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Liam Lambert, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s
Director of Operations, Europe, Middle East and Africa has announced the
appointment of Luis Marco as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental,
Barcelona scheduled to open in early 2009.
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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.
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“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.
About Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of
some of the world’s most prestigious hotels and resorts. Mandarin
Oriental now operates, or has under development, over 10,000 rooms in 23
countries with 16 hotels in Asia, 14 in The Americas and nine in Europe
and North Africa.
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