EU: Asli Kutlucan, former chief development officer at Cycas Hospitality, has joined Adina Hotels as CEO Europe.
Kutlucan has been with Cycas since 2011 where she was responsible for the growth of the portfolio across the UK and Europe.
She began her career in 1999 as part of the management team at Vanderbilt Hall, a luxury boutique hotel in Rhode Island. Moving to the UK, Kutlucan went on to manage six London hotels for Frasers Hospitality and two independent hotels in Warwickshire.
Additional experience includes a lecturer in hospitality in Rwanda, where she also developed and opened the country’s first boutique hotel.
Kutlucan joins Adina following the company’s eighteenth hotel opening in Europe. 2023 launches include Adina Geneva an Adina Serviced Apartments in Vienna.
Adina will also launch a hotel lab called MM:NT in Berlin this spring, which will be used to redefine future hotel concepts.
Kutlucan said: “Hospitality has always been my calling, and I am thrilled to embark on this new chapter with Adina and TFE Group. It is not just about building and managing properties; it’s about creating memorable experiences for guests and fostering a culture of excellence within the team. I am excited to contribute to the company’s growth and elevate its presence in the European market.”
She added: “As a veteran hotelier, I consider the opportunity to shape or reposition a brand a distinct privilege, and with Adina we are going to be embarking a great new adventure to build upon its strong foundations. Adina has established a reputation for excellence that surpasses the conventional four-star benchmark. The pandemic has underscored the remarkable resilience of the extended-stay segment, positioning Adina Hotels as a robust player. As we embark on the next chapter of Adina’s journey in Europe, I am confident in the significant growth potential I foresee over the next decades.”
Antony Ritch, TFE Hotels CEO, said: “With Asli’s appointment, we are solidifying our strong leadership base in Europe. And I am confident that her skillset and experience, together with the combined expertise of the current Adina team, will build solid foundations for future growth.”
The Adina brand comprises 40 Adina Apartment Hotels and Adina Serviced Apartments in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and in Europe.
