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<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yalıkavak Marina (Company)">Yalıkavak Marina</a> has announced the appointment of Tevfik Umut Özkan as their new CEO. As Turkey’s first high-capacity superyacht marina, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yalıkavak Marina (Company)">Yalıkavak Marina</a>’s leadership changes are intended to expand its global presence and sustainable growth strategies.&nbsp;Moving forward, Özkan will be in charge of all the management functions of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yalıkavak Marina (Company)">Yalıkavak Marina</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yalıkavak Marina (Company)">Yalıkavak Marina</a> Hotel, and Garden Hotel. The new CEO strives to improve the marina’s environmentally sustainable practices, while augmenting the luxury services. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349722/image/large-03c02f2751ef7a2c909ce905c2677d54.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349722">Özkan boasts 20 years worth of senior management experience under his belt, making him well-versed in business development, marketing, retail, ports, and logistics. For the past six years, he held the title of the Commercial Director at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yalıkavak Marina (Company)">Yalıkavak Marina</a>, which saw him manage marina investments, commercial strategies, and partnerships with luxury brands, including securing agreements with Dior, Louis Vuitton, Bvlgari, Prada, and Gucci.In terms of his education, Özkan holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from Istanbul University and a Master’s degree in International Business from Marmara University. Özkan’s career path first kicked off at Arkas Holding, which provided him with a wealth of industry knowledge, before he moved onto Çelebi Holding, where he managed operations in the maritime sector. &nbsp;Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/58249" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Get to know Yalıkavak Marina, Turkey’s most-awarded marina (2023-08-03 17:00:00 +0200)">Get to know Yalıkavak Marina, Turkey’s most-awarded marina</a>Before he joined the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yalıkavak Marina (Company)">Yalıkavak Marina</a> team, Özkan had the role of Business Development Director at Jockey Club of Turkey, which saw him lead new business ventures and revenue-generating projects.&nbsp;

Yalıkavak Marina appoints Tevfik Umut Özkan as CEO 

Yalıkavak Marina has announced the appointment of Tevfik Umut Özkan as their new CEO.  



