As of May 01, 2025, Yaşar Ekici was appointed as Rixos The Palm Hotel & Suites Entertainment Director and Barkın Kartal was appointed as Rixos The Palm Hotel & Suites Hotel Manager.

YAŞAR EKİCİ

Since joining Rixos The Palm Hotel & Suites' Entertainment Department in November 2023, Yaşar Ekici has been a major force in enhancing the guest experience. His exceptional creativity, strong leadership and intuitive grasp of audience engagement has significantly elevated the entertainment offerings. From revitalizing the events calendar to leading impactful live performances, his contributions have been both strategic and inspiring.

In his new role, Ekici will be responsible for shaping the strategic vision of the entertainment division, leading the production teams and driving innovation across all guest touch points.

BARKIN KARTAL

Barkın Kartal joined Rixos The Palm Hotel & Suites as Executive Housekeeper in April 2019 and has since demonstrated consistent commitment, professionalism and leadership. Most recently serving as Director of Operations, he has played a key role in increasing guest satisfaction, streamlining hotel operations and improving service delivery across departments.

In his new role as Hotel Manager, Kartal will oversee all day-to-day operations of the hotel, provide guidance to our department managers and continue to maintain the high standards of service that define the guest experience.