APPOINTMENT
Rixos Bab Al Bahr has announced the appointment of Ozgur Cireli as its new General Manager.
He joins the property after his tenure as General Manager at KeyUrla in Turkey, where he led its opening.
With a career spanning over 30 years in the hospitality industry, Ozgur has held several senior leadership positions across renowned global brands, including Hilton, Radisson Blu, Wyndham, Rotana, and Rixos, covering diverse global markets like Turkey, Kuwait, Ukraine, Germany, the UK, France, and the UAE.
Ozgur began his career at Hilton Izmir in 1992 as a Bellboy and rose through the ranks to become Front Desk Manager. He then progressed through various senior revenue and managerial roles at Hilton Ras Al Khaimah, Hilton Kuwait Resort, and Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa.
Later, he served as the General Manager of several properties in the UAE and Turkey, including the BM Beach Hotel, Altın Yunus Hotel & Spa – Çeşme, Radisson Blu Resort & Spa Çeşme, and La Quinta by Wyndham Bodrum.
With his proven expertise in hotel operations, pre-opening, large-scale renovations, entering new markets, and engaging key partners, he will oversee and lead Rixos Bab Al Bahr. Additionally, he will be responsible for the overall strategy and guide the property towards key achievements and milestones.
Cenk Ünverdi, Chief Operating Officer at Rixos & All Inclusive Collection, said, “We are delighted to welcome Ozgur Cireli back to the Rixos family. His impressive track record in leading renowned properties and his passion for people and the industry assure us that, under his leadership, Rixos Bab Al Bahr will continue to set new benchmarks in guest experiences and brand excellence, leading the property to new heights.”
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