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Conrad Hotels &
Resorts has appointed Jean-Pierre Mainardi as General Manager of the forthcoming Conrad Shanghai, a new
hotel development scheduled to open in September 2008 in the vibrant Xintiandi district of the
city.
Jean-Pierre will supervise operational activities in the lead up to the opening of
the Conrad Shanghai. With 35 years experience in the hospitality industry, Jean-Pierre joins the Conrad
Shanghai from the Nile Hilton, in Egypt, which he managed for five years. Prior to
this, he worked in management positions at Hilton Hotels worldwide
including Brussels, London, New York, Bangkok, Lahore, Bahrain, Turkey, Strasbourg and Glasgow. In his new role Jean-Pierre will report to Timothy
Soper, VP Operations, Greater China and Mongolia.
Richard Blamey, Senior Vice President, Brand Management, Conrad Hotels &
Resorts, said, “The entry of Conrad into mainland China will be a significant
milestone for the brand’s presence in Asia Pacific and will complement the
well established Conrad Hong Kong which has been one of China’s leading luxury
hotels for over 17 years. Indeed, the location of the Conrad Shanghai in the
thriving Xintiandi district, part of a major ongoing development, is extremely
exciting and a great fit with the Conrad brand.”
The Conrad Shanghai is part of an urban revitalisation project comprising trendy
boutiques, restaurants and shops in the upmarket Xintiandi district. The hotel’s
ultra-contemporary design has been inspired by traditional Chinese motifs and
will feature 362 guest rooms, an urban spa, state-of-the-art meeting
facilities and two standalone annexes housing innovative food and beverage, and
recreational facilities.
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