Mandarin Oriental is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthias Kindl as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern, effective 4 August 2025. With over two decades at Mandarin Oriental, he continues his journey at the iconic lakeside property in Central Switzerland. In his most recent role, he was General Manager at Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul from February 2024 to July 2025.
Ribbon Cutting Event celebrates the relaunch of this iconic hotel in the presence of Mandarin Oriental 'Fan', Cecilia Bartoli.
Following a meticulous renovation, Lucerne's iconic Belle Époque landmark will re-open as Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern on 24 September 2022. Enjoying a commanding location on the shores of Lake Lucerne, a stone's throw from the old town and with spectacular views over the Swiss Alps, the hotel will set a new benchmark for contemporary elegance, legendary service and the finest Swiss hospitality.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced today that it will manage and re-brand an existing hotel on Lake Lucerne, Switzerland (locally known as Lake Luzern). The property is currently undergoing an extensive renovation and will re-open as Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern at the end of 2020.
Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland, a member of Swiss Education Group (SEG), the largest private hospitality educator in Switzerland, has been recognised for its culinary and pastry programmes, by the prestigious World Association of Chefs' Societies (WORLDCHEFS). Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland is the first school in Switzerland to earn the Recognition of Quality Culinary Education mark - an international endorsement that is renowned in the culinary world.
This rigorous Hospitality program is designed to bring highly talented high school students to Switzerland (The Birth Place of Hospitality and Tourism) in the summer for an unparalleled academic, social and cultural introduction to life and learning in one of the most the beautiful cities of Switzerland.
Palace Luzern will welcome Swiss-born Markus Iseli as General Manager on June 1. Bringing with him over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Patrick will oversee all hotel operations for the century-old, Palace Luzern. Prior to joining the Victoria-Jungfrau Collection hotel in Luzern, Iseli held positions at several top luxury hotels around the world, including the InterContinental in Istanbul, the Four Seasons in the Seychelles and most recently at Shangri-La Hotel & Resort in Kuala Lumpur.