Legacy Ottoman a Luxury Collection Hotel
Marriott International signs deal for six properties in Turkey
ISTANBUL, Turkey, December 16, 2021
Marriott International, Inc. announced it has signed an agreement with The Aktarlı Group to open six properties in prime locations across Turkey.
The agreement marks the introduction of the Tribute Portfolio in Turkey, and further expands the Autograph Collection Hotels, The Luxury Collection and AC Hotels brands in the country.
Marriott International Vice President Development, Europe Paul Rosenberg said: “We are delighted to work with The Aktarlı Group to enhance our footprint in the country with this signing of six hotels. Marriott International has a history of successful operations in the Turkish market which continues to present great opportunities for us to expand our portfolio."
The agreement includes six adaptive reuse and conversion projects in Istanbul and Izmir. Close to the embassies and museums, Adahan Pera Istanbul, Autograph Collection is slated to open in 2022. DeCamondo Galata, Istanbul, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel compromised of three historic buildings is also slated to open next year.
AC by Marriott Istanbul Old Town and two Luxury Collection properties in the capital, Legacy Ottoman and Sansaryan Han are anticipated to open in 2023. The AC by Marriott Izmir Karşıyaka will be situated on the coastline of Izmir and is slated to open in 2022.
Adahan Pera Istanbul, Autograph Collection, DeCamondo Galata, Istanbul, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel and AC by Marriott Izmir Karşıyaka will be operated by Access Hospitality, on behalf of The Aktarlı Group.
“We continued our investments despite the pandemic and are proud about our contributions to the Turkish and international hospitality sector, including our collaboration with Marriott International on these deals,” said Rauf Aktarlı, Chairman of the The Aktarlı Group.
“Together with our team of 1,000 employees, we will continue working on new developments and strengthen our relationship with organisations like Marriott International who are committed to growing in the Turkish market,” he added.
Access Hospitality President Haluk Özdoğan added: “For over 30 years, Access has been committed to providing the best solution for investors and developers. We are proud to be associated with this agreement between The Aktarlı Group and Marriott International.”-TradeArabia News Service
