Antonio Saponara has been appointed as General Manager at Capella Bangkok

Antonio Saponara moves to Capella Bangkok from his successful tenure as General Manager at Patina Maldives, Fari Islands, where he emphasised a culture of exceptional service and built a motivated, high-performing team. Antonio's leadership has been pivotal in implementing innovative strategies and sustainable practices that align with the resort's commitment to environmental stewardship. He deepened Patina Maldives' local community connections, blending international expertise with local talent. His exemplary leadership at Patina Maldives and previously at Bulgari Hotels & Resorts in Moscow and Beijing, as well as the Ritz-Carlton in Shanghai, ensures a seamless continued path of success for Capella Bangkok, which was recently feted as the World's Best Hotel and Asia's Best Hotel by World's 50 Best Hotels 2024.