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Royan in the press
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- 15 August 2026Turizm AjansıAward newsTurkish
Royan Hotel Hagia Sophia Istanbul dört kategoride Türkiye’nin en iyisi seçildi
Four Türkiye-level category awards at the Haute Grandeur Global Awards 2026, with comments from Fırat Gedikli.
Go to source · Turizm Ajansı - 14 August 2026Turizm AktüelAward newsTurkish
Royan Hotel Hagia Sophia Istanbul’a Haute Grandeur’dan dört prestijli ödül
Four Türkiye-level category awards at the Haute Grandeur Global Awards 2026, with comments from Fırat Gedikli.
Go to source · Turizm Aktüel - 14 August 2026Turizm Proje DergisiAward newsTurkish
Royan Hotel Hagia Sophia Istanbul’a Haute Grandeur’dan dört prestijli ödül
Four Türkiye-level category awards at the Haute Grandeur Global Awards 2026, with comments from Fırat Gedikli.
Go to source · Turizm Proje Dergisi - 14 August 2026Hotel MedyaAward newsTurkish
Royan Hotel Hagia Sophia Istanbul Önemli Bir Başarıya İmza Attı: 4 Ödül Birden Aldı
Four Türkiye-level category awards at the Haute Grandeur Global Awards 2026, with comments from Fırat Gedikli.
Go to source · Hotel Medya - 13 August 2026Haute GrandeurPress releaseEnglish
Royan Hotel Hagia Sophia Istanbul Named Best in Türkiye in Four Categories at the 2026 Haute Grandeur Awards
Four Türkiye-level category awards at the Haute Grandeur Global Awards 2026, with comments from Fırat Gedikli.
Go to source · Haute Grandeur - November 2025Turizm AktüelPrintEnglish · p. 24
Royan Hotel Hagia Sophia Istanbul Wins Awards in Four Categories
News of the 2025 European Haute Grandeur awards in the November 2025 English print issue, with a statement from Fırat Gedikli.
Go to source · Turizm Aktüel - 8 August 2025Turizm Proje DergisiAward newsTurkish
Royan Hotel Hagia Sophia Istanbul, a member of Radisson Individuals, 4 dalda ödüle layık görüldü
Four European category awards at the Haute Grandeur Global Awards 2025, with comments from Fırat Gedikli.
Go to source · Turizm Proje Dergisi - 8 August 2025Turizm YatırımAward newsTurkish
Royan Hotel Hagia Sophia İstanbul’a 4 Ödül Birden
Four European category awards at the Haute Grandeur Global Awards 2025, with comments from Fırat Gedikli.
Go to source · Turizm Yatırım - 7 August 2025Turizm AktüelAward newsTurkish
Royan Hotel Hagia Sophia Istanbul, 4 kategoride ödül kazandı
Four European category awards at the Haute Grandeur Global Awards 2025, with comments from Fırat Gedikli.
Go to source · Turizm Aktüel - 7 August 2025Tourism JournalAward newsTurkish
Royan Hotel Hagia Sophia Istanbul Haute Grandeur 2025’te Avrupa’nın En İyisi Seçildi
Four European category awards at the Haute Grandeur Global Awards 2025, with comments from Fırat Gedikli.
Go to source · Tourism Journal - 7 August 2025Turizm DosyasıAward newsTurkish
En iyi oteller arasında yer aldı
Four European category awards at the Haute Grandeur Global Awards 2025, with comments from Fırat Gedikli.
Go to source · Turizm Dosyası - 14 July 2025Haute GrandeurPress releaseEnglish
Royan Hotel Hagia Sophia Istanbul, a member of Radisson Individuals, Wins 2025 Haute Grandeur Awards for Europe’s Best Destination Hotel, Best Hidden Gem Escape, Best New Hotel, and Most Romantic Hotel
Four European category awards at the Haute Grandeur Global Awards 2025, with comments from Fırat Gedikli.
Go to source · Haute Grandeur - March 2025Turizm AktüelPrintEnglish · p. 32–33
Fırat Gedikli, Managing Director of Royan Hotels: Tourism can revive with the right strategies
In the ITB Berlin special issue, Fırat Gedikli discusses the outlook for 2025, cost pressures and the case for quality service.
Go to source · Turizm Aktüel - 30 November 2024Turizm AktüelInterviewTurkish
Fatih Gedikli: Bölgeye güven, yüksek standart ve profesyonel hizmet anlayışı getirdik
Fatih Gedikli on the hotel’s approach to service, Royan Suites, its awards and new projects.
Go to source · Turizm Aktüel - November 2024Turizm AktüelPrintEnglish · p. 42–43
Fatih Gedikli: We brought trust, high standards, and a professional service approach to the region
The English version of the Fatih Gedikli interview, in the WTM London special issue.
Go to source · Turizm Aktüel - 1 October 2024Turizm YatırımInterviewTurkish
Fırat Gedikli: “Dijitalleşme, otel içindeki operasyonel süreçlerin hızlanmasını sağlıyor”
Fırat Gedikli on automation in accounting, reservations and front office, dynamic pricing and the 2024 season.