As the most awarded marina not only in Türkiye but also in the world, the highly-rated <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yalıkavak Marina (Company)">Yalıkavak Marina</a> is known for attracting brands from far and wide to the historic seaside city of Bodrum.&nbsp;With the summer season kicking off, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4509" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYacht Times (Company)">SuperYacht Times</a> takes a closer look at the numerous developments, leisurely activities and excellent amenities on offer for tourists and yachting enthusiasts alike at this charming marina. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/315557/image/large-d8a76055ae8beea155fe73a9f346ef47.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/315557">Esteemed accolades&nbsp;While their investments in their well-appointed shopping mall and yacht docking facilities continue to grow, the marina currently boasts 620 berths, as well as exclusive retail amenities and advanced technical service for vessels as large as 140-metres in length. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/315554/image/large-b87286e33edab25902acc5fdf437f24f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/315554">As one of this year’s repeat nominees for the title of “World's Best Superyacht Marina” from The British Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA), <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yalıkavak Marina (Company)">Yalıkavak Marina</a> already has several TYHA awards, including “Best Superyacht Marina of 2018-2019 and 2022-2023,” “Best International Marina of 2020-2021”, and “Clean Marina”, under its belt. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yalıkavak Marina (Company)">Yalıkavak Marina</a> is also Türkiye’s first and only holder of the prestigious “5 Gold Anchors Platinum” award.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/315557/image/large-d8a76055ae8beea155fe73a9f346ef47.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/315557">Unparalleled technical expertise and uncompromising standards of luxury make the harbour a strong contender yet again for this year’s running. You can vote for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yalıkavak Marina (Company)">Yalıkavak Marina</a> until 30 August by filling out the form <a href="https://www.tyha.co.uk/marina-awards#form" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;Collaborations with fashion brands&nbsp;The dazzling “Island Area” at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yalıkavak Marina (Company)">Yalıkavak Marina</a>, where the world’s most luxurious brands converge, continues to be the epicenter of luxury living in Türkiye.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/315556/image/large-6ba1a5cd77857987eeae4540790fa17e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/315556">Having already successfully collaborated with globally famous brands such as Dior, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Valentino, Chanel, Dolce &amp; Gabbana, Gucci, Bvlgari, Hublot, Loro Piana, Moncler, Stefano Ricci, Berluti, Zilli, Missoni, Beymen, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, and Golden Goose, this year, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yalıkavak Marina (Company)">Yalıkavak Marina</a> is adding even more famed brands to their expanding shopping hub. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/315553/image/large-e8fc6fd91bb8ddd687f850892e8f5e4a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/315553"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/315549/image/large-c41e76fce60aeeb8a02047aaf5fe9cd5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/315549">Among the new brands and most recent residents set to inhabit the Island Area is Spanish luxury fashion house Loewe. In addition, the style icon Loewe is releasing their new, unique summer collections in a retail haven for marina visitors to enjoy.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/315552/image/large-acc082d574104787b22dbc4e09d985cb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/315552"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yalıkavak Marina (Company)">Yalıkavak Marina</a> also offers a unique dining and club experience this summer with much-loved clubs and restaurants, including Zuma, Nusret, Novikov, Sakhalin by White Rabbit Group, Birds by Vasilchuk Bros, Azerbaijani cuisine at Sumakh, and Türkiye 's first French Festival Restaurant and Beach Club, Bagatelle Bodrum. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/315555/image/large-0a95c297d1daf19fe0e9d7327b8d8be3.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/315555">Yalıkavak Marina Hotel: Where the Luxury Meets EleganceLast year’s debut of the "Yalıkavak Marina Hotel by Social Living Collection ™" not only turned heads initially, but has also managed to maintain its success, earning a reputation as the beating heart of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yalıkavak Marina (Company)">Yalıkavak Marina</a> locale for their distinguished guests. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/316115/image/large-c06a9b2b31507e8d11863f4167d39f18.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/316115">Hotel guests have a wealth of lavish pursuits to choose from, one of which is an exclusive infinity pool overlooking the dreamy backdrop of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yalıkavak Marina (Company)">Yalıkavak Marina</a> and Yalıkavak Bay. Furthermore, the blissful resort’s Yalıkavak Suite showcases some of the most refined and opulent extravagance in all of Türkiye.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/316116/image/large-1ec9643ac56b5e414155959b5f3e1a45.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/316116"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/316117/image/large-44d02301a9e7c101c5a5269ae10b83cc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/316117"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yalıkavak Marina (Company)">Yalıkavak Marina</a>, including the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yalıkavak Marina (Company)">Yalıkavak Marina</a> Shopping Alley, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yalıkavak Marina (Company)">Yalıkavak Marina</a> Hotel by Social Living Collection™, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yalıkavak Marina (Company)">Yalıkavak Marina</a> Garden Hotel, and the Spa &amp; Fitness Center, are thrilled to welcome guests this season.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/316118/image/large-fbd552b39b87ffba57d49cc8234a0cc5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/316118"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/315550/image/large-32403c06dedfc017e75d33ff40754558.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/315550">

Yalıkavak Marina returns with new features for summer

With the summer season kicking off, we take a closer look at the numerous developments, activities and amenities on offer at this charming marina. 

