Tourism2030 - Good Practice Turkey

Turkey Giresun Birun Kümbet Mountain House

2018-08-16T13:09:14Z

TURKEY

	*Explanation*

	Giresun Birun Kümbet Chalets
	The facility is located in Kümbet Plateau, Giresun, and at the height of 1800 meters. The whole building is made of wood and it is nature compatible
*WHY*
The reason for good practice	Being in compliance with the architecture of the region, having good communication with local people. A facility with ecotourism activities. Many alternatives around for nature tourism and others. No certificates or documents but meets the criteria.
*HOW*
(Methods/steps/tools (for improving good practices)	The facility coordinates with the local community, and serves local food. It is in compliance with the culture and nature of the area as a whole.
*RESULT*
Specific / measurable results, benefits	Highland tourism is very common in Black Sea Region, and tourists show intense interest. The facility makes a contribution to the area in this respect.
Recognitions (example rewards)	No awards but it has documents issued by the Governor.
*MORE*
web references, documents	Web-site: http://birun.com/ Telephone:+90 454 386 61 11Pbx Telephone -2: +90 454 386 61 11Pbx Fax: +90 454 386 62 12 E-mail: iletisim@birun.com Address: Kümbet Köyü Koçkayası mesire yeri P.K.22 Dereli / Giresun / Türkiye

Bolu Mudurnu Melek Hotels

2018-09-20T07:57:06Z

Good Practice Innovation Sheet

Items	Description
1. WHO
Key people and organisations (initiator, leader, partners)	Melek Hotels Mudurnu – Offering local flavors in its restaurant, Tekkeliler Mansion is one of the best taste stops. Bolu, Abant Lake and Yedigöller visitors from İstanbul, Ankara and other cities have a good time in this restaurant which combines and serves local Mudurnu flavors and Ottoman cuisine.


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2. WHY
Reason for taking the good practice action	It takes nearly 3 hours by car to get to Mudurnu (230 Km to İstanbul and 240 Km to Ankara). Going by bus which runs hourly from Bolu takes nearly 40 minutes. Melek Hotels Mudurnu-Tekkeliler Mansion is in the center of Mudurnu, next to historical Suleiman the Magnificent Turkish bath, and near Suleiman the Magnificent Mosque and the bazaar. The Mansion has 9 rooms decorated as classic mansion rooms. Tekkeliler Mansion, the restoration of which was completed in 2015, has two restaurants; indoor restaurant could seat about 50 people while outdoor restaurant could seat 100 people. Melek Hotels Mudurnu Tekkeliler Mansion is 22 km to Sünnet Lake, 15 minutes ride to Abant and 45 minutes to Bolu.
Issues and challenge
3. HOW
Methods /steps / tools used (to develop the good practice)
4. RESULT
Specific/measurable results, benefits	Mudurnu, where the first Turkish settlements begun in Seljuk period, is located in the main area, which later formed the basis of Ottoman Empire. It was annexed to the Ottoman principality borders under the guidance of Samsa Çavuş and Köse Mihal. Halil Hayrettin Pasha (Çandarlı Kara Halil), who formed the basis of the first regular army “Yaya Örgütü” and again the first Finance and Treasury organization in the period of Sultan Murat I, was also from Mudurnu and became the first Ottoman vizier. Yıldırım Beyazıt Mosque (1374) and Yıldırım Beyazıt Turkish bath (1382) established in the period of Bayezid I has been standing for 600 years.
Recognitions (e.g. awards)
5. REFLECTION
Lessons learned
Challenges met
Critical success factors
6. MORE
web-references, documents	Web-site: http://mudurnu.melekhotels.com/ Telephone: +(90) 374 421 20 40 E-mail: mudurnutekkeliler@melekhotels.com Address: Kuran Kursu Sk. No:1 Mudurnu/Bolu/Türkiye +(90) 374 421 20 40 İstanbul: 230 Km (2 saat 45 dakika) - Ankara: 240 Km (3 saat)

Kastamonu İksir Resort Town

2018-09-20T08:12:07Z

Good Practice Innovation Sheet

Items	Description
1. WHO
Key people and organisations (initiator, leader, partners)	İKSIR RESORT TOWN
	Iksir Resort Town Daday is located at the end of the province of Daday, Kastamonu. The main building is a wooden mansion: Iksir Hanım Konağı which was built as a family resident in 1926. Apart from this, there are two chalets and an organic farm. As well as being able to stay in high altitude mountain houses, it also has access to winter sports and highland tourism facilities. There are ranches on the farm, and cereals, fruits and vegetables are produced. Any customers who are interested in breeding, gathering and processing products and animal care can participate in activities.