Go to source · Turizm Yatırım - 13 September 2024Tourism TodayAward newsTurkish
Royan Hotel Hagia Sophia Istanbul Avrupa’nın en iyisi seçildi
Best Destination Hotel in Europe at the Haute Grandeur Global Awards 2024, with comments from Fırat Gedikli.
Go to source · Tourism Today - 12 September 2024Turizm Proje DergisiAward newsTurkish
Royan Hotel Hagia Sophia Istanbul, a member of Radisson Individuals, Avrupa’nın En İyi Destinasyon Oteli Seçildi
Best Destination Hotel in Europe at the Haute Grandeur Global Awards 2024, with comments from Fırat Gedikli.
Go to source · Turizm Proje Dergisi - 17 June 2022Anadolu AjansıNewsTurkish
Royan Hotel Hagia Sophia İstanbul açıldı
The Gedikli family’s second hotel in Sultanahmet opens: 49 rooms, a Byzantine cistern found during construction, and comments from Fatih Gedikli.
Go to source · Anadolu Ajansı - 17 June 2022Turizm GüncelNewsTurkish
Royan Hotel Hagia Sophia İstanbul açıldı
The opening ceremony, attended by the Gedikli family, and the preserved cistern wall now on display.
Go to source · Turizm Güncel - 17 June 2022HotelRestaurantNewsTurkish
Royan Hotel Hagia Sophia İstanbul kapılarını açtı
The Gedikli family’s second hotel in Sultanahmet opens: 49 rooms, a Byzantine cistern found during construction, and comments from Fatih Gedikli.
Go to source · HotelRestaurant - 17 June 2022Türkiye TurizmNewsTurkish
Royan Hagia Sophia Radisson Individuals hizmete girdi
The Gedikli family’s second hotel in Sultanahmet opens: 49 rooms, a Byzantine cistern found during construction, and comments from Fatih Gedikli.
Go to source · Türkiye Turizm - 17 June 2022Konya AktüelNewsTurkish
Royan Hotel Hagia Sophia İstanbul açıldı
The Gedikli family’s second hotel in Sultanahmet opens: 49 rooms, a Byzantine cistern found during construction, and comments from Fatih Gedikli.
Go to source · Konya Aktüel - 28 April 2022Travel PR NewsPress releaseEnglish
Radisson announces the opening of Royan Hotel Hagia Sophia Istanbul
Announcement of the 49-room hotel in Sultanahmet, opening as the first Radisson Individuals member in Türkiye, with a statement from Fırat Gedikli.
Go to source · Travel PR News - 28 April 2022Franchising.comPress releaseEnglish
Radisson Individuals expands to Turkey with its first property nestled in historic Istanbul
Announcement of the 49-room hotel in Sultanahmet, opening as the first Radisson Individuals member in Türkiye, with a statement from Fırat Gedikli.
Go to source · Franchising.com - 27 April 2022Radisson Hotel GroupPress releaseEnglish
Radisson Individuals expands to Turkey with its first property nestled in historic Istanbul
Announcement of the 49-room hotel in Sultanahmet, opening as the first Radisson Individuals member in Türkiye, with a statement from Fırat Gedikli.
Go to source · Radisson Hotel Group - 27 April 2022GlobeNewswirePress releaseEnglish
Radisson Individuals expands to Turkey with its first property nestled in historic Istanbul
Announcement of the 49-room hotel in Sultanahmet, opening as the first Radisson Individuals member in Türkiye, with a statement from Fırat Gedikli.
Go to source · GlobeNewswire - 27 April 2022Hotel News ResourcePress releaseEnglish
Royan Hotel Hagia Sophia Istanbul Opens As a Member of Radisson Individuals
Announcement of the 49-room hotel in Sultanahmet, opening as the first Radisson Individuals member in Türkiye, with a statement from Fırat Gedikli.
Go to source · Hotel News Resource - 27 April 2022Hospitality NetPress releaseEnglish
Radisson Individuals expands to Turkey with its first property nestled in historic Istanbul
Announcement of the 49-room hotel in Sultanahmet, opening as the first Radisson Individuals member in Türkiye.
Go to source · Hospitality Net - Tourism ExclusiveNewsTurkish
Bizans Sarnıçlı Otelde Tarihe Yolculuk
An opening feature on the Byzantine cistern wall on display inside the hotel, its restaurants and its rooms.
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Awards
Haute Grandeur Global Awards
Since 2024, Royan Hotel Hagia Sophia has received Haute Grandeur Global Awards in European and Türkiye categories.
2026
Türkiye- Best Bed and Breakfast Hotel
- Best Boutique Honeymoon Hotel
- Best New Hotel
- Best Prime Location Hotel
2025
Europe- Best Destination Hotel
- Best Hideaway Retreat
- Best New Hotel (less than 3 years)
- Best Romantic Hotel
2024
Europe · Türkiye- Best Destination Hotel · Europe
- Best New Hotel · Türkiye
Press contact
Press enquiries: info@royanhotels.com.tr