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- Merit Turizm Yatirim ve Isletmeleri AS is a Turkey-based hospitality and tourism management company primarily engaged in the investment, development, and operation of luxury hotel, resort, and casino properties. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey, the company operates as a key hospitality subsidiary of Net Holding AS. The company manages its operations under the Merit International Hotels & Resorts brand, offering a comprehensive suite of hospitality, entertainment, and leisure solutions. Its core products and services include luxury accommodation services comprising deluxe guest rooms, presidential suites, private villas, and premium residential suites; casino and gaming management featuring live table games, slot machine lounges, high-roller VIP gaming rooms, and international tournament hosting; food and beverage operations encompassing fine-dining restaurants, international cuisine buffets, specialty cafes, pool bars, and event catering; wellness and leisure amenities consisting of full-service luxury spas, Turkish baths, saunas, fitness centers, private beach clubs, and swimming pool complexes; meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) facilities with banquet halls, convention centers, and meeting rooms; and hospitality consultancy, facility leasing, and technical management services. The company's primary operational footprint is concentrated in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, where it operates flagship five-star properties such as Merit Royal Hotel Casino & Spa, Merit Royal Premium Hotel & Casino, Merit Crystal Cove Hotel & Casino, Merit Park Hotel & Casino, Merit Lefkosa Hotel & Casino, and Merit Cyprus Gardens Resort & Casino, as well as international casino and hotel properties in Southeastern Europe and the Balkans, including Montenegro, Croatia, and Bulgaria. In recent developments, Merit Turizm has expanded its ultra-luxury resort and gaming capacities, notably integrating the Merit Royal Diamond hotel and convention complex in Northern Cyprus and advancing regional development projects such as the Merit Starlit hotel and residence development in Montenegro. Additionally, the company has undertaken corporate capital increases and equity restructuring on Borsa Istanbul, upgraded its digital guest-relation platforms and Merit Club VIP loyalty program, and initiated green energy sustainability investments, including the deployment of solar power installations across its primary hospitality resort facilities.