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.
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part ofStarwood Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:HOT), is delighted to debut the highly anticipated St. RegisIstanbul. Owned by Nisantasi Konaklama ve Otel Hizmetleri A.S. (Demsa Group), The St. Regis Istanbul marks the debut of the luxury brand inTurkey. St. Regis has tripled its global footprint in the last decade to 34 hotels and is set to open three more hotels this year, strengthening its position as a leader in luxury hospitality.
In preparation of its breakthrough into Turkey in Q2 2015, Rotana has organised its first recruitment day in Istanbul in February 2015. More than 170 talented Turkish hospitality professionals had the opportunity to meet the Management Team of the Tango Arjaan by Rotana and Burgu Arjaan by Rotana. The applicants were provided through a comprehensive presentation with information about the property, the company and its expansion plans. Afterwards all participants had the chance to introduce themselves to a respective related Hiring Manager and while waiting, they experienced the real Rotana Hospitality and LIFE values first hand, being provided with refreshments and freshly prepared snacks. Tango Arjaan by Rotana and Burgu Arjaan by Rotana are located on Turkey's longest coastal lane starting from Fener and ending at Tuzla, which is also convenient for both leisure and work. The area is experiencing high visitor traffic and demand for temporary as well as long-term accommodation make the Hotel Apartments attractive choices. Apart from the comfort of a five-star hotel in terms of quality and service, these projects will have health, entertainment, shopping and sports facilities on-site and host a warm home environment. Burgu Arjaan by Rotana will have a total of 222 rooms, while the Tango Arjaan by Rotana will be a 188-key hotel. Both properties will share a host of vital facilities such as the lobby, lobby café, business centre, restaurant, health club and indoor pool, outdoor pool and landscaped areas, as well as five to six meeting and conference rooms.
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc., today premieres an original short film written and directed by John Malkovich. Starring Julian Sands and Turkish actress Belçim Bilgin, A Postcard from Istanbul offers sweeping views of Istanbul's iconic landmarks alongside precious moments capturing the city's rich culture and historic charm. The cinematic five-minute picture was shot throughout the iconic city in celebration of the debut of The St. Regis Istanbul, which opened March 1st marking the entry of the luxury hotel brand in Turkey.
Pogda joins the Marriott Development Team from Hilton Worldwide, where he was Development Director for Turkey for almost 7 years. Pogda was instrumental in the substantial development of Hilton Worldwide’s brands in Turkey. Preceding his career in hotel development, he worked as a corporate financier at Nurol Holding and a business developer at IC Holding, two major Turkish conglomerates.
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.
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is delighted to announce the forthcoming debut of the highly anticipated St. Regis Istanbul. The arrival of the hotel in March 2015 heightens the allure of this vibrant cosmopolitan destination and marks the entry of the St. Regis brand in Turkey.
Eylem’s energetic approach and ‘strive for more’ was demonstrated early in her career, at the time when she took a job of a Marketing Coordinator in Grand Hyatt during her hospitality management training years. After attaining the Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management, Eylem started her professional career as a Corporate Sales Manager at Ceylan InterContinental. This position was followed by our first Marriott hotel in Istanbul - the Istanbul Marriott Hotel Asia - where she accepted the position of Senior Sales Manager.
Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Worldwide's award-winning brand of upscale yet affordable hotels, announced today the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Istanbul Airport, representing an addition to the brand's growing portfolio of more than 600 hotels worldwide.
The Steigenberger Hotel Istanbul Airport will be located on the European side of the city and is scheduled for completion in June 2016. It will offer 210 rooms and suites. The hotel's conferencing facilities will feature a ballroom extending over an area of 883 m2 and further space of 164 m2 to accommodate several meeting rooms. A 1200 m2 proportioned gym and spa facility with swimming pool, beauty and massage treatment rooms, hamam and Finnish sauna will provide the ideal place to relax.As befitting its status as a five star property, the hotel will also offer two restaurants and a lounge. It will also be located only six kilometres from Ataturk International Airport, a highly significant transport hub."Our company is undergoing rapid growth," said Puneet Chhatwal, CEO of Steigenberger Hotels AG. "The main focuses of our expansion are Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Our latest hotel project in Istanbul will enable us to establish a link between two continents and symbolises our consistent growth." "Istanbul is the cultural and financial centre of Turkey," added Ayhan Saritas, President of Korcan Turizm Petrol Ürünleri Ticaret Sanayi A.S. This is a city where tradition and modernity meet. Steigenberger is a strong partner and knows all about bringing these two components together to deliver traditional hospitality in conjunction with the highest standards of service."The contractual partner for the franchise agreement with the Steigenberger Hotel Group is Korcan Turizm Petrol Ürünleri Ticaret Sanayi A.S, Istanbul, Turkey.
CapitaLand's wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has secured a contract to manage its first serviced residence in Turkey, Somerset Maslak Istanbul. Ascott's entry into Turkey will expand the footprint of the world's largest international serviced residence owner-operator to 90 cities across 25 countries.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the official opening of Hyatt Regency Istanbul Ataköy, the third Hyatt-branded hotel in Istanbul joining Grand Hyatt Istanbul and Park Hyatt Istanbul Maçka Palas. The opening of this five-star hotel marks the return of the Hyatt Regency brand to this important commercial hub and popular tourist destination.
The newest property and first international franchise in Morgans Hotel Group Co.'s (NASDAQ: MHGC) portfolio of boutique hotels, 10 Karakoy, a Morgans Original® ("10 Karakoy") opened its doors. Located in Karakoy, one of the most vibrant and burgeoning districts in the heart of Istanbul, the 71-guestroom property offers an intimate, luxury boutique experience where history meets modernity. Built in neo-classical style, the historic property has been reimagined, restored and designed in collaboration with award-winning Turkish architect Sinan Kafadar.
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest hotel companies, announced today the signing of Clarion Hotel Istanbul Airport North, signifying further expansion of the company's Turkish hotel portfolio. A 237-room property close to the international Ataturk Airport, the Clarion Hotel Istanbul Airport North is scheduled to join the Choice Hotels portfolio in 2015.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced the signing of Four Points by Sheraton Istanbul Dudullu, a franchise agreement with Ever Group. The new-build hotel, scheduled to open at the end of 2014, will mark the entry of the Four Points by Sheraton brand into Turkey and will be the first Starwood hotel to open on the Asian side of Istanbul.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) has today announced the official opening of its tenth hotel in Turkey, the Sheraton Adana Hotel, in partnership with SERKA Turizm A.Ş., an Adali Holding Company. The new Sheraton Adana Hotel will be ideally located on the bank of the Seyhan River in the centre of Adana, Turkey's fifth largest city located in the southern region of the country.
Swissôtel Ankara has appointed Murat Ucan as general manager. Ucan has many years of experience within the hospitality industry, starting as part of the opening team of Swissôtel The Bosphorus in 1990. Prior to joining Swissôtel Ankara, Ucan was with Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, where he was responsible for the pre-opening of the brand’s hotel in Istanbul, as well as the opening and managing of their hotel in Ankara.
Spanning two continents, Istanbul is a unique destination. This article provides an overview of the supply and demand factors currently affecting the city and a review of the hotel market performance.
Choice Hotels International, Inc, one of the world's largest hotel companies, announced today that it has expanded its international portfolio by welcoming its first ever property in Turkey. Clarion Hotel & Suites Istanbul Sisli, a newly built hotel, is located between the Levent and Taksim business areas and close to the cultural sightseeing spots in Istanbul.