Shangri-La Group announced the signing of an agreement with United Bodrum Turizm A.Ş. to manage a new luxury resort in Bodrum, marking the Group's second property in Turkey and reinforcing its commitment to expanding its presence across key leisure destinations in Europe and the Mediterranean.
Marriott International, Inc. today announced it has signed an agreement with Kuzu Group to bring a luxury resort and branded residences under the iconic St. Regis brand within the secluded enclave of the Kazikli Cove in Bodrum. Anticipated to open in 2030, the beachfront project will bring the brand's celebrated rituals, bespoke spirit, storied heritage and signature Butler service to Türkiye's renowned Aegean coast.
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, announces the signing of Holiday Inn Resort Bodrum West Beach, in partnership with Uslu Turizm Insaat Tasimacilik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. The signing follows the success of IHG's first Holiday Inn Resort property, Holiday Inn Resort Bodrum, and adds to a growing portfolio of 33 open hotels in Turkiye and a further 17 in development.
Hyde is marking its Turkish debut in inimitable style, bringing its bohemian flair and infectious energy to the chilled-out shores of the Bodrum Peninsula. Set against the picture-perfect backdrop of the shimmering Aegean Sea and surrounded by verdant pine forests, Hyde Bodrum will open its doors on 1st May 2024, inviting guests and locals alike to enjoy an always-summer feeling with beat-filled days, carefree nights, and programming ranging from yoga sessions to gigs and DJ sets. The season's most eagerly anticipated drop is an adults-only, all-inclusive destination with 216 rooms, suites, and villas, five vibrant restaurants and bars, a palm-fringed swimming pool, and unique event spaces primed to host the summer's hottest launches and parties.
Ennismore's Hyde brand will unveil its inaugural all-inclusive venture: Hyde Bodrum. Catering exclusively to adults, the property aims to recreate the euphoria of festivals, complete with DJs, live entertainment, sports, and music events.
The Bodrum EDITION is pleased to announce the appointment of Mustafa Bulmus as the new General Manager. Having been Hotel Manager at the resort previously and a General Manager at the W Istanbul and Ritz-Carlton Residences Istanbul, Mustafa is set to bring a wealth of experience as he returns to the Bodrum EDITION in his new role.
The Bodrum EDITION is pleased to announce the promotion of Didem Ozgen as the Director of Communications & Marketing. Having joined the team in February 2022, her outstanding performance and diligence has shone through to prove her capabilities, enabling her to be promoted to her new position.
Ferman Dogan has been appointed as the General Manager of "Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay Bodrum", a luxury 5 star resort set on the cliffs of pristine Barbaros Bay, offering European Luxury in a picturesque setting where excellent leisure facilities mingle with a symphony of flavours.
It's back home with immediate effect for Adnan Yucel: The 50-year-old Turk was recently appointed by Kempinski Hotels as the new general manager at Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay Bodrum and is now in charge of the luxury hotel, which extends over an area of 62,000 sq m in Gökova Bay with a fantastic view of the Aegean Sea. Most recently, Adnan Yucel worked in Ghana, West Africa, as General Manager at Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra.
Ersev Demiröz completed his undergraduate studies in Tourism and Hotel Management at Bilkent University in 1992, with a degree in international hotel management. Mr. Demiröz has had more than 20 years experience at prestigious hotels around the world, including Four Seasons St. Petersburg, Four Seasons Jakarta, and Ciragan Palace Hotel Kempinski before joining Mandarin Oriental in 2017.
Radisson Hospitality AB, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of the Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the signing of its first Radisson Collection hotel in Turkey, in Bodrum on the country's southwest coast. The new agreement with Turkey-based construction and hospitality company Ant Aspat Yapı ve Turizm A.Ş. increases the Radisson Hotel Group's portfolio in Turkey to 25 hotels and more than 4,600 rooms in operation and under development. Radisson Collection Resort & SPA Bodrum is scheduled to open its doors in 2021.
From the next chapter in the growing EDITION legacy comes Ian Schrager's latest visionary concept: The Bodrum EDITION. Schrager, in partnership with Marriott International, acts to redefine the contemporary luxury hotel experience with his expanding global influence. Bringing a new energy to the Bodrum Peninsula, The Bodrum EDITION is an Aegean utopia within the Yalikavak bay. Born for the world stage, the hotel is a natural Amphitheatre acting as a venue for 21st century recreation, socializing, and networking with an unparalleled vista overlooking the azure waters of the Turkish Riviera.
LUX* Bodrum is a sparkling new addition to Turkey's Aegean Riviera, the country's most glamourous holiday destination. Perched on a picturesque pine-clad site and surrounded by rocky coves, the brand new resort lies on the south-western coastline, on a private peninsula with its own exclusive bay, where the Aegean is at its bluest. Setting it apart are the spectacular sea views, private beach and breathtaking sunsets that can be enjoyed from every angle. It is also located not far from some of the Greek islands, including Patmos and Kos.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with Özkent Girisim Gayrimenkul Yatırım ve Ticaret A.S. for a Hyatt Centric hotel in Bodrum, Turkey. Hyatt Centric Yalikavak Bodrum will be managed by Access Tourism and Hotel Investment Consultancy Ltd. Expected to open in mid-2019, Hyatt Centric Yalikavak Bodrum will mark the fifth Hyatt-branded hotel in Turkey, joining Park Hyatt Istanbul – Macka Palas, Grand Hyatt Istanbul, Hyatt Regency Istanbul Ataköy, Hyatt Centric Levent Istanbul, and Hyatt House Gebze, which is slated to open in September 2017.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Guenter Gebhard as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum.
