Gerard Arazo RieraAfter 3 successful years at the iconic InterContinental Carlton in Cannes, preceded by his wide global experience at the Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos I Barcelona and his career launch at MCI Group, Gerard joined the Columbus Monte-Carlo on the 22nd of March 2017, with the key mission to lead the Hotel repositioning associated to the extensive renovation program starting in June 2017, and due to be completed in March 2018. Bringing his dynamism, passion for the Hospitality industry and International expertise, Gerard Arazo Riera is joining the Principality’s Lifestyle hotel - formerly owned by David Coulthard - nestled between the Fontvieille Marina and the Princess Grace Rose Garden, for an exciting project. A new addition to an already well-experienced management team, led by the youngest General Manager in Monaco, Bastien Anouil, and owned by the well established worldwide London & Regional Properties. Gerard Arazo Riera is a Spanish national born in Mallorca, holding a Master’s degree in Sociology at the Autonomous University of Barcelona as well as a Postgraduate Degree in Event Management & Business Tourism at the University School of Tourism and Hotel Management EUTDH. A global traveler, passionate of people and multilingual, he is fluent in English, French, Spanish, Catalan and Portuguese. Columbus is a very special hotel located in Fontvieille, the business and residential area of Monaco and only few minutes from Monte-Carlo. A place to slow down, unwind and feel good about life. The style is Riviera Chic, where beautifully glamourous and barefoot elegance sit easily side by side. The service is graceful, genuinely friendly and always attentive. The feeling is good, exclusive and laid back.