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Juju Premier Palace, huzuru ve konforu bir arada sunarak tatil anlayışını yeniden tanımladı

Antalya’nın en gözde tatil destinasyonu olan Kemer ilçesinin turkuaz mavisi denizi, eşsiz kumsalları ve yemyeşil doğasıyla öne çıkan tatil beldesi Beldibi’nde ultra her şey dahil konseptiyle hizmet veren Juju Premier Palace, huzuru ve konforu bir arada sunarak tatil anlayışını yeniden tanımladı. “Yoga, meditasyon ve nefes terapisi aktiviteleriyle fark yarattık” Juju Premier Palace Genel Müdürü Sedat Çapar, konfor ve şıklığı bir araya getiren modern mimarisiyle Kemer’in marka değerini artıran tesisin yoga, meditasyon ve nefes terapisi aktiviteleriyle fark yarattığını belirtti. Otelin isminin Batı Afrika inancına göre “şifalandırmak, bereketlendirmek” anlamı taşıdığını vurgulayan Sedat Çapar, “Deniz, kum, güneş her yerde var ama biz misafirlerimizin ruhlarına dokunmak istedik. Onların burada kendilerini özel hissetmelerini sağlayacak bir konsept geliştirdik.” diyerek Juju Premier Palace’nin misyonunu özetledi. www.jujupremierpalace.com

The goal of tourism professionals in Bodrum is November

Tourism activity continues in Bodrum, a district of Muğla. In Bodrum, where August has been busier compared to July, hotel occupancy rates have reached 80%. Ömer Faruk Dengiz, President of the Bodrum Hoteliers Association, stated, "There has been an increase in the number of foreign tourists. Cruise tourism is very important for Bodrum. Last year, 83,000 people arrived by cruise ships in the first seven months, while this year, the number reached 93,000 in the same period. In total, 794,000 foreign tourists arrived both by sea and air. Last year, this figure was around 714,000 during the same period. Alişir Şahin, Vice President of the Bodrum Hoteliers Association, noted that the contraction in the domestic market continues, stating, 'There has been an increase in reservations recently. August seems to have better occupancy compared to July. We anticipate that this trend may continue until the schools reopen.'

Kavaloğlu: “We are increasing Yalova’s brand value"

Opened in 1929 as Turkey’s first thermal hotel upon the request of Ulu Önder Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and restored to its original state with the latest technology, Limak Yalova Thermal Boutique Hotel has continued to provide healing services since 2010. The hotel significantly contributes to the region’s economic and tourism diversity with its facilities in thermal resources, health tourism, and nature tourism. Room numbers start with Atatürk’s birth year Kaan Kavaloğlu, President of Limak Holding Tourism Group, stated that Limak Yalova Thermal Boutique Hotel, which has been operating for nearly a century, preserves the spiritual memory of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the Founder of the Republic of Turkey. The hotel, which has a total of 48 rooms, numbers its rooms starting from 1881, Atatürk’s birth year, and continues up to 1938. The room numbered 1938 features the infinity symbol ‘∞’, representing Atatürk’s immortality. Kavaloğlu highlighted that the restoration of the hotel, which meticulously reflects its original era, involved a special team of 300 people, and each room showcases the skills of calligraphers and decorative artists. Chiva Thermal Spa Center offers services in a soothing atmosphere Kaan Kavaloğlu stated that the 1,000 square meter Chiva Thermal Spa Center, located within Limak Yalova Thermal Boutique Hotel, operates with modern interior design while remaining true to the hotel's unique architecture. He explained, “Our Chiva Thermal Spa Center features a total of 8 treatment rooms, a Turkish bath, a private Turkish bath, a sauna, a steam room, and both indoor and outdoor thermal pools, providing ample opportunities to enjoy relaxation and comfort. At Chiva Thermal Spa Center, a variety of options are available, ranging from traditional massage types to modern techniques based on personal needs. The special Chiva Massage, Thai Massage, Bali Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Reflexology, and Ayurveda therapy offer relaxation and rejuvenation.” Kaan Kavaloğlu stated that Köşk Restaurant, located within Limak Thermal Boutique Hotel, is considered one of the best restaurants in Yalova. He said, “Köşk Restaurant offers the finest examples of traditional Turkish cuisine and international dishes. For guests seeking a healthy and relaxing meal, we provide a culinary feast with the best service and a stylish ambiance, from snacks to extensive menu options. We serve a buffet breakfast daily from 07:00 to 10:30, and throughout the day, we offer a variety of breakfast options. We also host live music entertainment every Wednesday and Saturday.” Kaan Kavaloğlu emphasized that Limak Thermal Boutique Hotel has received numerous national and international awards since its opening in 2010. He noted that the hotel continues to work tirelessly to provide unforgettable experiences through warm hospitality and excellent service, thereby enhancing Yalova’s brand value, which is significant for Turkey’s tourism sector. Highlighting Yalova as a crucial destination for health tourism, Kavaloğlu stated, “Yalova holds a unique place in thermal tourism and is also noted for its natural beauty. The city’s surrounding nature parks, walking trails, waterfalls, and forests are ideal spots for nature enthusiasts. We particularly recommend visiting places like Sudüşen Waterfall and Erikli Plateau. Yalova is also rich in historical and cultural sites, such as Atatürk’s Walking Pavilion, which attract visitors' interest. While serving our guests, we ensure they experience and appreciate Yalova’s values and beauty.” https://limakthermal.com

