MEP Destination Business Solutions

What MEP Destination Business Solutions does

MEP Destination Business Solutions is the dedicated corporate events division of Meptur Tourism Agency, a family-owned Istanbul-headquartered destination management company with operations spanning Türkiye, Azerbaijan (Baku), and Northern Cyprus. The firm delivers end-to-end MICE services across six core modules: Special Event Design, VIP & Special Interest Programmes, Corporate Meetings & Events, Product Launches, Incentive Travel Programmes, and Strategic Meeting Management, complemented by MEP Live (digital/hybrid events launched in 2020). MEP serves global multinational corporations, international associations and NGOs, and global event agencies, executing 1,300+ events annually and hosting 18,000+ delegates with a 25-30 person core HQ team that scales to 700+ on-site staff for mega-events such as UEFA Champions League Final weekends and the COP29 climate summit in Baku.

The business operates on project-based professional services fees negotiated through Master Service Agreements with enterprise clients and global agencies, with no publicly disclosed pricing or standard tiers. MEP has no proprietary technology platform and generates no AI-related intellectual property; competitive advantage rests on nearly five decades of accumulated local relationships, supplier networks, and the ability to secure exclusive government clearances and access to typically unavailable venues. Distribution is direct enterprise sales augmented by strategic agency partnerships, most notably BCD Meetings & Events (2023), with channel visibility across 15+ global agency logos including BI WORLDWIDE, dnata, EY, Informa, MCI, Ovation, YPO, and Sportsworld. Recognition includes a 2025 SITE Crystal Award and multiple M&IT Awards for Best Overseas DMC.

Ownership remains within the Özden family under second-generation leadership, with Tomruk Özden as Founder/Chairman and Eda Özden Günyüz as Managing Director of MEP. The company completed a 2020 restructuring that consolidated leisure operations under Marveltour Tourism, sharpening MEP's focus on MICE, and is preparing for a 2026 relocation to new flagship offices in Levent, Istanbul. Forward visibility into 2026 is supported by a pipeline of major international events including COP31 Antalya, a NATO Conference in Ankara, and the UEFA Europa League Final.

Name

MEP Destination Business Solutions

Legal name

MEP Destination Business Solutions

Website

https://meptur.com.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MEP Destination Business Solutions is a family-owned Istanbul-based destination management company that designs and delivers corporate meetings, incentive travel, conferences, and special events across Türkiye, Azerbaijan, and Northern Cyprus for global multinational corporations, international associations, and global event agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Destination Management Services

NAICS

All Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services (561599), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Service Destination Management (Ground Handling & Onsite Operations) (THAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Destination & Itinerary Management (DMC-Led Experiences, Excursions, VIP Access) (THAHANAE), Corporate Hospitality & VIP Services (Hosting, Protocol, Concierge) (THAHADAG), F&B Experiences & Group Dining (Restaurant Buyouts, Tastings, Catering Coordination) (THAHADAI)

Keywords

• Destination management services
• Corporate event management
• Incentive travel programs
• MICE event planning
• Conference management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sisli

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Destination Management Services: MEP generates revenue through professional services fees for designing and delivering corporate events, incentive travel programmes, meetings, conferences, and special events across Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Northern Cyprus. Revenue is project-based and contracted through Master Service Agreements with enterprise clients and global agencies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MEP Destination Business Solutions is a destination management company (DMC) that designs and delivers corporate meetings, incentive travel programs, conferences, product launches, and special events across Türkiye, Azerbaijan, and Northern Cyprus. The company serves as the on-the-ground execution partner for global agencies, multinational corporations, and international associations, providing venue sourcing, logistics coordination, VIP protocols, cultural programming, and multi-destination itinerary management.

