Istanbul knows how to bring people together. Its 3,000 years as capital of three empires, crossroads of trade and mosaic of cultures are the proof. Today it's an increasingly popular destination for conferences and meetings with facilities designed to bring people together.

Wide choices of historic venues unique to Istanbul, have been transformed into modern meeting or events facilities, are used for social and cultural programs, receptions and gala dinners.

Istanbul is an incentive planner's dream-come-true. Imagine organizing a gala dinner for 2,000 in the world- famous Grand Bazaar along with authentic Ottoman cuisine, performances by folk musicians, folk- dancers, a Janissary band and belly-dancers. Or organize an exclusive whirling dervish show and Sultan's night fancy-dress themed event at a five star hotel in a former Ottoman Palace. Send your guests on an exciting treasure hunt in the Old City and the Grand Bazaar. Cruise the Bosphorus by candlelight as your guests enjoy a string quartet and five-star cuisine, topped off by a glass of champagne under the stars. What about a cocktail prolongé in an Ottoman Cannon Factory? Design an exciting team-building game on the shores of the Bosphorus. Or a reception in the gardens of Dolmabahçe Palace, the last residence of the Sultans'. The list goes on, because there's just no limit to the exciting motivational and team-building programs you can organize in Istanbul. Count on Istanbul's experienced, professional and creative DMCs to provide you with top-notch support and service that will make your incentive run smoothly and leave your guests with lasting memories of their fantastic time in Istanbul.

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