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Istanbul international travel and hospitality recognition

Overview

Istanbul received high rankings in international travel awards in late 2026. In the Condé Nast Traveler 2026 Readers' Choice Awards, the city was voted the third best city in the world, earning 96.67 points and trailing only Bangkok and Paris.

During the same period, the Çırağan Palace Kempinski İstanbul was recognized as one of the top 50 hotels globally. The publication noted the property’s 17th-century Ottoman heritage, marble lobby, Bosphorus views, and historical Turkish bath. General Manager Ralph Radtke stated that the ranking reflects the efforts of the team and direct feedback from travelers.

Entities

Ralph Radtke · Istanbul · Condé Nast Traveler · Çırağan Palace Kempinski İstanbul · Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Istanbul ranked as world's third-best city in travel awards

    Istanbul has been ranked as the world's third-best city and the Çırağan Palace Kempinski İstanbul was named among the top 50 hotels globally in the Condé Nast Traveler 2026 Readers' Choice Awards.

  2. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Sofitel Istanbul Taksim wins two major hospitality awards

    Sofitel Istanbul Taksim won ‘Best City Hotel in Türkiye’ and ‘Best Sustainable Hotel in Türkiye’ at the 2026 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards.

Sources

emlakdream.com · gazetepencere.com · haber16.com · haberturk.com · tourismtoday.net · turizmajansi.com · yenicaggazetesi.com.tr