Björn Wild has been appointed as General Manager at Finca Banyols, Vignette Collection (IHG)

Finca Banyols — the highly anticipated luxury estate hotel is set to debut in Q4 2025 amid Mallorca's historic olive groves and vineyard — appointed Björn Wild as General Manager.

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Under Wild's direction, the estate will focus on elevated personalization, refined sustainability practices, and deep connections with the island's cultural and culinary traditions.

Björn Wild brings over 15 years of leadership experience in luxury hospitality and estate management. A graduate of the Hotel Management Institute in Frankfurt, Germany, he has held key positions across Europe, including 9 years at one of the first luxury hotels in Mallorca - Grand Hotel Son Net. Most recently, Mr. Wild served as Operations Director for a boutique hotel group in the Balearics, where he led strategic growth initiatives and enhanced guest experiences across multiple properties.

Scheduled to open Q4 of 2025, and located in the heart of Mallorca, Finca Banyols is a 15th-century estate reimagined as a contemporary retreat with 32 rooms, wellness facilities and more. the Tramuntana mountains serve as a backdrop while surrounded by ancient olive trees, and citrus orchards, the hotel offers two destination restaurants—Aramesh and Tafona 1475—as well as Aurum Bar, a gathering place for craft cocktails and seasonal flavors. Finca Banyols is a sanctuary for travelers seeking nature, culture, and design-led comfort in perfect harmony.

Under Björn's leadership, Finca Banyols will embark on a multi‑faceted vision for 2026 and beyond.

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