Seminar Series of the School of Applied Sciences – Fall 2022 – 6. Seminar

Dear Students of the School of Applied Sciences,

You are kindly informed to welcome the General Manager of the JW Marriott Hotel Istanbul Marmara Sea, Mr. Volkan Öztürkler and Hotel Manager Mr. Kılıç Ali Kantar as the guest speaker of the seminar series.

Date      : Thursday, 24 November 2022

Time      : 14:40-15:30

Place     : AB-3 / Law Auditorium

Mr. Volkan Öztürkler                                                  Mr. Kılıç Ali Kantar

Mr. Volkan Öztürkler earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality Management from Florida International University. His journey started at Boca Raton Resort & Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, where he worked as Rooms & Guest Services Operations Manager for three years. Mr. Volkan Öztürkler took on the role of General Manager /Group Director of Luxury Operations at RIXOS Hotels in 2013 after holding key managerial positions in various international brands. Between 2017-2021, he served as the General Manager of InterContinental Hotels Group. Mr. Volkan Öztürkler was appointed as the pre-opening General Manager of the JW Marriott Hotel Istanbul Marmara Sea in October 2021.

Mr. Kılıç Ali Kantar graduated from Yıldız Teknik University, Department of Civil Engineering, in 2004. He also received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Anadolu University in 2010. Mr. Kılıç Ali Kantar started his professional career in 2000 as a Receptionist / Shift Leader at The Marmara İstanbul. He was promoted to Front Office Manager at Rixos Elysium Suites Taksim after twelve years of experience. Mr. Kılıç Ali Kantar worked as Front Office Manager at various international brands for six years. In 2018, he accepted the position of Director of Rooms Division at the D Maris Bay Datça Peninsula. Before joining the Marriott Group, Mr. Kılıç Ali Kantar held the position of Hotel Manager at the opening of the Mandarin Oriental Istanbul. Mr. Kılıç Ali Kantar joined the JW Marriott Hotel Istanbul Marmara Sea family as the Hotel Manager as of 2022.

Mr. Volkan Öztürkler and Mr. Kılıç Ali Kantar is going to make a presentation titled "About the JW Marriott Hotel Istanbul Marmara Sea" in the Seminar class.