Minor Hotels Taps Hospitality Veteran Cristian Nannucci to Lead Tivoli La Vie Muscat Pre‑Opening and Launch

(IN SHORT) Minor Hotels has appointed Cristian Nannucci—an accomplished executive with 30+ years of global hospitality experience—to spearhead the pre‑opening and launch of the Tivoli La Vie Muscat Hotel in Q1 2026. Located in Muscat’s new LA VIE district, the 79‑room hotel and 100 branded residences will feature an Anantara Spa, SEEN Rooftop Bar & Restaurant, diverse dining venues, meeting spaces, and an infinity pool overlooking a Troon Golf‑managed course. Nannucci’s track record spans luxury resort management, brand rollouts, and flagship openings for brands like Shangri‑La and PARKROYAL COLLECTION. The project marks Tivoli’s first entry into Oman and complements the brand’s existing portfolio in the Middle East.

(PRESS RELEASE) BANGKOK, 2025-Jul-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Minor Hotels, the international hospitality group with over 560 properties in 58 countries, has named industry veteran Cristian Nannucci as General Manager of its forthcoming Tivoli La Vie Muscat Hotel, set to debut in Q1 2026. With more than three decades of senior leadership—spanning Shangri‑La to PARKROYAL COLLECTION and Pan Pacific Serviced Suites openings—Nannucci will oversee every aspect of this milestone launch: the first Tivoli-branded property in Oman.

Perched within Muscat’s new LA VIE mixed‑use precinct, just 15 minutes from Muscat International Airport, the development features a 79‑room luxury hotel alongside 100 serviced residences. Overlooking an 18‑hole Troon Golf–managed course and steps from the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre and key government ministries, Tivoli La Vie Muscat will offer signature amenities such as an Anantara Spa, SEEN Rooftop Bar & Restaurant, an all‑day dining outlet, sports bar, ballroom, meeting suites, fitness center, and an infinity pool.

“Cristian’s global expertise and passion for guest experience will be critical as we introduce Tivoli’s blend of contemporary elegance and Omani heritage,” said David Todd, Vice President Operations, Minor Hotels Middle East & Africa. Nasser Al Shibli, CEO of ORIS (the owning company), added, “His leadership will ensure our new landmark property sets a fresh standard for luxury hospitality in the Sultanate.”

An Italian native and alum of Florence’s Aurelio Saffi Hotel School, Nannucci has also completed executive programs at Cornell University. His career highlights include luxury resort management, multi‑property oversight, brand development, and orchestrating high‑profile hotel openings across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Tivoli Hotels & Resorts—established in Portugal in 1933 and part of Minor Hotels—currently operates nearly 20 properties worldwide, with further expansion planned across Europe and the Middle East. For more details, visit tivolihotels.com or follow Tivoli on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Media contact:

Natasha Rhymes
VP PR & Communications
Minor Hotels Europe & Americas, Anantara & Avani
nrhymes@minor.com

Camilla Coburn Davis
Regional Director of Public Relations
Minor Hotels Middle East & Africa
cdavis@minor.com

SOURCE: Minor Hotels