The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide,
announces their third hotel in the European Capital of Culture Istanbul: The
Radisson Blu Hotel, Istanbul Asia featuring 194 rooms is scheduled to welcome
the first guests in Q4 2011.
"I'm delighted to add a further property to our expanding portfolio in Turkey.
Besides two other Radisson Blu hotels in Istanbul we are managing a Radisson Blu
hotel in Ankara as well as a new Radisson Blu resort in Cesme, and control a
total of 1,150 rooms", comments Kurt Ritter, President & CEO of Rezidor.
Ant Yapı, the owner of the new property, is one of the 70 biggest construction
companies in the world, based on the ENR results 2009. With a high level of
professionalism and entrepreneurship, Ant Yapı has a well known reputation all
around Turkey and in the Eastern Europe. The new residence of Istanbul, Anthill;
an astonishing project in Cesme, Port Alacati and the highest building in
Moscow, Moscow City are recent works accomplished by the group.
The Radisson Blu Hotel, Istanbul Asia will be a spectacular new-build project on
the Asian side of the city - located in the heart of the booming Atasehir
district which is home to many international companies (also the Turkish Central
Bank will be re-locating in the near future) and upscale residences. Besides
194 contemporary guest rooms with signature services such as free high speed
internet access, the hotel will offer an all-day-dining restaurant, 2 bars, 10
function rooms (including a 375 square metre ballroom), a large health centre
and a parking.
Istanbul - the only metropolis in the world that is situated on two continents -
is the largest city in Turkey with a population of 12.8 million. Known as one of
the most hippest places on earth and European Capital of Culture 2010, Istanbul
has a long and illustrious history with a rich architectural and cultural
heritage visitors still can discover. It has served as the capital city of the
Roman Empire, the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire, the Latin Empire, and the
Ottoman Empire.
For further information please contact:
Christiane Reiter, Director Corporate Communications
+32 2 702 9331,christiane.reiter@rezidor.com
<mailto:christiane.reiter@rezidor.com>
Renu Snehi, Director Corporate Communications
+32 2 702 9241,renu.snehi@rezidor.com <mailto:renu.snehi@rezidor.com>
About The Rezidor Hotel Group
The Rezidor Hotel Group is one of the fastest growing hotel companies in the
world. The group features a portfolio of more than 385 hotels in operation and
under development with more than 83,100 rooms in over 60 countries.
Rezidor operates the brandsRadisson Blu Hotels & Resorts, Regent Hotels &
Resorts, Park Inn and Country Inns & Suites in Europe, Middle East and Africa,
along with the goldpoints plusSM loyalty programme for frequent hotel guests.
Under a worldwide licence agreement with the iconic Italian fashion house
Missoni, Rezidor also operates and develops the new lifestyle brand Hotel
Missoni.
In November 2006, Rezidor was listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. Carlson
Companies is the main shareholder.
The Corporate Office of the Rezidor Hotel Group is based in Brussels, Belgium.
For more information on Rezidor, visitwww.rezidor.com <http://www.rezidor.com/>
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