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As announced by TUIK, tourism revenues increased by 27.1% in Q3 and the number of visitors increased by 54% compared to the same period of the previous year. Being the pioneer of this increase, Istanbul will consolidate its place in the tourism and accommodation industry by hosting the award ceremony called the “Oscar of Luxury”

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ISTANBUL (TR) - The data of the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK), which offers comprehensive insights into the course of the tourism industry in Turkey, has been announced recently. According to TUIK data, tourism revenues in Turkey increased by 27.1% in Q3 2022 compared to the same period of the previous year. The number of visitors increased by 54% in the same period. Istanbul, the cultural, entertainment and luxury center that connects the continents and hosts Istanbul Airport, which was selected as the "best airport in the world" by the readers of the world-famous travel publication Condé Nast, entered the Michelin Guide with 56 restaurants in the past weeks, has been the pioneer of this rise. This potential of Istanbul will be crowned with an event that is considered as one of the most special events of the accommodation sector and called the “Oscar of Luxury". The Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards (SSLHLA) award ceremony, organized for the tenth time this year, will be held at Lazzoni Hotel on November 19.

Khalil El-Mouelhy, the founder and chairman of the award ceremony organization, commented, “An international award ceremony, which has been accepted by the global tourism industry and has a history of ten years, will be held in Istanbul for the first time. This special event, which will be attended by the pioneers of the accommodation and luxury industry from more than 15 countries, will attract global attention to Turkey.”

The luxury tourism sector will reach $82 billion by 2030

The event, which started in 2013 and has been held online for the past two years, rewards the industry giants who offer the most excellent experiences in the tourism and accommodation industry. Princes, princesses, politicians, bureaucrats and high-profile business people attend the gala ceremony, which brings together the top names of the hospitality and lifestyle industry. Khalil El-Mouelhy said that current research predicts that the luxury tourism industry will reach $82 billion by 2030. Today, as we approach the end of the industry's recovery, we can't wait to reward the brands that set the industry's standards and talk about the future of hospitality. We are bringing together brands in Istanbul that will redefine the definition of luxury and offer excellent experiences to visitors in 2023 and beyond.”

“Istanbul is hosting such an event for the first time”

At the event, where the CEOs, general managers and owners of world-renowned tourism and accommodation giants will attend, Signum Virtutis plaques, which are considered the symbol of global excellence for the luxury accommodation and lifestyle industry, will also find their owners. At the event, where Ece Vahapoğlu will be the master of the ceremony, Georgian singer Nutsa Buzaladze, known for her songs such as The Voice, All Together Not, and The Masked Singer, will be on stage. Noting that they think it is important to work with the right brand as an event venue, SSLHLA Founder and President Khalil El-Mouelhy concluded: “We are happy to partner with Lazzoni Hotel for this special day. Considering that Istanbul is hosting such an event for the first time, we thought it important to choose a Turkish brand with the right experience and high-quality service. Lazzoni Hotel meets all these requirements perfectly. Our guests coming to Istanbul from all over the world will be able to experience the Golden Horn of Istanbul, the Golden Horn, which separates the Historical Peninsula and Beyoğlu from each other, with all its beauty.”