Istanbul

The latest addition to Istanbul’s luxury hotel roster has made its debut with the soft opening of Aliée Istanbul. Located on the city’s iconic Golden Horn, the property—a member of the Paris Society Collection—will make its full debut in September.

Peter Sommer Travels has announced its new Exploring Istanbul tour for 2026. Accompanied by an expert guide, travellers will get up close with mosques, palaces and fortifications, plus other lesser-known wonders.

Accor is poised to introduce a second Fairmont luxury branded hotel in Istanbul, Turkey following an extensive renovation of The Grand Tarabya.

Marriott International’s Luxury Collection has welcomed a new property to its portfolio with the addition of Sanasaryan Han, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Istanbul.

White Desert has unveiled a new iconic guest experience – a momentous 21-day itinerary to all seven continents called White Desert World.

An opening date of 14 February 2023 has been confirmed for The Peninsula Istanbul, the newest addition to The Peninsula Hotels’ portfolio of luxurious hotels. The five-star property is a member of the Virtuoso Preview program for highly anticipated new openings.

Turkish Airlines passengers transiting through Istanbul with lengthy transfer times are once again being offered a stopover service in the Star Alliance member’s primary hub.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has debuted its newest urban luxury hotel on the shores of the Bosphorus in Istanbul.

Global airline alliance SkyTeam has officially opened the doors to its seventh branded lounge, adding to more than 790 members’ and affiliated lounges worldwide. Located in Istanbul’s new airport (IST), the facility is served by seven alliance members: Aeroflot, Air France, KLM, Korean Air, Middle East Airlines, Saudia and TAROM.

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas brings its trademark unique and quirky take on hospitality to two restored Ottoman-era mansions in Istanbul, Turkey.

Seabourn will recommence cruising to Turkey, with Seabourn Ovation returning to Istanbul, Turkey, in October 2020.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group will manage a second luxury hotel in Istanbul, Turkey. The project, which also features branded residences, is scheduled to open in 2022.