Marriott Strengthens Expansion Plans in Turkey. Plus: Private Jet Service for Pets


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Marriott International announced 13 deal signings in Turkey comprising over 2,000 rooms.

Current Strength: Marriott currently has a portfolio of 48 properties and nearly 8,000 rooms across 21 brands in the country.

Year-Wide Openings:

2023:

Istanbul Marriott Hotel Pendik. Tribute Portfolio in Taksim Square plans to offer 61 rooms.

2024:

Marriott Executive Apartments Vadistanbul slated to open in the sought-after Vadistanbul community with 202 rooms. Marriott Executive Apartments Istanbul Tema is anticipated to comprise 208 rooms. Sheraton Hotel & Thermal Spa Usak. The 78-room Delta Hotels by Marriott Istanbul Karakoy Aloft Istanbul Karakoy, which will add 100 rooms. 153-room Autograph Collection Hotel in Cappadocia.

2025:

The projects announced by Marriott International include the introduction of Fairfield Inn by Marriott in Turkey with the signing of the 192-room Fairfield by Marriott Istanb