Product overview

MEP Destination Business Solutions is a unified destination management platform providing comprehensive event services across Türkiye, Azerbaijan, and Northern Cyprus. The core offering consists of six integrated service modules: Special Event Design (distinctive events inspired by destination and culture), VIP & Special Interest Programmes (exclusive tailored experiences), Corporate Meetings & Events (events at every scale), Product Launches (memorable brand introductions), Incentive Travel Programmes (meaningful reward experiences), and Strategic Meeting Management (pharmaceutical and corporate meeting support). The portfolio is complemented by MEP Live, a digital/virtual events module launched in 2020 to deliver hybrid event solutions. These services are delivered through the company's nearly five decades of local expertise, operational infrastructure, and supplier relationships across the region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Special Event Design Designing and delivering distinctive events inspired by destination and culture, transforming unique venues into exclusive event spaces for corporate clients.
• VIP & Special Interest Programmes Exclusive programmes tailored to shared passions, delivering high-touch experiences for VIP delegates and special interest groups requiring personalised destination immersion.
• Corporate Meetings & Events Bringing organisations together at every scale, from executive board meetings to large-scale international conferences for corporate clients and associations.
• Product Launches Creating memorable brand introductions through high-impact product launch events and experiential marketing activations for global brands.
• Incentive Travel Programmes Rewarding achievement through meaningful travel experiences, designing incentive programmes that motivate and inspire top performers for enterprise clients.
• Strategic Meeting Management Supporting meetings that matter through comprehensive strategic meeting management services for pharmaceutical and corporate sectors.
• MEP Live Digital and hybrid event solutions launched in 2020 during the pandemic, providing virtual event delivery and broadcast capabilities across multiple continents.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1300+ events delivered annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 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

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BCD Meetings & EventscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Strategic partnership launched in 2023 strengthening MEP's corporate meetings and strategic meetings management capabilities. BCD is a major global meetings and events management company, and the partnership enhances MEP's ability to serve multinational corporate clients through BCD's global network.
• ÇYDD (Contemporary Life Support Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with ÇYDD, one of Turkey's leading educational NGOs, for CSR-driven team experiences that combine destination discovery with educational support for underserved communities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• MCI Group: Global association, congress, and event management group operating across MICE. Overlaps with MEP in association conferences and corporate event execution; appears in MEP's partner network and competes for association and corporate meeting programs.
• BCD Meetings & Events: Global meetings, incentives, and events management company and MEP's strategic partner. Comparable as a strategic meetings management provider, but operates at much larger scale across many countries and is partly a customer of DMCs like MEP.
• dnata Events: Global travel and event services division with destination management capabilities across multiple regions. Comparable to MEP as a partner for international agencies and a competitor for inbound corporate incentive and meeting programs in EMEA.

Direct peers

• ITA Group: Global incentive travel, engagement, and events company specializing in corporate reward and recognition programs. Comparable to MEP in designing and delivering premium incentive travel experiences for enterprise clients.
• Hosts Global (BCD Meetings & Events): Global DMC network operating across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Closely comparable to MEP as a destination management specialist serving international agencies and corporate clients; sits within the broader BCD M&E platform.
• Kuoni Tumlare (DER Touristik DMC): European-rooted DMC and inbound destination services provider covering multiple regions including Türkiye. Direct competitor for inbound European incentive and group travel business, with similar supplier networks and agency relationships.
• Ovation Global DMC: Globally networked DMC offering destination management, incentives, and event services across multiple regions. Directly comparable to MEP as a premium DMC frequently partnering with the same global agencies (Ovation appears on MEP's partner list) and competing for similar incentive and corporate meeting RFPs.
• One10: Incentive travel, events, and recognition solutions provider with global delivery capability. Directly comparable to MEP in corporate incentive program design, sourcing, and execution, and listed among MEP's agency partners.
• Armada Events & Incentives: Türkiye-based DMC and event management company serving corporate and incentive clients. Comparable to MEP in local execution capability, agency partnerships, and destination expertise across Istanbul and resort regions.
• Adore DMC Turkey: Türkiye-focused destination management company offering inbound MICE, incentive, and event services. Direct local competitor for MEP in Istanbul, Cappadocia, and coastal regions, competing for the same international agency RFPs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mepdmc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mep-destination-management

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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