Alper Küçükbaycan has been appointed General Manager at Aqua Vista Bahrain. He takes the role at the property’s Seef location, returning to Bahrain after holding senior hospitality positions across the region and international markets. His current profile lists him as General Manager at Aqua Vista Bahrain from June 2026.
Alper Küçükbaycan brings global hospitality expertise
Küçükbaycan brings more than 20 years of international hospitality experience across the Middle East, Caribbean, Europe and the United States, according to the appointment announcement.
His career includes several senior roles in Bahrain. He served as Complex Director of Operations at The Westin & Le Méridien Hotels City Center Bahrain from March 2022 to June 2023. He also held senior food and beverage positions at The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain.
Before joining Aqua Vista Bahrain, Küçükbaycan was General Manager at Aloft Hotels in Dhahran from May 2023 to June 2026.
His earlier career includes roles with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, JW Marriott and Marriott International. He also worked at Parrot Cay Resort & COMO Shambhala Retreat in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Aqua Vista Bahrain focuses on guest experience
Küçükbaycan will oversee operational vision, creative direction and commercial growth, according to the appointment announcement.
The role will also include developing new food and beverage concepts and shaping guest experiences. His background includes restaurants, banquets and hotel management, which are listed among his top professional skills.
Küçükbaycan said Aqua Vista Bahrain reflects a combination of coastal character and Manama’s energy. He added that his focus will include culinary offerings and connections with local and international guests.
Career across hospitality markets
Küçükbaycan began his hospitality career as an F&B intern at WLC Holiday Inn in 2002. He later held roles across food and beverage, restaurants, events and hotel operations.
His international experience includes positions in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Ankara, Maryland, Grand Cayman and the Turks and Caicos Islands. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management from Mersin University, completed between 1998 and 2005.
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