The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain has welcomed a new leader to the resort’s executive team with the appointment of Bernard de Villèle as its new general manager.

A fervent leader and visionary with nearly four decades in luxury hospitality, de Villèle will oversee all operational facets of the resort, elevating hospitality excellence and expanding guest experiences throughout.

De Villèle’s career began in the hospitality industry more than 35 years ago, after graduating from the world-renowned École Hôtelière de Lausanne in Switzerland with a degree in Hotel Management. His first role was as an F&B Manager at the Hilton Strasbourg. Since then, his career has crossed multiple continents with tenures in award-winning properties and senior management and executive roles for St. Regis, Four Seasons, Hilton, InterContinental (IHG), Orient Express Hotels, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, Savoy Group, Taj Hotels and Habtoor Hospitality, among others.

“I am excited to join The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain and I look forward to continuing our journey to world-class excellence within the region. Our resort is truly the pearl of the kingdom, and I ensure its continued legacy for years to come from expanding our dining to enhancing our resort features, guest experiences and more,” de Villèle said. - TradeArabia News Service