If you are looking to book yourself a trip somewhere with jaw-dropping panoramic views of the ocean and overlooking sandy yellow beaches, then treat yourself to a few days at the new Mandarin Oriental Bodrum.
Situated in the lush olive-tree lands of Bodrum, Istanbul, the resort destination is bound to become a hit with its proximity to the clear azure waters of the Aegean Sea and Mediteranean Sea. Designed by Istanbul architectural firm Arup, the Mandarin Oriental Bodrum does a beautiful job blending its breathtaking surrounding views of nature with modern amenities. The architects were smart to fuse traditional Bodrum architecture with spacious, minimalistic rooms with all glass doors. The resort boasts luxurious amenities like infinity edged pools, 10 gastronomic restaurants and bars and unobstructed access to the pristine seas.
What's Driving This Trend
- Panoramic Resort Tourism
- The rise of Panoramic Resort Tourism presents an opportunity for architects and hospitality providers to creatively leverage nature's intrinsic beauty in resort design and offer visitors a unique sensory experience
- Minimalistic Design Aesthetics
- Minimalistic design aesthetics will become increasingly popular in the resort industry, providing hotel chains with opportunities to infuse natural views with modern design elements to create luxurious, yet sustainable experiences for visitors
- Gastra-tourism
- The trend towards gastronomic and culinary-focused tourism challenges resorts to offer visitors a sensory, immersive experience and explore innovative options using local ingredients and cultural cuisine
Who This Affects Most
- Tourism and Hospitality
- The Tourism and Hospitality Industry can leverage nature's panoramic views and minimalistic design to attract visitors who seek luxurious, yet sustainable experiences
- Architecture and Design
- Architects and designers have an opportunity to showcase their innovative approach in creating minimalistic design aesthetics that beautifully blend nature's beauty with modern design
- F&B and Culinary
- The trend of gastronomy and culinary-focused tourism provides opportunities for resorts to offer cultural cuisine made of locally sourced materials, providing a unique food experience for visitors
