Swissôtel Antalya Kalkan slated to open in 2025

(Image: Sourced from Accor Press portal)

Accor has partnered with Fenix Companies Group to expand its footprint in Türkiye by recently announcing that it will open Swissôtel Antalya Kalkan in 2025.

Located along the bay of Kalkan, it will have a private beach stretch and an outdoor swimming pool, with the entire project covering 39,615 sqm.

Swissôtel Antalya Kalkan will feature 245 rooms, two restaurants offering fine dining experiences, a Café Swiss, two bars, a private beach, a swimming pool, and a 900 sqm fitness and spa facility.

Leisure amenities at the property will include a 900 sqm fitness and spa facility. The hotel will also feature a beauty salon, yoga studio, sauna, steam room, Turkish bath and massage rooms.

“Our collaboration with Accor marks a milestone in our company’s growth. We are proud to be working together to bring Swissôtel Antalya Kalkan to Türkiye to be able to showcase the natural beauty and hospitality that our country has to offer. This partnership represents an exciting venture that capitalises on Fenix’s expertise and Accor’s global reputation to elevate the hospitality landscape in the Mediterranean region,” said Eyup Mavi, group chairman of Fenix Companies Group.

Paul Stevens, chief operating officer Premium, Midscale and Economy Division, Middle East, Africa and Türkiye at Accor, added, “With its awe-inducing location on the breathtaking bays of Kalkan and the exceptional facilities it will offer, we are confident that this resort will become a premier destination for travellers seeking enriching experiences that deliver the good life.”

Accor builds global footprint

Swissotel Hotels and Resorts operates 34 properties in 20 countries, with 33 in the pipeline. Its parent Accor meanwhile has over 5,500 properties in more than 110 countries, with 1,262 hotels in the pipeline.

Apart from Accor, another hospitality major – Marriott International – also recently signed 13 deals for properties in Türkiye comprising more than 2,000 rooms. Marriott currently has a portfolio of 48 properties and nearly 8,000 rooms across 21 brands within the country.

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This article originally appeared on Business Traveller Middle East