Established in 1988 by the principal tourism investors in Turkey, Turkish Tourism Investors Association (TYD) is a private non-governmental initiative whose main objectives are :
• to bring together entrepreneurs investing in the tourism sector and provide assistance in their present problems and future plans.
• to announce the importance of tourism investments to the public.
• to increase market share of Turkish tourism in World tourism.
From accommodation to yachting, tourism oriented transporting to tour operating, from shopping and entertainment centers to golf courses, TYD members represent 250 thousand beds in the accommodation sector, 42 thousand seats in air transporting, 11 thousand marina / yacht capacity. TYD is also providing direct employment to 400 thousand people. The total investment portfolio is around US$ 24 billion representing 2/3 of the private investments in tourism in Turkey.
TYD will continue to work with public authorities and other 3rd parties to achieve results in accordance with its vision and targets. One of the most fundamental goals of TYD is to extend tourism throughout the country by maintaining sustainable tourism while also protecting and preserving natural and cultural assets. Being in the most competitive sector, our members have constructed and are operating several touristic facilities not only in Turkey but also in various countries such as CIS, Central Europe, Balkan region and the Middle East.
One of TYD’s activities is to assist and achieve collaboration for foreign entrepreneurs with their local counterparts who are interested in tourism investment and management in Turkey or in third countries. In this context international cooperation is vital for TYD to be considered as a reference institution.
