Cenk Unverdi Promoted to Regional General Manager of Rixos Hotels in the UAE
Will oversee the operation of four 5-star properties.
UAE, June 2019: Rixos Hotels UAE is delighted to announce that Cenk Unverdi has been appointed Regional General Manager, effective 18th April 2019. Following his promotion, Cenk now oversees all day-to-day operations of the four five star properties in the UAE, including Rixos The Palm Dubai Hotel & Suites, Rixos Premium Dubai, the newly opened Rixos Saadiyat Island and Rixos Bab Al Bahr.
The appointment comes shortly after Cenk’s recent promotion to Cluster General Manager of Rixos The Palm Dubai Hotels & Suites and Rixos Premium Dubai in 2018, following a succession of key achievements since moving to the UAE with Rixos Hotels in 2012. Cenk helped oversee the pre-opening of Rixos The Palm Dubai as Operations Manager, overseeing the restructure of Rixos the Palm Dubai as it transitioned into the UAE’s first luxury multi-concept resort in 2016, and was assigned project leader for the pre-opening of Rixos Premium Dubai in 2017.
It is no coincidence that under Cenk’s leadership, all four Rixos UAE properties have picked up awards in the prestigious World Travel Awards that recently took place in April 2019. Rixos The Palm Dubai was awarded the ‘Middle East’s Leading Lifestyle Resort’, Rixos Premium Dubai won ‘Middle East Leading Landmark Hotel’, Rixos Saadiyat Island picked up the title of ‘Middle East Leading New Resort 2019’, and Rixos Bab Al Bahr earned the title of “Middle East Leading All-Inclusive Resort”. These awards reflect Cenk’s astounding leadership skills as he helps contribute to the success and growth of Rixos Hotels in the GCC region.
About Rixos Hotels
Established in 2000, Rixos is one of the world's fastest-growing luxury hotel chains. Dedicated to providing unmatched hospitality amid luxurious surroundings, the international hotel employees over 8,000 members of staff worldwide, each dedicated to providing the best in hospitality whilst offering innovative guest experiences that perfectly blend the best of old and new.
At the heart of every Rixos hotel and resort is a revitalising wellness spa with an authentic Turkish Hammam, renowned for its unique selection of spa experiences. Each hotel offers a distinctive selection of restaurants and bars, an exciting entertainment schedule and a diverse range of opulently appointed rooms and suites.
Celebrated for its incredible hospitality, attentive personalised service and fine cuisine, the award-winning Rixos Hotels have received global recognition from distinguished professional bodies including the American Five Star Diamond Award, Conde Nast, World Travel Awards, Trip Advisor and Great Hotels of the World.
Meela Seenarain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates UAE