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Radisson Hotel Group announces the transformation and re-opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Vadistanbul as a Radisson Collection Hotel, following an extensive renovation. It will be the Group’s second Radisson Collection property in Turkey and the first in Istanbul.

The hotel now features 193 stylish rooms and suites in a relaxing atmosphere with the choice of either city or forest views and a relaxed urban vibe. The meeting facilities at the hotel include a 1,000sqm ballroom and more than 300sqm of meeting rooms and boardroom space. The hotel is able to host from two up to 900 guests in its seven flexible, state-of-the-art meeting rooms and one ballroom fully equipped with the latest technology and natural day light.

 Yilmaz Yildirimlar the senior vice president Central, Eastern Europe, Russia & Turkey said: ‘We are delighted to announce Group’s second Radisson Collection property in Turkey and the first in Istanbul with the opening of Radisson Collection Hotel, Vadistanbul and introduce our Radisson Collection brand to Istanbul. The hotel’s strong service standards and our global expertise will bring additional value for its guests looking to travel to Istanbul and city’s prime location. And we proud to reinforce our presence in Istanbul as the largest brand and with an ambition to become the largest operator in the city.’

Nihan Sicakkanli the general manager of Radisson Collection Hotel, Vadistanbul said: ‘We are proud of our association with Radisson Hotel Group, which has the right selection of brands to fit our requirements. We look forward to hosting guests under the Radisson Collection brand at this iconic, newly transformed property and welcoming them to the exceptional and deliver globally recognised experiences with a local touch.”

 The rooms offer a relaxing atmosphere, a stylish design, and thoughtful amenities like the Nespresso machine, personal device streaming to the TV, as well as the exclusive Collection bathroom amenities. The property transformation was aimed at improving the facilities and maximising guest satisfaction by offering exceptional service. Upon entering the hotel, guests will be introduced to a modern design lobby area while guestrooms offer upscale, modern comfort, photographs taken by local artists add a styling element that celebrates the character of the destination. The all-day-dining restaurant serves international delights made with local products, while in Vadi Bistro, guests are guaranteed to experience the vibrant pulse of city life in Turkey.

Vadistanbul is a modern and dynamic residential area of wider Istanbul, nestled on the foothills of Vadistanbul Park which includes the Ataturk Arboretum, Belgrade Forest, and Göktürk Ponds National Park. Radisson Collection Hotel, Vadistanbul is situated on a main boulevard in Vadistanbul which will be home to the shopping mall with 270 retail shops and offices for 20,000 people. The hotel is located opposite the Turk Telecom Area, one of Istanbul’s major sports arenas, near the key business district of Maslak, and 30km from Istanbul’s new airport.

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The post ‘Hydraulic lift’ to make Ellora caves, a UNESCO world heritage site more accessible appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily.

Ellora Caves, the UNESCO world heritage site in Maharashtra’s Aurangabad district, will become the first monument in the country to have a hydraulic lift.

Situated around 30 km from Aurangabad city, in Maharashtra Ellora is the one of the largest rock-cut temple complexes in the world. These 34 monasteries and temples, extending over more than 2 km, were dug side by side in the wall of a high basalt cliff. Ellora, with its uninterrupted sequence of monuments dating from A.D. 600 to 1000, brings the civilization of ancient India to life.

Not only is the Ellora complex a unique artistic creation and a technological exploit but, with its sanctuaries devoted to Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism, it illustrates the spirit of tolerance that was characteristic of ancient India.

The management of the Ellora Caves is carried out by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), while the buffer zones are jointly managed by the ASI, the Forest Department, and the Government of Maharashtra. The ASI has been undertaking several projects to make Ellora Caves, more tourist friendly.

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The post USD 12 million renovation for Couples Sans Souci appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily.

Couples Resorts Jamaica is on track to complete a USD12 million renovation of Couples Sans Souci, one of its four all-inclusive luxury oceanfront resorts, by 1 December 2022.

In addition to the suite renovations, the project features fresh makeovers to popular public spaces, including the lobby, pool, and restaurants. “In virtually every respect, the resort will be new,” says Abe Issa, president of sales & marketing at Couples Resorts. “We’ve taken exceptional care to ensure that the renovation perfectly complements the resort’s uniquely beautiful location, which features a serene crescent beach, lush tropical gardens, and a natural mineral spring pool.”

