Millennium Hotels and Resorts continues to expand its presence in the Middle East and Africa with plans to open a second property in Turkey.

Situated in Konya, the seventh most populated city in Turkey with a metropolitan population of over 2.2 million, the new Grand Millennium Konya City will feature 316 rooms and suites.

The hotel will also offer outstanding amenities including a state-of-the-art spa that spans over 4,000-sq-m, two indoor swimming pools and the largest meeting space in Konya with over 6,500-sq-m through in-house meeting rooms, ballroom and large convention centre. The F&B outlets at the hotel will include an all-day dining restaurant, Italian restaurant, bistro café, Irish pub, lobby lounge and a rooftop bar.

Kevork Deldelian, chief operating officer, Millennium Hotels and Resorts MEA, said: “We are delighted to be launching our second property in Turkey – a key travel destination for the Mena region. We look forward to delivering a quality hotel with international hospitality standards that offer bespoke service and excellent facilities in a key strategic location.”

Yavuz Türkel, chairman of Ece Mermer Turizm Sanayi, added: "We are delighted to bring the first Millennium Hotels and Resorts property to Konya City, and the first Grand Millennium in Turkey. Located south of Ankara in the Central Anatolia region, it is a burgeoning tourist destination teaming with history. We look forward to offering an exciting new choice for travellers exploring Turkey’s hidden gems, and look forward to delivering the exemplary standards which have made Millennium Hotels and Resorts so successful.” - TradeArabia News Service