Continuing to host important organizations, especially congresses, fairs and concerts, Istanbul Lutfi Kirdar Convention and Exhibition Center (ICEC) hosts over 500 thousand visitors every year. The total number of visitors in the last 30 years recently reached 15 million.

Celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, the international center also makes a great contribution to the development of congress and event tourism in Istanbul. Located in the heart of the congress valley, Lutfi Kirdar ICEC has hosted over 2 thousand national and international congresses since 1994. The number of fairs and special events held during this period has reached 1500. Speaking to SABAH, Lutfi Kirdar ICEC General Manager Onur Boğ said, “We aim to host over 230 organizations this year in our building, where we held a total of 154 events in 2023.”

500 THOUSAND VISITORS ANNUALLY

Boğ, who continued his words by emphasizing that they host more than 500 thousand visitors every year, said, “The Main Building and Rumeli Hall with its Bosphorus view and daylight give our center an unrivaled quality. The strength of the technical infrastructure we offer, services such as food and beverage, and the experience we have also bring us to the forefront at the international level.”

ITS LOCATION IS ATTRACTIVE

Boğ, who drew attention to another advantage of Lütfi Kırdar ICEC is its location, said, “There is access to many four and five star hotels within walking distance. Being within short distance of the city’s most important tourism areas and historical structures, and the opportunity to benefit from the historical texture to the maximum, becomes a great center of attraction especially in international events.”