Obituary & Condolences

It is with deep sorrow that we have learned of the passing of our loyal friend Ömer Faruk BOYACI, former Secretary General and Board Member of TÜROB and Chairman of the Board of Sirkeci Mansion Hotel, who dedicated his life to the development of Turkish tourism and was instrumental in bringing many projects to life in Istanbul and the Historic Peninsula. He passed away in the prime of his life as a result of a heart attack.

The funeral of the deceased will be held following the afternoon prayer on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 (today) at the Ataköy 5th Section Mosque.

With his vision, the late Ömer Faruk BOYACI was a source of inspiration not only for the Sirkeci district where he operated, but for the entire tourism sector. Having earned the heartfelt affection and respect of our entire community through his philanthropic and humble personality, the late Ömer Faruk BOYACI will always be remembered with gratitude and fondly commemorated for his contributions to the country's tourism, its economy, and our Association TÜROB, through the tireless work he carried out to strengthen civil society organizations in our sector, as well as the boundless energy with which he continually brought projects to life.

We pray for God's mercy upon our late friend Ömer Faruk BOYACI, and extend our condolences and wishes for patience to his grieving family above all, as well as to the employees of Sirkeci Mansion Hotel, his friends, relatives, and the tourism community.

On behalf of the Board of Directors of TÜROB-the Association of Turkish Hoteliers,
Müberra ERESİN
President