Obituary & Condolences

We have learned with deep sorrow of the passing of Mr. Salim Gönen, the beloved elder brother of Mr. Nazif Gönen, Chairman of the Board of Taksim Gönen Hotel, one of our members of TÜROB – the Association of Turkish Hoteliers.

The late Salim Gönen, who together with his family made valuable contributions to the tourism and hospitality sector over many years, will always be remembered with respect and gratitude for his visionary entrepreneurship, his humble character and his philanthropic spirit.

The funeral of the deceased will take place following the afternoon (Asr) prayer to be performed at Zincirlikuyu Mosque on Thursday, 4 June 2026 (today), after which he will be laid to rest at the Zincirlikuyu Family Cemetery.

We pray for God’s mercy upon the deceased and extend our condolences and wishes for patience to his esteemed brother Mr. Nazif Gönen and his family in particular, to the employees of Taksim Gönen Hotel, and to all his friends, relatives and loved ones, as well as to our sector.

Respectfully,
TÜROB Association of Turkish Hoteliers 

Müberra Eresin
President