With a rich history spanning over 50 years in the tourism industry, Akra Hotels was once again recognized this year on Türkiye’s Best Employers™ list, prepared by Great Place to Work® Türkiye, a global leader in workplace culture. This repeated honor reflects Akra Hotels’ commitment to fostering an exceptional workplace culture centered on the employee experience. 

The Türkiye’s Best Employers™ 2024 list, highlighting companies that excel in employee experience, was announced following an analysis by Great Place To Work®, a global authority on corporate culture.  

Akra Hotels met the rigorous Great Place To Work® global standards and was awarded the Great Place To Work® Certificate. Subsequently, Akra Hotels was named one of Türkiye’s Best Employers™ 2024 in the “Best Large Companies (1000+ employees)” category and earned the prestigious title of Türkiye’s Best Employer™.  

In 2022 and 2023, Akra Hotels, part of BHM Otelcilik, was also recognized on several Great Place To Work® lists, including Türkiye’s Best Employers™, Best Workplaces for Women™, Europe’s Best Workplaces™, and Innovation by All™. 

On Thursday, April 25th, at the ceremony held at The Grand Tarabya in Istanbul, BHM Group Human Values Director İbrahim Hakan Yılmaz shared the following insights: “Akra Hotels’ growth and success are driven by the dedication and team spirit of our employees at every stage of our corporate journey. We view each employee as the foundation of the quality service and high guest satisfaction we proudly deliver. Valuing our employees and prioritizing their satisfaction remain central to our mission. Through our people-focused approach, we recognize every individual as a valuable talent and actively invest in their personal and professional development. Our development programs are designed to nurture employees into the leaders of tomorrow. We foster sustainable success by promoting a culture of teamwork, open communication, and continuous learning. Rooted in our local values, we strive to strengthen our reputation as an innovative and respected group of companies. This fair, trustworthy, and responsive work environment is sustained by our employees’ passion for the industry and their belief in our corporate culture. As Akra Hotels, we remain committed to supporting our employees to reach their full potential and to celebrating our shared achievements."  

The research conducted by Great Place To Work® at global standards includes the anonymous Trust Index™ survey, which gathers feedback from Akra Hotels employees about their experiences and evaluates company practices across Trust, Effective Leadership, Values, Employee Development, and Innovation using the Great Place To Work® For All methodology.  

Receiving the Great Place To Work® Certification and the title of Türkiye’s Best Employer™ highlights Akra Hotels’ commitment to setting a positive example in the hospitality sector by investing in workforce quality, enhancing employee well-being, and attracting top talent through outstanding recruitment practices.