Covid-19 has affected almost every single sector across the globe and the hospitality industry is among the hardest hit. The corona outbreak created a negative impact on commercial aviation, shipping (cruise) sectors as well. McKinsey’s research suggests that recovery to pre-COVID-19 levels could take until 2023 or later.

Somehow mobility is still a need especially for obligatory travels, such as; business, health and intergovernmental reasons. That caused important developments in the luxury transportation market. There is a rising demand from ex-commercial travelers on private aviation, chauffeur driven car, yacht and helicopter charter side.

On the other hand, people who are traveling even for other purposes, including leisure, will look at private travel as a more attractive and logical option. Private jet charter companies are getting a lot of requests from business or first-class travelers who normally would not fly private. But why ? Here are the reasons, which help for consumer preference changes.

Hygiene & Cleanliness

People began to be much more careful about hygiene & cleanliness since it’s been mentioning all the time by health organizations and the authorities, as a pre-caution for COVID-19 virus. Naturally trying to avoid crowded, unhealthy and risky environments, is a matter of-fact. It is so clear that, private travel promises more out of danger zones. Travelling by private jet offers more space and separation from the rest of the public travelling, so it is not a surprise to have increases and demand to private travel. Additionally, for private travel; those special services are coming with extreme care for the hygiene & cleanliness of jets, yachts, helicopters and luxury vehicles for limousine services, which are not comparable with commercial flights or regular car, standard airport transfers and taxi services.

Privacy

Social occasions and mediums are likely losing ground and more privacy has a considerable run. Private jet flights operate out of small, private aviation terminals, not mass transport hubs. After having an amazing luxurious experience; travelers hardly give up the privileges of private and luxury travel. Another plus, it helps to organize a better time management with the possibility to go over the confidential subjects for busy business people and state travelers.   

Safety

There is only one guest or a small group, where all preparations are set for them. High standards are available worldwide through private travel, so travelers have the comfort in knowing that safety means the same thing wherever they are in the world. Experienced teams are checking every single detail over and over carefully. The precious guests want the freedom to travel again, and safety is part of that freedom.

Bespoke

Tailor-made hospitality services are on the top of luxury travel industry. Companies are designing all services through the needs of their clients. After COVID-19, bespoke services are more important as they are formed unique. All vehicles, yachts, helicopters and jets get ready for only their own guests. This kind of services provides an ultra comfort for the travelers. Advisors can set up the most perfect experience.

Flexibility

Differently from scheduled departures, you may travel any day and any time you want 7/24. And almost no wait time at all. So it helps to your planning and saves your time. If your program changes, private travel companies are ready to change the timing so easily. The professional staffs of private travel companies are prepared for your sudden service requests or changes.

Accessibility

After the rising demand to private travel services, the companies have began to invest more for a better service through the pandemic, and new companies will probably enter to the industry. This will cause a stronger competition and most probably the prices come to a more affordable level.

Prestige

Safety and health come first but still most people like to move in a lush way. Plus, we all know the social media affect. Flashing around with luxury vehicles and travelling by private jet are surely enjoyable. People also use that kind of services to gain extra prestige in business and social life.

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Coronavirus has affected the economy globally and it will change the rules as well the preferences. One of the mostly affected industries is aviation. It seems the expected normalization will last until 2022. It is another argument if the expected normalization will be the same with the normal we used to live.

Would it be possible to travel with a bunch of people together in one plane ? Would it be possible to sit that close to each other ?

Even if this would possible, are people going to prefer these options ? It is clear that, after the financial crisis of the airways companies and the compulsory changes of the services caused by the pandemic, the ticket prices most probably will go up. Low-cost airlines will lose their competitiveness after the decrease of the sold seats in one flight.

We predict there will be a rise and demand on private jet services. Innovation and flexibility are the way to be followed by the private jet industry. The companies of the sector should be prepared for sudden changes and high demands coming from their clients as well as the necessary preparations for safer travels after the pandemic coronavirus.

Because of the rising volume, the number of the private jets will grow. It will also affect the number of the private jet charter companies positively.

People will be looking for more privacy and safeness. Socialization will be limited. Tailor-made requirements will rise. Hygiene and clarity will take place at top priority.

Mostly at the corporate side, it is another option that the companies prefer to buy their own private jets, maybe with a cooperation with their sister companies. But at the same time they will need another department to manage it, for non 7/24 fliers, it seems like to work with a trusty private jet charter company. They will save the costs (operational costs of the ownership), gain the timing advantage (less delay and time flexibility for departure), have a safer option in privacy. Business people can carry out their meetings during the flight as well.

