The 5th ICEBFG 2023 & Turkey Winter Field Trip is hosted by Pascasarjana (Graduate School) Universitas Bandar Lampung – Indonesia. The conference itself is held in Mayi Hotel 5 Istanbul, Turkey on 17 February 2023 while the Turkey Winter Field Trip starts from 16 – 26 February 2023.
Conference Schedules
| No. | Turkey Time (TRT) | Duration | Activity | Keynote Speaker |
| 1 | 08.00 am - 08.30 am | 30' | Opening Speech | Opening Ceremony (MC), Indonesian National Anthem, Prayer, and Chairman's Welcome Speech Dr. Andala R.P. Barusman |
| 2 | 08.30 pm - 09.00 pm | 30' | Modul 1 | Prof. Dr. Ir. M. Yusuf S. Barusman, M.B.A. (Indonesia) |
| 3 | 09.00 pm - 09.15 pm | 15' | Discussion | |
| 4 | 09.15 pm - 09.45 pm | 30' | Modul 2 | Assoc. Prof. Dr. İlkut Elif Kandil GÖKER (Turkey) |
| 5 | 09.45 pm - 10.00 pm | 15' | Discussion | |
| 6 | 10.00 pm - 10.30 pm | 30' | Modul 3 | Prof. Monica Violeta Achim (Romania) |
| 7 | 10.30 pm - 10.45 pm | 15' | Discussion | |
| 8 | 11.00 pm - 11.50 pm | 15' | Paper Presentation (for Presenters) | |
| 9 | 11.50 pm - 12.00 pm | 15' | Closing |
Turkey Winter Field Trip
Istanbul
Istanbul is one of the most important tourism spots not only in Turkey but also in the world. There are thousands of hotels and other tourist-oriented industries in the city. Turkey’s largest city, Istanbul has a number of major attractions derived from its historical status as capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. These include the Sultan Ahmed Mosque (the “Blue Mosque”), the Hagia Sophia, the Topkapı Palace, the Basilica Cistern, the Dolmabahçe Palace, the Galata Tower, the Grand Bazaar, the Spice Bazaar, and the Pera Palace Hotel. Istanbul has also recently become one of the biggest shopping centers of the European region by hosting malls and shopping centers, such as Metrocity, Akmerkez and Cevahir Mall, which is the biggest mall in Europe and seventh largest shopping center in the world. Other attractions include sporting events, museums, and cultural events.
In January 2013, the Turkish government announced that it would build the world’s largest airport in Istanbul. The operation has an invested 7-billion euros and was planned to have the first part of a four-part plan completed by 2017.
As a consequence of the continuous fall in tourism to Turkey in recent years, as of October 2016 in Istanbul’s famous bazaar once crowded shopping streets are not as crowded as before, “the streams of tourists who used to visit the market each day have trickled to a halt”. The number of foreign tourists visiting Istanbul declined to 9.2 million in 2016, a 26 percent decrease compared to 2015.
Ankara
Ankara, the capital of Turkey, is the second most populated city in Turkey. It is rich with Turkish history and culture that have roots in the founding of Turkey along with the history of ancient civilizations. The most popular landmark is the Anıtkabir as it has visitors from all around the country and the world, especially during national holidays. The Anıtkabir is a mausoleum for Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey. Another landmark would be the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, a museum that possesses works from Paleolithic, Neolithic, Hatti, Hittite, Phrygian, Urartian, and Roman civilizations.
Izmir
Izmir is a city with historical and geopolitical importance in ancient civilizations such as Macedonia, Persia, Lydia, and the Ottomans. The city has a memorable history in the early years of Turkey as it was the main city that was affected by the Greco-Turkish War (1919–1922). Izmir is home to many ancient cities such as Ephesus, Pergamon, and Klazomenai. Besides historical significance, Izmir also possesses many locations for coastal tourism for international travelers. Frequently visited regions that have tourist beaches for local and international tourists would be Çeşme, Mordoğan, and Foça.
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