 
“Count your age by friends, not years,
Count your life by smiles not tears.”
Dear Friends,
This spring it will be ten years ago that we set out on a
new road ahead and founded ODS. Counting the days, or years, is not
something we normally do, but when we realized our tenth anniversary
was coming up, a little reflection was in
order.
Back in 1999, when we started the company, we were well
versed in the beauties our destination had to offer. Little did we
know of the challenges that lay ahead. The last ten years have been
intense and challenging for all of us and the effects of the
eruptions on the world stage have been felt in Turkey
also.
However, when we think back, it is not the challenges
that come to mind, but rather the many friends we made, and the
opportunities we have been granted.
We are very grateful for the friendship and support you
all so generously showed us. Knowing we are all on this adventurous
road together has made our journey an especially worthwhile
one.
It is in this spirit that we celebrate our tenth
anniversary and would like to say to you:
“Thank you, it has been an honor knowing you and working
with you”.
Warm regards,
Hasan and Sadik
ODS
INCENTIVES ALL OVER THE CITY...
  
ODS
Incentive department welcomed 2009 with three well organized events
in three outstanding venues of Istanbul. Esma Sultan Mansion; the
elegant lady of the Bosphorus, 1001 Column Cistern; underground
haven of the city’s oldest columns and Suada, the tiny island
nestled in the middle of Bosphorus with a 360° view of both Asian
and European straits.
At the end of a busy
sightseeing day spent in the depths of the city, a truly original
welcome note resonated through the Janissary’s clapping cymbals. The
Ottoman military tunes accompanied our guests through the doors
of Esma Sultan, into a world where new and old, contemporary and
oriental resided in peace. The mystery turns into a pleasant
fascination when the special lightning unveils the real beauty of
the eccentric columns of the 1001 Column Cistern.
On a
specially designed Turkish night among the city’s oldest columns,
whirling dervishes diffuse into the perception of our fascinated
guests in a different way....sliding through these mysterious
columns, dervishes wrap up this underground space on a spiritual
journey, presenting the Mystic’s Path in front of hundreds of
foreign guests in a foreign country, recalling the message for
unity.
Fun
night at Suada started with a 5 min. boat transfer taken from the
European side. Altough the course and theme of any event depends on
what has been desired by the clients, we foresee two main requisites
for the nights organized on Suada; good food and a raving band. It
is not an easy task to bring out the crazy vibes in people and make
everybody merge into the dancers zone. To accomplish this, you
really need to trust the band you hire for the night. Thanks to
Sunband, for they have managed to energize the “essence” in all 350
guests from a pharmaceutical company, and heating up the chilly
January night on Suada.
  
IRVIN
YALOM ADDRESSES TURKISH FAMILY THERAPISTS ON HIS RECENT WORK
“STARING AT THE SUN”
Organized
by ODS Congress
Management, the V. National Marital and Family Therapy Congress
took place in Istanbul Technical University, Suleyman Demirel
Culture Centre between 13-15 March 2009 in Istanbul. This year’s
congress had certainly many highlights, one of which was the famous
writer Irvin Yalom, who participated the congress via live satellite
link. During his live
speech, Yalom presented his recent book “Staring at the Sun;
Overcoming the Terror of Death” addressing both Turkish family
therapists and his readers and expressing his eager being in contact
with them. Other valuable names contibuted to the congress with
their presence were Humberto Maturana, Ximena Davila, Rodolfo de
Bernart and Jasper Juul.
  
DEPECHE
MODE EMBRACES TWO CONTINENTS
  
Faithful
to the masters of 80’s music culture? We invite you to the cradle of
ancient civilizations, the meeting point of religions and
philosophies for an unforgettable Depeche Mode concert... On their
“Sounds of the Universe” album tour the legendary band will embrace
the two continents, if not all the others that Istanbul can
offer.
Concert tag
Date: 14 May
2009, Thursday
- Time: 21:00 - Venue: SantralIstanbul
Please
contact Julia from our Groups & FIT department to learn
about the exclusive ODS long weekend package including tickets for
the concert, accommodation in ODS selection hip hotels and private
airport transfers as well as some other optional services such as
helicopter ride, restaurant & club bookings , private Bosphorus
Cruise and tailor made sightseeing programs.
VIEW CONCERT PACKAGE
FLYER
ADRENALIN CAMP
For the
ones seeking for ultimate adrenalin boost...Istanbul environs nestle
surprising natural spots for paragliding, swimming, paintball, ATV
ride, roller-ball, canoeing, abseiling, climbing and skydiving
activities. The “Ormanli” area by the Black Sea coastline is one of
these multi functional natural spots within a 1.5 – 2 hrs ride from
the city centre. Transportation to Ormanli area might also be
arranged by helicopters which then lasts approx. 45 min.
  
