Özgür Cengiz Spearheads Wellness Development for JOALI Brand
Thursday 29th of February 2024
Özgür Cengiz assumes the role of Tourism Group Global Wellness Development Director for the JOALI brand, a luxury hospitality and lifestyle icon, effective since February 15, 2024. Bringing over 20 years of experience in the hospitality and wellness sector, Özgür's journey has been marked by remarkable achievements and significant contributions to the industry.
Having been a part of the opening team of Turkey's renowned Richmond Nua Wellness resort, Özgür later ventured to Azerbaijan's Jumeirah, where he played a pivotal role in overseeing operations and spa offerings. His Maldivian odyssey commenced in 2014 at One&Only Reethi Rah, where he served as the Director of Spa by ESPA & Fitness. Subsequently, Özgür joined JOALI brand's pre-opening team in 2016 as the Resort Manager of JOALI Maldives, the first art-immersive resort in the Maldives. His tenure saw the successful launch of JOALI BEING, the Maldives' premier wellbeing island, where he served as General Manager, elevating JOALI's status as a global wellbeing brand.
Özgür's influence extends beyond his operational roles, as evidenced by his involvement with the Global Wellness Day project and his service as its Ambassador for the Maldives. Recognized as a respected panelist in international wellness circles and a judge for the Global Spa & Wellness Awards, Özgür's creative vision and solution-focused approach have garnered widespread acclaim.
Hakan Öztürk, Tourism Group Managing Director of Gürok Group, expressed confidence in Özgür's appointment, emphasizing the integral role of wellbeing in JOALI's brand identity. Özgür's mandate extends to overseeing the wellness offerings of Gürok Group, the parent company of JOALI, with a focus on innovation, expansion, and strategic enhancement of JOALI BEING and JOALI BEING Cure.
Özgür Cengiz's appointment heralds a new era of wellness innovation and guest-centric experiences for the JOALI brand, promising to redefine luxury wellness in the Maldives and beyond.