Tourism Expert at Gürok: Tunç Batum Takes Office

Tunç Batum , who has 35 years of experience in tourism, has been appointed as the General Director of the Tourism Group at Gürok Group .

Gürok Group Deputy Chairwoman Esin Güral Argat said in a statement: "We are entering a new era under Tunç Batum's leadership, in line with our deep-rooted tourism history and sustainable growth goals. We believe that he will add value to our tourism investments with his industry expertise and strategic vision. We hope this appointment will be beneficial for both the group and the sector."

Gürok Group operates in a wide range of sectors, from table glass to fast-moving consumer goods, and from tourism to construction. In tourism, it operates globally with luxury brands such as Ali Bey Hotels & Resorts , BIJAL , JOALI Maldives , and JOALI BEING .

Who is Tunç Batum ?

Batum, a graduate of Hacettepe University's Department of Translation and Interpreting, began her tourism career working as a manager at brands such as Hilton, Hyatt Regency, Carlson Group and Crown Plaza .

He then served as General Manager at prestigious hotels such as Hillside, Ela Excellence Resort, Hilton Dalaman Golf Resort & Spa and Mandarin Oriental (Istanbul & Bodrum).

Batum, who assumed the position of General Director of Gürok Group Tourism Group as of June 2025, will undertake new projects with his experience in the sector.