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2. WHY
Reason for taking the good practice action	The fact that the main accommodation building, which is a beautiful example of the local architecture, is being operated to reflect the life of the pre-century period, the positive communication and cooperation with the people of the environment. Organic production and consumption, horse riding, cycling, nature walk, various competition events (such as mushroom racing) and various eco-tourism activity opportunities. In addition, although it is not an eco-tourism document, it provides the majority (72%) of ecotourism criteria and has some documents and awards like ORSER the organic farming entrepreneur certificate, and it’s been established and operated by a woman.
Issues and challenge
3. HOW
Methods /steps / tools used (to develop the good practice)	Consumption of local and organic products, prioritization of the local people in product purchase and recycling, waste management, measures and warnings to reduce waste, including disposable products. The development of various eco-tourism activities and the necessary information to protect the natural and cultural assets.
4. RESULT
Specific/measurable results, benefits	Being an example of environmentally friendly practices through the production and consumption of organic agricultural products, efficient use of resources and protection of cultural, social and natural values in Daday, one of the important ecotourism destinations in the Black Sea Region.
Recognitions (e.g. awards)	Organic farming entrepreneur certificate issued by ORSER, production certificate issued by the Governor.
5. REFLECTION
Lessons learned
Challenges met
Critical success factors
6. MORE
web-references, documents	Web site: http://www.iksirresorttown.com/ Telephone:+90 366.616 10 16 Fax: +90 366.616 10 46 E-Mail: info@iksirresorttown.com Address: Daday Kelebek Mah. 37860 Daday – Kastamonu / Türkiye

Kastamonu İzbeli Farm

2018-09-20T08:24:14Z

Good Practice Innovation Sheet

Items	Description
1. WHO
Key people and organisations (initiator, leader, partners)	The farm, given to İzbeli Family in 1651 in the age of Ottoman Sultan Mehmet IV (Mehmet, the hunter) for Timariots (timar holders) has mostly been kept in its original form. The production is still going on in the region with natural and organic agricultural techniques. Breakfast is also served in the farm.


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2. WHY
Reason for taking the good practice action	Embodying the history of centuries, the farm acts as a museum. İzbeli Family donated the bedspread of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk that he used during his visit to Kastamonu in 1925 to City History Museum. İzbeli Farm has been contributing to tourism in Kastamonu since 2002. Organic products that are grown without using synthetic manure or hormones are provided for the visitors of the farm. Besides the breakfast served in the farm has been appreciated by most of the gourmets and praised by local and national press.
Issues and challenge
3. HOW
Methods /steps / tools used (to develop the good practice)
4. RESULT
Specific/measurable results, benefits	Organic agriculture is performed in the farm. For a product to be processed as an organic product, a controlled production in accordance with the related organic agriculture legislation and certification of these products is necessary. It has certificates on organic agriculture given by the Ministries.http://www.izbeliciftligi.com/pressmedia/
Recognitions (e.g. awards)
5. REFLECTION
Lessons learned
Challenges met
Critical success factors
6. MORE
web-references, documents	Web-site: http://www.izbeliciftligi.com/ Telephone: +(90) 366 244 36 45 / +90 532 575 77 52 / +90 532 273 85 00 E-mail: iletisim@izbeliciftligi.com Address: Örencik Köyü İzbeli Mezrası No:5/2 KASTAMONU İstanbul: 230 Km (2 saat 45 dakika) -Ankara: 240 Km (3 saat)

Turkey Bolu City Gazelle Resort Hotel

2018-09-20T08:34:57Z

Good Practice Innovation Sheet

Items	Description
1. WHO
Key people and organisations (initiator, leader, partners)	Company: Turkey, Bolu, Gazelle


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2. WHY
Reason for taking the good practice action	About Us Turkey's best mountain resort, Grand Kartal Hotel in Kartalkaya goes beyond guest expectations and provides excellent service quality with Spa concept. It isn’t that difficult to get rid of stress and get out of rush and crowded cities to relax in nature while minding your health and body. Gazelle Resort & Spa; which is located in an oak tree forest in Bolu, 2.5 hours from Istanbul and 1.5 hour from Ankara; awaits you. The Only Green 5-Star Hotel in the Area Story of that 300-year-old oak tree… Gazelle Resort & SPA is located in an oak tree forest. Not even one tree was cut during the construction. The project of the hotel was completely changed because of a 300-year-old oak tree in the middle of the project. Gazelle Resort & Spa is the area’s first and the only green five star hotel because of its sustainability rules and eco-friendliness. Turkey’s Most Extensive Spa Hotel Silva Spa is one of the most extensive Spa centers in Turkey and Europe. From classical Swedish massage to Balinese Massage, from Turkish bath to Russian sauna, from crystal sauna to hay therapy, from aromatherapy to rose sauna… Every therapy you can think of is waiting for you in 5000m² Silva Spa. Fit & Healthy Life Besides all spa activities fitness, yoga, pilates and meditation activities are also offered. You can get fit whether in fresh air with singing birds, or at our nature view fitness center. For the Ones who Miss Nature While you run or have a walk at the forest, you may see singing birds, running gazelles, hopping squirrels or beautiful peacocks. You will "feel the nature" in Gazelle Resort & Spa. For Our Little Guests There is Mini Club, kids’ pool, baby buffet and baby care room for your children. There are different activities for children as well: Nature exploration, kids farm that they can seed and water, stone coloring, treasure hunts in the garden... http://www.gazellehotels.com.tr/en/gazelleresort/ Bolu Gazella Otel ..An environmental label (eco-label) written by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in the form of an environmentally-sensitive facility label showing the stars as green in the accommodation facilities with Ministry certification within the scope of the project "Environment Sensitive Accommodation Facilities".
Issues and challenge
3. HOW
Methods /steps / tools used (to develop the good practice)
4. RESULT
Specific/measurable results, benefits
Recognitions (e.g. awards)
5. REFLECTION
Lessons learned
Challenges met
Critical success factors
6. MORE
web-references, documents	http://www.gazellehotels.com.tr/en/gazelleresort/