The Member - Association of Tourism Writers & Journalists
Sarp
ÖZKAR
I was born in Istanbul in 1975. I have over 22 years of experience working in the tourism field where I started in 1993.
Over the years I have occupied various positions such as Tour Leader, Outgoing Tour Guide, Sales Representative, Outgoing Operations Executive, Sales Manager, Operation Manager and Marketing Manager.
I have been working as a Public Relations Supervisor and Media Consultant since 2006. I am also a travel writer, columnist and photographer. I have written for many popular magazines, newspapers and websites, most of which include photographs taken by me.
My photographs have been used by multiple famous travel sites in Turkey and featured in their photo galleries.
Currently I write for milliyet.com.tr, one of the biggest news website in Turkey, sharing experiences and travel tips with my readers within the Travel section of this publication.
I am editor in chief of ProntoLife Travel Magazine since 2009 and have a number of videos from my travels featured in Uzman.tv. I'm also a member of TUYED. (Turkish Association of Tourism Writers & Journalists)