Emre Kirazci has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa

Emre Kirazci
Kirazci joins Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa with strong backgrounds extending from the hospitality sector. In 2012, Kirazci was appointed as the director of global accounts at FRHI Hotels (Fairmont, Raffles, and Swissotel Hotels). With the merger of AccorHotels and FRHI Hotels, Kirazci then moved to the regional sales team as director of key leisure accounts heading the leisure segment within Middle East region. Originally for Turkey, Kirazci has a double major degree in business and tourism from Middlesex University. He aims to promote the property with 262 rooms and suites, eight F&B outlets, the only Thalassa Spa in the Middle East, and four meeting rooms along with a 10,000m2 ballroom.
Sales & Marketing Middle East Bahrain Manama

Accor is a world-leading hospitality group offering stays and experiences across more than 110 countries with over 5,600 hotels and resorts, 10,000 bars & restaurants, wellness facilities and flexible workspaces. The Group has one of the industry's most diverse hospitality ecosystems, encompassing around 45 hotel brands from luxury to economy, as well as Lifestyle with Ennismore.