Founded in 1971, The objective of TUROB is as follows: To meet the needs and requirements of occupational groups, primarily the accommodation industry, that are and might be included in the scope of Tourism Legislation, to facilitate their occupational activities, to ensure the occupation develops and improves in line with its general interests, to ensure reliability and safety among the occupational groups and their relations with the public; To ensure that tourism industry and tourist facilities develop in accordance with the requirements, to ensure contact and coordination between the members and organizations, institutions, persons and entities that are engaged in tourism either directly or indirectly, to represent its members inside and outside the industry. WHO CAN BECOME A MEMBER OF TUROB? Provided an investment/operation license is obtained from the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism, any applicant enterprise will be assessed by the Board of Directors, and it becomes a member of TUROB if the application is proved. TUROB is a member of IH& RA (International Hotel & Restaurant Association) – UNWTO (World Tourism Organization).