Marriott International has signed an agreement with real estate company Ozak GYO to launch the first luxury all-inclusive resort of its kind in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The resort will be located in Kemer, Antalya Province, and will be called The Ritz-Carlton Kemer.
Neal Jones, President of Marriott International for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, said: "The signing of The Ritz-Carlton, Kemer all-inclusive resort reflects our continued focus on expanding Marriott's luxury portfolio in the most prominent and sought-after destinations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The project also reflects the evolution of the luxury resort segment, as guests increasingly look for the exceptional service, refined design and personalized experiences associated with The Ritz-Carlton name, delivered within an integrated all-inclusive concept."
Ahmet Akbalık, Chairman of Ozak GYO, said: "We see tourism as one of the core pillars of our long-term growth vision. Our journey in this sector began in 2004 with our first luxury resort, and we went on to lead the way, being the first to launch several initiatives. Today we combine this experience with Ozak GYO's capabilities in residential development and its established position in the sector thanks to its high standards, along with the know-how of Ela Hospitality."
He added: "We shape our projects around what our guests expect and need. We are building on this experience with The Ritz-Carlton Kemer to enter a new segment of luxury hospitality, creating a distinctive resort concept and holiday experience in harmony with the unique character of the project's location. We aim to attract new segments of visitors to Kemer and strengthen Turkey's competitiveness in luxury tourism."
"This project is an important part of Ozak's long-term growth strategy, and in the next phase we intend to announce the new tourism projects we will launch in line with this vision and approach."
The Ritz-Carlton Kemer is set to open in 2028 as an all-inclusive resort, a luxury destination set amid pristine forests along a 1.2 km stretch of coastline. It will have 141 rooms and suites, along with a number of standalone villas ranging from one to 5 bedrooms, with distinctive designs that offer guests privacy and luxury.
The resort plans to offer rich dining and hospitality experiences within its all-inclusive system, along with indoor and outdoor spaces for events, celebrations and social gatherings, as well as comprehensive facilities for all ages, including a state-of-the-art fitness center, a variety of indoor and outdoor pools, a spa, a kids' club and a sports complex with tennis and padel courts.
With its unique location between the sparkling shores of the Mediterranean and the peaks of the Taurus Mountains, Kemer is an enchanting destination that meets the aspirations of all kinds of visitors seeking leisure and relaxation.
The partnership between Marriott and Ozak GYO comes in cooperation with Servotel as the project's hotel consultant.
Ömer Isvan, founder of Servotel, the project's hotel consultant, said: "Drawing on our global experience in the hospitality sector spanning more than 4 decades, we are proud to bring Ozak and Marriott International together in their first joint collaboration."
Marriott International (Nasdaq: MAR) is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA. Its portfolio of well-known brands spans luxury, premium, select, midscale, extended-stay and all-inclusive, with more than 10,000 properties across 148 countries and territories as of 30 June 2026. Marriott franchises, operates and licenses hotel, residential, timeshare, yacht and outdoor experience products and more around the world. The company also offers the Marriott Bonvoy program.
