IQUEEM Awarded Gold Partner Status at Yandex Ads Gala 2024.

IQUEEM, a distinguished performance marketing agency for premium brands in the tourism sector, has been honoured with the exclusive "Gold Partner" award for the Mediterranean region at the Yandex Ads Gala 2024, standing out among 80 agencies from 26 countries. Having also received the "Silver Partner" award last year, the agency continues to showcase the potential of Türkiye's tourism industry on the global stage.

ISTANBUL – Türkiye's presence in the global tourism arena continues to strengthen, driven by the innovative marketing strategies and groundbreaking projects of its leading performance agencies. Among them, IQUEEM, a premier performance marketing agency for premium brands in the tourism sector, most recently earned the distinguished "Gold Partner" award for the Mediterranean region at the Yandex Ads Gala 2024 in Doha, Qatar. Selected from a competitive field of 80 agencies across 26 countries, IQUEEM stood out as the sole recipient of this prestigious honour.

At the awards ceremony in Qatar, IQUEEM’s Communications Director, Gamze Nurluoğlu, emphasized the significance of the award for both the agency and Türkiye's tourism industry. “This accolade not only reflects IQUEEM’s achievements,” Nurluoğlu stated, “but also highlights Türkiye’s strong position in the global tourism landscape. We recognize that our work contributes to the international promotion and economic vitality of our country, and we remain dedicated to advancing these efforts with passion and commitment.”

"With each passing year, we are poised to achieve even greater success."

Türkiye, one of the world’s most coveted tourism destinations, continues to captivate millions of visitors annually with its stunning natural landscapes, rich historical legacy, and renowned hospitality. According to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute for the third quarter of 2024, tourism revenues rose by 3.9% year-over-year, reaching approximately $24 billion. The number of visitors also grew by 3.5%, totaling 23,206,579, with 14.7% of this figure coming from Turkish citizens living abroad. This remarkable performance not only reflects Türkiye’s strong position in the global tourism market but also the success of its targeted strategies in key regions.

Berkun Meral, Founder of IQUEEM, shared: "This award is a testament to the innovative strategies we have delivered to our premium tourism clients over the past 16 years, our measurable success, and the global recognition of our solution-oriented approach. With our forward-looking vision, we will continue to contribute to the industry’s growth in 2025. Together with our clients, we are poised to accomplish even more in the years ahead."

"We are paving the way for hotels to take the right steps forward."

Berkun Meral, Founder of IQUEEM, remarked, "Our performance in collaboration with Yandex is just one facet of our vision to provide tailored and effective solutions to our clients. In fact, we were honoured with the 'Silver Partner' award in the 'Remarketing' category at Yandex Ads Agency 2023. With the momentum from these achievements, we will continue to offer even more effective services to our clients."

He further added, "By establishing strategic goals in conjunction with a comprehensive monitoring and reporting process, we help hotels develop strategic goals, enabling them to take the right steps toward sustainable success. In today's fiercely competitive landscape, we leverage our extensive expertise and years of experience to elevate online reputation management to new heights of professionalism. Together, we will continue to achieve remarkable success and showcase the immense potential of our country's tourism industry to the world."