Rixos Hotels appoint a new General Manager and Hotel Manager

Ras Al Khaimah: 28 January 2016: The award-winning all-inclusive resort located in Ras Al Khaimah has appointed Cerrah Sami Kaplanci as the new General Manager and Galip Mahazim as the new Hotel Manager at Rixos Bab Al Bahr.

In his new role, Kaplanci will oversee the entire hotel operations and the commercial performance of the resort which includes 650 guest rooms and suites, 15 restaurants and bars, the largest spa in the emirate and Ras Al Khaimah's most prestigious conference centre.

With over 22 years of international hospitality experience, Kaplanci's previous roles include Cluster General Manager of Rixos Sharm El Sheikh and Rixos Seagate Sharm in Egypt; General Manager for Rixos Alamein in Egypt; General Manager of the Sunrise Select Royal Makadi Resort in Egypt; Assistant Director of Operations for the Joy Group of Hotels in Turkey and General Manager of Akka Hotels in Turkey.

Kaplanci's career began in Germany at the Intercontinental Köln in Germany after he graduated with a double degree in hotel management and economics from BAVARIA Altötting, Germany in 1992. He then spent three years in Germany before he moved to Turkey to join The Iberotel Sarigerme Park in 1995. Half Turkish, half German, Kaplanci brings years of invaluable experience to the resort, where he will be responsible for a number of the resort's developmental projects including the opening of a new waterpark, new restaurants and major resort refurbishments.

Turkish national, Galip Mahazim, has been appointed Hotel Manager at Rixos Bab Al Bahr. Responsible for the day-to-day execution of all hotel operations and overseeing over 600 members of Staff, Mahazim brings to his role extensive knowledge of food and beverage management, hotel operations and pre-opening experiences within the luxury hotel industry.

His international experience in hospitality spans a number well-known brands including Kempinski. Movenpick and Rixos Hotels. He began his career in food and beverage and progressed through the ranks to become Hotel Manager Rixos Downtown Antalya in 2012. From there he moved to Rixos Sharm El Sheikh where he worked together with Kaplanci managing one of the most popular resorts in the destination.

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About Rixos Bab Al Bahr
Rixos Bab Al Bahr is an ultra-all-inclusive resort located north of the UAE in Ras Al Khaimah. As the first of its kind, the resort offers an unlimited food and beverage service to guests, complete with complimentary spa access and a comprehensive daily entertainment schedule.     

All 650 guest rooms and suites boast a flat-screen TV, complimentary minibar and tea making facilities and luxury bathroom amenities. The resort offers a wide selection of over 14 restaurant and nightlife experiences for guests including an all-day dining restaurant serving an international buffet; five a la carte restaurants, three casual restaurants, a patisserie; a lobby lounge; four bars including a cigar lounge, Mojito Bar, a beach bar, pool side bar in addition to a nightclub that is also inclusive to guests.

Located on a secluded spot atop the pristine beaches of the man-made Marjan Island, guests can relax by the pool or beach, utilize the fitness facilities and enjoy complimentary access to the resort's premium spa - which features separate male and female areas as well as a traditional Turkish Hammam. Younger guests can enjoy unmatched kids club facilities and entertainment.

Rixos Bab Al Bahr is located 25 minutes from Ras Al Khaimah City Centre and one hour from Dubai International Airport.

About Rixos Hotels
Established in 2000, Rixos is one of the world's fastest growing luxury hotel chains. Dedicated to providing unmatched hospitality amid luxurious surroundings, the international hotel employees over 8,000 members of staff worldwide, each dedicated to providing the best in hospitality whilst offering innovative guest experiences that perfectly blend the best of old and new.

At the heart of every Rixos hotel and resort is a revitalizing wellness spa with an authentic Turkish Hammam, renowned for its unique selection of spa experiences. Each hotel offers a distinctive selection of restaurants and bars, an exciting entertainment schedule and a diverse range of opulently appointed rooms and suites.

Celebrated for its incredible hospitality, attentive personalized service and fine cuisine, the award-winning Rixos Hotels have received global recognition from distinguished professional bodies including the American Five Star Diamond Award, Condé Nast, World Travel Awards, Trip Advisor and Great Hotels of the World.

For more information about Rixos, please visit www.rixos.com  

Contact details:
Katie King
Cluster Director of Marketing and Communications
Katie.King@Rixos.com
+971 (0) 55 100 6570

Lakshmi Vijayan
PR and Marketing Executive
Lakshmi.Vijayan@Rixos.com
+971 (0) 56996 5415

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