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Appointment General Management

John Blanco has been appointed as Cluster General Manager at Capella Kyoto and Patina Osaka

Formerly General Manager of Capella Bangkok, John Blanco will bring his long-standing hospitality leadership experience and distinguished track record of excellence to his new role of Cluster General Manager for both Capella Kyoto and Patina Osaka.

Capella Hotels and Resorts
Singapore, Japan
John Blanco

As Cluster General Manager, John Blanco will helm this debut property and work strategically with Ellen Franke as she takes command of Patina Osaka, the first urban property of Patina Hotels & Resorts. An American with roots in Venezuela, John has an illustrious career in luxury hospitality with an impressive track record at The Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons and many award-winning independent hotels around the world. Tasked with the debut of Capella Bangkok, which received multiple awards within the first year of its opening in 2020, John is known for his broad worldview and expertise in curating exceptional experiences that cater to an international and diverse clientele, attributable to his proficiency in six languages.

General Management Asia Pacific Japan
Capella Hotels and Resorts
Hotel Brand

The Capella Hotels and Resorts collection consists of properties in Singapore, Bangkok, Ubud, Shanghai, Sanya, and Düsseldorf. Joining the portfolio later this year is Capella Hanoi, designed by world-renowned architect Bill Bensley. Set to open in the coming years include properties in the Maldives, Sydney, and Chiang Mai. Capella Hotels and Resorts was named 2nd Best Hotel Brand in the World in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2020.

Capella
Management CompanyBrand OwnerHotel Group

The Capella Hotels and Resorts collection consists of properties in Singapore, Bangkok, Ubud, Shanghai, Sanya, and Düsseldorf. Joining the portfolio later this year is Capella Hanoi, designed by world-renowned architect Bill Bensley. Set to open in the coming years include properties in the Maldives, Sydney, and Chiang Mai. Capella Hotels and Resorts was named 2nd Best Hotel Brand in the World in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2020.