DEVELOPMENTS & ATTRACTIONS IN TURKEY

07-14-2009

AS TOURISM TRAVEL REMAINS STEADY, NEW HOTELS CONTINUE TO RISE

New York, NY (July 14, 2009) – Recently, Turkey has become a bearer of good news in the tourism industry. More American travelers visited Turkey from January-April 2009 than during the same period in 2008. As the majority of the travel industries continue to suffer this year over last, Turkey saw a 2.4 percent increase of U.S. travelers – at a time when almost every other major European tourism destination has seen declines in U.S. visitation.

 

In reaction to the steady flow of travelers to Turkey, new developments that may have been affected by the economy are on track for new hotels and attractions, thus increasing the tourism infrastructure of this captivating destination. Following are some of the most recent developments.

 

First Ever Hilton Brand Introduced to Turkey’s Consumer Market -
Hilton Dalaman Golf Resort & Spa

 

Hilton Hotels Corporation has announced its first Hilton Worldwide Resort brand in Turkey, with the opening in early July of the Hilton Dalaman Golf Resort & Spa. Located on the sandy beach town of Sarigerme, on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, at the mouth of the Dalaman River, the new Hilton Dalaman Golf Resort & Spa features 410 newly appointed guest rooms, including 52 spacious suites, all with private balconies with sweeping views of the Aegean Sea or the Sarigerme mountain range.

Complete with its own private beach, the Hilton Dalaman Golf Resort & Spa offers a range of leisure facilities, including an integrated 7,175-square-meter health club with a state-of-the-art gym, one of the region’s largest holistic spas, a leisure golf course, landscaped gardens, ten swimming pools and two tennis courts, a 650-meter private sandy beach and access to the Dalaman River, just beside the hotel.

Combining contemporary design and some of the latest in-room technologies demanded by today’s travelers, the Hilton Dalaman Golf Resort & Spa also will cater to business travelers by offering year-round, flexible meeting and conference space starting in early 2010.  For more information visit: Hilton Dalaman Golf Resort & Spa

 

 

Recently Opened Radisson BLU Resort & Spa in Çeşme Joins Turkish Hotel Collection

 

Lying along the crystal blue waters of the Aegean Sea, the new Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Çeşme is the perfect base for exploring the stunning natural beaches and landscapes of Turkey's Mediterranean coast.

 

The hotel houses 312 superbly outfitted guest rooms along with an impressive spa and wellness area, the Dulcis Thermal Spa & Hamam, four acclaimed dining establishments, indoor and outdoor pools, free Internet access, five stylish meeting spaces, a conference room and a night club.

 

Located in a coastal town on the westernmost end of Turkey, Çeşme is a beach destination for travelers looking for a serene sun and sand getaway. Çeşme has become a prominent center of international tourism, offering its guests marinas, shopping, restaurants, nightlife and beaches galore, less than 50 miles from the Adnan Menderes Airport.

 

The name "Çeşme" means "fountain" recalling the many Ottoman fountains scattered across the city. Several examples of Ottoman architecture dot the city while thermal baths, natural springs and Çeşme Castle provide interesting cultural and leisure excursions. Sports enthusiasts can ride the waves along the windswept coasts of Alacati while families can enjoy beautiful, calm beaches at the many pristine bays that grace Çeşme’s coastline.

 

The Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Çeşme joins three existing Radisson Blu properties in Turkey, including the Radisson Blu Bosphorus, Istanbul and hotels in Ankara and Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport. For information and reservations, please visit: Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Cesme

 

 

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