GIAMPAOLO OTTAZZI APPOINTED AS GENERAL MANAGER FOR THE FIRST ORIENT EXPRESS HOTELS IN ROME & VENICE (United States)
Orient Express has appointed Giampaolo Ottazzi as General Manager of the first two Orient Express Hotels in Italy: Orient Express La Minerva in Rome and Orient Express Palazzo Donà Giovannelli in Venice. |
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GIAMPAOLO OTTAZZI APPOINTED AS GENERAL MANAGER FOR THE FIRST ORIENT EXPRESS HOTELS IN ROME & VENICE (United States)
Orient Express has appointed Giampaolo Ottazzi as General Manager of the first two Orient Express Hotels in Italy: Orient Express La Minerva in Rome and Orient Express Palazzo Donà Giovannelli in Venice. |
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Ottazzi will be responsible for the strategic positioning, development, and operations management of both hotels, which are set to open in 2025.
With over forty years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry, Ottazzi began his career in sales and marketing management roles in Venice at the CIGA Hotel, in Portofino at Hotel Splendido, in Florence at Villa San Michele, in Como at Villa d'Este, and in 2000, moved onto General Manager of Villa La Massa Hotel in Florence. In 2008, he served as General Manager of Belmond Hotel Cipriani in Venice for more than twelve years before his most recent position as General Manager of Hotel De Russie in Rome where he began in 2021.
The prestigious arrival of Orient Express Hotels in Rome and Venice mark the establishment of the brand in Italy, a significant milestone for Orient Express as well as for, Arsenale, expert in luxury hotels and hospitality, who strive to promote Italian assets in the hospitality sector.
Omer Acar, CEO Raffles & Orient Express, says “Celebrating a pivotal moment, we welcome Giampaolo Ottazzi, an expert in luxury hospitality, in leading our Rome and Venice hotels set to open in 2025. With over 40 years of experience, his strategic expertise will be instrumental in shaping the success of Orient Express in Italy and particularly in ensuring that the legacy of Orient Express will thrive in both of these precious properties ”.
Paolo Barletta, CEO of Arsenale S.p.A, affirms “We are pleased to begin this journey together with Giampaolo. His expertise and deep knowledge of the sector in Rome and Venice's city will be crucial elements to give even more value to a unique historical asset like Minerva and Palazzo Donà Giovannelli. We want to create an unprecedented service that can make these two important hotels not just beautiful places, but a truly magical and authentic experience of Italian living'”.
About Orient Express, part of Accor
Artisan of travel since 1883, Orient Express sublimates the Art of Travel with its luxury trains, unique experiences, and collections of rare objects. And coming soon: its first hotels around the world, with the opening of Orient Express La Minerva in Rome and Orient Express Palazzo Donà Giovannelli in Venice in 2025. Another project has also been announced in Riyadh, the first city in the Middle East to announce the arrival of an Orient Express hotel. The luxury travel experience will continue with the launch of Orient Express La Dolce Vita, the return of The legendary Orient Express to railways, and Orient Express Silenseas – the world’s largest sailing ship.
About Arsenale S.p.A.
Born in 2020 from an initiative from Paolo Barletta and Annabel Holding, Arsenale is an Italian company active in the world of luxury hospitality. The company’s primary objective is enhancing the Italian tourism sector through its two main divisions. Hospitality Hotel and Resort develops and manages hotel facilities in synergy with the world’s most renowned brands such as Soho House and Accor. The division’s pipeline includes several strategic operations in Rome, Cortina, Tuscany and Southern Italy. Luxury Train Cruising is devoted to developing Orient Express La Dolce Vita. Born from the collaboration with Accor, Trentitalia – Gruppo Ferrovie dello Stato, and Fondawione FS, Orient Epxress La Dolce Vita is the first sustainable rail tourism project that offers luxury services.
About Accor
Accor is a world leading hospitality group offering experiences across more than 110 countries in 5,500 properties, 10,000 food & beverage venues, wellness facilities or flexible workspaces. The Group has one of the industry’s most diverse hospitality ecosystems, encompassing more than 40 hotel brands from luxury to economy, as well as Lifestyle with Ennismore. Accor is committed to taking positive action in terms of business ethics & integrity, responsible tourism, sustainable development, community outreach, and diversity & inclusion. Founded in 1967, Accor SA is headquartered in France and publicly listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN code: FR0000120404) and on the OTC Market (Ticker: ACCYY) in the United States.
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