UK: The luxury Bvlgari Hotel London has appointed Duncan Palmer as its managing director.
Palmer joins the five star Bvlgari hotel from The Beaumont, where he oversaw the property’s extension and renovation.
Prior to this, he also held senior management roles with The Murray Hong Kong and Langham Hospitality Group, as well as general manager positions with The Sukothai in Bangkok, Mandarin Oriental in Jakarta, and a number of London hotels such as The Connaught and The Savoy.
“I am honoured to join the exceptional team at Bvlgari Hotel London, a true icon of modern luxury in the heart of the city,” said Palmer. “My goal is to continue building on the hotel’s legacy, offering our guests unparalleled experiences defined by Bulgaria’s distinctive blend of Italian heritage and contemporary elegance.
“Together, with my colleagues here, we will ensure that every detail, from personalised service to refined design, reflects the unique values that make Bvlgari synonymous with excellence in hospitality,” he added.
Located in Knightsbridge close to Hyde Park, the Bvlgari Hotel London offers 85 rooms and suites, a restaurant and bar, a spa with swimming pool and 12 treatment rooms, a 47-seat private cinema, ballroom, cigar shop, and more.
Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts includes properties in London, Milan, Bali, Beijing, Dubai, Shanghai, Paris, Rome and Tokyo, with three additional hotels due to launch in Miami, Bodrum, and the Maldives over the next three years.
