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Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet Debuts Renovation

Set in the heart of the Old City, steps from the wonders of Istanbul and offering a historical landmark experience since 1996, Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet re-emerges with a totally fresh aesthetic look while keeping its intimate residential feel and honoring the city's vast history. The property continues to offer the only true luxury experience in the Old Town, where highly personalized service is delivered with utmost emotional connectivity by a genuinely caring team.

Four Seasons
İstanbul, Turkey
Appointment

Özlem Öktem has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at The Peninsula Istanbul

Ms. Öktem brings to her new position more than 17 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry, many of which she spent in executive sales roles at top-tier hotels in her native Turkey. Prior to joining the pre-opening team at The Peninsula Istanbul, Ms. Öktem occupied the position of Executive Assistant Manager in charge of Sales & Marketing and Rooms at the Shangri-La Bosphorus. She previously served in the same capacity at the Grand Tarabya Istanbul, The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul, and Kempinski Barbaros Bay Bodrum, and Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul. Ms. Öktem also sits on the supervisory board of TUED, the International Events Association of Turkey, that represents ILEA (the International Live Events Association).

Peninsula
İstanbul, Turkey
Development Renovation

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul Aat Sultanahmet Enters a New Era, Reopening This Summer After a Hotelwide Transformation

Set in the heart of the Old City, steps from the wonders of Istanbul and offering a historical landmark experience since 1996, Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet re-emerges more beautiful than ever, with a totally fresh aesthetic look while keeping its intimate residential feel and honouring the city's vast history. The Hotel continues to offer the only true luxury experience in the Old Town, where highly personalized service is delivered with utmost emotional connectivity by a genuinely caring team.

Four Seasons
İstanbul, Turkey
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Radisson Individuals expands to Turkey with its first property nestled in historic Istanbul

Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the opening of Royan Hotel Hagia Sophia Istanbul, a member of Radisson Individuals, the first Radisson Individuals hotel in Turkey. The hotel is located in the heart of the historic peninsula within walking distance of many attractions, including the Hagia Sophia, the Topkapı Palace, the Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar. The opening of Royan Hotel Hagia Sophia Istanbul, a member of Radisson Individuals introduces a fifth Radisson Hotel Group brand to Turkey and brings the Group's portfolio across the country to over 40 hotels in operation and under development.

Radisson Individuals
İstanbul, Turkey
Development Pipeline

Kempinski to manage new Luxury Residences in Istanbul’s most affluent neighbourhood

Istanbul is one of the most exciting cities in the world: a vital link between east and west that has welcomed visitors since time immemorial. Kempinski is set to cement its position as one of the leading hospitality companies in this global city after signing a new management contract for exclusive luxury residences in the affluent Balmumcu - Beşiktaş neighbourhood, set to welcome first guests by early 2024.

Kempinski
İstanbul, Turkey
Appointment

Jonathan Crook has been appointed as Managing Director at The Peninsula Istanbul

The Peninsula Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Crook as Managing Director of The Peninsula Istanbul, effective January 24, 2022. Set along the banks of the stunning Bosphorus, the meeting point of East and West, The Peninsula Istanbul is located in Istanbul's historic Karaköy district and anchors Galataport, a new waterfront revitalization project that will include a promenade, museums, art galleries, restaurants, boutiques and a cruise-ship port. The Peninsula Istanbul is close to many of the city's most iconic landmarks, including Galata Tower, Galata Bridge, and the famous Sultanahmet District - home to The Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace.Currently General Manager of The Peninsula New York since 2011, Mr. Crook's tenure with The Peninsula Hotels spans over twenty years. Prior to his appointment to The Peninsula New York, Mr. Crook held key executive positions at other Peninsula locations in Asia and North America. For more than two years, Mr. Crook served as General Manager of The Peninsula Manila and before that, he held posts as Hotel Manager of The Peninsula Tokyo, Resident Manager of The Peninsula Beijing, and Director of Food and Beverage at The Peninsula Chicago. Before joining The Peninsula Hotels, Mr. Crook spent several years on the executive teams of other luxury properties - including The Dorchester in London, and The Sonnenalp Resort in Vail, Colorado. Born and raised in the U.K., Mr. Crook spent his formative years in Portugal, Zambia, Montserrat, and Egypt, before receiving a Higher National Diploma in Hotel & Institutional Management from Gloucestershire University in Cheltenham.

Peninsula
İstanbul, Turkey
Development Pipeline

Wyndham Launches Days Inn By Wyndham Brand In Turkey

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company by number of properties with over 8,900 hotels across nearly 95 countries, is further strengthening its position as Turkey's largest international hotel chain with the upcoming opening of the newly built Days Hotel by Wyndham Istanbul Maltepe, its first property in the country under the well-known economy brand.

Days Inn
İstanbul, Turkey
Appointment

Harun Dursun has been appointed as General Manager at Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul

After completing his undergraduate studies in Tourism and Hotel Management at Çukurova University in Mersin, Turkey, Mr. Dursun went on to the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland for his master's degree in International Hospitality Management where he graduated with honours. After playing an integral role in many key hotel openings and renovations in Turkey, Jordan, UK, UAE and Russia, Mr. Dursun joined Mandarin Oriental in 2018 as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum. His 20-plus years of international management experience contributed to the resort's fast rise to the top of hospitality 'Best Of" lists, earning both guest acclaim and award accolades; of note Mr. Dursun was named 'Best General Manager in Turkey' by the World Luxury Hotel Awards in 2019. Harun Dursun carries the title of 'Turkey's First Official Sommelier' and is one of the founding members of the Turkish Sommeliers Association. He has served as vice president of the association and represented his country in three European and two world championships.

Mandarin Oriental
İstanbul, Turkey