Marriott International has signed an agreement with Özak GYO
to introduce its first luxury, all-inclusive resort in the Europe, Middle East
& Africa (EMEA) region.
The Ritz-Carlton, Kemer, All-Inclusive is scheduled to open
in 2028 in Kemer, Antalya, offering a luxury resort experience on Türkiye’s
Mediterranean coast.
Neal Jones, President, Europe, Middle East & Africa,
Marriott International commented: “The signing of The Ritz-Carlton, Kemer,
All-Inclusive reflects our continued focus on expanding Marriott’s luxury
portfolio in sought-after leisure destinations across Europe, Middle East &
Africa. The project speaks to the evolution of the luxury resort segment, where
guests increasingly seek the exceptional service, refined design and
personalised experiences synonymous with The Ritz-Carlton, delivered within a
fully immersive all-inclusive resort setting.”
The resort will be located between a forested landscape and
more than 1.2 kilometres of coastline.
Plans call for 141 guestrooms and suites, alongside one- to
five-bedroom villas designed to provide additional privacy and space.
The all-inclusive property is expected to feature a range of
dining and bar concepts, as well as indoor and outdoor venues for
entertainment, celebrations and social gatherings.
Other facilities will include a fitness centre, indoor and
outdoor swimming pools, spa, kids club and sports centre with tennis and padel
courts.
Ahmet Akbalık, Chairman of the Board of Özak GYO added: “At
Özak, we regard tourism as one of the strategic pillars of our long-term growth
vision. We are combining the experience we have gained throughout our tourism
journey, which began with our first luxury resort in 2004 and has seen us
pioneer a number of firsts, with Özak GYO’s project development capabilities,
the momentum it has built in residential projects, and the strong position it
has established in the sector through its high-quality standards, together with
Ela Hospitality’s expertise. We shape our projects around the expectations and
needs of our guests. With The Ritz-Carlton, Kemer we are building on this
experience to enter a new segment of luxury hospitality, creating a distinctive
resort concept and holiday experience that are fully aligned with the project’s
unique location. With our innovative approach to tourism, we aim to meet the
expectations of international guests who may not previously have visited Kemer
as a destination and who seek the highest levels of service and personalized experiences
in luxury hospitality. In doing so, we aim to attract new visitor segments to
Kemer while enhancing Türkiye’s competitiveness in luxury tourism. This project
represents an important part of Özak’s long-term growth strategy. In the period
ahead, we also plan to share with the public the new tourism projects we will
be bringing to life in line with this new vision and approach."
Kemer, situated between the Mediterranean Sea and Taurus
Mountains, is known for its coastal setting, natural landscapes and cultural
attractions.
The project is intended to expand the destination’s appeal
to luxury travellers while adding a new all-inclusive offering to Marriott’s
regional portfolio.
Marriott and Özak GYO worked with hospitality consultants
Servotel on the project.
Ömer İsvan, Founder, and Ayla Heyfegil, Managing Partner of Servotel commented: “Drawing on over four decades of global hospitality expertise, we are proud to have brought together Özak GYO and Marriott International for their first collaboration.”-TTN