Rivero Delgado Appointed GM of Hotel Arts Barcelona
November 2, 2010 - Rivero Delgado, an experienced hospitality professional with over a decade of experience in The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, has been appointed General Manager of Hotel Arts Barcelona, operated by a subsidiary of the luxury hotel company.
In her new position, Ms. Delgado is responsible for all operations and sales as well as guest and employee engagement at the highly awarded Barcelona beachfront property.
“We are very proud to have Ms. Delgado manage this award-winning hotel” says Pascal Duchauffour, area Vice President, Europe, Middle East and Africa for The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. “Her special combination of passionate leadership and relationship building with our ladies and gentlemen will deliver great benefits to Hotel Arts, which will in turn enhance the guests' experience.”
Ms. Delgado, a local Catalan, began her hospitality career with a role in food and beverage and has held a series of responsibilities in different areas of hotel operation and sales, most recently as General Manager of the Hotel Villa Padierna, Marbella. Rivero Delgado holds an MBA degree from IESE in Barcelona.
“I am delighted to return to Barcelona and Hotel Arts and to have the opportunity to lead this high calibre hotel and the wonderful team who strive each day to make our guests feel very special,” said Ms. Delgado.
Hotel Arts Barcelona is an award-winning property located on the Mediterranean, with 483 guestrooms and 20 meeting rooms. The hotel is both a leisure and business destination with Enoteca, a One-Star-Michelin restaurant and Arola, featuring the cuisine of Two-Star-Michelin Chef Sergi Arola. The unique beachfront location affords guests stunning panoramic views over the city and sea.
About Hotel Arts Barcelona
Hotel Arts Barcelona boasts stunning panoramic views from its unique location on the waterfront, in the heart of the city's Olympic Village area. Designed by renowned architect Bruce Graham, Hotel Arts features 44 floors of exposed glass and steel, making it a prominent feature of Barcelona's skyline. The hotel's 455 rooms and 28 exclusive duplex Apartments feature sleek, modern design complemented by an impressive 20th century collection of works by contemporary Catalan and Spanish artists. The only hotel in Spain featuring two Michelin-starred chefs, Hotel Arts is one of the premier culinary destinations in Barcelona with Enoteca and Arola restaurants. Guests seeking a serene escape may enjoy signature treatments in the 43rd floor Spa by Six Senses Spas. Recently recognized as the top business hotel in Spain by Conde Nast Traveller, Hotel Arts' Arts 41 provides over 3,000 square-feet of function space overlooking the Mediterranean for board meetings and conferences as well as social events, weddings and celebrations. The hotel offers an additional 24,000 square-feet of function space, with the main meeting space located on the lower ground and second floors. For more information, please visit www.hotelartsbarcelona.com.
About The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, Md., currently operates 73 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. More than 30 hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe with future openings including Dubai International Financial Centre, United Arab Emirates; Toronto; and Hong Kong. The Ritz-Carlton is the only service company to have twice earned the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, which recognizes outstanding customer service. For more information, or reservations, contact a travel professional, or visit the company web site at www.ritzcarlton.com.
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