Rixos Hotels, one of the fastest growing hospitality chains in the world, has appointed Cenk Unverdi as general manager of the five-star luxury resort Rixos The Palm Dubai.

Unverdi, who was the hotel manager, steered the growth of the multi-concept luxury resort to win Rixos The Palm Dubai the most prestigious awards of the region – World’s Leading Lifestyle Resort, Hotel of The Year (5 Star), 5th Best Hotel in UAE by HolidayCheck and Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence. Also, Unverdi was recently awarded Hotel Manager of the Year at the Middle East Hozpitality Excellence Awards 2016.

“This is an exciting opportunity for me,” said Unverdi. “While Dubai is a well-known travel destination, Rixos The Palm Dubai’s luxury immerses guests in the authentic Turkish tradition, cosmopolitan flair and a holistic relaxation retreat complemented with personalised services and world-class facilities. I am honoured and delighted to take on this new role and to continue positioning Rixos The Palm Dubai as the benchmark for hospitality in the region.”

Moreover, under his leadership the resort recorded a remarkable increase in occupancy rates during the first half of 2016 and exhibited consistent growth throughout the year with an average occupancy of 90 per cent. - TradeArabia News Service