Camper & Nicholsons’ Cesme Marina is happy to announce winning the latest in a succession of awards. Hosted by Izmir’s Department of Culture and Tourism at the 4th Izmir Tourism Awards taking place on Friday 20th April, this beautiful superyacht marina has now received the “Best Tourism Investment” award, after winning the 2011 Real Estate Awards at ArkiPARC, and also after being named “Best Marina” by the Dünya Newspaper as well as Deniz News Agency.

Award Prizegiving

The awards bring authorities, organizations and volunteers together who have contributed to the region’s tourism through various activities during Tourism Week which aims to increase awareness of tourism in the region.

Cesme Marina won “Best Tourism Investment” as decided by the judging panel of tourism professionals. The award was one of eighteen presented on the night including; Best Tourism Management, Best Tourism Journalism, Best Tourism Professional, Best Travel Agency, and Special Mansions. General Manager, Kemal Saatcioglu, received the award from the Deputy Governor of Izmir, Mr. Haluk Tuncsu at the prize giving ceremony attended by leading tourism-related professionals and local journalists.

Award Winners

Kemal Saatcioglu commented: “Cesme Marina continues to receive accolades due to the quality of facilities developed by our owners (IC Holding and Camper & Nicholsons Marinas) and the commitment of our staff. We are delighted that the judges voted for our marina over the other nominees. The marina has provided not only a new, full service facility for yachtsmen to both base their boats long term and to visitors of the area, but also a new destination for visitors who enjoy the shoreside offering. With the superb choice in shops, bars, and restaurants along with our events calendar, a good time is guaranteed. Our occupancy rates continue to rise as we keep improving the marina and facilities, with most recently, the extension of our breakwater that provides increased comfort.”

Cesme Marina is a 400 berth, full service, luxury superyacht marina catering for yachts up to 60m. A town within a town, the marina is home to an array of bars, shops and restaurants, as well as a full service boatyard with 80 ton travel lift and 20 ton boat mover.

Kemal S received award

Saatcioglu went on to say, “A great deal of attention has been given to the quality and detail in the marina’s construction, as well as the standards of service we offer to our customers. We are very pleased that the efforts of Camper & Nicholsons Marinas and IC Holding have been acknowledged by this prestigious award. We are excited to welcome both new and returning customers to experience our marina.”