Vice Chairman of Anahtar Party Antalya & Head of Economic Policies
Business & Entrepreneurship

Business & Ventures

A multifaceted business background spanning Germany and Türkiye—from retail and travel agencies to sports tourism (Gazi Cup), cultural events, and real estate.

Key Projects & International Partnerships

From International Sports Tourism to Real Estate & Cultural Productions

1999+ • International Sports Tourism

Antalya Winter Tourism, 10-Hotel Partnership & Gazi Cup (Eurosport)

Pioneering initiatives that transformed Antalya into a premier winter training hub for European and Turkish football clubs.

  • Strategic cooperation with 10 hotels to build professional football training pitches
  • Training camps and tournaments featuring Borussia Dortmund, Schalke, Feyenoord, Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe, and Beşiktaş
  • International broadcast of Gazi Cup matches on Eurosport, promoting Antalya globally
Europe & Türkiye • Culture & Music Production

European Concert Tours & Music Production (2006+)

Large-scale European concert tours for iconic Turkish artists and ongoing studio/video production projects.

  • European tour organization for Barış Manço, Sezen Aksu, Kenan Doğulu, Serdar Ortaç, Mahsun Kırmızıgül, and Özcan Deniz
  • Album, single, and music video productions since 2006 with Çağlar, Doğuş, Murat Başaran, and others
  • Active music production company operations continuing today
Antalya & Germany • Real Estate & Hospitality

Demet Villaları, The Lara Suites & German Hospitality Assets

Value-generating residential, apart-hotel, gastronomy, and hostel investments across Türkiye and Germany.

  • Demet Villaları: Completed 12-villa residential project in Antalya
  • The Lara Suites: Ongoing 40-unit modern apart-hotel development in Antalya
  • Germany Assets: 6 wholly owned and operated gastronomy venues and a 75-bed hostel
01 • First VentureGermany

Commerce and Retail Supermarket Management

Retail and supply chain management experience starting with a Turkish market opened in Germany at age 20.

First commercial enterprise founded at a young age through self-made entrepreneurship
European-standard retail operations, logistics, and customer satisfaction discipline
Period: Since 1985
02 • Travel AgencyGermany & Europe

Tourism and Travel Organizations

European tour operations under his own travel agency founded at age 21 after obtaining his bus driver's license.

Planning and execution of specialized tour packages to ski resorts and for senior citizens
Hands-on field operations management by personally driving the tour bus
Period: 1986 – 1996 (Approx. 10 Years)
03 • HospitalityGermany

Gastronomy and Restaurant Management

Restaurant management starting at age 31 with 10 years of döner restaurant operations forming a lasting gastronomy chain.

Culinary operations, hygiene standards, and multi-branch management expertise
Foundation of the 6 active gastronomy businesses owned and operated in Germany today
Period: Since 1996
04 • International VisionAntalya, Türkiye

Antalya Sports Tourism & Gazi Cup

Pioneering projects that revitalized winter tourism in Antalya and turned the city into a training camp hub for European football clubs.

Strategic partnership with 10 hotels to construct professional football training fields
Active role in training camps and matches for Borussia Dortmund, Schalke, Feyenoord, Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe, and Beşiktaş
Direct contribution to Antalya's global promotion through Gazi Cup and live Eurosport broadcasts
Period: 1999 & Beyond
05 • Culture & ArtsEurope & Türkiye

Music Events and Production

European concert tours for Türkiye's iconic artists and ongoing music production projects since 2006.

Worked in organizing European tours for Barış Manço, Sezen Aksu, Kenan Doğulu, Serdar Ortaç, Mahsun Kırmızıgül, and Özcan Deniz
Produced albums, songs, and music videos since 2006 with artists including Çağlar, Doğuş, and Murat Başaran
Music production company continues active operations today
Period: European Tours & 2006–Present
06 • European InvestmentsGermany

Gastronomy and Hospitality Investments in Germany

Wholly owned and operated gastronomy establishments and hospitality facilities in Germany.

6 gastronomy businesses wholly owned and operated by Cafer Kartın
75-bed hostel operation providing sustainable employment and hospitality services in Germany
Period: Present (Active Investment)
07 • Demet Villaları & The Lara SuitesAntalya, Türkiye

Antalya Real Estate and Hospitality Projects

High-quality residential and apart-hotel investments contributing to Antalya's architectural and tourism value.

Demet Villaları: Completed 12-villa residential project in Antalya
The Lara Suites: 40-unit modern apart-hotel project currently under development in Antalya
Period: Present (Completed & Developing)

International Commercial Experience Across 7 Sectors

Contact
Period / YearVenture & ActivitySectorLocation
1985 (First Venture at Age 20)First Step in Commerce: Retail & Supermarket ManagementCommerceGermany
1986 (1986 – 1996 (Approx. 10 Years))Travel Agency Foundation & European Tour OperationsTourismGermany & Europe
1996 (1996 – 2006 (Approx. 10 Years))Gastronomy and Restaurant ManagementGastronomyGermany
1999 (1999 & Beyond)Antalya Sports Tourism Pioneer & International Gazi CupSports TourismAntalya, Türkiye
2000+ (European Tours & 2006+ Production)European Concert Tours & Music ProductionCulture & ArtsEurope & Türkiye
Present (Current Investments)Gastronomy, Hospitality & Real Estate Investments in Germany and AntalyaInvestments & Real EstateAntalya & Germany
Present (Active Political Role)Vice Chairman of Anahtar Party Antalya & Head of Economic PoliciesPolitics & EconomyAntalya, Türkiye