Highlights of the extensive renovation include a new restaurant, upgraded spa facilities and public spaces, and a variety of suite enhancements ranging from fresh new furnishings to large walk-in showers.

Designed to capture the atmosphere of a soothing and luxurious island retreat, the resort’s upgraded suites feature all-new warm wood furnishings, natural textures, and pastel pops of color. Highlights of the suite renovation include new sliding doors of double-paned glass leading to furnished balconies or patios, newly redesigned bathrooms with large walk-in showers clad in fine Italian porcelain, and new LED lighting. Some suites have his-and-hers showers and selected penthouses will now feature terrace tubs.

“The renovation schedule was carefully planned to have very little, if any, impact on the Couples San Souci experience,” notes Issa. “Restaurants, bars, pools and premium dining options remain plentiful, as well as our included and extensive list of land and water activities and island excursions. As of 1 August, the majority of public spaces are open and operational, including the main swim-up bar, Beach Grill, Veggie Bar, Martini Bar, and Sunset Beach Bar, Palazzina, Bella Vista, Sunset Beach Grill, and in-suite dining. Spa and salon services, as well as gym and fitness facilities are available, along with multiple pools, including Couples San Souci’s famous Mineral Spa, Main Pool, Grotto and the au naturel Sunset Beach pool.”

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The post Pegasus Airlines appoints Bağdat as the director of marketing and e-commerce appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily.

Ahmet Bağdat, who’s been serving as group head of digital channel management and growth marketing at Pegasus Airlines since 2017, has been appointed director of marketing and e-commerce. Bağdat will be responsible for Pegasus Airlines’ brand management, e-commerce and digital channel management, data analytics, ancillary product development and management, loyalty management, guest experience functions, and leading the development and execution of the marketing strategy.

Ahmet Bağdat graduated from Boğaziçi University, Industrial Engineering and received his MBA from UCLA (University of California – Los Angeles) Anderson School of Management in 2011. He started his career as an MT at Demirbank/HSBC Bank in 2000. He then held positions as management information systems specialist at Alarko Tourism Group, marketing specialist at Turkish Airlines and assistant manager, Business Solutions at HSBC Bank.

In 2006, he moved to Turkcell, first as product marketing manager, value added services then as head of offer and solution development. Between 2015-2017, he worked as mobile voice and data marketing manager at Türk Telekom. In 2017, Ahmet Bağdat joined Pegasus Airlines as head of product marketing and ancillary services and has been group head of digital channel management and growth marketing for the last one and a half years.

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The post Preferred Hotels & Resorts appoints Lori Strasberg as new head of marketing appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily.

Preferred Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Lori Strasberg to Senior Vice President of Marketing.

Effective immediately, Strasberg leads the brand’s global marketing strategy, leveraging the collective talent and regional expertise of its marketing specialists in the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, China, and Singapore to build brand awareness, drive I Prefer Hotel Rewards member engagement, and innovate for more than 700 hotels, resorts, and residences globally. Based out of the company’s New York City offices, she reports to Cheryl Williams, Chief Revenue Officer of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.  

“As evolving travel behaviours impact the way we connect with audiences, our marketing efforts should continue to tap into current trends, but also look to the future of travel, which requires an innovative approach and a global outlook that recognises regional interests,” said Williams. “Lori’s experience leading global teams to launch cooperative marketing programmes will enhance the delivery of our current offering, including our loyalty programme I Prefer, and help us to identify new opportunities that drive value to our member hotels – we are delighted to welcome her to the team!” 

Lori brings more than 20 years of multi-disciplinary experience in hotel and loyalty marketing to Preferred with many career highlights taking place at Marriott International. During her time as Vice President of Field Marketing for Starwood Hotels & Resorts, she founded an internal marketing agency that served over 450 hotels, generating revenue across travel segments through a strategic mix of email marketing, search engine marketing, content management, and promotions. After the acquisition of Starwood, Marriott selected Lori to become Vice President of Marriott Bonvoy Member Marketing where she joined the leadership team that launched the loyalty programme and accelerated its development globally.  

In her new role as Senior Vice President of Marketing for Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Lori will work with the brand’s global marketing and loyalty teams to deliver new e-commerce initiatives, cooperative hotel marketing programmes, like-minded brand partnerships, and exclusive bank card rate programs to contribute to Preferred’s development and revenue goals. Lori lives in Connecticut with her husband, two teenaged sons, and their mini golden doodle.  

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