Thomas Peruzzo has been appointed as General Manager at Fairmont La Hacienda Costa del Sol

Thomas brings more than 25 years of experience leading prestigious ultra-luxury hotels, lifestyle resorts, and wellness destinations across Europe and the Middle East.

Combining deep operational expertise with strategic brand innovation, Thomas has successfully repositioned flagship assets under Kerzner International and Armani Hotels & Resorts, delivering record profitability, elevated guest satisfaction, and award-winning service cultures. During his tenure at Armani Hotel & Residences Dubai, Thomas secured a Michelin star and achieved zero waste to landfill alongside Green Globe re-certification. As Area General Manager for Armani Hotels & Resorts, he oversaw the brand across the GCC and Europe, led the pre-opening and brand strategy for Armani Hotel Diriyah Gate, and sustained Forbes Star Ratings with record post-pandemic guest satisfaction. Recognised among the Top 30 General Managers in the Middle East (2025) and honoured as Most Inspiring General Manager of the Year (2022), Thomas is deeply committed to shaping the future of integrated luxury and wellness-driven destinations.

Most recently, Thomas led One&Only Za'abeel and SIRO Dubai, Kerzner's first dual-branded urban flagship, where he delivered a full commercial turnaround and achieved record profitability within 12 months, while also earning Kerzner's award for Highest Yearly Colleague Engagement Score.

Thomas Peruzzo is an alumnus of WIHOGA School of Management for the Hospitality Industry .