Rotana, the leading hotel management company in the Middle East and Africa announced the signing of its first agreement in Iskenderun, Turkey, with Rhossos Tourism and Hospitality Ltd to manage the city resort 300-room Rhossos Rotana Resort and Serviced Apartments. Strategically located in Iskenderun, the commercial centre of the heritage rich Hatay region, the hotel will be the first Rotana property to be managed in Turkey. The hotel is expected to open in 2014 and will feature a 200 meter private beach front, a Turkish spa & health club, a business centre, large wedding and banqueting facilities, swimming pool and a variety of Food & Beverage outlets. In addition to the hotel and serviced apartments, the property will include a high-end retail destination, complementing the needs of the vibrant local community as well as the leisure and business visitors.