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Kestel Travel is a local travel agency dedicated to promoting Türkiye’s tourism potential globally, particularly targeting markets such as China and Asia. Focusing on the B2B sector, we specialize in collaborating with international travel agencies and excel in tourism activities in Türkiye. Leveraging our sector expertise and local connections, we provide the necessary support for our partners to succeed in the Turkish market.
Kestel Travel was established by the Kiraz family, who have been in business since 1983. The company’s executives have over 20 years of experience in the aviation and tourism sectors.
In the $60 billion Turkish tourism market expected in 2024, we support our valued agency partners in achieving maximum market share. We enable you to quickly access comprehensive process knowledge and make informed decisions with the most accurate pricing information. With our service approach, we minimize your risks and maximize profitability.
Our tourism products consist of five main components:
We offer maximum quality within your budget, promptly.
Experienced guides fluent in local languages and knowledgeable in history.
Instead of ordinary restaurants, we provide famous Turkish meals offering local experiences.
We provide comfortable and reliable transportation services.
We facilitate online ticket purchases to avoid long queues.
You can purchase these five tourism products as a package or choose 2-3 based on your guests’ preferences.
At Kestel Travel, we strive to elevate Türkiye, ranked 6th by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in 2023, to one of the top 5 tourism destinations globally in terms of both visitor numbers and revenue, aligning with Türkiye’s century goals.
Born in 1962, Habip Kiraz continued his contracting activities in Istanbul, which he started in 1983. With 40 years of successful business experience, he has the knowledge and expertise to contribute to Türkiye’s tourism industry.
Born in 1985, Mücahit Mehmet Kiraz graduated from Yeditepe University with a degree in Business Administration and holds a master’s degree in Finance from Peking University’s HSBC Business School. He has been in the tourism sector since 2012 and served as an executive at Turkish Airlines for 10 years. Having lived in China for 11 years, Mr. Kiraz has a keen interest in the Asian market.
Born in 1992, Ömer Faruk Kiraz graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Law and has experience providing legal services to Türkiye’s leading agencies. He serves as the company lawyer and deputy general manager of customer experience.