With over two decades of experience in luxury hospitality, Erkan Karatas has been appointed general manager of Al Bustan Palace by Ritz-Carlton Hotel Oman.
Karatas joined The Ritz-Carlton in 2001 and hasheld different leadership positions in several luxury hotels across the portfolio of Marriott International, such as The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul, The Ritz-Carlton Moscow, The Istanbul EDITION, The Ritz-Carlton Herzliya, The Ritz-Carlton Astana and JW Marriott Hotel Ankara. He has a solid track record in overseeing numerous hotel openings, including The Ritz-Carlton Guangzhou, The Ritz-Carlton Vienna, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal, Bulgari Hotel London and Bulgari Hotel and Residences Dubai.
Karatas returned to Turkey in 2018. He most recently served as general manager of the The St. Regis Istanbul, a position he held from 2019 to 2023. As an advisory board member of Marriott International for EMEA general managers and EMEA F&B, he was listed as one of the 100 Power GMs in The Middle East.
The experienced leader is committed to service and quality, and is passionate about F&B. Indeed, Karatas is a member of Chaîne des Rôtisseurs – Association Mondiale de la Gastronomie and obtained a WSET International Advanced Diploma from London.
Erkan said: “I am truly delighted to join this esteemed property and embark on a remarkable journey with the exceptional team of our Ladies and Gentlemen. With great enthusiasm, I am committed to introducing a series of innovative initiatives that will elevate our guest experience to unprecedented heights. Our shared goal is to redefine luxury and set a new benchmark that will inspire and captivate our discerning guests. I eagerly look forward to the incredible opportunities that lie ahead as we transform The Palace into an unrivaled haven of opulence and excellence.”
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