Diego Padula has been appointed as General Manager at The Cape, A Thompson Hotel, by Hyatt
Padula, a native of Uruguay, has built an impressive career in the luxury and lifestyle sectors of the hospitality industry over the last two decades, spanning multiple countries and lauded brands like W, Mondrian, Le Meridien, and others with deep expertise in hotel openings, transformations, and high-performing operations. Most recently, Padula served as general manager for the Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort & Spa in Honduras from April 2024, where he led the resort through its post-opening phase. Under Padula’s leadership, the resort garnered significant international visibility and accolades — it was ranked among the top five best resorts in Central America two years in a row in Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards; featured in National Geographic’s Best of the World Awards; and earned a place on Travel + Leisure’s World’s 500 Best Hotels list in 2025 and 2026, among others. As a result, Padula himself received special recognition from Honduras’ Minister of Tourism for his meaningful contributions in showcasing the incredible potential of Roatán and Honduras to international travelers.
Prior to his role at the Kimpton Grand Roatán, Padula served in a number of high-profile leadership positions, including as the opening general manager for Soho House in Mexico City, opening general manager for Mondrian Mexico City Condesa, and opening director of operations for W Dubai Mina Seyahi. He credits his tenure on the opening team of W Muscat in Oman with teaching him resilience, adaptability, and the importance of leading with curiosity and respect for local traditions — all of which he aims to bring into his new position at The Cape.