Hospitality Veteran Onur Avkan Appointed as General Manager of The First Collection Jumeirah Village Circle

Dubai-based First Group Hospitality has announced the appointment of Onur Avkan as the new General Manager of The First Collection at Jumeirah Village Circle. In this role, Avkan will oversee the 491-room property, focusing on day-to-day operations, strategic business growth, and enhancing the guest experience.

Avkan brings over a decade of international hospitality experience, having held senior leadership positions in major cities such as London, Istanbul, and Dubai. Notably, he played a pivotal role in the pre-opening and operational launch of the Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Centre. His career also includes tenures at Hilton London Metropole and Sofitel London Heathrow, where he was instrumental in optimizing operational performance and elevating guest satisfaction.

The First Collection at Jumeirah Village Circle is a 40-story establishment located in Dubai's dynamic JVC community. The hotel offers premium amenities, including a stylish business lounge, an expansive swimming pool, multiple dining options, and a spa. It holds the distinction of being the first hotel to debut under The First Group’s lifestyle hospitality brand and the first in the Middle East to join Marriott’s esteemed Tribute Portfolio.