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Harem Hotel Celebrated 42nd AnniversaryHarem Hotel located on the AnatolianSide of Istanbul, organized “Welcometo Summer Party” on Friday, June 22 inorder to welcome the summer seasonand to celebrate the 42nd anniversaryof the hotel. Representatives from Turkishtourism industry including presidentsof associations, Vice Governorof Istanbul; Mr. Cumhur Güven Tasbasiand media enjoyed the great food,and music by the pool of Harem Hotel.About Harem Hotel Harem Hotel is locatedon the Anatolian side of Istanbul ,located at the Harem district. Hotel has209 beds and 100 rooms. The hotelhas 250 people capacity restaurant,American bar, outdoor swimming pool.The hotel is very close to the touristicalsites. Tourists can visit important sitesby using the ferry close to the hotel.General Manager of Harem Hotel, Mr.Timur Bayindir, is also the chairman ofIstanbul Hotels’ Association (TUROB).The Marmara Hotels to Invest in 40 ProjectsT u r k -ish hotelchain TheMarmaraplans toinvest $1.5 bln (1.1 bln euro) in 40 newhotel and residential projects within 10years, executive board member KaanGursel said on June 6. The company willfirst focus on Istanbul and then considersinvesting abroad in countries like Kazakhstan,Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Ukraineand Russia, where Turkish businessmenrun businesses. “We are still looking fora suitable land plot in Istanbul on whichto build a hotel or a residential unit,”Gursel said. The chain now runs ninehotels, one of which in New York . Thecompany expects to generate a $60 mln(44.36 mln euro) turnover in 2007 upfrom the $40 mln (29.6 mln euro) it registeredlast year.Cornelia to Open a New Golf Course & ResortThe David Leadbetter Golf Academy(DLGA) is proud to announce that anexciting deal has been signed with CorneliaGolf Club to open a new teachingacademy at the acclaimed resort.The Cornelia Golf Club will offer atone and quality found only at the finestGolf Resorts in the World. The 27Hole Nick Faldo Golf Course will challengegolfers all handicaps. Guests willenjoy their golf experience on this challengingcourse that will wind its waythrough some of the most natural landscapesTurkey has offer. Guests willenjoy magnificent golfand mountain views inour 4800 square-meterclubhouse with unparalleledservice. CorneliaDe Luxe Resort, locatedin Belek, Antalya , is amodern and stylish hotelthat has been designedwith the All Inclusiveconcept. Cornelia willincrease the capacity ofthe region by openinga new 600-room resortwith a 1200 bed capacity next year.With the opening of the resort moregolfers can be accommodated in Belek.General Manager of Cornelia De LuxeResort Hakan Duran commented thatBelek is becoming an important destinationfor golfers. “Currently there are8 operating golf courses in Belek andwith the new investments the numberwill increase to 13-14 golf courses”added Duran. With the opening of thenew resort in 2008, total number ofrooms will be about 1,000 and totalbed capacity will reach 2,000.Türkiz Hotel Enters in Conde NastCondé Nast Johansens, the internationalluxury travel guide of premium resorts, hotels,and spas reaches 13 million peoplein the world. Condé Nast Johansens isthe most comprehensive illustrated luxuryguide to hotels, inns, resorts, and spasthroughout the Americas, Great Britainand Europe, and the only guide book tocarry the prestigious and widely-recognizedCondé Nast seal of approval. Recommendationsare based on excellence,unique style, cuisine, diverse character,and exceptional location, making theGuides one of the most trusted resourcesfor exemplary accommodations. TürkizHotel has announced that the hotel willbe listed in 2008 edition of Conde NastJohansens Recommended Hotels & Spas.Türkiz Hotel Thalasso Centre is locatedon the Turkish Riviera approximately 55km from Antalya International Airportand 45 km from Antalya City Centre. Aluxury 5 star hotel is situated in the centerof Kemer near the Yacth Club. TürkizHotel Thalasso Centre is centrally locatedto the many historical sites along this regionof the Turkish Riviera. Day trips canbe arranged to see ancient Perge, Side,Aspendos, Thermessos, Olympos, Chimera,Kekova, Patara, Phaselis, Myra(the birthplace of St.Nicholas), KöprülüCanyon, National Park and Antalya oldcity. And activities such as horseback riding,rafting, scuba diving and snow skiing(December Through March) are availablein the area.Baia Hotels Plans a Property in IstanbulSönmez Holding’s firm in tourism industry;Baia Hotels - Sonmez Tourism is planning toopen a new Baia Hotel in Istanbul. Baia Hotelscurrently has two operating hotels; HotelBaia Bodrum and Hotel Monte Baia. Thecompany is scheduled to open Baia BursaCity in 2008, Baia Lara Antalya and BaiaBursa Thermal in 2009. The company is alsohas a plan to open a property in Istanbul.