JULES VERNE

What JULES VERNE does

JULES VERNE BUSINESS MICE TRAVEL is a privately held Turkish travel management company founded in 1998 and headquartered in Istanbul's Şişli district, operating as the legal entity ABH Turizm Temsilcilik ve Ticaret A.Ş. The company runs three divisions: Jules Verne Business (corporate travel management including ticketing, accommodation, visa processing, car rental, transfers, and VIP services), Jules Verne MICE (full-service meetings, incentives, conferences, and event organization for product launches, congresses, seminars, roadshows, and incentive trips), and Jules Verne Travel (bespoke luxury and leisure travel design). Its proprietary technology platform, JVSMART, is an online corporate travel reservation and procurement system that supports 24/7 booking and policy-compliant management of flights, accommodation, car rentals, and visa applications.

The company serves a mixed B2B and B2C customer base, with named enterprise clients including Turkish Airlines, Vestel, the Turkish Gymnastics Federation (Türkiye Cimnastik Federasyonu), and Zorlu PSM. It monetizes through transaction fees on corporate bookings, professional services fees on MICE event production, and transaction fees on luxury leisure packages, with pricing negotiated on a quote basis; example cruise packages start at €9,000 per person for Ponant expeditions. Distribution combines the JVSMART self-serve platform, physical offices in Istanbul and Manisa, a call center, and global channel partnerships including Virtuoso (luxury travel network), Ponant (luxury expedition cruises), Pure Life Experiences, and XO Private. The company holds IATA accreditation and TÜROB membership, has approximately 100 employees, and operates in Turkey with international reach across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Name

JULES VERNE

Legal name

ABH Turizm Temsilcilik ve Ticaret A.Ş.

Website

https://julesverne.com.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

JULES VERNE is a privately held Istanbul-based travel management company founded in 1998, operating three divisions — corporate travel management, MICE event organization, and bespoke luxury travel — through its proprietary JVSMART platform, global partner networks (Virtuoso, Ponant), and a team of approximately 100 professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Travel Management

NAICS

Travel Agencies (56151), Tour Operators (561520)

akta.pro primary industry

Managed Corporate Travel Programs (End-to-End TMC Services) (THAKAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Travel Fulfillment & After-Hours/Agent Assist Services (White-Label TMC Operations) (THACAAAJ), Online Booking Tools (OBT) & Corporate Booking UX (THALAGAD)

Keywords

• Corporate travel management
• MICE event organization
• Business travel services
• Luxury travel packages
• Corporate event management

Headquarters

HQ city

Sisli

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Corporate Travel Management Services: B2B services including flight ticketing, accommodation bookings, visa processing, car rental, transfers, and VIP services for corporate clients
2. MICE Event Organization: Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events organization services including product launches, congresses, seminars, roadshows, press trips, dealer meetings, fair participation, and incentive travel
3. Package Tours and Cruises: Pre-packaged and customized group travel programs including luxury cruises (e.g., Ponant cruises), special interest tours, and exclusive destination experiences
4. Individual Travel Services: Personalized travel services including Virtuoso network access, exclusive destinations, and tailor-made travel programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

JULES VERNE is a Turkey-based travel and event management company that delivers corporate travel management services (ticketing, accommodation, visa processing, car rental, transfers, VIP services), MICE event organization (product launches, congresses, seminars, roadshows, incentive travel, dealer meetings, and press trips), and personalized luxury leisure travel design. The offering is anchored by the proprietary JVSMART online booking and procurement platform and supported by Virtuoso network membership and a Ponant luxury cruise partnership.

Product overview

JULES VERNE BUSINESS MICE TRAVEL operates as a three-division travel and events company: (1) Jules Verne Business — corporate travel management (ticketing, accommodation, visas, car rental, transfers, VIP services) anchored by the JVSMART online booking platform; (2) Jules Verne MICE — full-service meeting, incentive, conference, and event organization in Turkey and globally; and (3) Jules Verne Travel — personalized leisure and luxury travel design, supported by the Travel Club loyalty program and a Virtuoso network partnership. The company also publishes a Gezi Takvimi (Travel Calendar) of curated group tours. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Istanbul, the company is part of ABH Turizm Temsilcilik ve Ticaret A.Ş. (Zorlu Holding group).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JVSMART: Online corporate travel reservation and procurement platform enabling 24/7 booking and management of flights, accommodation, car rentals, and visa applications.
• Jules Verne Travel Club
• Jules Verne Business
• Jules Verne MICE
• Jules Verne Travel

