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K. Umit Eruysal Appointed General Manager for The Regent Almaty, Kazakhstan

19 June 2002

Regent International Hotels has announced the appointment of Mr. K. Umit Eruysal to the position of general manager for The Regent Almaty. With more than 25 years experience in the hospitality industry, Mr. Eruysal has worked for a number of luxury hotel companies. Most recently, he served as general manager/project manager for the Halikarnas Project which is under construction in Bodrum, Turkey. When complete, the 3,500 acre complex will include a five-star luxury hotel, holiday village, time-share villas and marina. Mr. Eruysal served as project manager during the construction phase. He also managed the completed first phase of the project, which included Europe's largest entertainment complex. 

"Umit has a proven track record of increasing occupancies and enhancing the bottom line of already successful luxury hotel operations, and managing the construction and successful openings of new properties," said Tom Huffsmith, president of Regent International Hotels. "He brings respected leadership to The Regent Almaty that will benefit employees and guests alike," Huffsmith added.

Past experience for Mr. Eruysal also includes serving as general manager for the Ceylan Complex. Situated on 700 acres near Antalya, Turkey, the complex encompasses a holiday village, time-share villas and two luxury resort hotels, including the Ceylan Inter-Continental Resort at Kemer. Under his leadership, the resort achieved a 55 percent increase in occupancy and a substantial increase in the average daily rate.

Mr. Eruysal attended the Hotel and Restaurant Management program at Ryerson Polytechnic Institute in Toronto, Ontario (Canada). He speaks Turkish, English and French and has earned designation from the Sommelier Program at Toronto's George Brown College.

The 290-room Regent Almaty is the premier business hotel in Kazakhstan’s business capital, Almaty. The 14-story building is centrally located in Republic Square, and thanks to its contemporary, sophisticated exterior has become a landmark in the city. Inside, the marble and light-wood finishes of the lobby and public areas compliment the commanding views of the majestic Tien Shan Mountains visible from most of the hotel.

The Regent Almaty offers a wide range of food and beverage outlets, including French cuisine and grill specialties at the top-floor Belvedere Restaurant; Turkish specialties at Bosphorus Restaurant (with an open terrace in summer); all-day dining at Asian Café, with buffet and à la carte selections; and the elegant Members’ Bar with live music and open terrace in summer. The hotel offers an extensive Health Club with indoor pool, Turkish bath (hammam), two saunas, fully equipped exercise room and two floodlit tennis courts. Massage, tennis and aerobic lessons are available at additional charges. Amenities for the business traveler include The Regent Club with private 24-hour Lounge; meeting rooms, including the Grand Ballroom which accommodates up to 700 people; and a 24-hour Business Centre.

Regent International Hotels has established a global leadership position in the luxury hotel and resort industry by offering premier locations, elegant facilities and personalized service to the world’s most discerning travelers. Regent is part of Carlson Hospitality Worldwide, a global leader in hospitality services encompassing more than 1,570 hotel, resort, restaurant and cruise ship operations in 81 countries. 

Regent International Hotels has embarked on a selective expansion program under the stewardship of Carlson Hospitality Worldwide which owns the rights to develop and manage The Regent brand. Regent hotels and resorts are located throughout Asia Pacific, Central Asia, the United States and Europe, including The Regent Schlosshotel Berlin, which joined Regent in January 2002. Hotels are currently being developed or under construction in Boston and Rocquebrune, France.

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