Continent Worldwide Hotels Announces Franchise and Management Agreement for Swiss Inn Forest Resort in Mengen, Bolu

The distinctive forest resort is being developed by Bilgin Elektrik Elektronik San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti., and reflects the centuries-old culinary heritage of Mengen, which is renowned as the heart of Turkish gastronomy and culinary arts.

Nestled in the forest on a 10,000 m² plot with 4,500 m² of indoor space, the property enjoys a prime location on the famous Yedigöller junction, directly on the main road—an advantage that ensures excellent accessibility for domestic and international guests alike.

The resort will offer 80 guest rooms with a total capacity of 220 beds, of which 37 rooms are in the main building. Additional accommodation will be provided through villa-style units and stone houses carefully positioned throughout the landscaped grounds. Guests will also enjoy two à la carte restaurants, a Spa & Wellness center, a man-made lake with sunbathing decks, and other nature-oriented experiences designed to capture the serene spirit of the forest.The opening of Swiss Inn Forest Resort is targeted for the second half of 2026.

Remarks from the Investor

Ozan Aşkın Uğraş, Chairman of Bilgin Elektrik Elektronik San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti., commented:

“We began exploring brand partnerships during the early planning phase of the project. Among the brands we met with, Continent Worldwide Hotels stood out as the only group that truly understood our vision for a unique forest resort and gave us the confidence that we would be in safe hands for our first hospitality investment.The Swiss Inn brand perfectly fits both the size and the nature-driven concept of our resort. We are delighted to have found a trustworthy partner through a well-structured agreement.”

Remarks from Continent Worldwide Hotels

Ethem Zağikyan, Chairman of Continent Worldwide Hotels, stated:

“The Swiss Inn Forest Resort in Mengen is a particularly meaningful project for us. Given the limited supply of branded hotels in the region, we are truly excited to bring the Swiss Inn brand to this important destination.We have achieved strong momentum abroad—especially in the Middle East—where we are proud to be the only Turkish hotel group recognized as the fastest-growing in the region.Bringing our Turkish brands to distinguished projects at home gives us equal pride.

“Our Guest Loyalty Program, whose majority of members come from Middle Eastern countries, will significantly benefit our properties in Türkiye as the flow of visitors from this region remains strong. As we continue to grow our portfolio domestically, we are committed to maintaining our investor-friendly approach, transparent partnerships, and one-stop-shop consultancy services that guide owners throughout construction and pre-opening phases—services that no other brand in Türkiye has offered in this form before. These values will continue to fuel our rapid growth.”