The most important advantage of İzmir is that its geographical location and climate are very favorable for congress tourism. Congress organizers also prefer cities with suitable weather conditions when planning for the location of the event. The temperate climate of İzmir has a positive effect on congress tourism.

The ease of transportation to İzmir and the variety of transportation opportunities, the presence of road, airline, sea, and rail connections, as well as the presence of a metro network in urban transportation, are important for congress tourism.

The historical and cultural values of a city also influence the demand for congress tourism. After the organization, participants can visit the archeological sites of the city in their free time and take advantage of the opportunities provided with cultural tours. Diversity in tourism activities makes way for the development of congress tourism. The places that congress delegates are most interested in and around İzmir are Ephesus, Bergama (Pergamon), the House of the Virgin Mary, and the Agora ruins in the city center.  The city's infrastructure, historical sites, recreation areas as well as superstructure significantly affect the development of congress tourism. Important superstructure investments for congress tourism include congress centers, congress halls, and hotels with congress-centers.

Meeting rooms are available under the roof of many accommodation establishments in İzmir. In addition, various business and culture-art centers also have meeting rooms on site.

Swiss Hotel, Kaya İzmir & Convention Hotel, Çeşme Altınyunus Hotel, Çeşme Sheraton Hotel, Wyndham Grand İzmir Özdilek, Richmond Ephesus Hotel, Özdere Paloma Pasha Hotels are accommodation facilities suited for congress tourism.

Congress tourism should be developed by taking into account the geographical and climatic features and tourist values of Izmir. Congress tourism is very important for İzmir because of its season extending and tourism revenue increasing features.