Izmir Foundation is a city alliance constituted by 71 institutions which have prominent roles in shaping the future of Izmir. The Foundation embodies public organizations, chambers, private sector and non-governmental organizations. Founded in 2000, Izmir Foundation (Izmir Tourism and Promotion Foundation) aims to promote Izmir on a global scale and to sustain and enrich the cultural and natural heritage of the province.
Taking its strength from its members, Izmir Foundation endeavours to establish tourism as a leading sector in the city economy and to create new milieus of cooperation and partnership.