SOCCATOURS Turkey – Quality and customer proximity on site
Antalya/Rosenheim, June 2025 – The European market leader for football training camps, SOCCATOURS, is further expanding its international presence and establishing its own Destination Management Company (DMC) in Antalya, Turkey. The new company, a wholly owned subsidiary of SOCCATOURS GmbH in Winterthur (Switzerland), commenced operations on 1 June 2025 – including a TÜRSAB licence.
With this strategic decision, SOCCATOURS is pursuing a clear goal: more control, higher quality and excellent customer experiences directly on site. The new DMC will independently take over the organisation and quality assurance of sports facilities, transfers, test matches and the personal care of guests.
“Antalya is and remains a top destination for winter training camps. We are investing in the region for the long term – for sustainable quality and real added value for our customers,” emphasises Marcus Häusler, CEO of the SOCCA GROUP and FIFA Match Agent.
“In Ilhan Celikli, we have gained a proven expert in Turkish incoming tourism as Country Manager.”
Strong signal for Antalya
Turkey is a central component of SOCCATOURS’ long-term growth strategy. The company is already successfully represented in Italy, Croatia, Czechia and Spain with its own operating units – so-called DMCs. They act as quality guarantors and local innovation centres.
The new DMC in Antalya not only supports the core business in football, but also opens new doors for other sports: teams from the TENNISTOURS and SWIMTOURS brands will also benefit from the excellent training conditions on the Turkish Riviera in future.
A comprehensive offering from a single source
With a broad portfolio of football, tennis and swimming, supplemented by specialised services such as SOCCAMEDIA ( marketing & communication) and SOCCASHAPE (performance diagnostics), the SOCCA GROUP is positioning itself as a holistic partner for clubs and sports groups from all over Europe.
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💦 Swim training camp in Turkey
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