Event Stories: Real Partnerships That Started at inVOYAGE
How a Conversation at inVOYAGE Led to a Landmark Project with Manchester City
At inVOYAGE, we’ve always believed in the power of meaningful encounters - the kind that happen when the right people are in the right place at the right time. Genuine business-changing opportunities, born not from hard pitches but from authentic conversations.
With that in mind, we sat down with one of our long-standing inVOYAGERS Eda Özden Günyüz, Managing Director at MEP Destination Business Solutions, to hear her story.
“We’ve always benefited from attending inVOYAGE, but this time around, we had a particularly lucky turn” .
Eda’s Story
When MEP’s company president couldn’t make it to inVOYAGE due to a passport issue, their Director of Operations stepped in - last minute and attending for the first time. With no sales background, or previous experience of the event, he went in with an open mind but with little expectation of what was to come.
“It helped that everybody was so open and it made it easy to connect, learn and feel at home. Most importantly, it created the space for a conversation that would end up leading to something big”
A few weeks later, an unexpected email landed in the team’s inbox - from a leading global sports agency seeking support for a potential Champions League final in Istanbul.
A Partnership with Manchester City - Sparked at inVOYAGE
The agency had received a personal recommendation - not from someone in a meeting room, but from one of the industry leaders casually met at inVOYAGE. That connection turned into a major win.
“We ended up winning that business. We handled the families, VIPs, owners, and fans for Manchester City - and of course, they became champions. It was one of the most exciting emails of our lives,” Eda recalls.
This is what makes inVOYAGE different. Beyond structured meetings, beyond the incredible venues and curated content, it’s the strength of the network and the quality of the conversations that set it apart.
Beyond ROI - Real Relationships That Last
For Eda and the team at MEP, the experience was about more than a single win. It was about connection, insight, and being part of a global community that’s always evolving.
“These are industry leaders. Every conversation is long-term. It’s not just immediate ROI - though this time, it was - but long-term value through people you rarely meet elsewhere. inVOYAGE makes them feel special.”
“The quality of attendees, the content, the organisation - everything is very incentive-grade. It’s a pleasure to be part of.”
What Makes inVOYAGE Different
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With only around 20% repeat attendees at each event, inVOYAGE ensures you're constantly connecting with new, high-value contacts.
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From global event agencies to senior corporate planners, our inVOYAGE community connects you directly with decision-makers working on real briefs.
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From Cape Town and Abu Dhabi to Sri Lanka and Rio, every event is hosted in a location that inspires, with evening experiences, thoughtful touches, and immersive local insights built in.
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Whether it’s exploring new markets or learning how others are succeeding in theirs, inVOYAGE is just as much about strategic growth as it is about business.
“You have such good names here. It’s exciting to gain new insight while reconnecting with old friends and clients.”
Final Thought
The story of MEP and Manchester City is just one example of what happens when conversations happen in the right setting.
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