Type Public Founded 1998 | Industry Travel Headquarters Melbourne, Istanbul | |
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Area served Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, South Africa, Hong Kong, Singapore, India and China, United Arab Emirates, Oman Website www.turkeytravelcenter.com | ||
The Turkey Travel Center (TTC) is an Australian - Turkish partnership, with offices based in Istanbul, Turkey and Melbourne, Australia. The travel company operates a variety of private and group tours throughout Turkey and Greece. In 2013 and 2014, their achievements included Certificate of Excellence winner from Trip Advisor. They are a full member of TURSAB (Association of Turkish Travel Agents), registered under the membership name of Mysia Travel and number of 6192. Their tours are also listed on the official website of the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Their staff-training program features heavily on the intimate knowledge of Turkey, including the culture and traditions. Turkey Travel Center also operate a 24-hour, seven days a week telephone line to ensure their customers can access them at all times. The last two years have seen the Turkey Travel Center, launch themselves on social media platforms, such as Facebook, to accommodate easy communication with their clients.
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History
The company first started trading in 1998 under the trade name of Mysia Travel. They expanded to form the Turkey Travel Center, with a partnership office based in Melbourne, Australia. Their main aim with the partnership was to promote the Gallipoli region for its connection to Anzac Cove.
This area was the scene of a devastating battle in 1915 between numerous countries, including Australia. Many soldiers died and every April, the destination is a popular spot with Australians attending the commemoration services. At the turn of the 21st century, the advancement of the Internet and independent travel, allowed the Turkey Travel Center to expand their products to accommodate mainly American, Chinese, and British travellers.
By 2014, the Turkey Travel Center had formulated more than 50 tours operating throughout Turkey. They continue to focus on historical and culture travel, with a strong customer base in the Istanbul, Cappadocia, and Ephesus travel markets. They also encourage and support local artisans and cultural organisations throughout the country and have now, expanded their product base to include personalised and tailored tours.
Turkish tourism
The Turkey Travel Center has benefitted from an ambitious project by the Government of Turkey to make Turkey, one of the top visited tourist destinations in the world. The project, which was launched in 2007, is due to be completed by 2023, and it focuses on all areas of tourism in the country including health, sports, historical, food, culture, and spa. Turkey Travel Center's products are proudly promoted by the Official Turkish Tourism Ministry web site.