Tourism, growth engine for sales
Even if Istanbul is known as a perfect destination to do shopping largely due to the Grand Bazaar, tourism is a growth engine for the mall sales.
“The tourism sales are indeed a valuable contribution and we have seen positive results from “Tax Free” shopping”, said Davies, adding that the mall had a 5% increase on Tax Free shopping compared to last year.
At the entrance of the mall, the security system differs considerably compared to any other security system in Romania, each visitor is checked individually and the exit is separated from the entrance of the shopping center. Davies says the majority of shopping centers, hotels and other public buildings have strong security measures in Istanbul and Turkey.
The control of the visitors is as rigorous as that of cars parking in the underground compound, each car being subject to a thorough check-up. Cevahir parking has 2,500 spaces and encompasses 70,000 sqm over four floors.
“The tourism sales are indeed a valuable contribution and we have seen positive results from “Tax Free” shopping”, said Davies, adding that the mall had a 5% increase on Tax Free shopping compared to last year.
At the entrance of the mall, the security system differs considerably compared to any other security system in Romania, each visitor is checked individually and the exit is separated from the entrance of the shopping center. Davies says the majority of shopping centers, hotels and other public buildings have strong security measures in Istanbul and Turkey.
The control of the visitors is as rigorous as that of cars parking in the underground compound, each car being subject to a thorough check-up. Cevahir parking has 2,500 spaces and encompasses 70,000 sqm over four floors.