Products and services

• JULES VERNE Business Corporate travel management division offering domestic and international ticketing, accommodation bookings, visa processing, car rental, transfer services, and VIP services for corporate clients. Positions itself as maximizing efficiency, savings, and satisfaction for corporate travelers.
• JULES VERNE MICE Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Events division organizing creative events in Turkey and worldwide, covering product launches, congresses, seminars, roadshows, press trips, dealer meetings, trade show participation, incentive trips, and training sessions.
• JULES VERNE Travel Personalized leisure and premium travel division designing tailor-made trips to destinations worldwide, delivering custom itineraries aligned with client expectations and desired experiences.
• JVSMART Online corporate travel reservation and purchasing platform enabling 24/7 booking and management of domestic and international flight tickets, accommodation, car rental, and visa applications within corporate travel policy frameworks on a single intelligent platform.
• JULES VERNE Travel Club A travel club offering curated group trips for travelers sharing similar interests, providing exclusive journeys to privileged destinations with privileged access and experiences.
• JULES VERNE Geziler (Featured Tours) A curated catalog of private and group tours spanning domestic and international destinations, organized into categories such as cruise tours, Iceland Total Solar Eclipse trips, and South Africa–Madagascar voyages, with itineraries featuring expert guides, special events, and luxury accommodations.
• Virtuoso Luxury Travel Network Access Virtuoso network partnership through which JULES VERNE Travel provides clients with access to exclusive travel experiences, upgrades, and privileges when booking through the global Virtuoso network of luxury travel advisors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100-person creative team delivering customized solutions

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VirtuosocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVirtuoso is a prestigious global network of travel advisors offering exclusive travel experiences. Jules Verne is a Virtuoso member, providing clients access to Virtuoso's network of luxury travel providers, preferential pricing, and VIP amenities worldwide.
• PonantcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPonant is a French luxury expedition cruise line. Jules Verne offers exclusive Ponant cruise packages including routes to Iceland, Faroe Islands, Shetland, Madagascar, South Africa, and other expedition destinations with all-inclusive packages.
• Zorlu HoldingminorOthersZorlu Holding is a major Turkish conglomerate. Jules Verne is a subsidiary of Zorlu Holding's tourism operations, operating under ABH Turizm Temsilcilik ve Ticaret A.Ş.
• TÜROB (Türkiye Seyahat Acentaları Birliği)minorOthersAssociation of Turkish Travel Agencies - Jules Verne holds membership demonstrating professional accreditation and industry standing.
• Pure Life ExperiencesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLuxury travel network and marketing platform for high-end travel experiences.
• XO PrivateminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive luxury travel network connecting discerning travelers with premium travel services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Direct Travel: Mid-market-focused corporate travel management company with strong events capability; similar end-to-end TMC + MICE positioning for enterprise clients.
• Abercrombie & Kent: Luxury travel operator offering exclusive, customized journeys and cruise experiences; comparable to Jules Verne's Travel division, especially its Ponant cruise and Virtuoso-style luxury offering.
• Setur: Turkish travel agency and TMC providing corporate travel, MICE, and leisure services domestically and internationally; directly comparable in scope (Business + MICE + Travel) and geographic focus.
• Corporate Travel Management (CTM): Publicly listed corporate travel management specialist with a similar mid-market enterprise focus and growing EMEA/APAC footprint; comparable in TMC service model and customer profile.
• Kuoni / VFS Global (Destination Management): Premium inbound/outbound tour operator with strong DMC and incentive travel capability; comparable MICE and luxury leisure travel focus to Jules Verne's MICE and Travel divisions.

Broad incumbents

• BCD Travel: Global corporate travel management company offering TMC services, meetings & events, and technology platforms; overlaps with Jules Verne's Business and MICE divisions at a much larger scale.
• FCM Travel: Global corporate travel division of Flight Centre, offering TMC services across 90+ countries; comparable corporate travel offering with a similar blend of technology platform and human service.
• American Express Global Business Travel: Leading global TMC serving multinational corporate clients with travel management, meetings, and consulting; the primary large-cap competitive benchmark for Jules Verne's enterprise travel practice.
• CWT (Carlson Wagonlit Travel): Major global TMC providing corporate travel, meetings & events, and consulting; competes for the same enterprise clients Jules Verne serves in Turkey, especially multinationals.

Others

• Amadeus: Global travel technology provider whose GDS, corporate booking tools (Cytric Travel & Expense), and hospitality solutions are infrastructure both adjacent to and competitive with JVSMART.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/JulesVerneTravel
• Instagraminstagram.com/julesvernetr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/julesvernebusinessmicetravel
• Xx.com/JulesVerneTrvl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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