The tourism in Istanbul is booming. With a two-digit growth rate of overnight visitors the currently roughly 100,000 existing hotel beds are insufficient. In the coming two years 18 new first class and luxury hotel with approximately 4,000 beds will open their doors in the cosmopolitan métropole at the "Bosporus". This announced TOPHOTELPROJECTS, the worldwide leading provider of hotel project lead data and worldwide hotel chain contacts.
Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of a management agreement with IC Bomonti Uluslararasi Kongre Turizm Yatirimlari Ticaret A.Ş to open an upper upscale Hilton hotel and conference center in Istanbul's Sisli district.The property will be adjacent to the former Bomonti Beer Factory, an iconic building of significant heritage in the city center, which is currently undergoing restoration to become the focal point of a new visitor hub with extensive entertainment, dining and retail facilities; as well as a museum and arts center.
Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Emaytaş Turizm Gayrimenkul Yönetim Hizmetleri Sanayi ve Tic A.Ş. to open Hilton Worldwide's first Hilton Hotels & Resortsbranded property on the Asian side of Istanbul. Hilton Istanbul Kozyataği Conference Center & Spa joins a fast growing portfolio of 40 hotels across Turkey that are either currently trading or under development.
The dynamic Turkish capital is a global mega city on a unique site straddling two continents and Carlson Rezidor's latest opening is its third hotel in this beautiful, fast growing metropolis. The Radisson Blu Hotel Istanbul Asia is ideally located in upscale Atasehir, a bustling, modern residential and high-rise business area.
Jumeirah was recently appointed to manage Pera Palace Hotel in Istanbul and the hotel’s current General Manager, Pınar Kartal Timer, will join the Jumeirah Group leadership team when the hotel rebrands as part of the Jumeirah portfolio on 1 May 2012. Pınar Kartal Timer started her career at the Hilton Istanbul in 1988. She held several positions until her promotion to Director of Sales and Marketing for both Hilton Istanbul and Hilton Parksa in 1994. She also worked for Moevenpick and Kempinski before being appointed as General Manager of Pera Palace Hotel in 2009. A Turkish national, she is fluent in English and German.
W Istanbul unveils its latest nightlife and culinary experience as it continues to be the leading contemporary lifestyle hotel in the cosmopolitan Turkish city. Featuring a constantly evolving nightlife scene, new culinary experiences and innovative fashion and design collaborations, W Istanbul was the first W hotel to open in Europe, introducing the W brand’s unique and distinctive New York-inspired programming.
Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, has signed a management agreement with Demsa Group, a leading Turkish company specialising in the luxury and fashion retail industry and representing 13 global brands, to operate the Pera Palace Hotel in Istanbul, Turkey. Jumeirah Group will assume management of the luxury museum hotel from 01 May 2012 and the property will be known as Pera Palace Hotel, Jumeirah.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announced the debut of the first Le Méridien hotel in Turkey with the opening of the highly anticipated Le Méridien Istanbul Etiler. Owned by Makyol Construction Industry Tourism and Trading Co. Inc. and designed by leading Turkish architect Emre Arolat, the hotel is situated in Istanbul's most exclusive neighbourhood and overlooks the Bosphorus with panoramic views over two continents.
Morgans Hotel Group Co. today announced that it has entered into a hotel management agreement for an approximately 128-room Mondrian-branded hotel to be located in the Old City area of Istanbul, Turkey. This hotel is expected to be the seventh Mondrian hotel in the expansion of the Company's iconic brand. Upon completion and opening of the hotel, Morgans will operate the hotel pursuant to a 20-year management agreement, with a 10-year extension option. The hotel is scheduled to open in 2014.
The Istanbul hotel market experienced positive growth in both average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) year-to-September 2011. The trend is encouraging, as new supply has grown by an additional 1,868 daily rooms (+5.9 percent) since 2010, according to STR Global, the leading provider of market data to the hotel industry.
Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company based on number of hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced the signing of an agreement to open a second franchised Wyndham Hotels and Resorts® property in Turkey, the Wyndham Istanbul Kalamis Marina. The hotel, owned by Reisler Deri Sanayi Ve Ticaret Limited Siketi, is due to open in autumn 2012.
Wyndham Hotel Group, the world's largest hotel company based on number of hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced the introduction of its namesake Wyndham Hotels and Resorts® brand to Turkey with the signing of an agreement to open the 306-room Wyndham Petek Istanbul next year.
Hilton Worldwide today announced the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Istanbul Golden Horn, joining its fast growing portfolio as the fourth Hilton Garden Inn in Turkey. The hotel is located on the European side of the city within approximately six kilometers of the entertainment and shopping of Beyoglu, the historic sites of the enchanting old town and the Ottoman palaces and parks of the Golden Horn banks. The modern and contemporary hotel is also approximately eight kilometers south of the main Istanbul Levent business district and approximately 18 kilometers from Istanbul’s Ataturk International Airport (IST).
An Italian born in Kenya, he started his professional career as a front desk employee at Four Seasons Hotel Milano in 1993 after completing his education in hotel management in Switzerland. Since 1993, he has held various responsibilities on the opening teams of many of the company’s leading hotels, including the former Regent Chiang Mai (Thailand), Four Seasons Hotel Chicago (USA), Four Seasons Hotel London at Canary Wharf (UK), Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh (Egypt), Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest (Hungary) and Four Seasons Hotel Firenze (Italy) during his ongoing journey with Four Seasons.
Marriott International, Inc. today announced a new gem to add to its Renaissance Hotels portfolio in Turkey, the 212-room Renaissance Istanbul Bosphorus Hotel. The hotel, currently under construction, will open in early 2012 under a franchise agreement with Polat Holding A.S.
Raffles Hotels & Resorts will open a hotel in Istanbul in 2012. The hotel will be a key feature of the new Zorlu Center, one of the largest developments the city has seen for many years.
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, announces the Radisson Blu Golden Horn Hotel, Istanbul. The new property featuring 133 guest rooms is scheduled to open in Q1 2013. Owner of the building is Dilek Holding which also owns the Radisson Blu Sisli in Istanbul.
Having recently announced four new hotel deals in Turkey, Hilton Worldwide today confirmed another signing: the Hilton Garden Inn Istanbul Airport, located just four kilometres from Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport (IST). Expected to open in late 2013, the hotel will join Hilton Worldwide’s development pipeline, bolstering the portfolio with its strategic location at one of the country’s busiest airports.
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, announces the Radisson Blu Hotel, Istanbul Sisli. The new built 305-room property is scheduled to welcome the first guests in Q3 2012.
DoubleTree by Hilton today announced the opening of its first hotel in Turkey’s largest city, the DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul-Old Town. The 171-bedroom hotel is set in the heart of Istanbul’s old town on the Golden Horn peninsula, within walking distance of famous sights including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Sultanahmet and Topkapi Palace – all of which provide a glimpse into the fascinating history of a city which spans two continents.