Here are 8 General Managers leading hotels ranked in the Top 10 of The World’s 50 Best Hotels
Lubosh Barta: General Manager Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Bangkok at Chao Phraya River
– General Manager since the hotel’s opening.
– Led the launch and ongoing operations of one of Asia’s most complex urban luxury resorts.
Antonio Saponara: General Manager Capella Hotels and Resorts, Bangkok
– General Manager since pre-opening.
– Oversaw Capella Bangkok’s rise to global recognition among the world’s leading hotels.
Silvio Vettorello: General Manager Passalacqua, Lake Como
– General Manager of both Passalacqua and Grand Hotel Tremezzo
– Instrumental in positioning Passalacqua as a global benchmark for intimate, villa-style luxury.
Christian Westbeld: Managing Director Raffles Hotel Singapore
– Regional General Manager, Raffles Indonesia
– Long-standing Raffles leader with over 15 years in the brand.
Olivier Bonard: General Manager Atlantis Resorts The Royal, Dubai
– Managing Director since pre-opening.
– Led the launch and operations of one of the most ambitious luxury resorts ever developed.
Anthony Tyler: General Manager, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
– Long-standing Mandarin Oriental leader with over a decade in the group.
– Oversees a flagship property synonymous with classic luxury and service excellence.
Leonardo Morado: General Manager, Chablé Yucatán, Mexico
– Former General Manager of SHA Wellness Clinic.
– Leads one of Latin America’s most acclaimed luxury wellness retreats.
Max Musto: General Manager Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Firenze
– Long-standing Four Seasons operator with leadership roles across multiple flagship properties.
– Oversees one of the brand’s most complex heritage hotels, balancing preservation, scale, and modern luxury operations.
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