COMPANY PROFILE
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
Table of Contents
• Office
• Meet our Team
• Partners’ Profile
• 15 Reasons to Choose IDEE
• Our Services
• References
• Memberships
Office
Meet our Team...
Esra Levent
Managing Partner [email protected]
Ilker Aktay
Managing Partner [email protected]
Haydar Kiray
Managing Partner [email protected]
Tumay Akcay
Producer [email protected]
Ece Ciftcioglu
Senior Producer [email protected]
Guven Yalcin
Client Communication Manager [email protected]
Mehmet Sen
Transfer Coordinator [email protected]
Wiebke Müller Özcan
Producer [email protected]
Nuran Ramazanoglu
Congress Consultant [email protected]
Tanja Grub
Assistant Producer [email protected]
Esra Ozkan
Senior Accountant [email protected]
Serdar Sukur
Accountant [email protected]
Remzi Kavaloglu
Office Assistant
Olgun Turkmen
Ground Operations
Abdullah Altinbasak
Ground Operations
Saadet Olgun
Assistant Producer [email protected]
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.
1 of 15 Reasons to Choose IDEE
23 years
translates to excellent local know-how
and
long-standing relationships
with clients & suppliers
2 of 15 Reasons to Choose IDEE
never say “NO”!
We get you availability!
3 of 15 Reasons to Choose IDEE
response guaranteed
in maximum 24 hours!
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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5 of 15 Reasons to Choose IDEE
IDEE trained experts
•are polite and professional
•always have a “can do” attitude
• many years of experience
6 of 15 Reasons to Choose IDEE
your contact doesn’t
change
average personnel tenure is
9 years
7 of 15 Reasons to Choose IDEE
consistent quality
repeat clients
70%
8 of 15 Reasons to Choose IDEE
flexible
fully customized programs
according to your needs and interests
9 of 15 Reasons to Choose IDEE
not found on trip advisor
we provide you valuable
insider travel tips
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
11 of 15 Reasons to Choose IDEE
well trained drivers
our own
deluxe vehicles and quality drivers
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
enthusiasm
we work with the best tour guides
13 of 15 Reasons to Choose IDEE
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
15 of 15 Reasons to Choose IDEE
love and serve!
We love what we do
and
it shows through our work.
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
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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Meetings and Incentives
Car Launch
VIP Meet and Greet
Team Building
Theme Parties and Decor
Theme Parties and Decor
Theme Parties and Decor
Events
Trade Missions
City Tours
City Walking
Bosphorus Cruising
Rowing
Water Taxi Hopping
Culinary Programs
Golf in Turkey
Music & Cultural Tours
Designer Tours in Istanbul
Religious Tours
Cruise Ship Handling
Transportation Services
Tour Guides and Event Staff Supervision
Accommodations
Blue Cruise in the Turkish Riviera
References
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EWTC · FIRST CENTURY VOYAGES · GLOBAL SYNERGIES · HELMSBRISCOE · HRG-HOGG
ROBINSON · KUONI · MORNING STAR TOURS · SUNAIR · AEG · ALBERT ROUSSEL PHARMA ·
AMGEN · ARAL · ARTHUR ANDERSON · AXA OYAK · AVNET · BAYER · BEIERSDORF · BIOTHERM ·
BMW · BOEHRINGER · BOSCH · BRAUNSCHWEIGER · BYK GULDEN · CACHAREL · CANON ·
COMPAQ · DAS CHERUVERSINGEN · DE DIETRICH · DEICHMANN DEUTSCHER BANKENVERBAND ·
DINERS CLUB · DKV VERSICHERUNG · DOUGLAS PARFUMERIE · EVONIK · ESSEX UNIVERSITY
FORD · LG ELECTRONICS · GUY LAROCHE HSH NORDBANK · HENKEL · HYPO · VEREINSBANK · IBM
· L'OREAL · LILLY PHARMA · LUFTHANSA · MAN · MCI · MC DONALDS · MERCEDES BENZ ·
LINKLATERS · METALLGESELLSCHAFT · MICROSOFT · MINOLTA · MITSUBISHI MOTORS · NOVARTIS
· OSRAM · PHILIP MORRIS · PROCTER&GAMBLE · ROTARY CLUB · SABANCI UNIVERSITY · SANDOZ
· SANOFI-SYNTHELABO · SERVIER · SIEMENS · SODEXHO · SONY ERICSSON · STEAG · STIEHL ·
TOYOTA · TUPPERWARE · YTONG · VICTORIA · WILDEN PUMP · MSD- MERCK&CO. INC · WÜRTH ·
EWTC · AL GORE · MICHAEL JORDAN · GARDUALUCCI · FERRAGAMO · DONNA KARAN · PORSCHE ·
STING · LIONELL RICHIE · VIRGINIA FOXX · DR OETKER · BILL BECKER (OPRAH’S LAWYER) ·
CONGRESSMAN ED WHITFIELD · CONGRESSMAN MAURICE HINCHEY · CONGRESSWOMAN EDDIE
BERNICE JOHNSON · CONGRESSWOMAN DONNA EDWARDS · ROSALINE COHEN (CHIEF COUNCEL
OF THE COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY) · THE BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP · TURKISH
COALITION OF AMERICA · SODEXO MOTIVATION SOLUTIONS · AIB - ACADEMY OF INTERNATIONAL
BUSINESS · EBP - EUROPEAN BUSINESS PRESS · THE CAPITAL GROUP · NESTLE · GLAXO SMITH
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