July 16, 2025
Exploring Istanbul takes guests to famous mosques, palaces and beyond
Peter Sommer Travels has announced its new Exploring Istanbul tour for 2026. Accompanied by an expert guide, travellers will get up close with mosques, palaces and fortifications, plus other lesser-known wonders.
Read More…January 29, 2025
The Grand Tarabya to undergo extensive renovation before rebranding
Accor is poised to introduce a second Fairmont luxury branded hotel in Istanbul, Turkey following an extensive renovation of The Grand Tarabya.
Read More…March 22, 2024
Istanbul’s fully renovated Sanasaryan Han joins the Marriott Bonvoy family
Marriott International’s Luxury Collection has welcomed a new property to its portfolio with the addition of Sanasaryan Han, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Istanbul.
Read More…April 21, 2023
Mexico, S America, Easter Is, Fiji, Borneo, India, Turkey, Namibia, S Africa, Antarctica
White Desert has unveiled a new iconic guest experience – a momentous 21-day itinerary to all seven continents called White Desert World.
Read More…November 10, 2022
The Virtuoso Preview property will debut in mid February 2023
An opening date of 14 February 2023 has been confirmed for The Peninsula Istanbul, the newest addition to The Peninsula Hotels’ portfolio of luxurious hotels. The five-star property is a member of the Virtuoso Preview program for highly anticipated new openings.
Read More…March 22, 2022
Accommodation service relaunched as pandemic lessens
Turkish Airlines passengers transiting through Istanbul with lengthy transfer times are once again being offered a stopover service in the Star Alliance member’s primary hub.
Read More…August 25, 2021
Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul overlooks the iconic 15 July Martyrs Bridge
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has debuted its newest urban luxury hotel on the shores of the Bosphorus in Istanbul.
Read More…December 11, 2019
Brand-new 582 square-metre facility with over 145 seats
Global airline alliance SkyTeam has officially opened the doors to its seventh branded lounge, adding to more than 790 members’ and affiliated lounges worldwide. Located in Istanbul’s new airport (IST), the facility is served by seven alliance members: Aeroflot, Air France, KLM, Korean Air, Middle East Airlines, Saudia and TAROM.
Read More…September 30, 2019
Istanbul’s Bosphorus Strait site for newest mansion in the collection
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas brings its trademark unique and quirky take on hospitality to two restored Ottoman-era mansions in Istanbul, Turkey.
Read More…August 16, 2019
Four sailings aboard Seabourn Ovation to/from Istanbul in October 2020
Seabourn will recommence cruising to Turkey, with Seabourn Ovation returning to Istanbul, Turkey, in October 2020.
Read More…April 10, 2019
New triple tower Hotel & Residence to open in 2022
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group will manage a second luxury hotel in Istanbul, Turkey. The project, which also features branded residences, is scheduled to open in 2022.
Read More…March 4, 2019
Extended 2019 and 2020 seasons the first step toward goal of sailing year-round cruises.
Celestyal Cruises has extended the season with new 2019 and 2020 itineraries in the Greek Islands and Mediterranean.
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