The founders of Akdag Turizm ve İnşaat (Akdag Tourism and Construction) are
Dr. Erdogan Mustafa Akdag and Dr. Bahri Akdag who have been well-known
entrepreneurs in the Turkish cement & construction industry. Dr. Erdogan
Mustafa Akdag was the founder and chairman of Yibitaş Holding and its
affiliates since 1973, whereas Dr. Bahri Akdag was the general director of
Yibitas Holding's foreign joint-ventures including Lafarge Cement and
Dyckerhoff Ready Mixed Concrete in Turkey.
Dr. Bahri Akdag holds vast experience in corporate finance, especially in
M&A and privatization deals. He lateron conducted academic research in
accounting theory, managed a US hedge fund, Swiss and Turkish mutual funds
in alternative investment markets until 2007, then moved on to private
equity funds and REITs as an active investor. The Real Estate and Tourism
sectors were added to the business lines of Akdag Tourism, contributing to
the Turkish economy through the services provided as well as investments
realized ever since the date of its inception.
AKDAĞ TOURISM & CONSTRUCTION has been founded with the commitment to
uncompromising quality, hard work, business ethics, sustainability and
innovation in all of their projects, while adopting the basic principle of
becoming the market leader in every field of its operation .
Windowist Tower prouds itself to be Istanbul's 'All-in-One' smart, high-tech
and environmental-friendly building, located next to its own subway exit,
open 24/7, offering flexible Executive Serviced Office choices,
state-of-the-art Technology, providing a full Conference Floor, a variety of
Food & Beverage outlets and a Heliport. Personalised service for business
and leisure.
Princes' Palace Resort & Spa is AKDAĞ's latest project and in all aspects
one-of-its kind. Located on the largest single plot (approx. 3 hectares) by
the sea on Büyükada, the biggest of nine historic Princes' Islands off the
shores of Istanbul, it is highly visible and nestled on a gradual slope,
featuring 401 registered trees. The Resort is a sanctuary of magical beauty
with original waterstream flowing into ponds and the restoration project of
the Grand Mansion is at its heart. It encompasses 15 Villas with 60 branded
Serviced Residences, a luxury 61 All-Suite Hotel, a Sea Mansion, the Emerald
Mansion, Meeting Rooms and a spacious Ballroom with Outdoor Terrace, an
extensive Spa & Fitness Club, a Beach Club including a Sea-water Pool, a
Lagoon and Sea Hammams, several Food & Beverage Outlets, various leisure
facilities including a panoramic-view Tennis Court, Helipad and Yacht Pier.
Transportation is being provided by hotel-owned traditional 'Lobster'
vessel, club cars and horse carriage.
AkdagTourism & Construction growing in line with developing technology in
the global world, has adopted the guiding principles of fulfilling its
commitments towards today's community as well as to the future generations
with an environment-friendly approach in Turkey and globally alike.
