The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain, a luxurious property in the kingdom, has welcomed Jean-Paul Dantil as its new general manager.

The appointment comes as the hotel's current general manager Christian Zandonella has been transferred to The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna.

A farewell reception was held to honour the abundant milestones and achievements of Zandonella, who, over the course of two years, has inspired an exceptional level of visitor engagement and embraced the brand values in creating loyal customers. Some of his major achievements include the re-launch of the Italian restaurant, Primavera in 2014 in partnership with Michelin-Star chef Oliver Glowig; the execution of The Ritz-Carlton’s new brand voice; and recently the successful launch of Cantina Kahlo and Kahlo Club in October 2016.

Dantil joins The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain from The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna, where he served as the general manager for two and half years. A German national, Dantil graduated from the Centre International de Glion and enjoyed a solid career in top luxury brands in Europe, Asia, the Caribbean’s and the Middle East. Prior to joining The Ritz-Carlton, he opened the famous DAS Stue hotel in Germany; now known as one of the best luxury hotels in the country.

Dantil commented on the occasion, saying: “I am thrilled to join The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain and humbled by the warm welcome received from our valuable partners, guests and Ladies and Gentlemen. The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain is a remarkable property that I grew to admire and love during my previous stays as a guest, for its business and leisure travel offerings, beautiful outdoor landscape, fine art and culinary offerings. I look forward to working closely with the international Hotel Company in driving it to the top of the kingdom’s hospitality scene.” - TradeArabia News Service