About Universal Travel Services
Founded in 1984 by Cem & Hulya Aslantas and Mustafa Yalcin, Universal offers an extensive range of services which are essential for the creation of successful programs. From a small business meeting to a large scale company incentive or a congress, with our project managers’ genuine local knowledge, we are able to call upon event services, suppliers and venues to suit your individual needs.
What Makes Us Unique
As no two events are alike, Universal thrives to create the right atmosphere for each and every one with personalized services, careful planning, supervision and attention to detail. Ask Universal to combine your events with a wealth of other activities….keeping in mind that the services will always remain realistic within the set limits of the budget and profile of the guests.
What everyone is saying about Universal Travel Services
"Mustafa how can I ever thank you for all you did? EVERYTHING WAS EXTRAORDINARY. Please know I am Universal’s biggest advocate. Please place me at the top of your referral list. I really do not know how to articulate in words how grateful I am to you, your staff, your vendors, everyone! THANK YOU."
"A massive, massive thank you for everything you did for us over the last few days. I don’t think we could have asked for a more perfect introduction to the city and the people and a lot of that has to do with you and your incredible enthusiasm."
"In all my honesty and from the bottom of my heart, you are definitely the best DMC in the world; the passion and pleasure you passed onto your clients and groups is unsurpassed. "
"I cannot thank you enough for your amazing support and logistical expertise in planning and executing an absolutely seamless and picture perfect BBVA Event! You have such amazing enthusiasm for your country, Istanbul, the culture, the landmarks…for everything! "
Industry Involvement and Awards
Turkey
With natural, historical, archaeological, gastronomic and artistic wealth, Turkey is the ideal setting to create exciting programs.
Turkey…easy access by all major airlines with direct flights, recently built hotels with state of the art meeting facilities…Rich diversification of cultures accompanied with historical references enables the destination to create the perfect setting for every caliber of events.
Key areas around Turkey
- Istanbul
- Izmir Kusadasi
- Antalya
- Ankara
- Cappadocia
- Canakkale Gallipoli, Troy
- Bodrum
- Marmaris
- Bursa
Why Turkey?
- Easy access with direct flights from all major cities in the world.
- Cradle of civilization enabling unique venues with historical and cultural heritage.
- Rich Turkish and international cuisine by world famous chefs and wide selections of fine dining options.
- Special interest programs; Christian Pilgrimage, Jewish Heritage, Archaeological, Blue Voyage & Yachting, Birdwatching, Golfing, Hiking and Culinary.
- State of the art congress centers, excellent accommodation options in every category to meet the requirements of all budgets.
What's new in Turkey
- Turkish Airlines offers direct flights to 275 destinations including cities in the United States such as Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco and Washington, DC.
- Istanbul Park Circuit will start hosting Formula 1 races and World Rally Cross Championship in 2016.
- In Kusadasi, Izmir, a new congress center has opened with an auditorium capacity of 2,000 guests; only a 15 minute-drive from world famous Ephesus.
- The construction of the third airport in Istanbul with a capacity of 120 million passengers a year has started.
- With the completion of the suspense bridge over Marmara Sea in 2016, the drive from Istanbul to Izmir drive will decrease from 8 hours to 3.5 hours.