Yalıkavak Marina returns with new features for summer 2024 

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yalıkavak Marina (Company)">Yalıkavak Marina</a> is a luxury marina in the town of Yalıkavak, perched on the spectacular Bodrum Peninsula in southwestern Turkey. Turkey’s most-awarded marina, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yalıkavak Marina (Company)">Yalıkavak Marina</a> is considered one of the leading Mediterranean marinas.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279863/image/large-84291890ae5e335450b9be607761f893.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279863">The marina combines breathtaking surrounding scenery with world-class facilities, set against the lively and luxurious backdrop of the Bodrum Peninsula. Up to 620 vessels can be accommodated in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yalıkavak Marina (Company)">Yalıkavak Marina</a>, which also features a helipad and an expansive land-parking area with a 140-boat capacity.Kenan Khudaverdiyev, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yalıkavak Marina (Company)">Yalıkavak Marina</a>, told SuperYacht Times, “With the capacity to accommodate 620 yachts and over 130 boutiques, restaurants, and two luxury hotels, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yalıkavak Marina (Company)">Yalıkavak Marina</a> offers yacht owners and visitors alike an unparalleled lifestyle and exclusive privileges. As <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yalıkavak Marina (Company)">Yalıkavak Marina</a>, we continue to work towards our goal of becoming a regional hub for travel and entertainment, and we aim to elevate Türkiye’s position in the global luxury tourism industry.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279796/image/large-c1b7f47128d87476fe50c8faf7c1ffbc.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279796">Berthing at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yalıkavak Marina (Company)">Yalıkavak Marina</a> satisfies both functional and lifestyle needs. The marina offers full-service state-of-the-art facilities for boat maintenance and repair, shuttle services and yachting warehouses within the marina as well as a fuel station, internet and round-the-clock mooring assistance services.The luxury traveller also benefits from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yalıkavak Marina (Company)">Yalıkavak Marina</a>’s opulent lifestyle facilities, such as the onsite mall, restaurants and nightclubs. The site is set in close proximity to various spas, fitness facilities and beach clubs overlooking the enchanting Aegean Sea.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279799/image/large-ae3cef0f5836cf6df23e325b6fb84b3e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279799"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yalıkavak Marina (Company)">Yalıkavak Marina</a> was the winner of the “World’s Best Superyacht Marina, 2022”, “Best International Marina, 2020-2021” and “World’s Best Superyacht Marina, 2018-2019” awards, awarded by The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA), one of the most prestigious institutions in the global yachting industry, based in the UK. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yalıkavak Marina (Company)">Yalıkavak Marina</a> is the first marina in Turkey to be accredited with the 5 Gold Anchors Platinum rating by TYHA. This accreditation signifies world-leading marina standards and an ongoing commitment to a high level of performance and continual improvement.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279802/image/large-c2eaa8db63cbf92d7153f2ca4e61c1ec.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279802">Khudaverdiyev continued, “We are always honoured to receive these prestigious awards as they are testaments by our guests to the high level of service quality and customer satisfaction provided by our marina. That’s why these titles are very valuable and important to us.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279797/image/large-b09cce5c5c372402a537262dc20eaead.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279797"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yalıkavak Marina (Company)">Yalıkavak Marina</a>, in partnership with Sunset Hospitality Group, is set to open the ‘<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yalıkavak Marina (Company)">Yalıkavak Marina</a> Hotel by Social Living Collection’ in Bodrum, Turkey. The hotel aims to enhance the existing services of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yalıkavak Marina (Company)">Yalıkavak Marina</a> by offering a stunning hotel experience. Guests will be welcomed to a captivating beach and a unique atmosphere, surrounded by luxurious superyachts in Yalıkavak.Opened 1 August 2023, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/yalikavak-marina" target="_blank">Yalıkavak Marina</a> Hotel by Socialliving Collection is part of the prestigious Social Living Collection TM by SHG. The hotel features exceptional amenities, including an exquisite infinity pool, four duplex suites, and the one-of-a-kind Yalıkavak Suite. It promises to provide world-class service to its guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279800/image/large-9f43f8e0fe08bb54024db7970b792c0b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279800"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7264" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Yacht Harbour Association (Company)">TYHA</a> is once again gathering votes for the 2023 edition of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7264" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Yacht Harbour Association (Company)">TYHA</a> Marina of the Year Awards, where voters choose between various <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7264" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Yacht Harbour Association (Company)">TYHA</a>-accredited gold anchor marinas. The six categories include: Marina Employee of the Year, Coastal Marina of the Year (under 250 berths and over 250 berths), Inland Marina of the Year, International Marina of the Year, Superyacht Marina of the Year and the Sustainable Marina of the Year. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7264" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Yacht Harbour Association (Company)">TYHA</a> allows one winner per category, decided by the public vote.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279801/image/large-8d4e304d90ecb7acdcc2b3c6de2e67a9.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279801">Voting for the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7264" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Yacht Harbour Association (Company)">TYHA</a> Awards opened at midnight on the 1 January 2023, and will remain open until midnight on 27 August 2023. The winners of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7264" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Yacht Harbour Association (Company)">TYHA</a> Marina of the Year Awards will be announced at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7264" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Yacht Harbour Association (Company)">TYHA</a> awards ceremony at the Southampton Boat Show 2023, held between 15 September and 24 September 2023.

