Membership Benefits

What we offer our members

• Promotion at international fairs

  At nearly 40 international fairs every year, we promote Türkiye and our member facilities at our stand.

• Promotional materials

  The Istanbul Destination Catalogue, prepared in 8 languages and updated every year, is distributed at fairs abroad.

• Turkish Airlines discount

  10% off international flights and an extra 20 kg baggage allowance for owners, partners and employees of member facilities (when ticketed by THY sales offices; promotional fares excluded).

• Destination projects

  We organise workshops and meetings in potential markets and host tour operator and press delegations, creating business opportunities for members.

• Public relations

  We share our reports on the sector’s problems and proposed solutions with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and other public bodies.

• Joining forces

  We strengthen the accommodation sector through joint projects with sector associations and other NGOs.

• International membership

  We actively support the work of HOTREC (Hotels, Restaurants and Cafés in Europe) on behalf of Türkiye.

• Occupational standards

  Together with the Vocational Qualifications Authority (MYK) we defined occupational standards for service, housekeeping, front office and kitchen.

• Copyright

  We work with collecting societies for fair solutions on behalf of the sector regarding copyright for music played in facilities.

• Electricity discounts

  The most favourable discount offers from private electricity companies are made available to members.

• Regional meetings

  We discuss regional problems on site and work with governorships, district governorships and municipalities on solutions.

• Social events

  Monthly traditional lunches hosted by a member facility and themed events bring our members together.

• Member plaque

  A special plaque at your entrance shows that your facility is a TÜROB member.