Michel CottrayFrench-born Michel Cottray has been appointed General Manager at Steigenberger Wiltcher’s in Brussels with effect from October. Mr. Cottray gained his vast experience in countries like Germany, Luxembourg, Monaco, Greece, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong and Australia with international hotel brands such as the InterContinental Hotel Group, The Luxury Collection of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Le Meridien, Westin, Sheraton and Sofitel. Mr. Cottray began his career at the “Jean Drouant Hotel Academy” in Paris. In 1998, he was appointed to his first General Manager assignment in Australia followed by continued key General Manager positions worldwide. In 2007, he obtained an Executive MBA in Tourism Management at Chur University of Applied Sciences in Switzerland. Mr. Cottray will move to Brussels to replace current General Manager Johannes Oldenburger, who will now enter his well-deserved retirement. Brussels, the capital of Belgium, is home to international organizations and institutions such as the European Union and NATO. Steigenberger Wiltcher’s is the iconic luxury hotel centrally located on exclusive Avenue Louise shopping street. Its 267 splendidly appointed guest rooms and suites offer stylish interiors and ultimate comfort for the discerning Brussels traveler.