Association of Turkish Travel Agencies

The Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (Türkiye Seyahat Acentaları Birliği, TÜRSAB) is a professional organization established in 1972 by Law No. 1618, holding the character of a public institution as defined in Article 135 of the Constitution. Because the title of "Travel Agency" cannot be acquired without TÜRSAB membership, all travel agencies in Turkey are members, and the union is organized across 33 regions, making it one of Turkey's largest professional organizations. Its stated vision is to contribute to the Turkish tourism sector and the travel agency profession and to develop an innovative, sustainable perspective suited to the digital age so that members can take a more active, strong and effective role on national and international platforms. Its mission includes representing the tourism sector effectively, raising social awareness, taking a proactive approach to developing legal regulations, improving the performance of members and employees, and organizing training to raise service standards in the sector.

TÜRSAB was established in 1972 by Law No. 1618 as a professional organization with the character of a public institution, as defined in Article 135 of the Constitution. Because the title of "Travel Agency" is not acquired without TÜRSAB membership, all travel agencies in Turkey are members of the union, which is organized across 33 regions and is one of Turkey's largest professional organizations.

Public-institution professional organization representing Turkey's travel agencies; membership is a prerequisite for holding the "Travel Agency" title in Turkey.

1. 1Ana Sayfa | TÜRSABtursab.org.tr
2. 2Hakkımızda | TÜRSABtursab.org.tr