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Client
The Marmara Taksim is a five-star luxury hotel located at the heart of Istanbul’s iconic Taksim Square, one of the city’s most vibrant and culturally significant districts.
Positioned at the crossroads of history, culture, and modern city life, the hotel offers panoramic views of the Bosphorus, the Historic Peninsula, and Istanbul’s evolving skyline. Its elevated setting and central location place guests within walking distance of major attractions, shopping streets, and cultural landmarks, making it a key destination for both business and leisure travelers.
The property blends contemporary design with refined hospitality, offering spacious rooms, rooftop dining, and wellness experiences, including a traditional Turkish hammam and spa. From its panoramic terraces to its vibrant food and beverage spaces, the hotel reflects the rhythm and diversity of the city itself.
As part of The Marmara Hotels collection, the property carries a strong identity rooted in location, culture, and experience. It required a digital presence that could capture its dynamic setting, communicate its offering clearly, and provide a seamless journey for guests discovering and booking their stay in Istanbul.
Partnership
The Marmara Taksim engaged Gourmet Marketing to develop its digital presence, ensuring clarity, visibility, and conversion performance in a competitive hospitality market.
As a hotel digital marketing agency, we act as an integrated partner across website design, paid media, SEO, and content, aligning each channel to strengthen direct revenue and reduce reliance on third-party platforms.
Our mandate spans every layer of the brand’s digital ecosystem. We delivered a comprehensive website design and development solution, supported by SEO, alongside structured improvements to user experience and conversion pathways. We have also integrated ongoing diagnostics through our hotel performance platform.
These systems work together to position The Marmara Taksim as a distinctive presence within its market, reinforcing its identity while driving visibility, engagement, and direct bookings.
The Results
75% increase
Direct booking revenue compared to previous year
5% increase
Conversion following .com redesign
25% increase
Contribution of Direct bookings in channel distribution
On Your Mark,
Get Set,