New hotel investments to boost tourism in Gaziantep
>> четвъртък, 29 май 2008 г.
The problem of insufficient accommodation facilities in the southeastern province of Gaziantep, which has significant tourism potential due to its historic and natural beauties, will be solved with 11 hotels, which are under construction in the city center.
According to information provided by the Gaziantep Provincial Tourism Directorate, the construction of four five-star hotels, two four-star hotels, two three-star hotels, a two-star hotel and a special facility with 94 beds is ongoing in the city. The construction process is expected to end by 2009 at the latest.
Fames Hotel, Gaziantep's third five-star hotel, which is being constructed by Zafer Hotel Management in Nesimi neighborhood, has a capacity of 144 rooms and 298 beds. The five-star Anatolian Hotel in Gazi Muhtar Paşa neighborhood is being constructed by Kısacıklar A.Ş. and has a 90-room, 263-bed capacity, as well as 21 suites. Dedeman Hotel, under construction in Aktoprak neighborhood, will consist of 139 rooms, two rooms for the handicapped, 46 suites, a king size room and 456 beds. The hotel's construction company is Çağlar Patrol. Among these hotels, Anatolian Hotel is scheduled to open next month.
Divan Hotel, constructed on the Silk Road in Mücahitler neighborhood, will have 102 rooms, including two for the handicapped and 16 suites. The hotel will have the capacity to host 1,460 guests.
The four-star Uğur Plaza, constructed by Uğur Ticaret A.Ş. in İncilipınar neighborhood, will have 272 beds, 116 rooms, 12 suites and two rooms for the handicapped. Among other hotels under construction River Park Hotel is to have 35 beds, Celal Saygılı Hotel - 24 beds, four-star Nova and three-star Ibis, which are constructed in the fair area, will have 264 beds each.
Great interest from local and foreign groups
Gaziantep Culture and Tourism Provincial Director Salih Eflioğlu said Gaziantep currently had two five-star hotels, five four-star hotels, seven three-star hotels and 11 two-star hotels with a total capacity of 3,500 beds.
He said the city's need would not be met even when the current constructions are finished. Noting that the city of Gaziantep was a brand and the rising star of Anatolia, Eflioğlu continued, �The city's position in the field of industry and trade has been strengthened with the Southeastern Anatolian Project, or GAP. Economic and social development brought health, fair, culture and business tourism sectors customers to town. It also influenced local gastronomy, culture and tourism. But without the completion of physical infrastructure, it is not possible to become a real tourist center. In recent years international hotel chains have shown great interest in Gaziantep, which is going through a process of urbanization. This is an important development.�
Eflioğlu mentioned that Gaziantep has become popular among local, but not foreign tourists. He said foreigners would prefer to stay in ancient cities like Rumkale, Yesemek, Kargamış Ruins and Zeugma. �Currently, the occupancy rate is full in all hotels. We need to increase bed capacity as soon as possible. When Fıvat River basin opens to tourism and constructions start there, promotional activities should be carried out well.�
He noted that international hotel chains showed great interest in Gaziantep to meet the need for accommodation. �Kaya Ramada, Hilton and Koç groups are looking for places for new hotels. Particularly, Koç group is planning a big investment in the region. The group came to Gaziantep 15 days ago and visited the Fırat River Basin. It will announce its decision later. Investors do not invest without being sure of profit. Now the city's bed capacity is increasing to 8,000 from 3,500. There is a 100 percent growth in the sector. This is a world record. Our goal is to increase the bed capacity to 10,000.�
Inform,29.05.08
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