Get to know Yalıkavak Marina, Turkey 

Yalıkavak Marina is Turkey’s most-awarded marina, perched on the spectacular Bodrum Peninsula in southwestern Turkey.

Get to know Yalıkavak Marina, Turkey’s most-awarded marina 

The annual <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TYBA Yacht Charter Show - 2019">TYBA 2019 Yacht Charter Show</a> is gaining momentum in the Yalikavak Marina outside Bodrum, Turkey where some of the region's finest and most active charter yachts have gathered to celebrate all that the region has to offer charter clients. Theis organised by the Turkish Yachting and Brokers Association, with members of TYBA representing the majority of yachting professionals in Turkey. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/77487/image/large-b8629fcfd4e99407d47dcd05a7b6f889.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/77487"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/77474/image/large-c3ae25fe6afa9eee19c52a66bdcdc51c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/77474"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/77483/image/large-2c67a69534fb0d11c260b0193f9c9ff0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/77483"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/77480/image/large-9315729a560895cc9cbc294432d2fbe6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/77480"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/77473/image/large-53f62ee28324e14a2db5c1b07b5fcc28.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/77473"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/77475/image/large-bedd129c881f21255676ff14d38a3c71.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/77475"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/77488/image/large-dd8fbf817444d69672df9cbdcfe2c13e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/77488"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/77476/image/large-dac4e66a4ba6008471472551aab4e8ca.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/77476"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/77478/image/large-23740449044f41951476aeacf6ba34c4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/77478"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/77482/image/large-7bb0d85ffb8a2c4d32c10d5d15435648.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/77482"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/77484/image/large-a18f453762535972917899eb044ec3a8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/77484">

Day 2 of the TYBA 2019 Yacht Charter Show

Scenes from the second day of the annual TYBA 2019 Yacht Charter Show in Yalikavak Marina, Turkey.

TYBA 2019: Photo gallery of second day

The 55-metre motor sailor yacht Meira was launched in Bodrum on Friday 30th March. Built by the Turkish shipyard Neta Marine, construction was originally started more than a decade ago by Sultan Marine. She was purchased by her current owners a few years ago, who plan to place Meira on the charter market with Salmakis Yachting upon completion.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/31281/image/large-00413c46c41b1224911897b1677f4292.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/31281"> Meira features both original exterior and interior design by Evan K Marshall, with naval architecture undertaken by Fuat Turan. On board, she accommodates up to 12 guests on board across a six cabin layout, including a generous master suite on the main deck, three VIP cabins, and two twin cabins.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/31280/image/large-d35763109c684f538f433dd2ff7dfdbf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/31280"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/31283/image/large-2392b9eff567b5555f9cf0744eff4b8c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/31283"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/31284/image/large-d51dc86c3207b3f0c50d32a27db0d459.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/31284"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/31285/image/large-4392ae3143400f51001b11af96aa39ae.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/31285"> She will make her debut later this month at the TYBA Yacht Charter Show in Yalıkavak Marina. She features a steel hull and superstructure and is built to RINA class. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/31282/image/large-85640685d6be96fee4c99fe64cb0f801.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/31282">