There are issues with hotel occupancy, but we believe this is temporary

Hediye Güral Gür, Chairman of the Board of NG Hotels and Chairman of the Tourism Sector Committee of the Service Exporters' Association, was a guest on Arzu Maliki's Üst Düzey program aired on Bloomberg HT. Gür stated, "The concentration of investments in a single region creates supply-demand issues. There are issues with hotel occupancy, but we believe this is temporary. It is true that we are experiencing a demand contraction." The highlights of Gür's statements are as follows: "Service export is an association that brings together exporter sectors that completely provide foreign currency from abroad and operates under TİM. It is actually a very new association, only 6 years old. There are 10 different sectors under the association, with tourism being one of the most important locomotive sectors because tourism accounts for 49.5% of total service exports. Besides tourism, there are sectors like logistics, IT, cultural-entertainment—which includes TV series, one of our biggest strengths abroad—health, education, gastronomy, and ports. These sectors truly contribute to our exports. In the world, Turkey ranks 30th in goods exports but 23rd in service exports. Our share of service exports is increasing every day. As an association, we continue to support our exporters. In 2023, we achieved 101 billion dollars in service exports, and we have a target of 120 billion dollars for 2024. I hope there will be no deviation from this target, and we will bring this foreign currency to our country." "We are experiencing difficulties with personnel." Evaluating the prominent issues in service exports, Gür said, "Our most important issue right now is personnel. Beyond skilled personnel, we are even struggling to find entry-level employees. These problems started during the pandemic when workers shifted to other sectors because they didn't know when the hotels would reopen." Gür added, "We also have a brand perception issue. Efforts are being made to improve this brand perception and to attract wealthier tourists from abroad to Turkey. Our sole assurance and support are our Ministry and the Tourism Development Agency. The number of tourists from the Far East and Asia is low, and we are working to increase this. The target for American tourists is 2 million. The goal, as you know, is to extend tourism throughout 12 months and increase per capita tourism income. The concentration of investments in a single region creates balance issues in terms of supply and demand. The Ministry also has priority areas for investment in tourism. There are many destinations for cultural, faith, and plateau tourism where investments can be made. Investments need to shift to these areas." “There are issues with hotel occupancy” Gür stated that there are currently issues with hotel occupancy, saying, "We all believe this is not permanent, so we are not losing hope. Hopefully, next year will be a year where we achieve 80% occupancy. When there is excess supply, it affects occupancy rates.” Responding to the question, "Do Turkish tourism professionals want the visa-on-arrival practice to be stopped?", Gür said, “There is a rising perception right now that the Greek Islands are beautiful and more affordable. We need to understand vacationers who want to take advantage of this, so I can’t really say anything against it... Here, the demand needs to be evaluated properly. During the last holiday, it was in the news that Rhodes closed its gates, and many people were left stranded. Agencies planning these holidays need to approach the issue with sensitivity. We might be losing some guests during this period, but I want to believe this is also temporary. Of course, with increasing costs, tourism professionals are trying to cope with certain challenges. Once we balance these out, everything will fall into place.” Evaluating the performance of NG Hotels, Gür said, “We are also affected by challenging times. We continue to invest for the future. We are investing in human resources as well. In past years, we used to get forward bookings, but now we are seeing more last-minute reservations. Vacationers are deciding within a week. We never had an aggressive growth strategy; instead of the number of hotels, we focus on how many happy guests we host and how well we perform. Currently, we operate 4 hotels. We have two more investments in the stage of obtaining construction permits. We have always dreamed of an overseas investment, with Saudi Arabia and Dubai on our radar. Domestically, we have a project in Antalya and another one in Bodrum,” she added.

