

I am an experienced tourism and hospitality professional with expertise in contracting, incentive and MICE group operations, and cruise shore excursion management. Currently a Senior Operations Executive at Cisalpina Tours, I oversee MSC Cruises’ shore excursion operations across the ports of Izmir, Kuşadası, Marmaris, and Istanbul. My career path includes management experience at Thomas Cook’s incoming agency under Diana Tourism, contributions to Villasepeti.com as part of Turkey’s first online private villa rental platforms and five years of international experience abroad.
•. Oversee shore excursion operations for MSC Cruises at key Turkish ports, including Izmir, Kuşadası (Egeport), Marmaris (Netsel Port), and Istanbul (Galataport)
• Coordinate with ships prior to arrival to ensure seamless excursion planning and execution
• Prepare and analyze cost and revenue reports after each operation to track financial performance
• Compile and process raw data, creating monthly operational analysis and performance reports
• Build supplier networks in new destinations to expand product offerings and strengthen partnerships
• Develop business initiatives aimed at increasing sales and enhancing excursion profitability
• Create new tour alternatives, writing detailed itineraries, descriptions, and timing schedules
• Manage proposals and arrangements for incentive groups
• Lead yield and allotment management processes to maximize capacity utilization
• Draft and finalize contracts and agreements with suppliers and partners
• Analyze guest feedback reports and consolidate findings into end-of-month performance reviews
• Facilitate interdepartmental data analysis and reporting flows to ensure accurate information sharing
•. Managed a 300-person call center handling Jolly Tur’s international, cruise, and cultural tours
• Monitored and analyzed daily productivity levels, ensuring targets were consistently met
• Oversaw real-time sales performance and intervened promptly in case of fluctuations to sustain efficiency
• Directed performance tracking systems to optimize call center output and sales conversion rates
• Researched and sourced new products to meet B2C sales demand through Villasepeti.com
• Onboarded new products into the portfolio and ensured their integration into the online sales platform
• Prepared and managed product pricing, contracts, and online listings to enable smooth sales processes
• Monitored pricing actions, discounts, and promotional campaigns on product pages
• Supported the sales team by enabling direct and immediate customer transactions
• Managed call center operations, ensuring efficient customer service and sales support
•Led all incoming operations in Bodrum for key international markets including Europe, the UK, Romania, Russia, and Lebanon
• Negotiated and finalized commercial conditions and contracts with overseas sales channels
• Monitored and optimized sales performance of contracted products by market through effective yield management strategies
• Delivered reports, statistical analyses, and performance insights to support Regional Manager decision-making
• Oversaw online sales channel performance and implemented improvements where needed
• Directed and supervised regional office staff, ensuring effective task allocation and follow-up
• Contributed to management’s budget planning and financial reporting processes
• Prepared, negotiated, and executed sejour and group contracts for the UK and European markets
• Tracked and optimized yield performance, ensuring competitive pricing and effective inventory management
• Managed SPOs, last-minute offers, and all allotments, including system entry and updates
• Supported sales channels with actionable insights and strategic recommendations to strengthen sales performance
• Developed and presented statistical reports and performance analyses to the Board of Directors
• Led and managed the sales, scouting, reservations, transfers, and accommodation operations for MICE and incentive groups
• Organized and coordinated all events within group programs, ensuring seamless execution from planning to delivery
• Coordinated task allocation across departments within the agency to optimize efficiency and collaboration
• Directed budget planning and financial oversight for group and event operations
• Managed reservation flow and daily operations for major European tour operators including Neckermann, Thomas Cook, and JMC
• Liaised with partner agencies abroad to ensure seamless coordination and communication
• Oversaw online sales channels and ensured smooth pre-sales and post-sales support
• Provided operational and customer service support to strengthen client satisfaction and efficiency
Excursion operations