The Bristol-based agent was one of seven advisors to attend the luxury operator’s fam trip, hosted in partnership with Turkish Airlines and local DMC partner IDEE Travel & Events.
Over the course of one week, the agents embarked on a wide-scale tour of the transcontinental country with visits to four distinct regions.
The itinerary began in Istanbul, where agents stayed at Aliée İstanbul and enjoyed a private yacht cruise along the Bosphorus. From there, the group travelled to Cappadocia, where they experienced a sunrise hot air balloon flight over the region's famous landscapes before checking into Sacred House, one of Turkey's most distinctive boutique hotels.
Known for its dramatic interiors and unique design, the property offered a striking contrast to the destinations that followed.
The journey continued to Izmir, where agents stayed at KeyUrla, a Relais & Châteaux property situated amongst vineyards and olive groves.
The fam trip was designed to showcase Türkiye's wide range of experiences
The trip concluded in Bodrum, where agents experienced the destination's luxury hotel scene, staying at The Mett and visiting The Bodrum Edition.
Speaking about the trip, Kelly-Anne said: “What surprised me most was how much the experience changed my perception of Turkey. Before travelling, I hadn't fully appreciated just how diverse the destination is or how easily different regions can be combined into one itinerary. Experiencing the seamless connections with Turkish Airlines and seeing the contrast between each destination first-hand has given me so much inspiration and confidence when discussing Turkey with clients.”
Kelly-Anne has also since made another booking with Turkish Airlines, having been blown away by the standard of the carrier’s Business Class product.
Her enthusiasm for the destination was echoed by Ella Dunham, Head of Marketing at Exsus Travel: “The result [of the multi-centre trip] was that it challenged perceptions and gave agents the knowledge and confidence to sell the destination in a much more holistic way. Educational trips are at their most valuable when agents return home with a completely different perspective on a destination, and I think that's exactly what we achieved.”
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