Roberto PellicciaGrace Hotels Group has appointed internationally acclaimed hotelier Roberto Pelliccia as its Head of Operations for Asia. He joins following the acquisition of Grace Beijing, its first hotel in the Far East, and will spearhead further expansion in the region. An acclaimed industry professional, Roberto’s international experience has seen him gain many awards, including Hotel of the Year twice for Le Coco Beach and recognition as one of the Hospitality Asia Platinum Top Ten General Managers. Prior to Grace Hotels, he worked as General Manager at the Meritus Pelangi in Malaysia, as well as senior roles for Kerzner International at Le Coco Beach and La Pirogue in Mauritius. His experience in the Far East began with the Hilton International in Singapore. Roberto studied and trained in Rome, and his career has also taken him through Bahrain, Dubai, London, Luxembourg, Saudi Arabia and the West Indies.