Cenk Unverdi promoted to Rixos the Palm GM role

Rixos Hotels has promoted Cenk Unverdi to the role of general manager of the five-star Rixos The Palm Dubai.

Unverdi was previously the hotel manager of the property.

"This is an exciting opportunity for me,” he said in a statement. "I am honoured and delighted to take on this new role and to continue positioning Rixos The Palm Dubai as the benchmark for hospitality in the region," Unverdi added.

He holds a Bachelor of Economics degree from Istanbul University.