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The Blessings of Ramadan Are Experienced at Four Seasons Istanbul

Four Seasons Hotel Sultanahmet, one of the unique structures of Sultanahmet, and Four Seasons Hotel Bosphorus, located against the impressive blue of the Istanbul Bosphorus, are preparing to bring their guests together for peaceful and delicious iftar and sahur tables throughout Ramadan.

It was published

3 months ago

February 27 2025

Author:

Elif Akin Yuksel

Four Seasons Hotel Sultanahmet

Located in the heart of the historical peninsula Four Seasons Hotel Sultanahmet, During Ramadan, it hosts its guests with carefully prepared flavors. Every evening, accompanied by the melodies of the live fasıl group, the menu offers traditional flavors such as iftar dishes, delicious olive oil dishes, soup varieties, pita and lahmacun prepared in a wood oven, stuffed meatballs, mixed meat and manti grilled on a coal grill. The buffet consisting of mixed pickle varieties, grape juice, turnip juice, and fermented products such as hardaliye also wins the appreciation of the guests.

The hotel's spacious courtyard, surrounded by the sounds of birds, has a restaurant specially decorated for the month of Ramadan. Courtyard Restaurant'T, Executive Chef Özgür Üstün and the team's carefully prepared iftar menu features a delicious soup of the day followed by excellent flavors such as lahmacun cooked in a wood oven, içli köfte, Kayseri manti, buttered rice pilaf, and marinated celery dish served for sharing. When it's time for the main course, guests choose the flavor that best suits their palate from the following options: 'Hallı Mahmudiye', 'Hünkâr Beğendi', 'İskender Kebabı', 'Oven Baked Lamb Stew' and 'Coal Grill Options'. In addition to künefe with pistachios, buffalo clotted cream and warm milk, La Pistache's carefully prepared dessert buffet is also dazzling with its rich variety. The buffet includes many flavors ranging from baklava varieties, şekerpare, lokma, tulumba, ekmek kadayıfı to syrup-based desserts such as güllaç, oven-baked rice pudding, saray sarma, and profiterole to milk and chocolate desserts.

The Ramadan iftar menu is offered at a price of 3.950 TL, and a 10 percent discount is offered for groups of 10 people or more throughout the month of Ramadan.

Four Seasons Hotel Bosphorus

Four Seasons Hotel Bosphorus, brings together its guests with iftar tables where the classic open buffet is served in a unique atmosphere decorated in a traditional manner in accordance with the spirit of Ramadan on the shores of the Bosphorus. Accompanied by the melodies of Turkish Classical Music, the open buffet offers appetizing options from delicious iftar dishes to rich appetizers from the Aegean, Mediterranean and Southeastern Anatolia, from stuffed meatballs to cool sherbets. Traditional kebab varieties, meat döner, grilled lamb and beef varieties and pide varieties prepared in a wood oven also leave a mark on the palate.

Executive Pastry Chef Yalçın Köse In addition to traditional desserts that will leave a mark on the palate such as Turkish delight, lokma, künefe, zerde, Güllaç prepared by the talented patisserie team, chocolate and ice cream corners accompany these delicacies.

Four Seasons Hotel Bosphorus, has also prepared a special menu for its guests who want to have the bountiful iftar menu in the comfort of their rooms. Located in one of the most beautiful spots of the terrace Ocakbaşı offers its guests a 4-course set menu including cold and hot starters, a wide range of kebab options and Turkish desserts. If they wish, guests can experience the 4-course set menu consisting of lentil soup, delicious iftar dishes, stuffed meatballs and stuffed chard, Adana kebab and a mixed dessert plate, as well as the a la carte menu with their loved ones in the igloos specially reserved for them.

Ocakbaşı also serves a special 4-course menu for those who want to share sahur with family and friends. Guests who want this menu, flavored with traditional flavors, can order it to their rooms.

The Ramadan iftar menu at the Four Seasons Hotel Bosphorus is offered for 4.950 TL, with a 1 percent discount for reservations made between March 5-20. A 10 percent discount is offered for groups of 10 or more throughout Ramadan. The set menu at Ocakbaşı Restaurant is served for 5.250 TL.

Source: HORECA TREND and Four Seasons Hotels Istanbul

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Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus, one of the first hotels in Türkiye to hold a “Sustainable Tourism Certificate”, will take an important step forward in carrying its environmentally sensitive vision forward and meet its energy needs entirely from solar energy.

It was published

1 weeks ago

May 9 2025

Author:

Elif Akin Yuksel

This project, implemented in collaboration with Aksoy Holding, will enable Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus to meet all of its energy needs from renewable energy for the next 20 years.

Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus, International chain hotels in Türkiye ve Achieving a first among Hilton Group hotels aims to be an example for the sector in the field of sustainable tourism. will significantly reduce carbon footprint This project is a concrete step towards reducing environmental impacts, in line with the Hilton Group's global sustainability strategy.

The Era of Renewable Energy in Tourism

Aksoy Holding ve Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus This shared vision of sustainable tourism is not only It creates a model that will transform not only operational processes but also sustainability practices in the tourism sector..

Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus General Manager Rainer Gieringer, said the following on the subject: “As Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus, we are among the Hilton Group Hotels. With this project which is the first not only our hotel but also the entire sector the concept of sustainable tourism We aim to inspire people to adopt this idea. With this project, we aim to produce 2025 MWh of energy and reduce 7.941 tons of carbon emissions by the end of 7.917,177. This amount is equivalent to planting approximately 428.814 trees. Halving our carbon footprint by 2030 “Our transition from renewable energy sources to solar energy is a big step towards our goal. As one of the pioneers of sustainable tourism, we are aware of the responsibility of meeting our energy needs from renewable sources.”

