Hagia Sophia

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Surpasses 100 Open Hotels in Türkiye

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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ISTANBUL, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,100 hotels spanning more than 95 countries, is further strengthening its position in Türkiye reaching approximately 105 open and operating hotels and a development pipeline of approximately 20 additional properties. The latest openings are part of Wyndham's continued expansion plan in Türkiye, where the company is the largest international hotel group by number of properties.

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  • ISTANBUL, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,100 hotels spanning more than 95 countries, is further strengthening its position in Türkiye reaching approximately 105 open and operating hotels and a development pipeline of approximately 20 additional properties.
  • Dimitris Manikis, President EMEA, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, said: "From culture-rich destinations to beautiful coastlines and buzzing cities, Türkiye has something to offer to every type of traveller.
  • Wyndham continues delivering on its mission of making hotel travel possible for all, recently opening several new hotels across Türkiye.
  • Wyndham hotels in Türkiye participate in Wyndham Rewards®, the award-winning hotel loyalty programme offering over 103 million enrolled members the opportunity to redeem points at thousands of hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals globally.

From Istanbul with Love: Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet Named #1 Hotel in the World

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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TORONTO, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading luxury hospitality company Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has been recognized in the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards with 46 accolades across 40 properties, including the highest honour of Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet ranking as readers' favourite hotel in the world.

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  • "From the well-deserved win by our spectacular Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet to the many other properties highlighted in the World's Best Awards, this recognition from Travel + Leisure and our valued guests reaffirms Four Seasons unmatched luxury hospitality offering, powered by the genuine heart of our employees."
  • Since 1996, Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet has been recognized for its unwavering commitment to excellence through a list of revered industry accolades, including a Five-Star designation from Forbes Travel Guide .
  • In addition to Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet (1/100), Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus (8/100), Four Seasons Hotel Milano (54/100) and Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto (100/100) were also recognized on Travel + Leisure's list of 100 favourite hotels in the world.
  • To view a full list of Four Seasons awards and accolades, click here .

From Furry Feline to Crypto Craze: Legendary Hagia Sophia Cat, GLI, Inspires Launch of Novel Cryptocurrency

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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ISTANBUL , June 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crypto enthusiasts, particularly those with a soft spot for felines, will appreciate the exciting news about the legendary Hagia Sophia cat, GLI, becoming an inspirational figure behind a novel cryptocurrency – GLI Token .

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  • ISTANBUL , June 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crypto enthusiasts, particularly those with a soft spot for felines, will appreciate the exciting news about the legendary Hagia Sophia cat, GLI, becoming an inspirational figure behind a novel cryptocurrency – GLI Token .
  • With a dedicated Wikipedia page and numerous Instagram accounts, GLI's fame crossed borders and oceans, inspiring the conception of a unique cryptocurrency out of Turkey.
  • Developed by the dynamic team behind the BlueArt.IO NFT Marketplace and the BLA currency, the GLI Token serves as a novel offering to the crypto community.
  • It is recommended that you practice due diligence (including consultation with a professional financial advisor) before investing or trading securities and cryptocurrency.

Creativity and innovation helps Harbin present a new cityscape

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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HARBIN, China, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This year, Harbin has announced its goal of "building a city of creative design".

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  • HARBIN, China, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This year, Harbin has announced its goal of "building a city of creative design".
  • Harbin cooperates with international renowned design teams in its urban planning, and a number of new city landmarks have been created as a result.
  • The design of Harbin Grand Theater by Ma Yansong received the "Cultural Architecture" prize in the 2015 ArchDaily Building of the Year Awards.
  • The Saint Sophia Cathedral, renewed with original materials and techniques, is now a shining landmark of Harbin.

Cunard Announces 2024 Summer and Fall Program

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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VALENCIA, Calif., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury cruise line Cunard announces itineraries from April 2024 through January 2025, offering over 190 new voyages fleet wide, including Queen Anne's maiden season.

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  • Cunard's 2024 summer and fall voyages are available to book at 8 a.m. EST on December 6, 2022.
  • For more information about Cunard, or to book a voyage, contact your Travel Advisor, call Cunard at 1-800-728-6273 or visit www.cunard.com .
  • There are currently three Cunard ships, Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria and a fourth ship, Queen Anne, will be entering service in spring 2024.
  • Cunard is based at Carnival House in Southampton and has been owned since 1998 by Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK).

Inflamed Rhetoric can Lead to Another Unlucky Tuesday, According to the Novel by Birakos

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Monday, June 21, 2021
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In his novel, "Unlucky Tuesday: will civilization die on a Tuesday?"

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  • In his novel, "Unlucky Tuesday: will civilization die on a Tuesday?"
  • Jim Birakos writes about the Tuesday civilization was deemed dead, recounting the Ottomans' breaching of Constantinople's impregnable walls and desecrating Christendom's historic cathedral, Hagia Sophia (Holy Wisdom).
  • "Unlucky Tuesday" describes an ostensible link between these alarming events, and a possible deadly rendezvous on a forthcoming Tuesday.
  • "Unlucky Tuesday" shows how history can be repeated in a world tenaciously provoked by inflamed rhetoric.

Recent Desecration of Hagia Sophia Traced to First Attack in Jim Birakos' Book "Unlucky Tuesday"

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Monday, July 27, 2020
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In his book, "Unlucky Tuesday," Jim Birakos describes the first assault of Hagia Sophia in 1453, then the world's largest building and an engineering marvel.

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  • In his book, "Unlucky Tuesday," Jim Birakos describes the first assault of Hagia Sophia in 1453, then the world's largest building and an engineering marvel.
  • For a thousand years it stood for peace and divine wisdom and was the center of Christian heritage.
  • Disclosed in the book is the formula for Greek Fire, Constantinople's most devastating weapon for over seven centuries.
  • He has a doctorate in environmental science and has advised some 30 nations and taught at American and European universities.

"Beneath the Hagia Sophia" Set to Premiere at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), Sept. 23

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Wednesday, September 19, 2018
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Kinostanbul presents the world premiere of "Beneath the Hagia Sophia," ( www.beneaththehagiasophia.com ) a documentary about the secrets under one of the world's most iconic structures.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Kinostanbul presents the world premiere of "Beneath the Hagia Sophia," ( www.beneaththehagiasophia.com ) a documentary about the secrets under one of the world's most iconic structures.
  • The event will be held at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art's (LACMA) Bing Theater on Sunday, Sept. 23rd.
  • "Beneath the Hagia Sophia" is directed by Gksel Glensoy and is based on decades of exploration of the legendary structure's underwater tunnels and waterways.
  • "The Hagia Sophia's dome and minarets are breathtaking symbols of Istanbul," says filmmaker Glensoy.