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Turkish Culture & Information Office, Exhibitions & Marketing Officer

WTM Africa

Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town, South Africa

Africa’s leading inbound and outbound travel trade show, where the office promoted Türkiye to the South African market.

What I did

  • Stand build tender and delivery
  • Supplier negotiation
  • Travel-trade liaison

In the press

My role at Turkish Culture & Information Office (2014 — 2022)

Promoted Turkish culture and tourism across the UK, Ireland and South Africa, delivering strategic initiatives with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in Ankara.

  • Prepared tender documents under Turkish law for stand builds at B2B and B2C events.
  • Negotiated with all suppliers on behalf of the office.
  • Led joint marketing campaigns with tour operators including TUI and Jet2holidays.
  • Hosted VIPs — ministers, MPs and senior diplomats — for events and business visits.