Oktay Lion

Strategic Advisory & Leadership

Global Excellence in Luxury Hospitality Management.

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Oktay Lion

Professional Profile

"With over 32 years of senior leadership experience in the global hospitality industry..."

I specialize in managing and transforming luxury and lifestyle hotel brands across Europe, the Caribbean, and beyond, including TUI, MP Hotels, Wyndham, Kempinski, Accor, and Ella Resorts.

My career spans from hotel openings and turnaround strategies to brand development, P&L leadership, and guest experience innovation. I thrive on delivering exceptional value and lasting impact through a hands-on leadership approach.

Core Expertise

Strategic Planning

Driving long-term growth through data-driven strategies.

P&L Management

Optimizing financial performance and margins.

Luxury Branding

Elevating brands to global luxury standards.

Pre-Opening

Successful hotel launches and turnarounds.

International Portfolio

DNA Hotel Management

International

Ella Resorts

Rhodes, Greece

Meeting Point International

Croatia

Labranda Alantur / Wyndham

Istanbul & Alanya

Turkey

Thomas Cook & TUI Travel

Global Portfolio

Get in Touch

Available for Strategic Consultancy and Executive Leadership.

ayokt@hotmail.com