November 26, 2024 – Day One
08:00 – 08:45
Registration & Networking Coffee
08:45 – 08:55
Opening Remarks
Speaker: Oya Narin
09:00 – 09:40
Welcoming Remarks
Speakers: Kaan Gür, İbrahim Ömer Gönül, Bekir Emre Haykır, Davut Gül, Nadir Alpaslan, Ahmet Burak Dağlıoğlu
09:45 – 09:55
Presentation of Appreciation & Family Photo
10:00 – 10:40
Economy and Future of Tourism and Travel
Moderator: Zafer Ali Yavan
Speakers: Dominique Exmann, Engin Yaşar, Abdullah Yüksel
Speakers: Dominique Exmann, Engin Yaşar, Abdullah Yüksel
10:45 – 11:25
Finance Trends & Strategies for Tourism
Moderator: Seçil Yıldız
Speakers: Etkin Özen, Mehmet Erdem Yaşar, Ahmet Can Yakar, Levent Çelebioğlu
Speakers: Etkin Özen, Mehmet Erdem Yaşar, Ahmet Can Yakar, Levent Çelebioğlu
11:30 – 12:10
Investor Priorities: Key Drivers in Tourism Investment
Moderator: Ömer İsvan
Speakers: Diane Daudin Clavaud, Alper Önder, Saurabh Chawla, Marina Carillo Amengual, Amin İsmail
Speakers: Diane Daudin Clavaud, Alper Önder, Saurabh Chawla, Marina Carillo Amengual, Amin İsmail
12:15 – 12:30
Presentation: Hospitality Outlook 2024
Speaker: Thomas Emanuel
12:30 – 13:00
Coffee Break
13:00 – 13:05
Special Address
Speaker: Oya Narin
13:05 – 13:15
Future Strategies for Travel and Tourism
Speaker: Julia Simpson
13:15 – 13:45
Honorary Speakers
Speakers: Mehmet Şimşek, Cevdet Yılmaz
13:45 – 13:55
Presentation of Appreciation and Honorary Departure of Distinguished Guests
14:00 – 14:10
Unlocking Strategic Opportunities in Tourism Through Privatization
Speaker: Murat İbrahim Çelebi
14:15 – 14:55
Financing Hospitality Investments: Thinking out of the Box
Moderator: Sinan Temo
Speakers: Tassos Kotzanastassis, David Rico Çetin, Barış Düz, Tunçsiper
Speakers: Tassos Kotzanastassis, David Rico Çetin, Barış Düz, Tunçsiper
15:00 – 15:10
Turkey’s Booming Tourism – How to Take Your Space?
Speaker: Hamdi Akın
15:15 – 15:55
Luxury, Brands & Lifestyle: Transformation, Trends and Market Share
Moderator: Sahir Erozan
Speakers: Angelica Corsini, Julia Kleber, Jonathan Crook, Cevza Başman
Speakers: Angelica Corsini, Julia Kleber, Jonathan Crook, Cevza Başman
16:00 – 16:40
From Local to Global: Prospects for Turkish Tourism Brands
Moderator: Naci Başerdem
Speakers: Ece Tonbul, Hediye Güral Gür, Ahmet Akbalık, Emre Narin
Speakers: Ece Tonbul, Hediye Güral Gür, Ahmet Akbalık, Emre Narin
16:45 – 17:25
Hotel Real Estate: Navigating Trends, Opportunities, Strategies and Challenges
Moderator: Ferzan Çelikkanat
Speakers: Neşecan Çekici, Bruno Hallé Boix, Onur Kurç, Ece Demirpençe
Speakers: Neşecan Çekici, Bruno Hallé Boix, Onur Kurç, Ece Demirpençe
17:30 – 17:45
State of Travel & Tourism
Speaker: Dariha Choudhry
17:50 – 18:30
From Source to Destination: Ensuring Sustainability in Tourism
Moderator: Kıvılcım Pınar Kocabıyık
Speakers: Almila Kından Cebbari, Emre Doruk, Alp Aksoy, Özgür Uzunoğlu
Speakers: Almila Kından Cebbari, Emre Doruk, Alp Aksoy, Özgür Uzunoğlu
18:30 – 18:50
New Venues in Tourism: Space
Speakers: Ussal Şahbaz, Kemel Kharbachi
18:50 – 21:00
First Day Closing: Cocktail Reception
November 27, 2024 – Day Two
08:00 – 08:55
Registration & Networking Coffee
09:00 – 09:15
Recap & Key Insights, Setting the Stage
Speakers: Oya Narin, Özlem Doğaner
09:20 – 10:00
