Planning a Roadshow in Istanbul
To plan a roadshow in Istanbul, group your visits by side of the Bosphorus, place any crossing in the middle of the day, and allow the largest margins before the slots that cannot move. Then give one person on your side the authority to change the plan. Most lost time comes from crossing at the wrong hour.
Which Order Works Best?
| TIME OF DAY | SUGGESTED PLACE | WHY |
|---|---|---|
| Early morning | The same side as the hotel | Avoids the morning crossing altogether |
| Late morning to early afternoon | The crossing, if you need one | Usually the easiest window for the bridges |
| Afternoon | Stay on the far side | Heading back too early wastes the crossing |
| Evening | Dinner close to the last visit, or to the hotel | The evening peak punishes long journeys |
Where Should the Margins Go?
Not evenly. Two visits in the same tower need almost none. A move from Levent to Ataşehir late in the afternoon needs a generous one. Before a slot that cannot move, such as an investor who has only one free hour, build the margin into the journey, and accept that you may wait in the lobby for ten minutes. That is a better outcome than running in late.
How Many Vehicles Does a Roadshow Need?
- Chief executive plus one: one saloon
- A team of up to four that wants to prepare in the car: a V-Class
- A team of up to six without a need to talk: a Vito
- A team that splits for parallel meetings: one vehicle per group
What Should Happen When a Meeting Overruns?
Decide this before the day. Name one person who can shorten a stop or call ahead to the next meeting, and share their number with the driver and the desk. A driver can tell you what the road looks like, but only your side can decide which meeting matters more.
Who Needs the Programme?
The people running it and nobody else. A roadshow can reveal sensitive information about a company's plans, so keep the document short, and remove anything a driver does not need. Our roadshow service can sign an undertaking at account level before you send it.
Questions About This Guide
Is a Half Day Worth Booking?
For a morning of visits on one side, yes. If the day involves a crossing, book eight hours.
Should We Stay Near the Financial Centre?
If most visits are there, yes. Otherwise, choose the hotel closest to your earliest fixed slot.