Nicolas Kipper has been appointed as Managing Director at Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria Brussels

Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria Brussels is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Nicolas Kipper as the new Managing Director. With over three decades of experience in the hospitality industry, spanning from the Americas to central and southeastern Europe, Nicolas brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to Corinthia Brussels.

Nicolas Kipper

A French national, Nicolas began his career with Hyatt International, where he honed his expertise in luxury hospitality as Director of Food and Beverage. He then joined Marriott International, where he took on key leadership roles, including his position as General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton Budapest, Hungary, and later as General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul, Turkey. Most recently, he served as General Manager of Fairmont Quasar Istanbul, Turkey under the Accor Group, further solidifying his reputation for excellence in luxury hospitality management.

Nicolas holds a diploma in hotel management and a master's degree in hotel and catering business from the Hotel School of Strasbourg and University of Strasbourg, France. His professional journey has seen him lead award-winning properties and spearhead hotel and restaurant rebrandings, making him a natural new leader for Brussels' most fabulous address. He will bring his passion for exploring new cultures and culinary experiences to his new adventure in Brussels - a city he has often visited and loves for the friendliness of its inhabitants, culinary experiences - and of course chocolate.

Nicolas will officially begin his role at Corinthia Brussels on 24 March 2025.

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Corinthia is a collection of hotels founded by the Pisani family of Malta. We are in our 50th year of business and growing. Corinthia is a family-inspired business, with family values underpinning the Spirit of Corinthia, meaning that we look out for one another, support one another and positively encourage one another. As a hotel business, we focus on giving honest, discreet service.

Corinthia is a growing family of luxury hotels, founded in Malta in 1962 by the Pisani family. The company has grown over the years into a multinational investor, developer and operator of hotels and real estate. Its portfolio includes award-winning hotels in cities such as London, Budapest, Lisbon, St. Petersburg, and the Island of Malta. Current developments underway in various stages of design and construction include landmark, trophy hotels...