Hilton's 5-star iftar menu

The five-star hotel DoubleTree By Hilton Van Hotel in Van has completed its preparations for iftar tables where spirituality, flavor, and comfort reach high levels during the month of Ramadan. DoubleTree By Hilton Van Hotel has completed its traditional Ramadan preparations. Throughout the Ramadan month, Hilton Van Hotel will be welcoming guests with a variety of delicious dishes from Turkish cuisine. Bahar Özvan, Sales Manager of DoubleTree By Hilton Van Hotel, stated, 'We have completed our necessary preparations to offer the most delightful iftar experience to our guests during the Ramadan month. Ramadan brings both spiritual excitement and the excitement of iftar as we are in the service sector. In the dynamic tourism industry, gastronomy is also dynamic. We are constantly trying to discover new flavors and offering these discovered flavors to our guests. In addition to that, we have prepared different menu options for our à la carte and group bookings. Our Esperanza Restaurant will offer our guests a rich iftar menu and unlimited tea service, whether à la carte or buffet style. Guests can make reservations by calling our hotline at 0432 227 0 227.

The Turkish tourism giant was sold with its chain of hotels

In recent times, the buying and selling moves in Turkey's tourism sector continue to attract the interest of international investors. In this context, the hotels of Palmiye Group, one of the leading names in the sector, have been transferred to new owners. PALMİYE GROUP'S HOTELS IN ANKARA AND ANTALYA FIND NEW OWNERS Famous hotels located in Turkey's tourism capital Antalya and the capital city Ankara, owned by Palmiye Group, were acquired by Erdal Tokmakçı, Chairman of the Board of Ertok Yağı, and Belgian investor Kadir Şen. This significant acquisition was realized through the company's own equity and partial credit financing. THE NEW OWNERS' GOAL: INCREASING CUSTOMER SATISFACTION The Venezia Palace and Meyra Palace hotels, which will be managed through the partnership of Erdal Tokmakçı and Kadir Şen, are gearing up for the new season with innovations. The new owners, aiming to enhance guest satisfaction and elevate the hotel's prestige, are planning comprehensive improvements and innovations in the hotels for the summer season of 2024. THE ACQUISITION BY INVESTORS BASED IN ISTANBUL AND BELGIUM IS CONSIDERED A SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENT IN THE INDUSTRY The acquisition of hotels owned by Palmiye Tourism Group by investors based in Istanbul and Belgium is considered a significant development for Antalya and Ankara tourism. This move is interpreted as a sign of a new wave of change beginning to emerge in the Turkish tourism sector.

Big discounts for Russian tourists from hotels!

