Soner Yesilelma

Soner Yesilelma (Class of 0) is a graduate of Akdeniz University - School of Tourism & Hotel Management in Antalya - Turkey

Rixos Hotels, established in 2000, is one of the world's fastest growing, luxury hotel chains. Dedicated to offering traditional Turkish hospitality and a unique spa experience in the finest surroundings and luxury ambience, the Antalya based group currently owns and operates 7 premium resorts & villas and 5 city hotels in countries as diverse as Turkey, Croatia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine and Libya.

30 December 2019 — Rixos Bab Al Bahr has appointed Horst Walher-Jones as general manager of the property. A luxury hotel veteran; Walher-Jones has experience in operation and concept planning, development and opening, and the F&B industry.

8 July 2019 — Unverdi will now oversee all day-to-day operations of the five-star Rixos The Palm Dubai Hotel & Suites, Rixos Premium Dubai, Rixos Saadiyat Island and Rixos Bab Al Bahr. This promotion closely follows Unverdi's appointment 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.

4 September 2018 — Rixos Hospitality Egypt announced the appointment of Erkan Yildirim as member of the board of directors and managing director. In his new role, Yildirim will oversee the future growth and overall operations of the three Rixos properties in Egypt.