Marriott International has signed an agreement with DYC Turizm Isletmecilik TIC A.Ş. to open an Autograph Collection hotel in Uludağ, Türkiye.
Scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2024, the resort will be located in the Uludağ Ski Center within the Uludağ mountain region.
With direct access to the ski slopes, Autograph Collection Hotel will offer views of the ski slopes of Uludağ Mountain.
Plans for the hotel include five chalet-style buildings that will feature 92 rooms, including two- and three-bedroom suites.
The resort will feature a variety of recreational and entertainment offerings including multiple dining venues, a spa and wellness center, a swimming pool, a business center, meeting facilities, retail spaces and a kids' club.
When the resort opens later this year, guests will be able to reach the property via a 20-minute cable car ride or a 45-minute drive from Bursa.
Located in the heart of Bursa province in Turkiye, Uludağ Mountain is a high-end ski destination whose snow-covered slopes attract winter sports enthusiasts. During the summer, it also serves as a destination for hikers and mountain bikers. Nearby villages showcase traditional Turkish cuisine and crafts.
Çetin Ceylan, President of DYC Turizm, said: “In the recent past, we have successfully established several businesses in Bursa and nationwide. Uludağ is distinguished not only by winter tourism but also by its potential to offer health, gastronomy, art and other diverse travel experiences in every season. “Our primary goal with Marriott International and the Autograph Collection brand is to select a destination that offers distinctive travel experiences in the region that extend beyond mountain tourism.”
Globally, the Autograph Collection portfolio includes more than 290 hotels.
Jerome Briet, Development Director for Europe, Middle East and Africa at Marriott International, said: “We are delighted to be working with DYC Turizm Isletmecilik TIC A.Ş. introduce Autograph Collection Hotels to a captivating destination for global travelers to discover in Türkiye. With its distinctive sense of locality, Uludağ fits perfectly with the brand that features carefully selected hotels that promote originality. The signing is also in line with Marriott International’s commitment to expand its portfolio in Türkiye.”
In a major expansion within the country, Marriott last year announced the signing of 13 deals for properties, comprising more than 2,000 rooms. At the time of that signing, Marriott said it had a portfolio of 48 properties and nearly 8,000 rooms across 21 brands within the country. These brands include companies such as St. Regis Hotels and Resorts, The Ritz-Carlton, W Hotels, The Luxury Collection, EDITION and JW Marriott, among others.
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