Ritz-Carlton Bahrain names general manager

Manama: The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain has appointed Bernard de Villèle as the new general manager.

The five-star luxury beach resort, in a statement, said Mr de Villèle, who has nearly four decades of experience in luxury hospitality, will oversee all operational aspects of the resort, elevating hospitality excellence and expanding guest experiences throughout.

Mr de Villèle’s began his career with a degree in Hotel Management as an F&B manager at the Hilton Strasbourg. Since then, he has worked across continents with tenures in award-winning properties and senior management and executive roles for St Regis, Four Seasons, Hilton, InterContinental, Orient Express Hotels, Rosewood Hotels and Resorts, Savoy Group, Taj Hotels, Habtoor Hospitality, The Lanesborough, London, Belmond La Samanna and Taj 51 Buckingham Gate.

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