Almaty, Kazakhstan - The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty has welcomed Can Göktaş in his appointment as the new General Manager of the hotel. Göktaş will be responsible for the overall hotel performance and continue to grow the hotel’s prominence within the international markets.

Göktaş holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism and Management at Bosporus University and a Master of Business Administration from the NEOMA Business School in Paris, where he specialized in luxury brand marketing.

With a career in hospitality spanning from more than two decades, Göktaş has previous experience as the Regional Sales Director at Kempinski Hotels for Turkey and South Europe where he was recognized with the CEO Award in 2013 for his contribution to the company’s development and the Best Sales Awards for achieving the highest profit. He was most recently appointed as the General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul, where he led the operations for more than two years.

“I am delighted to join The Ritz-Carlton family in a region that is new for me. I am confident that with the support of a strong and diligent team of professionals – our Ladies and Gentlemen – who create indelible memories for every guest each day, we will achieve even greater heights. I see significant opportunities for the hotel’s further development on the market and I am truly inspired by the prospects we have here,” said Can Göktaş.

In his new journey, Göktaş will take the fundamental role of overseeing hotel operations and initiating strategic marketing and brand developments for the hotel, thus maintaining the unparalleled services excellence that is synonymous to The Ritz-Carlton brand.

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About The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty
The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty has over 145 guest rooms and suites and is located on the top ten floors of the Esentai Tower. The 5-star hotel offers unique rooms and exceptional service of the highest level. Featuring sleek room and suite accommodations, the opulent Six Senses Spa, and sumptuous dining at the signature Laurent Tourondel restaurant, LT Grill, The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty possesses a unique style unlike other hotels in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Our chic interior creates visual intrigue by blending modern, geometric lines with traditional Kazakh elements, while an extensive collection of works by emerging and established Kazakh artists provides further insight into this rich and dynamic culture. For further information, please see http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/kazakhstan/almaty.

About The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, MD., currently operates more than 91 hotels in over 30 countries and territories. More than 40 hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe. The Ritz-Carlton is proud to offer The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® in which members can link accounts with Marriott Rewards® and Starwood Preferred Guest® for instant elite status matching and unlimited points transfer. For more information or reservations, visit the company web site at www.ritzcarlton.com, for the latest company updates, visit news.ritzcarlton.com and to join the live conversation, use #RCMemories.  The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR).

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