About Us · TÜROB

Since 1971, the Hotel Association of Türkiye (TÜROB) has brought together qualified hotels and tourism companies as the longest-established NGO representing the accommodation sector.

Our purposes

Research and solutions

We carry out scientific and practical studies on tourism’s problems and their solutions, and contribute to such studies.

Developing the sector

We support the development of tourism facilities in line with the needs of tourism and changing trends.

Coordination

We coordinate between our members and the public and private institutions, organisations and people related to tourism.

Representation

We represent our members within and outside the sector.

Monitoring developments

We follow national and international developments and work on the necessary measures, plans and projects.

History

1971 — Founded by 13 members as the Marmara Region Touristic Hoteliers Association (T.O.D).
1983 — Following the change in the Law on Associations, continued as the Association of Touristic Hoteliers, Operators and Investors (TUROB).
2015 — Officially added “Türkiye” to its name; today it operates as the Hotel Association of Türkiye (TÜROB).

Areas of activity

We provide our members with a continuous, up-to-date flow of information in many fields including education, investment, promotion and marketing, sector standards, auditing, innovation, data and reporting, sustainability, and legal and financial consultancy. We lobby at home and abroad to protect the interests of the sector.

Cooperation and memberships

TUGEV (Tourism Development and Education Foundation) — Executive Board member
ICVB (Istanbul Convention and Visitors Bureau) — Executive Board member
TURÇEV (Turkish Environmental Education Foundation) — Executive Board member
HOTREC (Hotels, Restaurants and Cafés in Europe) — member

We run joint projects with public institutions and the private sector, especially with NGOs operating in tourism.

Who can become a member?

Any tourism facility holding an Investment or Operation Certificate from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism can apply. Applications are evaluated by the Board of Directors in accordance with the bylaws.