Lionel Alvarez has been appointed as General Manager at Viceroy at Ombria Resort Algarve

Ombria Resort, Portugal's premium sustainable destination situated in Algarve is pleased to announce the appointment of Lionel Alvarez as General Manager of Viceroy at Ombria Resort and Viceroy Residences at Ombria Resort, the 5-star hotel complex due to open in Q2 2022 at the heart of Ombria Resort. This will mark the debut of the US-based Viceroy Hotels & Resorts in not only Portugal but throughout southern Europe and will also be the first branded residences managed by Viceroy in Continental Europe.

Lionel Alvarez

Born in France, Lionel Alvarez has managed and opened a number of luxury hotels around the world including Aman Resort's Hotel Bora Bora, Paraiso de la Bonita Resort & Thalasso in Mexico, Castillo Hotel Son Vida Spain, and Hotel Las Ventanas al Paraíso, a Rosewood Resort owned by Ty Warner in Los Cabos, México. Most recently, Alvarez managed the Vila Monte Farm House & Villa Índigo in Algarve.

Now embarking on the next stage of his career at Ombria Resort, Lionel Alvarez's leadership and extensive experience in the hospitality and real estate development industry will be vital in continuing to strengthen the positioning and awareness of Ombria Resort and the Viceroy and Viceroy Residences as a unique luxury and sustainable destination in the Algarve.

General Management Europe Portugal

With hotels and residences in Algarve (Portugal), Los Cabos (Mexico), Snowmass (Colorado), and St. Lucia (West Indies), and hotels in Riviera Maya (Mexico), Kopaonik (Serbia), Santa Monica (California), Chicago (Illinois), and Washington, D.C., Viceroy offers a fresh take on hospitality, centered on the richness of experiences and genuine connection.