Bahar OZKAN has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Dubai
Bahar Ozkan Yildirim has been appointed as the new director of sales and marketing at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm. Yildirim has over 22 years of experience in global hospitality and holds a strong commitment to the Taj Group's legacy.
Yildirim plans to enhance the hotels performance and drive revenue growth through leveraging her team's induvial strengths. Her approach to lasting success is cultivating a supportive environment where each team member is motivated to contribute meaningfully to the business.
Yildirim got her start in hospitality at a 5-star resort in Turkey. Throughout the years Yildirim has worked her way up, from behind the scenes operations to senior leadership roles at renowned groups including, Rixos, Hilton and Marriott. Yildirim has worked at a variety of luxury destinations around the world, but has spent the last six years in the UAE, offering her an understanding of diverse markets and cultural nuances.
Her leadership is characterized by a balanced approach that combines strategic insight practical solutions and effective execution. She claims to work best in high-pressure situations, "Challenges always come with learnings" says Yildirim.
The cultural legacy of the Taj brand is especially important to Yildirim. She sees the Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm as an ideal platform to integrate India's time-honoured traditions with the cosmopolitan essence of the UAE. Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm offers 258 guest rooms, seven restaurant and bar options, a wellness centre, and two ballrooms.