Hugo Montanari has been appointed as managing director of Rosewood Hong Kong, replacing Hoss Vetry, who has been promoted to vice president of operations for the Rosewood Hotel Group's Asia-Pacific region.
In his new role, Montanari will be responsible for managing the luxury property, including spearheading Rosewood Sustains, a corporate social responsibility program that offers eco-initiatives, opportunity employment and more.
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Montanari brings more than 17 years of global luxury hotel experience, including seven years with Fairmont Hotels and Resorts in Dubai and at The Plaza Hotel in New York. He also worked within The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company for eight years in various locations such as Bangalore, Sanya, Tianjin and Morocco where he was the multi-property general manager, prior to joining Jayasom Ibiza, a health and wellness resort.
"I am honored and excited to join the iconic Rosewood Hong Kong," said Montanari. "My admiration for Rosewood Hotels & Resorts was ignited with my first stay at Rosewood Beijing years ago. I've subsequently witnessed the brand's development over the past decade to become a leader in luxury lifestyle. I look forward to working alongside the hotel's world-class team to continue building on its legacy and deep community connection."
