Batu Erem
About Batu Erem
Batu Erem is a Private Estates Operations Manager at COMO Hotels and Resorts in Turks and Caicos Islands, with a background in hospitality management and customer relations. He has held various positions in the hospitality industry, including roles at Qualicum Beach Inn and Inn at Laurel Point, and has a strong educational foundation in management and sustainable tourism.
Current Role at COMO Hotels and Resorts
Batu Erem serves as the Private Estates Operations Manager at COMO Hotels and Resorts since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the operations of private estates within the resort, ensuring high standards of service and guest satisfaction. Additionally, he has held the position of Private Estates Operations Consultant since 2018, contributing to the strategic management and operational efficiency of the estates in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Previous Experience in Hospitality Management
Batu Erem has a diverse background in hospitality management. He worked at Qualicum Beach Inn as Rooms Division Manager for nine months in 2017, and previously as Guest Experience Manager for three months in the same year. His experience also includes a role at Inn at Laurel Point as Guest Services from 2015 to 2016. These positions equipped him with skills in guest relations and operational management.
Educational Background in Management and Tourism
Batu Erem has a solid educational foundation in management and tourism. He earned a Bachelor of Management degree in Management and Globalization from Dalhousie University, studying from 2009 to 2012. He furthered his education with a Post-Degree Diploma in Applied Tourism and Hospitality Management from Camosun College, which he completed from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he studied Social Sciences at the University of Victoria from 2007 to 2009.
Internship and Early Career Experience
Batu Erem gained early career experience through various internships. He worked as an After-Sales Customer Relations Associate Intern at Agaoglu Group of Companies in 2010, and as a Mid-Size Enterprises Portfolio Management Associate Intern at DenizBank in the same year. He also completed an internship as Assistant Front Office Manager at The Green Park Hotels & Resorts in 2015. These roles provided him with foundational skills in customer relations and operations.
Entrepreneurial Ventures and Board Membership
Batu Erem co-founded the Turkish Food Center, Ethnic Food Imports, where he worked from 2013 to 2014. His entrepreneurial experience is complemented by his role as a Board Member for the Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism Association from 2017 to 2018. These positions reflect his commitment to the tourism industry and community engagement.