An official signing ceremony for the project took place at Elite World Istanbul Taksim Hotel, attended by key figures including Elite World Hotels & Resorts COO Orkun Petekçi, Board Member, responsible of Sales and Marketing Emel Elik Bezaroğlu, İbrahim Tatlıses (Popular singer and partner of project), Sales Coordinator for Elite World Residence Istanbul Yeni Levent Ebru Tığrak, and Ekol Construction Manager Kenan Kiper Özerli.
The project will feature 76 apartment units ranging from one to four bedrooms, along with a 3,000-square-meter wellness center.
"Contributing to both tourism and real estate"
Speaking at the event, Emel Elik Bezaroğlu, Board Member responsible for Sales and Marketing, Elite World Hotels said: “For 50 years, we have been serving the tourism industry and catering to diverse target audiences. In 2022, we decided to raise the vision of our brand, aiming to expand to 50 hotels by 2030. We've diversified our portfolio, increasing our brands from four to nine. Elite World Residence Istanbul Yeni Levent, the first hotel under the Elite World Residence brand, is situated on a 1,300-square-meter plot owned by Tatlıses Group in Levent. Every detail of this project is designed with guest comfort in mind. We believe this new step will support both the tourism and real estate sectors.”
"Property owners to gain 35% higher rental income"
Elite World Hotels & Resorts COO, Orkun Petekçi, highlighted the global trends influencing the project: “The hospitality industry is evolving, and we are adapting to these changes. This is the first project under our Residence brand, offering the comfort of home with hotel services. We plan to complete the project by the last quarter of 2025. In addition, we will enable residence owners to lease their properties, providing a rental income that is 35% higher than the market average.”
"Earthquake-resistant structure"
Ibrahim Tatlıses, owner of Tatlıses Group, emphasized the importance of safety in construction: “I only offer the best, and safety is my priority. We have ensured the building is earthquake-resistant by using a reinforced foundation.”
"75% of construction completed"
Kenan Kiper Özerli, Ekol Construction Manager, provided an update on the construction: “We have completed 75% of the main structure, including significant underground construction. We expect to make faster progress moving forward. This has been a complex engineering feat, and we collaborated with architect Hüseyin Ağırbaş on the design.”
"Focusing on health tourism"
Ebru Tığrak, Sales Coordinator for Elite World Residence Istanbul Yeni Levent, discussed the features of the project: “The development includes 76 apartments, ranging from one to four bedrooms, with the larger units designed as duplexes. We have signed a 14-year agreement with Elite World Hotels. This project offers a dual purpose: hotel accommodation and the sale of hotel units as property. We plan to launch sales at a price of around 7 million TL, with the total project investment estimated at 450 million TL.”
In addition, a 3,000-square-meter wellness center will offer various health services, including hair transplantation and ozone therapy, led by Lale Yekmen, President of the World Ozone Federation. "This center will provide comprehensive wellness services, further tapping into the growing health tourism sector. Guests will be able to enjoy hotel-like comfort during their treatments," Tığrak added.