Hampton by Hilton today announced the opening of its newest hotel in Mexico, Hampton Inn by Hilton Villahermosa. The newly-built, six story, 130-room hotel, managed by Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT), exemplifies the global brand's continued expansion in Latin America and joins more than 2,000 mid-priced Hampton Inn by Hilton, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton and Hampton by Hilton hotels.
Luciani joined Hilton Worldwide in 2004 to fill his most recent role as director of food and beverage, Hilton Cancun Golf & Spa Resort. With more than 20 years in the industry, Luciani began his career in service training at a historic hotel in Porquerolles, France. Since then, he gained valuable operations and food and beverage experience at a number of hotels throughout Europe. Luciani also acted as hotel division manager, Mexican Caribbean, for a hotel and restaurant equipment supplier, followed by a stint as food and beverage director for a catering firm in Cyprus. Luciani holds a degree in hotel management from The Lausanne Hotel School in Switzerland as well as a degree in international trade. He is fluent in French, English, Spanish and German.