According to the news from the Tourism News Center, following the decline in demand from Russian tourists last year, Turkish hoteliers and tour operators began to review their pricing policies. In a statement made by a tour operator operating in Russia, it was mentioned that due to the decreased early reservation demand for Turkey compared to the pre-pandemic periods, hotels and tour operators currently active in Turkey have decided to join forces and offer the most favorable offers during the reservation stage before the season begins. After the tourism season, which was considered highly unsuccessful due to not achieving the set goals in 2023, the commercial director of the Russian tour operator, Anna Tkachenko, stated that there has been a revision in hotel pricing policies. She mentioned that the contract prices obtained from hoteliers have decreased from 10% to 17%. A Russian tour operator calculating the average cost of a holiday in Turkey for Russian tourists stated that the holiday prices per tourist, which were an average of 1,147 Euros in 2023, have been reduced to 1,013 Euros for 2024. It was also noted that the exchange rate difference is already at least minus 12% compared to the prices of the previous year. Turkish and Russian sector representatives mentioned that the pricing policy encourages Russians to make reservations more actively for summer tours. It was reported that the summer holiday period in Turkey for Russians in 2024 has become 10-30% cheaper.

Reservations increase in hotels in Konya ahead of Şeb-i Arus ceremonies

In anticipation of the ceremonies commemorating the 750th anniversary of the passing of the intellectual and Sufi scholar Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi, thousands of tourists from both domestic and international locations are making reservations in hotels days before the events. In Konya, preparations for the 'Commemoration Ceremonies of the 750th Anniversary of Hazrat Mevlana' to be held from December 7th to 17th, as it is every year, have been completed. As part of the 'Şeb-i Arus' events organized in conjunction with the 750th Commemoration of Mevlana Jalaleddin-i Rumi, one of the greatest Sufi scholars in Turkish and Islamic history, Konya will host a significant number of domestic and foreign tourists. Business owners, especially hoteliers, are ready to host visitors attending Şeb-i Arus, one of the significant events in Turkey. Thousands of tourists planning to participate in the ceremonies from both domestic and international locations have already made reservations in hotels days before the events. Murat Peksomlu, Deputy President of the Konya Hoteliers Association, expressed their excitement for the "Şeb-i Arus" events this year, as they do every year. Emphasizing the significance of the ceremonies for the city, Peksomlu stated, "We have made the necessary preparations. We are ready to welcome our guests. There is a significant demand for hotels from many countries around the world for this week. The same demand continues this year as well." There is a misconception about hotel prices rising significantly." Peksomlu explained that they particularly face a significant demand on weekends. Expressing hope that Konya's hotels will easily meet this demand, Peksomlu stated, "We welcome both domestic and foreign tourists to our city. There is a misconception that hotel prices will rise significantly during Şeb-i Arus Week. Demand is very high, especially on weekends, but this does not lead to exorbitant price increases. Visitors have the chance to stay at large hotels around Mevlana or in the city center at normal prices during weekdays." Peksomlu mentioned that, within the scope of the ceremonies, Konya Metropolitan Municipality, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and the Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism have carried out significant efforts. He highlighted the urban transformations around Mevlana, stating that they have added substantial value to the city. "As Konya, our transportation is very good." Regarding the ceremonies, Peksomlu noted that they collaborate with various institutions every year. He stated, "We need to conduct better analyses related to the incoming tourists. For Şeb-i Arus ceremonies, the most tourists come from Iran. We can increase or diversify international events a bit more. Transportation-wise, Konya is very good. There are many alternatives for our guests in terms of reaching the city. Even the tram line is very convenient. We even have a bicycle tram. In this regard, we have a very good infrastructure. You can reach the farthest point in the city in about 15 minutes. This is something that many major cities cannot achieve."

EIA meeting will be held for the hotel in Milas

A public information and process participation meeting will be held on October 23 for the 550-bed LOFT İASOS Tourism Accommodation Facility, planned to be built by Gökliman Yatırım İnşaat in Milas Kıyıkışlacık Mahallesi Zeytinlikuyu Location, on October 23. The EIA information meeting of the project, whose cost is calculated as 547 million 785 thousand liras, will be held on 23.10.2023 at 11.00 in Kıyıkışlacık District Market Place, in accordance with Article 9 of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulation. The project, which will be built by Gökliman Yatırım İnşaat, consists of 550 apart rooms in 45 blocks. LOFT İASOS Tourism Accommodation Facility will be built on a land of 52 thousand 21 square meters located on island 310, parcel 1, in Zeytinlikuyu District. The facility to be built attracts attention with its proximity to Milas-Bodrum Airport. The construction is planned to be completed in 3 years.