Singapore - Capella Hotel Group has appointed Cristiano Rinaldi as Chief Operating Officer. Armed with an impressive resume incorporating some of the world’s most sought-after luxury hospitality brands, Cristiano joins the group at an exciting time as Capella pursues international expansion plans.
Prior to joining Capella Hotel Group,
Cristiano was based in Tokyo. He spent the last four years as General
Manager leading the pre-opening activities for The Bangkok EDITION as well as
The Tokyo EDITION Ginza and Toranomon. He has also held the position of
Vice President, Operations for One & Only Resorts in Dubai, where he
oversaw the performance of the nine resorts within the group’s portfolio, as
well as leading plans for future expansion.
Cristiano began his career with
Hilton and was employed in several Food and Beverage management roles across
London and Dubai. In 2001, Cristiano joined the Ritz-Carlton Doha as part of
the pre-opening team. Following this, he had the opportunity to join Bulgari
Hotels & Resorts in various senior leadership assignments across Milan and
Tokyo, including supporting the opening of the Bulgari Hotel in Bali. He then
went on to successfully open The Ritz Carlton Hong Kong as Hotel Manager. In
2012, Cristiano was recognised for his valuable contributions with a promotion
to Area Director of Operations for Ritz-Carlton, Bulgari and EDITION hotels.
Throughout his career, Cristiano has opened more than 35 luxury hotels across
the globe.
Nicholas Clayton, CEO of Capella
Hotel Group, said, ’Given the future growth of our brands and our quest for
operational excellence, Cristiano’s appointment could not have come at a better
time. His rich operational experience, creativity and passion will complement
our efforts to be the undisputed service leader in each of our destinations.’
Capella Hotels and Resorts was
recently voted No. 2 Hotel
Brand in the World.[1] Their global
expansion plans are on track; set to open on 1 October 2020 is the
highly-anticipated Capella Bangkok featuring
expansive suites and villas overlooking the Chao Phraya River, as well as
three-Michelin-starred chef Mauro Colagreco’s first foray into Asia. Following
Bangkok will be the unveiling of Capella Hanoi, a Bill Bensley-designed
boutique hotel with 47 individually-styled suites that celebrate Opera In the
Roaring Twenties.
Next year, Capella Hotel Group will also be
launching a new brand – Patina Hotels & Resorts. Patina
Maldives, Fari Islands will be the first opening, with properties in Ubud, Bali,
Sanya, China, and Osaka, Japan also in development.
[1] Capella Hotels and Resorts was named No. 2 Hotel Brand in the World in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2020
For more information about Capella Hotel Group, please visit www.capellahotels.com
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