Angela Vannoy
CEO
Angela is the CEO of Sojourn who leverages over two decades of living in Turkey to create story-rich travel experiences across the Med. She combines her cross-cultural expertise from Georgia Tech with local relationships to craft authentic tours and events for discerning travelers and global brands.
Chris Vannoy
Turkish Travel Expert
Chris is a luxury travel specialist with over 25 years of Turkey expertise who personally curates sophisticated, culturally immersive journeys through his deep local connections, wine expertise as founder of Turkish-Wine.com, and meticulous attention to creating unhurried, authentic experiences.
Elif Daysal
Tour Operations Director
Elif is a seasoned travel industry professional with over 20 years of experience who leads tour operations across English-, Dutch-, and Turkish-speaking markets while balancing her role as a dedicated mother to two accomplished children.
Yasemin Türkoğlu
Meetings & Events Director
Known as the "Queen of Conferences," Yasemin is our detail-oriented event specialist who combines her international background with enthusiastic problem-solving skills to provide exceptional personal care to thousands of guests annually, while balancing her professional expertise with life as a busy mom of two.
Kaan Ertunç
Operations Coordinator
Kaan is an Operations Coordinator at Sojourn from Izmir who channels his deep love for Turkey into seamlessly managing the behind-the-scenes logistics of travel experiences, from hotel bookings to guide scheduling, ensuring guests can fully enjoy discovering his beautiful country without any concerns.
Umay Gülyaz
Accountant
Umay is a longtime Antalya resident and economics graduate who brings 25 years of tourism finance expertise and nearly a decade with Sojourn to her role, supporting guests with heartfelt sincerity while nurturing her passion for travel, music, and karaoke in Turkey's vibrant tourism hub.
Ümmühan Aksu
Office Assistant
Ümmühan is the office's Turkish culture expert and warm hospitality ambassador who welcomes guests with traditional tea, coffee, and genuine care while nurturing both her team and interns with authentic cultural experiences, all while proudly supporting her three children, including one studying nursing.
Nazlı Başkaya
Executive Assistant
Nazlı is an Executive Assistant at Sojourn who combines her academic background in Ancient Greek Language and Literature with International Relations to support the company's operations, drawing on her Cappadocia-region roots and deep love for her adopted city to enhance experiences for Sojourn's travelers.
Alize Savim
Event Coordinator
Alize is an Event Coordinator from Nicosia, Cyprus who studied Industrial Engineering in Famagusta and brings her love for travel—cultivated through childhood exposure to different countries and international university friendships—along with her adventurous spirit from camping and hiking to create inspiring experiences in her professional work.
Assem Ospan
Event Coordinator
Assem is an Event Coordinator from Kazakhstan who studied Hotel Management in Hong Kong, where she discovered her passion for travel and diverse cultures, now bringing that global perspective to her role at Sojourn while enjoying the challenge of event planning and her hobbies of reading, hiking, swimming, and watching historical series.
Tuğba Küçükömer
Travel Designer
Tuğba is an Antalya native and American Studies graduate from Hacettepe University who creates captivating cultural and historical tours throughout Turkey, drawing inspiration from her diverse passions for international music, literature, movies, mythology, and art to craft memorable experiences for heritage-seeking travelers.
Nuriye Yarar
Travel Designer
Nuriye is a Tour Designer from the historically rich city of Hatay who studied Gerontology at Akdeniz University before discovering her passion for tourism, now meticulously crafting perfect-fit itineraries for Sojourn Turkey while enjoying cross-cultural exchanges and ensuring every detail meets travelers' exact needs and desires.
Emre Can Yıldız
Travel Designer
Emre Can is a Tour Designer from Balikesir with a Tourism Management degree from Akdeniz University who combines international hospitality experience with his passion for sustainable tourism. His passions include movies, gaming, basketball, and culinary exploration.
Esma Sude Şen
Travel Designer
Esma Sude is a Tour Designer from İzmir who studied Tourism Management at Akdeniz University and has gained diverse experience across prestigious hospitality institutions, now continuing her professional growth at Sojourn while living by the Turkish principle that "a working iron shines."