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Chains put new
Anatolian enters
hotels on hold
NEW developments by chain hotels are likely boutique sector
to stagnate through 2009 as leading groups go
on crisis alert, according to research company
Rupert Murray.
“By opening and managing our own chain of
MKG Hospitality. ANATOLIAN Sky Holidays has set up a hotel boutique-style hotels we are able to guarantee
Last year many projects were not held back management company with the aim of launching quality standards in every location. With 20
because they were already under way. a chain of boutique hotels across Turkey. years’ experience of working at our end of the
However, development director Vanguelis The operator, which specialises in quiet Turkish market, this is the sort of accommoda-
Panayotis said: “Throughout the next year or so, family-run hotels and resorts for the middle tion that is going to be in demand for the future”.
caution will be the key word. and upper-end of the Turkish holiday market, The decision to open its own chain of hotels
“The current crisis will be visible in hotel believes the sector will see major growth in the has been based on the company’s management
supply in the years to come. There are already next few years. of two hotels in Turkey – the Ottoman Residence
fewer projects in the pipeline.” Business is currently buoyant to Turkey, partly in Akyaka and the Rhapsody in Kalkan – both of
MKG cited examples such as Spanish group because of exchange rates making the country which have seen high levels of repeat business.
NH Hotels pulling back on its three-year more affordable than the eurozone, and Anato- Anatolian Sky has also seen more demand
expansion plan, which included the opening of lian Sky has reported a 50% increase in business for tours to the interior of the country, as repeat
18,000 rooms between 2007 and 2009. for January over the same month in 2008. clients want to explore and learn more about
Sol Melia adapted its strategic plan for 2008- Managing director Akin Koc said: “We have a the history and culture of Turkey, as well as
2010, limiting investment to ¤100m rather than high level of repeat business and we know what other options such as luxury gulet cruising in
the ¤200m originally planned. our customers want. traditional Turkish boats.
And Accor’s plan for 200,000 new rooms has
y
been postponed to 2011 from 2010.
ompan
But Panayotis added that there was still some
potential for growth: “Despite concerns, western einstein C
Europe still has growth potential for chain hotels.” The W
■ Spain: 18-page feature, p55
One&Only to open
early in Cape Town
THE latest One&Only luxury resort will open in
Cape Town on April 3, a month ahead of schedule.
The resort, in the city’s Waterfont area, is part
of Kerzner International and marks its chief
executive Sol Kerzner’s return to South Africa
where he began his career in hospitality.
One&Only Cape Town is the brand’s sixth
property and first urban resort.
Kerzner said: “This has been a personal labour
of love, allowing me to create a truly South
African experience with all the elements that
make the country so special, from some of the WALK WITH VICKY: Fans of Vicky Cristina Barcelona can discover the city which inspired
world’s best wines to incredible design talent.” the film with a behind-the-scenes tour of Barcelona offered by the five-star Gran Hotel
Stays in April cost from £2,159 per adult per Princesa Sofia. Tours start from £11 and visit the main scene locations and inspirations.
week with two children aged under 12 years wel- Packages, including one night’s half-board accommodation in a standard room, entrance
come free of charge. The price includes flights. to the hotel’s health centre and a walking tour, start from ¤100. Upgraded hotels, p70
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