Turkey’s tourism industry is represented by a network of associations. Here is who they are, who leads them and how a foreign business can use each one. Where we could not confirm a current office-holder, we say so.
TÜRSABTravel agencies and tour operators. The first stop for licence checks.
TÜROBQuality hotels, especially in Istanbul and other cities.
TÜROFEDFederation of regional hotel associations.
ÇEŞTOBÇeşme’s hoteliers’ association.
TTYDHotel and resort investors.
Ministry of Culture and TourismThe licensing authority for tourism businesses.
TGA (Go Türkiye)The official promotion agency, behind Go Türkiye.
DEİKForeign economic relations and business councils.
TİMThe exporters’ umbrella body.
TOBBChambers of commerce and industry.
TÜRKONFEDRegional business federations for SMEs.
TURYİDRestaurant and gastronomy operators.
TÜRESRestaurants and tourism professionals.
TUREBLicensed tourist guides’ chambers.
TUYEDTourism writers and journalists.Tell us what you are looking for and we will point you to the right body.
Checked 8 November 2026 from public sources. Names and titles change at general assemblies, so confirm on each association’s website. Logos are used with the permission of the organisations and link to their own websites. Visit Turkey is independent and not affiliated with any organisation listed.