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EMITT 2019 Tourism Expo Hosted Buyer Programme

The 23rd East Mediterranean International Tourism and Travel Exhibition at TÜYAP Istanbul, with FAM trips across Türkiye and to Cyprus, 31 January – 3 February 2019.

  • Dates30 Jan – 3 Feb 2019
  • LocationIstanbul, Turkey
  • Duration5 days
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The Galata Tower above Beyoğlu Photo: @aberdni / Unsplash
The Maiden's Tower at sunset Photo: @ibuzn / Unsplash
Snowy mountains in the clouds Photo: @mertkahveci / Unsplash
The rooftops of Kaleiçi, Antalya Photo: @igorharrier / Unsplash
Kyrenia Castle and harbour Photo: @katerinabot / Unsplash
Anıtkabir, Ankara Photo: @bedirdemir / Unsplash
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The Galata Tower above Beyoğlu
Photo: @aberdni / Unsplash

About the event

The 23rd EMITT, the East Mediterranean International Tourism and Travel Exhibition, took place at the TÜYAP Fair, Convention and Congress Centre in Büyükçekmece, Istanbul, from 31 January to 3 February 2019. It was organised with ITE Turkey, TUROFED and TTYD, with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and Turkish Airlines.

Our hosted buyers booked their appointments online, met exhibitors at their stands, joined speed networking in the hosted buyer lounge and a gala dinner, and ended the fair with a tour of old Istanbul. Six FAM trips went to Cappadocia, round Türkiye before or after the fair, to Northern Cyprus, Antalya, or Kartepe and Ankara.

  • EMITT 2019Three days of B2B meetings and speed networking.
  • Istanbul city tourTopkapı Palace, the Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome.
  • Six FAM tripsCappadocia, Cyprus, Antalya, Ankara or round Türkiye.

Who can join

Choose the role that fits your business. Each role has its own programme and fee.

Hosted Buyer

Tour operators selling Türkiye and the East Mediterranean.

  • Three days of B2B meetings at EMITT
  • Speed networking and gala dinner
  • 4 nights in Istanbul and a city tour
Price shown when you apply

Day-by-day programme

The core programme. Extended FAM trips continue after the fair.

  1. 1 Day 1 · Wed 30 Jan Arrival in Istanbul

    Arrival at Atatürk Airport (transfers between 07:00 and 22:00) and check-in at the hotel. Free time in Istanbul, then dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

    Overnight in Istanbul

  2. 2 Day 2 · Thu 31 Jan EMITT, day 1 & gala dinner

    Departure at 09:00 for the fair. B2B meetings at the exhibitors' stands from 10:00 to 16:00, with a light lunch in the hosted buyer lounge, and speed networking in the lounge from 16:30 to 18:00. Gala dinner at the exhibition centre from 19:00 to 22:00. Overnight in Istanbul.

    Overnight in Istanbul

  3. 3 Day 3 · Fri 1 Feb EMITT, day 2

    Speed networking from 10:00 to 12:00 and B2B meetings at the exhibitors' stands from 13:30 to 15:30, with a light lunch in the hosted buyer lounge, then speed networking with exhibitors from 16:00 to 17:00. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

    Overnight in Istanbul

  4. 4 Day 4 · Sat 2 Feb EMITT, day 3 & Istanbul city tour

    B2B meetings at the fair from 10:00 to 14:30, then a tour of old Istanbul: Topkapı Palace with the Imperial Treasury, the Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome. Overnight in Istanbul.

    Overnight in Istanbul

  5. 5 Day 5 · Sun 3 Feb Departure from Istanbul

    Check-out and transfer to the airport for the flight home.

Programmes & prices

You choose your programme and room type in your application; prices are shown there.

Core programme 5 days

Core programme

The 23rd East Mediterranean International Tourism and Travel Exhibition at TÜYAP Istanbul, with FAM trips across Türkiye and to Cyprus, 31 January – 3 February 2019.

  1. Istanbul
Price shown when you apply
See the programme

What's included

Included

  • Airport transfers from and to Atatürk Airport
  • 4 nights in Istanbul
  • 4 buffet breakfasts
  • Light lunches in the hosted buyer lounge
  • Gala dinner and dinners at the hotel
  • Transfers between the hotel and the fair
  • Istanbul city tour

Not included

  • International flights
  • Insurance of all types
  • Entry visa
  • Personal expenses such as drinks and laundry

Venue & accommodation

Accommodation
TÜYAP Fair, Convention and Congress CentreCumhuriyet Mahallesi, Eski Hadımköy Yolu Caddesi 9/1, 34500 Büyükçekmece, Istanbul
Hotel options
  • Host Hotel ★★★★★ 5-star hotels near Istanbul Airport
Arrival airport
Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL)
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