Canyon Ranch®, the founding voice in holistic wellness for nearly 40 years, has appointed Markus Iseli Managing Director for its inaugural international immersion resort, Canyon Ranch Wellness Resort at Kaplankaya, slated to open July 2016 as the anchor brand of an exclusive waterfront enclave on the south Aegean coast, near the city of Bodrum.
Swissôtel Bodrum Beach announces Emre Kocamustafaogullari as general manager. In this position, Kocamustafaogullari will oversee the pre-opening and opening of Swissôtel Bodrum Beach, scheduled to open summer 2015. Kocamustafaogullari relocated from Swissôtel Krasnye Holmy, Moscow where he held the position of director of operations since May 2014. Prior to this, he was the director of operations at Swissôtel Grand Efes Izmir and also held roles at Swissôtel The Bosphorus, Istanbul.
Jumeirah Bodrum Palace, an ornate luxury hotel overlooking the Aegean Sea, opens on 1st May 2015 with a range of new services and special offers for discerning travellers. Following a management agreement signed with Targets Investment, which was announced on 3rd March 2015, Jumeirah Group is proud to announce the official opening of Jumeirah Bodrum Palace.
Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, has signed a management agreement with Targets Investment Turizm Isletmeleri AS to operate a luxury hotel in Bodrum on Turkey’s Aegean coast. Jumeirah Group has appointed Mete Atakuman as General Manager of the hotel. An Australian-Turkish citizen, Mete was previously General Manager of Jumeirah Bilgah Beach Hotel in Baku, Azerbaijan, before which he worked for a number of international brands including Hyatt, Starwood and Hilton.
Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, has signed a management agreement with Targets Investment Turizm Isletmeleri AS to operate a luxury hotel in Bodrum on Turkey's Aegean coast.Following the signing of the agreement, the hotel formerly known as the Golden Savoy will be operated under the Jumeirah brand as Jumeirah Bodrum Palace Hotel, Turkey with an official opening scheduled for 1st May 2015.The hotel is situated approximately 10 minutes from Bodrum city centre, nestled in the natural beauty of Zeytinlikahve Cove, and 20 minutes from Bodrum International Airport. It is an extravagantly designed luxury hotel consisting of 135 rooms made up of generous suites, luxuriously appointed villas and a six-bedroom Palace. The property covers 110,000m2 and includes a wide range of restaurants, lounges and bars, a Talise Spa with 12 treatment rooms, a number of high-end shops and 57 swimming pools with the majority assigned to the private villas. Every suite and villa offers commanding views over the Aegean Sea.One of the highlights of Jumeirah Bodrum Palace Hotel is 'The Palace', a 2000 m2 palatial residence with uninterrupted sea views, consisting of six deluxe master bedrooms, each with an ensuite and Jacuzzi, a private indoor and outdoor pool with sea water facility, a finely crafted traditional Turkish hammam and sauna, its own exclusive pier and private beach with cabanas. The Palace also has a royal living room and dining room, an entertainment patio and sundeck. Guests have twenty-four hour access to a dedicated butler service.Jumeirah Group has appointed Mete Atakuman as General Manager of the hotel. An Australian-Turkish citizen, Mete was previously General Manager of Jumeirah Bilgah Beach Hotel in Baku, Azerbaijan, before which he worked for a number of international brands including Hyatt, Starwood and Hilton.Tourist arrivals in Turkey during 2014 exceeded 40 million, of which 4.3 million visited Bodrum. Jumeirah Group already has a presence in Turkey, having successfully operated the historic Pera Palace Hotel Jumeirah in Istanbul since 2011. Commenting on the management agreement, Targets Investment Turizm Isletmeleri AS Chairman , Mr. Vedat Dalkiran said: "Having opened as the Golden Savoy in 2014 and enjoyed a successful first season, we are delighted to welcome Jumeirah Group as the new operators. The company's brand reputation, commercial prowess and understanding of luxury hospitality will lift the hotel to the next level of performance and bring a new wave of discerning luxury travelers to this magnificent hotel."Gerald Lawless, President and Group CEO of Jumeirah Group, said: "To have the opportunity of extending our brand presence in Turkey is a key strategic development for Jumeirah. To be doing so with such a magnificent hotel on the Turkish Riviera gives us every confidence that our loyal Jumeirah guests will find the same quality of experience that they have come to associate with our hotels around the world. We are grateful to Targets for giving us the opportunity to operate their beautiful hotel in this outstanding destination."When the hotel opens in May 2015, the Jumeirah Group portfolio will consist of 23 hotels ranging from the flagship Burj Al Arab in Dubai to iconic properties in London, Frankfurt, Mallorca, Rome, Istanbul, Baku, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, the Maldives and Shanghai. The company has a further 26 hotels under contract or in development in the Middle East, Asia and Europe.