Istanbul has been named Best MICE Destination Europe at the Business Destination Travel Awards. Istanbul Convention and Visitors Bureau’s General Manager Özgül Özkan Yavuz said, “We are extremely proud and honored for Istanbul’s recognition as the Best MICE Destination Europe. The award highlights our strong team commitment and global campaign in working within the business and travel sector and becoming the discerning traveler’s choice”.
Business Destinations Awards, running for a consecutive six years, reward businesses in a variety of categories for their exceptional contribution and excellence in services in the world of business and travel. Nominations and evaluations are performed by a selective global panel of consultants based in 144 countries. In 2014, over 450,000 individual votes were cast by travel professionals and exclusive tourism consumers.
“A magnet for dynamic and talented people from around the world, Istanbul is the ideal meetings and conventions destination with its vibrancy, modernity, top-notch infrastructure and enviable geographical position. The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) has just recently released its 2014 Rankings Report for Cities and Countries in which Istanbul maintains its top 10 position as a global congress destination. Ranking 9th in the world in 2014 with 130 congresses, Istanbul has now held this top 10 position since 2010” added Mrs. Yavuz.
