As the Area General Manager at Donohoe Hospitality Services, Elif is responsible for overseeing the performance of several hotels, with a focus on driving GOP and profitability, achieving exceptional guest satisfaction, and fostering strong ownership relations. With a career spanning over 20 years, Elif’s journey began with Hilton in Turkey and includes notable brands such as Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Kimpton, and Cambria.

Her achievements have been recognized with awards like Hotel Management Magazine’s “2023 GMs to Watch Award,” Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants “Focus Award” for outstanding GOP results, and multiple honors from The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City, including “Leader of the Quarter” and “Leader of the Year.” Elif also serves as a Board member for the American Experience Foundation.”