Belmond appoints new COO
Luxury hotelier, river cruise and rail operator Belmond has appointed Philippe Cassis as executive vice president and chief operating officer.
Cassis is a 30-year hospitality veteran and was most recently at the helm of luxury hotel operator Sun Resorts as CEO.
Prior to this he spent 28 years at Starwood Hotels & Resort in a variety of management and executive positions, including senior vice president, operations South America and global initiatives Latin America, overseeing a portfolio of 37 properties in the region.
"We are delighted to welcome Philippe, an experienced business leader with strong organizational, strategic and business development skills," said John M. Scott, Belmond president and CEO.
Belmond is in the middle of a period of expansion as it prepares to launch the luxury touring train Belmond Grand Hibernian in Ireland.
Next up will be the upcoming launch of Belmond Cadogan Hotel in Knightsbridge, London.
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