CEO of Aksoy Holding Batu Aksoy if, "The Solar Power Plant (SPP) with an investment value of 4 million USD and an installed capacity of 5 MW, which we have implemented in the Kelkit district of Gümüşhane thanks to our investment We are very proud to meet all of Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus' energy needs from the sun for 20 years.. Sustainable tourism “Supporting and encouraging the use of clean energy will continue to be among our priorities.”

Comprehensive Vision for Sustainability

Acting with the responsibility of leaving a more livable world for future generations, Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus continues to be a pioneer of environmental transformation in tourism with its sustainable energy investments.

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Designed with the aim of reducing food waste by 2024 sustainable gastronomy program within the scope of, UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme) and win now (Smart Kitchen Technology for Commercial Food Waste) in collaboration with 14 tons of food waste was prevented.

Also The Turkish Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus, By creating carbon-neutral meeting opportunities for its guests, it calculates the carbon footprint of all meetings and events it hosts with the award-winning performance management platform LightStay and continues to invest in carbon reduction projects in cooperation with ClimeCo.

According to LightStay calculations 2024 in the year, 22% in water usage, 6% in energy consumption, 18% savings were achieved in the amount of waste.

Source: HORECA TREND and Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus

Volkan Ozturkler is the New General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Bodrum

Volkan Öztürkler, who has over 20 years of international experience in the global luxury hotel industry, has taken up his position as the new General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum.

It was published

1 weeks ago

May 8 2025

Author:

Elif Akin Yuksel

With over 20 years of international experience in the hospitality industry, Öztürkler previously held senior management positions at global hotel brands such as JW Marriott, The Luxury Collection, Ritz-Carlton, and InterContinental. Known for his expertise in hotel openings, design and renovation processes, operational efficiency, budget development, and guest experience management, Öztürkler has led many successful projects to date.

Having studied Hospitality Management at Florida International University, Öztürkler aims to further improve the service and guest satisfaction standards of Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum with his international management experience and strategic perspective.

Located on the Aegean coast and offering a luxurious holiday experience surrounded by nature, Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum will continue its strong claim in the fields of distinguished accommodation opportunities, gastronomy, brand collaborations and wellness with its new management.

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A Summer Experience Beyond Words at D Maris Bay

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It was published

1 weeks ago

May 8 2025

Author:

Elif Akin Yuksel

D Maris Bay, located in a special bay surrounded by pine forests and meeting turquoise waters in the unique nature of the Datça Peninsula, offers its guests brand new experiences in different areas such as gastronomy, entertainment, wellness and shopping this summer, as it does every season. D Maris Bay, one of the most special points where the Aegean and the Mediterranean meet, opened the season as of April 25. With its beaches, each designed with a different concept, modern architecture, innovative events and extraordinary service approach, D Maris Bay awaits its guests for an unforgettable summer experience full of privileges.

Located right on the seafront, D Maris Bay, consisting of 36 rooms including 196 suites and a luxurious villa, offers its guests an accommodation experience beyond expectations. The hotel, which draws attention with its six different beaches, each located in private bays, offers alternatives to suit every taste. While The Bay Beach offers the pleasure of swimming in turquoise waters; La Guérite Beach creates an elegant atmosphere with French influences. While Maris Beach stands out with its personalized services, Manos Beach promises fun moments with Greek music and flavors. While those who need silence can prefer the peaceful atmosphere of Silence Beach, Hidden Beach, which offers an isolated experience in a bay that is only yours, offers a unique escape.

Water sports are getting even more diverse this season. In addition to classic activities such as canoe tours, sailing, windsurfing and diving, Alia Open Sea motor yacht tours, which allow you to explore the enchanting bays of Datça, offer the opportunity to collect unforgettable memories.

D Maris Bay's gastronomy scene is as fascinating this season as it is with its restaurants led by famous chefs and taste stops from world cuisines. This summer, Aurora Capri is making its mark on the menu. Aurora Capri, the first restaurant on the island of Capri and having a culinary heritage of 130 years, is offering its iconic flavors for the first time in Türkiye at D Maris Bay. The signature flavor Pizza all'Acqua, developed by its founders in the 1950s, is reinterpreted with the modern touches of Mia D'Alessio and Chef Franco Aversa. In addition, signature cocktails prepared in collaboration with Italian mixologist Giancarlo Mancino offer a sophisticated drinking experience at the Lobby Terrace Bar. Zuma's flavors inspired by modern Japanese cuisine are now being brought to Silence Beach.

For sports enthusiasts, the new season is quite ambitious. This year, D Maris Bay hosts the rising sports of recent years with its padel and pickleball courts. In cooperation with LUX Tennis, the privilege of doing sports with expert coaches on courts with sea views is offered.

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Also this summer, the exclusive event series Big Art Festival will be held for the third time at D Maris Bay. This season's star guest will be Eros Ramazzotti on July 27. Ramazzotti, who has millions of fans worldwide, will take the stage at this special night where music, luxury and taste come together.

Special Selections for Shopping Enthusiasts

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With its unique nature, architecture and experiences to suit every taste, D Maris Bay welcomes its guests with the concept of “An Experience Beyond Words” in the summer of 2025. You can start planning your holiday now to collect memories that are too special to be described in words!

For detailed information about D Maris Bay and the privileged services it offers, you can contact us via e-mail at info@dmarisbay.com or call +90 252 441 20 00.

Source: HORECA TREND and D Maris Bay