Sebastian Ebel, CEO of TUI, one of the leading names in the tourism industry, and his team visited Rixos Tersane Istanbul, the new favourite of Istanbul. During the visit, Ebel and his team met with Fettah Tamince, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Rixos Hotels, and exchanged ideas on cooperation and strategic plans to further increase the tourism potential of Istanbul.
Following the visit, Fettah Tamince, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Rixos Hotels, shared the following statements on his social media account ‘We met with TUI CEO Sebastian Ebel and his team at Tersane Istanbul. We showed them what we have done at Tersane Istanbul. We exchanged ideas to bring more visitors to Istanbul, which we both believe has a much greater potential than today. TUI is a strategic partner of Rixos Hotels. We are very happy to be able to work together and I believe we can do more.’
Highlights of Rixos Tersane Istanbul
Rixos Tersane Istanbul aims to offer its guests a unique experience by combining the historical texture of Istanbul with a modern architecture. While the hotel is located in one of the central points of the city, it also draws attention with the luxury services it offers. Under the leadership of Fettah Tamince, this project aims to revitalise the historical Shipyard Istanbul and bring it into tourism.
Strategic Partnership of TUI and Rixos Hotels
TUI and Rixos Hotels have a long-standing strategic partnership. This co-operation aims to combine the strengths of the two giant brands to attract more tourists from all over the world to visit Turkey and especially Istanbul. In this context, TUI CEO Sebastian Ebel's visit to Rixos Tersane Istanbul is considered as an indication that both TUI and Rixos Hotels have big ambitions for Istanbul and Turkey.
Istanbul's Tourism Potential
With its historical and cultural richness, Istanbul is one of the most visited cities in the world. However, both TUI and Rixos Hotels management believe that the tourism potential of the city is much greater. Accordingly, the meetings and joint projects are important steps taken to attract more visitors to Istanbul and further develop the city's tourism sector.
The visit of Sebastian Ebel and his team is seen as a sign of strengthening co-operation between TUI and Rixos Hotels. Both parties stated that they will continue to work together to increase the tourism potential of Istanbul and contribute to the sector with new projects.
This important meeting at Rixos Tersane Istanbul stands out as part of the strategic steps to increase Istanbul's tourism attractiveness worldwide. This visit signals that the two giant brands will cooperate more in line with common goals.