Erik Kreft

Erik Kreft is an experienced hospitality professional currently serving as General Manager at One Ocean Resort and Spa since October 2023. Prior to this role, Erik held the position of General Manager at Hersha Hospitality Management from 2019 to September 2023. With a background in music as a drummer for Avowed and session musician for Alaeddin, Erik received notable recognition from RollingStone Middle East and MTV Arabia between 2006 and 2020. Erik's expertise extends to leadership roles such as Director of Rooms at Sea Island Company (2016-2018) and Rooms Division Leader at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company from 2001 to 2016. Erik's career began at Disneyland Resort as a Front Office Cast Member (1996-2000). Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science degree in Travel Industry Management with a focus on Hotel Management from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, as well as a Practitioner degree in Neuro Linguistic Programming from the Association for Integrative Psychology.