In Türkiye, the uncontrolled duplication and storage of identity card photocopies has long posed a significant security risk for both businesses and users. With the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK) removing the requirement for hotels to take identity card photocopies, the need for more secure, faster, and data-protection-focused methods in identity verification processes has resurfaced. biOnay addresses this need with its Electronic Identity Verification technology, offering the most secure, legal, and practical model for protecting personal data.

The widespread use of ID photocopies not only in hotels but also in banks, GSM dealers, and subscription and sales centers brings with it serious risks such as the loss, duplication, or unauthorized access of physical copies. Despite this, businesses need to both verify identity and provide legal proof that the person conducting the transaction is a real person. Electronic Identity Verification stands out as the most appropriate solution for fulfilling this requirement in a secure and sustainable way.

biConfirmationbiOnay's authentication solution completely eliminates the need for identity photocopies. It performs identity verification through an instant and secure verification process, fully complies with all relevant legislation, including the Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK), and offers the highest level of security in terms of personal data protection as it leaves no physical trace. This approach makes biOnay the ideal authentication model for many sectors, from hotels to financial institutions, from GSM dealers to subscription centers.

In today's increasingly digital world, rising data breaches highlight the importance of modern authentication technologies more than ever. Electronic Authentication allows businesses to eliminate physical archiving costs, speed up process flow, prevent fraud, and offer customers the highest security standards. biOnay's secure architecture promises a safe future for both businesses and users in authentication processes.

biOnay General Manager Ümit Usta pointed out that photocopies of identity cards have caused serious security vulnerabilities for years, stating: “Photocopies of identity cards have posed a significant data security risk for both individuals and businesses until now. This decision by the Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK) has once again highlighted the importance of secure and traceless verification methods. As biOnay, with our Electronic Identity Verification solution, we both simplify processes and offer the most secure model with the principle of minimum data processing.”

Source: HORECA TREND and biOnay

One of Turkey's leading hotel chains Elite World Hotels & Resorts, The brand was awarded a significant prize for its achievements within the scope of the TURQUALITY® Brand Support Program, conducted by the Ministry of Trade. The brand won the award in the category of "Hotel Exporting to the Most Countries in the Accommodation Sector".

The award ceremony, held as part of the TURQUALITY® Vision Meeting and Branding Conference, organized for the 20th time this year by the Turkish Ministry of Trade, took place on Friday, December 5th, at the TİM Martyr Ömer Halisdemir Conference Hall. At the ceremony, attended by Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat and his deputies, the award for the hospitality sector was presented to Emel Elik Bezaroğlu, Board Member of Elite World Hotels & Resorts.

Our goal is to become a global hotel brand originating from Türkiye.

Elite World Hotels & Resorts Board Member Emel Elik BezarogluRegarding the award, he stated: “As the first Turkish hotel chain accepted into the TURQUALITY® program, we are working to strengthen our brand not only in Türkiye but also globally. This award we received today once again confirms the strength of Turkish tourism in the international arena and Elite World's quality-oriented management approach. Our goal is to take a hotel brand born in Türkiye even higher in the global arena.”

He/She had been accepted into the Advanced Program.

TURQUALITY® Brand Support Program, run by the Turkish Ministry of Trade., It stands out as the first state-supported brand program that supports Turkish companies with global branding potential and aims for sustainable growth in global markets.
Elite World Hotels & Resorts was accepted into the program in 2019. first hotel brand Elite World is strengthening its leading position in its sector. Having successfully completed its first five years under the support program, Elite World has been accepted into a higher-level program this year and is continuing its international brand journey with confident steps.

Target of 70 Hotels by 2030

Elite World Hotels & Resorts, The goal is to reach 70 hotels by 2030.The brand continues its growth strategy in this way. In Anatolian cities ve In European capitals By expanding with new hotel projects, it is accelerating its vision of becoming a global hotel brand originating from Türkiye.

Source: HORECA TREND and Elite World Hotels & Resorts

Türkiye's first and Cappadocia's only Relais & Châteaux member. Museum Hotel'also The first part of the evening will take place between 19:00 and 22:30. Gala dinner It begins with the Museum Hotel's award-winning restaurant. Lil'aA menu curated with signature dishes.amuse-bouche It opens with dishes focusing on Cappadocia's local products and sophisticated cooking techniques, and continues with other offerings. The gala menu includes: morel mushroom and roasted chestnut soupPrepared with Cappadocia buckwheat, Mut olives with smoked thyme, oranges, and a vinaigrette with chives from the garden. buckwheat saladserved with wild thyme oil and apricot kernel crumbs Dried apricot & lamb shank dumplings ve Duck pastry with dried plums and almonds ranks.

Guests are offered two options for the main course, with black garlic cream beef fillet mignontamarind-grape molasses sauce smoked with cedar tea, beetroot cream and salt foam It is served with a side dish. Alternatively, Swordfish cooked over a wood fireIt is served with oven-baked vegetables and a ginger sauce made with honey and basil. The finale of the menu is a Mazı pear filled with local clotted cream and natural whipped cream, topped with a surprise of cotton candy. pear dessert It is done with.

The second part of the night, Between 22.30 - 01.00 hotel's Around its iconic hot tub, under the stars. will take place Open House Party It continues with... The party combines the Cappadocia night with the energy of the open air. DJ Berk Büyükakın's The countdown to the new year is underway with performances, dance shows, street food, and fireworks. The party menu includes: appetizers served... mini bites next at the barbecue station Chicken skewers, kokoreç (lamb intestines), sucuk (Turkish sausage), chestnuts, and marshmallows.mini flatbreads from the bakery and adding a hot finale to the night tripe soup in a cup It is completed with.

Museum Hotel's concept for the evening was "the magic of red"It is based on..." From the guests, with a red outfit or a red detail They are expected to accompany the night. This special scene, set against the iconic backdrop of Cappadocia, the historic atmosphere of the Museum Hotel, and its heated pool, makes New Year's Eve one of the most unforgettable gatherings in the region.

Source: HORECA TREND and Museum Hotel