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Travel and Accommodation => Accommodation and Hotels => Topic started by: Denners on January 28, 2011, 08:58:39 AM

Title: Who is now marketing them ?
Post by: Denners on January 28, 2011, 08:58:39 AM: Until very recently, the Likya, Asfiya, Oasis and Yali hotels were marketed by Tapestry.
They do not now appear on Tapestry's website.
Can anyone tell me who is now marketing them for 2011 ?
Denners
Title: Re: Who is now marketing them ?
Post by: maryjane on January 30, 2011, 08:51:03 PM: Have Tapestry pulled out of Kalkan totally? Met up with some friends yesterday, they showed me the letter they received - pity they had already paid for 7 people for this Summer, however good news - they can have a holiday in Egypt or Morocco! >:D
Title: Re: Who is now marketing them ?
Post by: Queenie on January 31, 2011, 03:45:15 PM: Did they get their money back??

I'm sure someone else will take over, otherwise there'll be a lot of empty hotels and villas this year!!
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Post by: Bdancer on January 31, 2011, 03:49:13 PM: I think these hotels now work with exclusive escapes
Isis
Title: Re: Who is now marketing them ?
Post by: Queenie on January 31, 2011, 03:53:48 PM: They don't show them on their website......
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Post by: kevincat99 on January 31, 2011, 03:54:29 PM: Maryjane - what did the letter say ??
Title: Re: Who is now marketing them ?
Post by: Kalkan Magic on January 31, 2011, 04:29:14 PM: They aren't working with Ex Esc - there are several hotels and villas inc Likya and Asfiya which are now going through a company called the 'Discerning Collection' but not sure who this is affiliated with or run by. May be run by Aykan who own the hotels with a UK office? Not sure at the moment.
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Post by: kalkanfan on January 31, 2011, 06:02:37 PM: It looks like you now enquire direct through

www.aykangroup.com
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Post by: Denners on February 01, 2011, 10:10:08 PM: Surprised nobody knows anything. I'd like to know ! Great new marketing strategy !!
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Post by: Theturquoisecollection on February 14, 2011, 11:51:55 AM: Good morning. I thought it might be useful to respond to this post, as it is clear from the number of telephone calls into our office and the posts on this site that there is some confusion around the changes to arrangements regarding Tapestry's product in Kalkan. With immediate effect the Turquoise Collection will be offering the former Tapestry property for the 2011 season.

Likya Hotel
Asfiya Hotel
Oasis Hotel
Yali Beach hotel

Villas
Villa Doruk ( Old Town )
Villa Sena ( Old Town )
Villa Badem ( Old Town )
Villa Sarafin ( Near Regency hotel )
Villa Amethyst ( Near Regency Hotel )
Villa Nergis ( Kalamar Road )
Villa Aydin Evi ( Kayakoy )
Villa Ozlem Evi ( Kayakoy )
Villa Akinci Evi ( Kayakoy )

Please contact me if I can help with any further information.

Stephanie Kerry
Title: Re: Who is now marketing them ?
Post by: Charlie on February 14, 2011, 01:07:42 PM: Stephanie is the Turquoise Collection also the Discerning Collection? As I see the DC website also offers the same hotels. Thanks
Title: Re: Who is now marketing them ?
Post by: Denners on February 16, 2011, 06:58:04 AM: The Asfiya Hotel is now on the Turquoise Collection website but the Discerning Collection website says they will be marketing the Asfiya Hotel exclusivily ! All very confusing......
Title: Re: Who is now marketing them ?
Post by: Sallyz on February 21, 2011, 02:00:52 PM: The email we got from Likya said they were working with Discerning. I contacted them but was a bit nervous as they seem to be a new company. After much thought we decided the simplest option was to book direct. Yet to receive our refund from Travelzest!
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Post by: The Discerning Collection on March 15, 2011, 02:48:32 PM: Hello

I thought I should introduce ourselves and hopefully clear up any confusion!

Due to many changes at Tapestry Collection, including becoming more mainstream and their relocation from London to Cheltenham, the old Tapestry team (Beata and Charlie and many of the overseas staff) have set up the Discerning Collection alongside our business partner Aslan from the Aykan Group; owner many luxury villas and boutique hotels in Kalkan.

We are a small specialist tour operator focussing on luxury holidays to Turkey, Greece and Morocco. We know our properties and regions intimately, having stayed in most of the properties we feature. Due to the late set up of DC, owner Aslan is also marketing his accommodation via other operators, however, if you would like to book either just the accommodation or the whole package, we are happy to do this for you. We are fully ATOL protected as we are part of Travel Counsellors for you peace of mind.

We are proud of our service and can tell you everything you need to know about your chosen accommodation - even how much sun you will get on your balcony at most of our hotels!

Our brochure is due out soon and we are working hard behind the scenes to get our website top notch - but in the meantime, for more information or to request a brochure, please email us at info@discerningcollection.com or call us on 020 8994 7440.

The Discerning Collection Team
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Post by: davemthomas on March 16, 2011, 02:32:44 PM: or you could try these guys who have been about for years.....and i think were formerly simply travel they have some loveley Turkey/kalkan accom..!!

www.simpson.com
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Post by: Phyllis on March 16, 2011, 04:25:45 PM: Dave, their correct website is www.simpsontravel.com. Yes you are correct it is a family business run by Graham Simpson successfully ran Simply Travel and sold it to TUI. I met Mr Simpson when he was in Kalkan last year and he still is very active in the business