Ugur Talayhan has been appointed as Country Manager at Rotana

As Country Manager for Türkiye, Eastern and Central Europe, Talayhan will oversee the operations of Rotana's hotels in Türkiye along with a portfolio of properties in neighbouring countries. He will lead regional development efforts, focusing on increasing revenue and operational excellence to deliver on Rotana's promise of "Treasured Time." Reporting directly to Eddy Tannous, Chief Operating Officer, Talayhan's appointment is pivotal to Rotana's robust expansion plans in the region.

With over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Talayhan brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role. Having held senior leadership roles at some of the world's most prestigious hotel groups, including IHG, Hilton, Starwood, Marriott, FRHI, and Accor, Talayhan has earned a reputation as a transformative leader in the sector with a customer-centric approach to growth and development and the ability to build high-performing, multicultural teams. Most recently, he held the role of Vice President of Operations at Accor in Türkiye and general manager of swissoterl the Bosphorus Istanbul.