Mandarin Oriental Appoints GM for Upcoming Property in Barcelona, Spain
HONG KONG, November 14, 2007. Liam Lambert, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group's Director of Operations, Europe, Middle East and Africa has announced the appointment of Mr Luis Marco as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona scheduled to open in early 2009.
Mr Marco brings over 40 years of hospitality experience to his new position, having held a number of senior management positions in famous landmark hotels such as The Hamilton Princess in Bermuda, the Sir Francis Drake in San Francisco, and the Pierre Marques in Acapulco where he acquired numerous awards such as the first ever AAA Triple Five Diamond Resort rating. More recently, he was the opening General Manager of the renowned Hotel Arts in Barcelona taking over the Ritz Carlton in Cancun as General Manager where he was the recipient of the National Quality Award on three occasions.
"With his significant experience in the international hospitality and tourism industry as well as his knowledge of Barcelona, Luis Marco is ideally suited to spearhead the launch of Mandarin Oriental's first property in Spain," says Mr Lambert.
About Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona
Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona will be a stylish 98-room luxury hotel housed in an elegant mid-20th art deco building. Ideally located on Paseo de Gracia, Barcelona's most prestigious address, at the very centre of the city's commercial and entertainment district, the property provides easy access to the city's finest shopping, dining and cultural venues. The hotel will feature a variety of exceptional restaurants, bars and alfresco dining options, offering an eclectic choice of contemporary cuisine and cocktails in elegant and chic surroundings. The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona will offer holistic rejuvenating and relaxing treatments in a tranquil, meditative setting including private treatment rooms as well as significant water and heat therapies. An expansive pool will further add to the hotel's leisure facilities.
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