
Ankara Palas is an accommodation and cultural event center built during the early years of the Republic of Türkiye and is one of Ankara’s historical landmarks. Initially designed as a social facility for parliament members and a guesthouse for official visitors, it has served various functions over time. Today, it operates as a museum.HistoryThe foundation of Ankara Palas was laid in 1924; however, it was left incomplete as the original architect, Vedat Tek, abandoned the project. Later, it was
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Edanur Karakoç

Burj Al Arab Jumeirah is a hotel located in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Completed in 1999, the structure stands on an artificial island approximately 280 metres offshore from Dubai’s Jumeirah beach. It is situated about 15 kilometres from the city centre and is in close proximity to urban areas such as Jumeirah Beach and Palm Jumeirah. Due to its entirely suite-based accommodation and remarkable height, it is regarded as a significant example in tourism literature. Although it is no
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The Kartalkaya Hotel Fire was a major fire disaster that occurred on 21 January 2025 at the Grand Kartal Hotel in the Kartalkaya region of Bolu, known for its ski tourism, resulting in the deaths of 78 people and injuries to 137 others. The incident has been recorded as one of the deadliest fires in Turkey’s history involving tourist accommodation facilities.Following the fire, extensive judicial and administrative investigations were launched, leading to legal proceedings against numerous publi
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Edanur Karakoç

Pera Palas Hotel is a historic hotel located in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul. Construction began in 1892 and it opened for service in 1895. Built during the final years of the Ottoman Empire, it was designed to serve as a bridge between East and West in Istanbul, particularly for passengers of the Orient Express. The hotel distinguished itself in Ottoman Istanbul through its architecture and concept of comfort that reflected European lifestyles of the era.Architecture and FeaturesThe Pera Pa
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The fire occurred at the Kervansaray Hotel in the Uludağ Hotels Region of Bursa, Türkiye, on March 27, 2025. Among the victims were national skier Berkin Usta, who had represented Türkiye at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, his mother Fikriye Usta, and his father Yahya Usta, who served as the president of the Association of Ski and Snowboard Instructors of Türkiye.It was later determined that the hotel continued operations despite the expiration of its operating license and the cancellation of
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