense of humor, have proved critical to the success of a
variety of events for both corporate and incentive clients. He has been involved in planning and operating events and travel
programs for the most discriminating clients.
• Haydar Kiray
Having grown up in Germany, Haydar is a native Istanbuler with a passion for bringing ideas to life and making dreams
come true! Haydar joined IDEE TRAVEL in 2011, bringing with him an outstanding sales record in the hospitality industry
with 23 years of previous experience. In his current role, as Managing Partner, Haydar is responsible for developing and
maintaining Sales & Marketing activities. He is the primary contact for Corporate and Incentive clients. Haydar brings to
IDEE his creativity, operational experience and astute attention to detail all of which allow him to consistently exceed our
clients’ expectations.
7. 1 of 15 Reasons to Choose IDEE
23 years
translates to excellent local know-how
and
long-standing relationships
with clients & suppliers
8. 2 of 15 Reasons to Choose IDEE
never say “NO”!
We get you availability!
9. 3 of 15 Reasons to Choose IDEE
response guaranteed
in maximum 24 hours!
10. 4 of 15 Reasons to Choose IDEE
nation-wide volume buying
excellent credit history
strong buying power
in the Turkish hospitality industry
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11. 5 of 15 Reasons to Choose IDEE
IDEE trained experts
•are polite and professional
•always have a “can do” attitude
• many years of experience
12. 6 of 15 Reasons to Choose IDEE
your contact doesn’t
change
average personnel tenure is
9 years
13. 7 of 15 Reasons to Choose IDEE
consistent quality
repeat clients
70%
14. 8 of 15 Reasons to Choose IDEE
flexible
fully customized programs
according to your needs and interests
15. 9 of 15 Reasons to Choose IDEE
not found on
trip advisor
we provide you valuable
insider travel tips
16. 10 of 15 Reasons to Choose IDEE
stellar reputation and
key contacts
• Restaurants - we ensure your clients get the best tables
• Synagogues and Churches - special permission for visits
• Historical Sites - site visits after closing hours and special permission to host events
17. 11 of 15 Reasons to Choose IDEE
well trained drivers
our own
deluxe vehicles and quality drivers
18. 12 of 15 Reasons to Choose IDEE
crisis management
We always have a plan B!
• Iceland Volcano - We purchased all tickets on the first train out of Istanbul to
facilitate our clients' departures as airports closed.
• Traffic jam in Istanbul - we use the water way to escape the traffic
• Flight changes - our ticketing staff is available on weekends
20. 14 of 15 Reasons to Choose IDEE
socially responsible
IDEE contributes a portion of its revenues to
various organizations committed to
education, children and the overall
•well-being of the individual
21. 15 of 15 Reasons to Choose IDEE
love and serve!
We love what we do
and
it shows through our work.
22. Our Services
FITs
Groups
Cruises
Meetings
Incentives
Congress
Events
Proposal development, from concept to reality
Customized VIP Tours, creative and memorable
Event Design, including decor and entertainment
Room Gifts, traditional gift ideas
Event Management, create the experience
Transportation Management, access to multiple
vehicles and local staff
Team Building Activities, with unique program
designs
Exclusive Venues, including catering services
Meet & Greet, special hospitality
Meeting & Conference Management, targeted and
aaainnovative
VIP Service , longstanding relationships with
preferred suppliers
Theme Parties & Events, out-of-the-box
Tours, exclusive site visits
Customized itineraries
Culture/religion-oriented expeditions including;
biblical tours, archeological / history tours
Special interest tours including; golf, gastronomy,
opera
Airport transfers: by motor-coach, midi-bus,
minivan, private car, boat, water taxi, helicopter
Chauffeured Tours
Daily city tours
Flight bookings
Hotel reservations
Rent a car reservations
Cruise ship handling
23. Exceptional Value
• An IDEE Producer sees your program thru from initial contact to the successful
conclusion. Centralized responsibility provides you with flexible, seamless, and
outstanding service.
• In addition, Partners assume responsibility for individual accounts to offer
ultimate personal attention to detail during the operation.
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44. References
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