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Hospitality Expert Ali Kasikci Tapped as Key Strategic Consultant by Industry-Leading Companies
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Hospitality Expert Ali Kasikci Tapped as
Key Strategic Consultant by Industry-Leading Companies
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Kasikci’s Bentley Management Inc. announces new clients and development projects
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Los Angeles, CA – December 2016 / Newsmaker Alert / Founded by lauded hospitality specialist Ali Kasikci, Los Angeles-based strategic advisory and asset management firm Bentley Management Inc., announces a new roster of industry leading clients. Selecting Kasikci for his expertise and in-depth knowledge of the luxury hospitality industry, Bentley Management’s new clients include Crystal Cruises, Soho House & Co, renowned celebrity hotelier Jeff Klein and the Sunset Tower Hotel, Belmond and Caruso Affiliated’s new Santa Barbara development, Rosewood Miramar Beach Montecito, by real estate mogul Rick Caruso.

With each of its clients, Bentley Management (www.bentleymgt.com) provides hospitality operating companies and asset owners a resource to explore opportunities within their companies that will lead to both qualitative and quantitative improvement in people, product, service and profit. Kasikci develops strategic plans to help clients including luxury hotels, boutique resorts, world-class cruise products, prestigious private clubs and pedigree properties drive competitive advantage, enhance product development and improve service levels.

“I have long admired Ali’s career and am thrilled that we can utilize his impeccable standards of service to help us create the most luxurious and unique river-cruise product in the market,” said Edie Rodriguez, Chairman, Crystal Luxury Corporation, Ltd. “With his guidance and expertise, we have been able to bring to market the most celebrated and highly-ranked product in the industry.”

Kasikci’s illustrious career spans across many heralded hospitality companies. From 1991 to 2007, Kasikci helmed The Peninsula Beverly Hills and delivered the most profitable property within The Peninsula Group with the highest return guest ratio in the market, achieving many accolades and high ratings. During this tenure, Kasikci was named Independent Hotelier of the World in 2004 by HOTELS magazine.

Following his tenure with The Peninsula Group, Kasikci served as Vice President of Strategic Planning & Development for Montage Hotels & Resorts, a position which included the successful launch of Montage Beverly Hills. Kasikci then moved into his most recent role as Regional Managing Director, North America, Mexico, Caribbean and Brazil at Belmond Hotels overseeing management and strategic direction of eight luxury properties within the portfolio. With his move into a full-time strategic consultant, Belmond remains a client under Bentley Management’s portfolio.

“The extraordinary perspective and big-picture strategy that Ali brings is invaluable to my business operations,” said renowned celebrity hotelier Jeff Klein. “With his business optimization approach, we have been able to effectively refine and improve our product.”

An innovative leader, Kasikci is committed to giving back and mentoring future hoteliers. He currently serves as the Deans Distinguished Lecturer at Cornell University School of Hotel Administration, teaching a variety of senior Hospitality Management courses. Additionally, Kasikci is regularly cited as an industry expert for both print and broadcast news outlets.
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Hospitality Expert Ali Kasikci Tapped as Key Strategic Consultant by Industry-Leading Companies
Ali V. Kasikci, Bentley Management
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About Bentley Management Inc.
With clients ranging from luxury hotels, boutique resorts, world-class cruise products, prestigious private clubs and pedigree properties, Bentley Management provides hospitality operating companies and owners of hospitality assets strategic advocacy designed to fuel their competitive advantage, guide product enhancement, facilitate service improvement, and choreograph targeted marketing messaging resulting in unparalleled reputation and top-line revenue advances. Founded by hospitality industry specialist Ali V. Kasikci, Bentley Management applies real-world experience and broad industry expertise to deliver both qualitative and quantitative improvements in people, product, service and profit.

For more information, please visit www.bentleymgt.com.

Contact:
Bentley Management
Ali Kasikci
310-770-4419

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Publishing Dates: 12/15/16 – 02/15/17
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