Destination Marketing and Product Development Powering Investments
Moderator: Maribel Rodriguez
Speakers: Alessandra Priante, Dr. Elif Balcı Fisunoğlu, Dr. Cemil Hakan Kılıç, Enrique Ybarra
Speakers: Alessandra Priante, Dr. Elif Balcı Fisunoğlu, Dr. Cemil Hakan Kılıç, Enrique Ybarra
10:05 – 10:20
New Tourism Ecosystems
Speaker: Sergio Guerreiro
10:25 – 11:05
Art, Soft Power and the Globe
Moderator: Ali Güreli
Speakers: Han Tümertekin, Prof. Dr. Hasan Bülent Kahraman, Timur Savcı
Speakers: Han Tümertekin, Prof. Dr. Hasan Bülent Kahraman, Timur Savcı
11:10 – 11:50
Strategic Growth for Hospitality Industry: Insights on Profitability and Competitive Edge
Moderator: Joe Stather
Speakers: David Kelly, Jean-Baptiste Recher, Jerome Briet
Speakers: David Kelly, Jean-Baptiste Recher, Jerome Briet
11:55 – 12:35
Money Talks: Where do International Investors Look for Return?
Moderator: Simon Allison
Speakers: Javier Arus, Amir Golbarg, Tatiana Veller
Speakers: Javier Arus, Amir Golbarg, Tatiana Veller
12:40 – 13:10
Strategic Growth for Hospitality Industry: Insights on Profitability and Competitive Edge
Moderator: Ayla Heyfegil
Speakers: Dimitris Manikis, Dr. Nilsun Tümer
Speakers: Dimitris Manikis, Dr. Nilsun Tümer
13:10 – 13:50
Lunch Service
13:55 – 14:35
Mature Markets, Emerging Travel Trends
Moderator: Mehmet Tevfik Nane
Speakers: Franck Mereyde, Dave Dorner, Yıldıray Karaer
Speakers: Franck Mereyde, Dave Dorner, Yıldıray Karaer
14:40 – 14:55
Power of Design to Elevate Hospitality Brands
Speaker: Tom Dixon
15:00 – 15:40
Brands, Hospitality Management and Contracts: Evolving Solutions
Moderator: Ömer Erdoğan
Speakers: Bilge Turcan, Haluk Özdoğan, Begüm Kaya, Mine Sakmar
Speakers: Bilge Turcan, Haluk Özdoğan, Begüm Kaya, Mine Sakmar
15:45 – 16:25
Harnessing the Potential of Health Tourism: Investing in Wellness, Medical, Therapeutic Travel
Moderator: Banu Küçükel
Speakers: Dr. Mehmet Altuğ, Prof. Dr. Orhan Gazi Yiğitbaşı, Reşat Bahat, Ömer Tosun
Speakers: Dr. Mehmet Altuğ, Prof. Dr. Orhan Gazi Yiğitbaşı, Reşat Bahat, Ömer Tosun
16:30 – 17:10
Design Process: Path to Project Success
Moderator: Dr. Fatih Tokatlı
Speakers: Tom Dixon, Haldun Kilit, Andrew Linwood
Speakers: Tom Dixon, Haldun Kilit, Andrew Linwood
17:10 – 17:20
Closing Remarks
The Tourism Investment Forum (TIF) is Türkiye’s flagship B2B platform dedicated to tourism and hospitality investments, organized by the Turkish Tourism Investors Association (TTYD). TIF brings together international investors, financial institutions, global hotel brands, developers, policy makers and leading industry visionaries to unlock new partnerships, financing opportunities and project pipelines. Hosted annually in Istanbul, TIF shapes the future of tourism investments in Türkiye through high‑level keynotes, curated panels and targeted networking sessions.
Ahmet Akbalık
Chairperson, Özak Global
Alp Aksoy
Vice President, Diversey
Hamdi Akın
Chairperson, Akfen Holding
Simon Allison
President, Hoftel
Nadir Alpaslan
Deputy Minister, Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Dr. Mehmet Altuğ
President of Health Business Council, DEIK
Javier Arus
Managing Partner, Azora
Reşat Bahat
President, The Private Hospitals and Healthcare Institutions Association
Dr. Elif Balcı Fisunoğlu
Vice General Manager, TGA