Turan also noted that while Turkish firms were attending the fair in very small halls five years ago, they are now using more space along with the Istanbul Real Estate Promotion Pavilion established by the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce. Stressing the pavilion's position between the tents of Paris and London, Turan said, "This indicates that we will move towards better positions in the future." Recalling that the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce, the Emlak Konut GYO and TOKI held a meeting before the fair with TOKI and Emlak Konut having opened their stands at the fair, Turan said: "After wandering around the other halls and comparing investment opportunities, Turkey is a country where big investments and the world's most important real estate investments are made."