Giacomo Battafarano Kensington’s Hotel Xenia has announced Giacomo Battafarano as the new General Manager of the boutique hotel. Formerly at Hotel Imperiale Taormina in Sicily for the past five years, overseeing its extensive refurbishment and relaunch, Giacomo now brings his broad international experience to Hotel Xenia which opened its doors in May last year. Giacomo’s career in the hospitality industry has seen him work in a wide variety of destinations including – in addition to Italy – the UK, Portugal, the Maldives and Egypt, and for companies such as Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts and Exclusive Hotel Collection.