PHOENIX
The Camby, Arizona’s first hotel from Marriott International’s Autograph Collection, announced the addition of Onal Kucuk as general manager.
Kucuk will be instrumental in creating an unrivaled culture for The Camby staff as well as bringing an innovative and a think-outside-the-box perspective to the urban lifestyle hotel.
“Onal is a trusted veteran and recognized leader in the industry with expansive knowledge on management and operations,” said Dani Stern, senior vice president of operations of Two Roads Hospitality. “Under Onal’s vision, The Camby will continue to deliver the premier service and experience that guests have come to associate with the hotel name while elevating the property to new heights with fresh experiences that are uniquely Camby.”
As general manager, Kucuk oversees day-to-day operations of the hotel and is introducing new programming and offerings to the guest experience. Over the course of his career, Kucuk served in various leadership positions across the country including director of operations at W Atlanta Buckhead and area director of Six Sigma for Starwood Hotels and Resorts.
Most recently, Kucuk held the position of general manager of Hotel Lincoln in Chicago, which was honored as one of the “Best Places to Work” by the Chicago Tribune for two consecutive years under his leadership.
Originally from Ankara, Turkey, Kucuk received his bachelor’s degree in tourism and hotel management at Bilkent University in Ankara and master of business administration from the Stuart Graduate School of Business at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago.
The Camby Hotel features 277 guest rooms Artizen, Crafted American Kitchen & Bar, two bars, Zest spa, a fitness center and more than 23,000 square feet of meeting space.
