Rotana appoints Area General Manager...

Timur Ilgaz takes on a new role in addition to current Cluster GM post

Rotana’s UAE Cluster General Manager Cluster for Arjaan Dubai Media City, Centro Barsha and Damac Hills 2 Hotel – Edge by Rotana will take on additional responsibilities.

Further to his current role, Timur Ilgaz has been promoted to Area General Manager – Dubai and Northern Emirates.

In this new role, Ilgaz will oversee the operations of Rotana’s properties in Dubai and the Northern Emirates with a focus on commercial growth and management, while continuing in his current role as Cluster General Manager.

With more than 38 years of hospitality experience – 26 years at leadership level – across Turkey, Canada, the Czech Republic and Kazakhstan, Ilgaz brings international expertise to his new role.

Since joining Rotana in 2007, Ilgaz – who holds a Business Administration degree from Anatolian University in Turkey – has managed six properties for the group.

Rotana’s Chief Operating Officer, Eddy Tannous, said: “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.”

Commenting on his promotion, Ilgaz added: “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 UK.

For more information, visit www.rotana.com

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