A new adventure is waiting for the plane constructors, because of the new interior design needs, and for the private jet charter companies because of the higher demand with more bespoke service expectations.

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Whether you travel for business or leisure, ground transportation booking takes place in your travel checklist. Just after your arrival to your final destination, most of the travelers have uncertainty if their greeter will meet them without a problem; if the chauffeur is ready and waiting; if the car is nice, new and clean; if they will have a safe and easy ride, etc.

There are 3 airports in Istanbul. Istanbul Airport IST is one of the biggest airports all over world. As it’s banned to meet the guests with name boards, Meeting Lounge is the place where the companies are allowed to meet their guests. It is also forbidden to stand by at the terminal for any kind of vehicle. At Sabiha Gokcen Airport SAW, greeting with name board is still possible but other subjects are valid as they are at Istanbul Airport. When we come to VIP guests travelling by private jet, Ataturk Airport, General Aviation Terminal is where they will be greeted.

Especially if you need hourly or daily limousine service, communication is another necessity. It would be so helpful to be able to communicate with your chauffeur in a 20 million people Istanbul which has one of the worst traffic in the world.

Providing the contact numbers of your greeter and chauffeur before your arrival and giving you all necessary information, most probably make you feel safer and relaxed during your journey. Having a professional multilingual (English speaking without fail) male or female chauffeur with a latest model car brings comfort to your travel. An operation department where your routes always being checked simultaneously for an easy ride. As your safety is the most important factor, sticking to the rules, periodically checking the vehicles and serving with confidential chauffeurs should be the essential elements your limousine company must consider. Additionally 7/24 assistance for your sudden needs is a plus for a smooth service in a foreign country.

All those services with an extreme care are available at Illusthrone tailor-made hospitality and luxury transportation for your safe and comfort in a stylish and luxurious way. Contact for the detailed information and reservation: info@illusthrone.com

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The capital of 3 empires; Roman, Byzantium and Ottoman, as Napoleon Bonaparte agreed with his words; “If the earth were a single state, Istanbul would be its capital.”

The homeland of 15 million people with around 5 million tourist per year.

At the age of 8,500, Istanbul is still one of the most beautiful cities and the 3rd largest in the world.

The Bosphorus is a strait which divides two continents, Europe and Asia; connects the Black Sea and Sea of Marmara on the way to Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean.

It is possible to be picked up from any part of the Bosphorus for your Boat Tour at the Bosphorus. A professional tour guide attendance can make the tour more interesting, as there are lots to see and to tell.

Prepare your cameras. Here is the list of some attractions you are able to see during a tailor-made boat tour.

• Dolmabahçe Palace          
• Beylerbeyi Palace
• Rumeli Fortress (Rumeli Hisarı)
• Maiden’s Tower
• Ortaköy Mosque (Büyük Mecidiye Mosque)
• Çırağan Palace
• Bosphorus Bridge
• Mihrabat Grove
• Galata Tower
• Hagia Sophia
• Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque)
• Galata Bridge

Also the Bosphorus is famous with its waterside mansions. Easy to get lost in the pages of history for the architecture lovers. Some mansions you are able to see:

• Anadolu Kazaskeri Necmettin Efendi Yalısı
• Hasip Paşa Yalısı
• Kıbrıslı Yalısı
• Ahmet Necip Bey Yalısı
• Kont Ostrorog Yalısı
• Nuri Paşa Yalısı
• Ahmet Afif Paşa Yalısı
• Tophane Müşiri Zeki Paşa Yalısı
• Şehzade Burhanettin Efendi Yalısı

Beyond Ottoman Architects, The Balyan Family’s (one of the well known Armenian family in Ottoman Turkey) buildings can be seen during the Bosphorus tour. The signitures of the family was Western and the style eclectic, although Baroque and Neo-Classicism dominated.

If it is spring time, you may catch the color of Istanbul. For centuries Istanbul has been bathed in purple every spring when the Judas trees bloom, crowning glory of artists and empires. And touring the city is even more enjoyable when it is sporting its quintessential color.

And for the ones who are curious; you can swim in the Bosphorus. There are beautiful small bays around where your boat can take you. The Princess Islands is another alternative for swimming lovers.  

Not only a touristic boat tour, it can be arranged for the corporate events, celebrations, parties and special night organizations. Whether if you are interested in architecture, history, entertainment, nature and any other events; Illusthrone is designing you a tailor-made boat tour at the Bosphorus, Istanbul. Illusthrone also provides a limousine service from your hotel to your boat in Istanbul. info@illusthrone.com

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