TİM is the umbrella of Turkey’s exporters’ associations: 61 associations across 27 sectors, representing more than 100,000 exporters (figures from 2022). It matters to tourism mainly for suppliers.
Mustafa Gültepe. Re-elected on 27 June 2026 at the 33rd Ordinary General Assembly as the only candidate, for a four-year term. He was first elected in 2022.
TİM is relevant if you buy goods from Turkey, such as hotel textiles, furniture and food, rather than tourism services.
Visit Turkey can point you to reliable contacts. Tell us what you need, read how to check a Turkish business is genuine or see all Turkish tourism associations.
Information checked on 8 November 2026 from public sources. Office-holders change at general assemblies, so confirm the current president on the association’s own website. We are an independent guide and are not affiliated with the organisation described.
