Rotana Promotes Timur Ilgaz to Area General Manager - Dubai and Northern Emirates
Ilgaz will focus on enhancing operational excellence and driving revenue growth across properties in Dubai and the Northern Emirates. He will lead strategic efforts to expand Rotana’s presence and strengthen the brand’s position in these key markets.
Abu Dhabi, UAE – October 2024: Rotana, a leading hotel management company in the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Türkiye (MENAT), announces the promotion of Timur Ilgaz to Area General Manager - Dubai and Northern Emirates, today.
In his new role, Ilgaz will oversee the operations of Rotana’s properties in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, with a focus on commercial growth and enhancing operational excellence, while continuing in his current role as Cluster General Manager for Arjaan Dubai Media City, Centro Barsha, and Damac Hills 2 Hotel – Edge by Rotana. Ilgaz’s promotion comes as a strategic move aligned with Rotana’s ambitious growth plans in these principal markets.
Eddy Tannous, Chief Operation Officer (COO) of Rotana, expressed his enthusiasm for Ilgaz's appointment, stating, “I am excited to promote Timur Ilgaz to this important role within our leadership team. Timur’s extensive experience in hotel management, coupled with his proven ability to foster business growth and create outstanding guest experiences, make him the ideal candidate to lead our expansion in Dubai and the Northern Emirates. His leadership will be pivotal as we continue to strengthen our operation in these important markets.”
With over 38 years of hospitality experience, including 26 years in leadership positions at properties in Turkey, Canada, the Czech Republic, and Kazakhstan, Ilgaz brings an unparalleled level of expertise and insight to his new role. Since joining Rotana in 2007, he has managed six properties for the group and played an instrumental role in the pre-opening and operation of the flagship Amwaj Rotana in JBR, Dubai. He holds a Business Administration degree from Anatolian University, Turkey.
Commenting on his promotion, Ilgaz said, “I am honoured to take on this new role and to continue to build on Rotana’s legacy of excellence. Dubai and the Northern Emirates are dynamic markets, and I look forward to working closely with our teams to ensure that Rotana’s properties continue to thrive and set new standards for hospitality. Together, we will drive innovation, delivering exceptional moments of Treasured Time for our guests.”
Rotana currently operates 82 hotels across the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Türkiye, with a robust pipeline of new projects in the MENAT region and the international market, including Pakistan and the United Kingdom.
About Rotana:
Rotana currently manages a portfolio of over 100 operational and pipeline properties throughout the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Türkiye, with an aggressive expansion plan in place. Rotana has chosen to acknowledge how precious time is by making all time spent in their range of hotels ‘Treasured Time.’ This means Rotana has pledged to understand and meet the individual needs of all guests. In so doing, Rotana has evolved its product brands to include Rotana Hotels & Resorts, Centro Hotels by Rotana, Rayhaan Hotels & Resorts by Rotana, Arjaan Hotel Apartments by Rotana, Edge by Rotana, and The Residences by Rotana. Treasured Time. The Rotana promise to you.
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