The International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) has welcomed the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) as its newest Destination Partner.
The partnership connects Türkiye directly with IAPCO’s global network of accredited PCOs and industry decision-makers to help secure high-value international meetings and association congresses.
IAPCO’s president Sissi Lignou noted: “Türkiye has demonstrated strong momentum and ambition within the global meetings industry, supported by ongoing investment in infrastructure, accessibility and international engagement.”
According to ICCA data, Istanbul ranked eighth globally for hosting medical and healthcare congresses, anchoring the country’s status as a regional knowledge hub.
Elif Balcı Fisunoğlu, deputy general manager of TGA, stated that the partnership will showcase Türkiye’s accessibility and infrastructure to global event planners while increasing its visibility in the international meetings landscape.”
The collaboration will also focus on advocacy, sustainability, and professional excellence. To support international organisers, TGA has launched MeetingInTürkiye, a dedicated digital platform under the MeetTürkiye brand providing integrated congress support and destination insights.
