Flamingo Golf Resort - NEWS

Here you can find all the latest news of activities related to Flamingo Golf Resort. As regular site visits continue, photographs of how the development is progressing and related details will be posted here. Bodrum continues to attract a lot of media attention so a summary of what the media is reporting about Bodrum will also be provided.

20 May 2008: Ricky "Hitman" Hatton Buys in Flaming golf Resort Bodrum!!

Purchase your own villa or apartment with private pool in the exclusive Flamingo Golf Resort , Bodrum - the choice of world champion Ricky " Hitman" Hatton.

19 March 2008: Merill Lynch Involved in Land Deal

Merrill Lynch, one of the world's leading financial management and advisory companies, is reported to have acted as broker in a land deal in the Tuzla area on the same side of the road as Flamingo Golf Resort. This is a further indication of how the Tuzla area is becoming increasingly recognised as the property hotspot in Southern Turkey.

16 March 2008: Update on Construction Progress

Construction work currently in progress includes:

    * One of the commercial units comprising a bar and restaurant

    * Entrance to the resort including paved driveway

    * Further apartments and villas

15 February 2008: Developer Invited to Submit Application for International Property Award

As part of the International Property Awards 2008 in association with CNBC, the developer has been invited to submit an application for an international property award. This is a tremendous honour for the developer and a terrific endorsement for the resort.

20 January 2008: Agent 'strikes' Deal with Premiership Footballer

England and Everton footballer Andy Johnson has purchased a four bedroom villa at Flamingo Golf Resort. Andy Johnson and his family are known to holiday in the area so with the villa having a private garden, gated entrance and private swimming pool it is the ideal location for him to choose as a sunshine getaway.
Put the pic of him with the football with this and put it on web page as well as on the web site at top of page where it can be seen when users clich into it. Put it on the portals as well.

2 December 2007 - Sunday Tribune identifies that golf tourism is shifting towards Turkey

Since hosting the Ryder Cup, Ireland's leading golf clubs expected an increase in visiting golfers from home and abroad. Denis Kane of Druids Glen golf club, located outside Dublin commented on the international competition: "As well as competing for business with traditional locations such as Spain and Portugal, we have to compete with courses in new destinations such as Turkey". This illustrates how top resorts such as Vita Park Golf Resort are are appealing to an international audience.

4 October 2007 - Investment by Morgan Stanley

Global financial services firm Morgan Stanley was recently involved in the $90m purchase of 9.5 million square metres of land just 2km from Flamingo Golf Resort. This significant investment is further indication of the growing confidence in the Tuzla area.

19 September 2007 - Green Fees Available

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Milas Club Large A representative from the development company visited Vita Park Golf Resort for an update on progress. This photograph shows the entrance club house on Milas golf course under construction. During the visit confirmation was also received that green fees will be available for the first 18 holes which means people will be able to play the course without having to purchase membership.

10 July 2007 - Enhanced membership offer at Vita Park Golf Resort

Futher to the announcement in April 2007, we are pleased to announce that a commercial membership option is now available to those who purchase property at Flamingo Golf Resort. This exclusive offer provides tenants as well as owners with full access to Vita Park Golf Resort's facilities at no additional cost. Please contact Aquarius Properties for more information and for membership prices.

14 June 2007 - Article in Irish Times

This article by Peter Murtagh of the Irish Times highlights that the Irish now view the affluent Bodrum peninsula as an ideal investment location. Interestingly he also noted that "some Irish have bought investment land near the airport", which is where Flamingo Golf Resort is located.

21 May 2007 - "PricewaterhouseCoopers regards Turkey as a faster-growing market than China and India."

Click here for the article from the June 2007 edition of A Place in the Sun.