Onur Kurç serves as Vice President of Development at Accor, based in Istanbul, where he oversees the group’s strategic expansion in Turkey. With nearly 25 years in the hotel industry, he has extensive experience in both hotel operations and development. Onur’s educational background includes a high school diploma in Hotel Management from Istanbul and a Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management from a prestigious university in Ankara.Throughout his career, Onur has held numerous senior management roles with various international hotel brands in Turkey. In 2007, he transitioned to hotel development as a Development Consultant, successfully managing over 100 franchise and management deals with global operators. Since joining Accor in 2012, he has significantly advanced the company’s presence in Turkey, with over 50 operational properties and 18 more in the pipeline. His success is attributed to his strong relationships with key property owners and his skillful signing of projects across multiple market segments.