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Marriott International announced 13 deal signings in Turkey comprising over 2,000 rooms.
Current Strength: Marriott currently has a portfolio of 48 properties and nearly 8,000 rooms across 21 brands in the country.
Year-Wide Openings:
2023:
Istanbul Marriott Hotel Pendik. Tribute Portfolio in Taksim Square plans to offer 61 rooms.2024:
Marriott Executive Apartments Vadistanbul slated to open in the sought-after Vadistanbul community with 202 rooms. Marriott Executive Apartments Istanbul Tema is anticipated to comprise 208 rooms. Sheraton Hotel & Thermal Spa Usak. The 78-room Delta Hotels by Marriott Istanbul Karakoy Aloft Istanbul Karakoy, which will add 100 rooms. 153-room Autograph Collection Hotel in Cappadocia.2025:
The projects announced by Marriott International include the introduction of Fairfield Inn by Marriott in Turkey with the signing of the 192-room Fairfield by Marriott Istanbul Yenibosna. The 90-room Residence Inn by Marriott Istanbul Yenibosna. Moxy Izmir Turan.2026:
Residence Inn by Marriott Istanbul Piyalepasa Courtyard by Marriott Istanbul Piyalepasa. Both properties combined will offer 329 rooms.Marriott Speak: “Turkey continues to provide the company with opportunities to further diversify its portfolio across primary, secondary, and tertiary markets in the country,” said Marriott International Chief Development Officer — Europe, Middle East & Africa Jerome Briet.
Private Jet Service for Pets Launches Dubai-London ServicePrivate jet firm K9 Jets is launching a private jet service to allow owners to ferry pets from Dubai to UK.
The inaugural flight will depart from the private jet terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai on September 26 and fly into Farnborough, UK. The Dubai–London route will see regular flights take place throughout 2023 and 2024.
Ticket Price: Tickets are available for $9,925 which includes a seat for a passenger and a space in the cabin for a pet.
Rules: As per the UK government guidelines, all passengers travelling on the flight will be asked to provide the relevant medical certification for their pets. Pups need to be leashed at all times but can sit on the owner's lap or in the cabin.
History of K9 JETS: Founded by husband-and-wife duo Kirsty and Adam Golder in 2022. K9 Jets was conceived after Gold