 ODS
Turkey and Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts
(IKSV)
continue their partnership for the comming festivals and Istanbul
Biennial, ODS Turkey acting as a solution partner for the foreign
visitors of the IKSV Festivals and the Biennial offering
accommodation, transportation, restaurant & club booking, city
information and sightseeing services suitable for every guest
profile and budget.
PLEASE CONTACT ODS TURKEY festivals@ods.com.tr TO PLAN YOUR STAY IN ISTANBUL
  
Istanbul
Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV) opens the festival season
with the International Istanbul Fim Festival to be held between 4-19
April 2009. The opening film is the French production “Welcome”,
unfolding a rare “love” paradigm in today’s severly ‘borderlined’
nationalities.
Being a
part of the Meetings on the
Bridge seminar series, the second Film Project Development
Workshop will also take place on April 15 and 16, 2009 during the
28th International Istanbul Film Festival. The workshop aims to
create an international platform bringing together producers,
directors, screenwriters and corporative representatives providing a
basis for joint projects.
“The
11th International Istanbul Biennial takes its title from the song
'Denn wovon lebt der Mensch?', translated into English as 'What
Keeps Mankind Alive?'. The song closes the second act of the play
The Threepenny Opera, written exactly 80 years ago by Bertolt Brecht
in collaboration with Elisabeth Hauptmann and Kurt
Weill.”
  
LATINO
SHOW AND SALSA DANCE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Istanbul
finally welcomes latin
dance lovers from all over the world...the city will host
International Dance
Organization (IDO) Latino Show and Salsa World Championships both in
2009 and 2010. The Championship will take place between 26-27 June
2009 at the Elite World Hotel.
LES
OTTOMANS ULUS 29
A
familiar Italian seats within the Bosphorus’ most luxurious boutique
hotel. Surrounded with
a unique Ottoman Palace atmosphere, Les Ottomans Ulus 29 restaurant
will be the perfect location to impress your very important guests
by the enchanting view of the Bosphorus, tasting the unforgettable
specialities of a famous chef, Giovanni Terracciano also known from
restaurants like Tuus and Bice.
  
TOMTOM
SUITES
Stealing
into the mellow
authenticity of a historical building, TomTom Suites presents
20 spacious and gracefully chic designed suites with plain, elegant
furniture and serene bathroom facilities. Located in the Galata
district, one of the most historical areas of the city, the
building’s terrace offers a stunning panoramic view of the old town
through a nostalgic sight.
1
Executive, 9 Deluxe, 5 Senior and 5 Junior Suites of TomTom Suites
are furnished with custom made furniture and the architectural
features of the building are preserved through high ceilings and
solid wooden floors. Ranging from 35 to 82 m², the suites have a
desk, mini bar, LCD TV, DVD player, wireless Internet connection, 24
hour room service and a laptop-size safe. Each bathroom has a
jacuzzi, floor heating, skin care products, specially woven towels
and bathrobes
 
THE
SOFA’S Art*8
Located
on the terrace of the Sofa Hotel, Art*8 is a multi faceted centre
aiming to serve the contemporary art scene by hosting works of both
national and international artists. The centre also acts as a
pioneer in the presentation of Turkish art through participation in
international organizations. Art*8 also provides a unique,
comforting atmosphere for VIP meetings, lunches and dinners, special
events, surrounded by contemporary artworks. The open area and
lounge can accommodate up to 300 guests, all to witness a broad view
of the city and Bosphorus.
Meet o.d.s.tur.key at IMEX’09 in Messe Frankfurt
between 26-28 May 2009.
Euromic
Stand No. F700 / Body & Soul
International Stand No. B420
CONTACT
ODS TURKEY
info@ods.com.tr +90 212 299
9980 www.ods.com.tr
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