Hong Kong, 2015-3-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona is delighted to announce the appointment of Greg Liddell as General Manager.
Mr Liddell began his career with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group in 2009 as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai and was most recently at the helm of the award-winning The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, which he successfully positioned as one of the city’s leading properties. The hotel has been awarded the triple Forbes Five Star Rating for the Hotel, Restaurant and Spa, one of only twenty three hotels to receive this honour worldwide.
Mr Liddell has worked in the hospitality industry for more than 18 years, and prior to joining Mandarin Oriental, held a number of senior positions including General Manager of Aman Resorts as well as Group General Manager of Karma Resorts where he was responsible for the opening and ongoing operation of two resorts in Bali, Indonesia and Koh Samui, Thailand.
Commenting on the appointment, Christoph Mares, Executive Vice President, Director of Operations – Europe, Middle East, Africa & India said. “Greg has an unrivalled record for delivering superb service, and for focusing on excellence in all aspects of hotel operations, On behalf of the Group, I am delighted to welcome him to his new role, and wish him continued success in Barcelona”.
Born in Mexico, Mr Liddell was educated and worked in Sydney, Australia before travelling to Asia. He speaks a number of languages including Spanish and French. His favorite pastimes are sports, travel and food and wine.
ABOUT MANDARIN ORIENTAL, BARCELONA
Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona is an elegant, contemporary hotel in the heart of the avant-garde city’s celebrated Passeig de Gràcia. Located in a renovated mid-20th century building, this 120-room hotel, offers exceptional services and facilities including an award-winning spa, innovative dining at Blanc Brasserie & Gastrobar and two Michelin-starred dining by Carme Ruscalleda, within an exquisite interior created by world renowned Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola.
ABOUT MANDARIN ORIENTAL HOTEL GROUP
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences. Having grown from a well-respected Asian hotel company into a global brand, the Group now operates, or has under development, 44 hotels representing close to 11,000 rooms in 24 countries, with 20 hotels in Asia, ten in The Americas and 14 in Europe, Middle East and North Africa. In addition, the Group operates or has under development, 15 Residences at Mandarin Oriental connected to its properties.
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