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Historic Belmond El Encanto Appoints Janis Clapoff as New General Manager
Belmond El Encanto | November 18, 2020
(SANTA BARBARA, CA; November 18, 2020) – Belmond El Encanto, a picturesque hideaway located in the exclusive Santa Barbara Hills, is thrilled to welcome Janis Clapoff to the team as General Manager. Clapoff brings over 30 years of luxury hotel experience to the 2020 Condé Nast Traveler World’s Best-listed hotel to oversee its 92 charming cottages and suites, California Coastal cuisine concepts, tranquil destination spa, a zero-edge pool and fitness facilities, and stellar property team. Clapoff brings a strong and authentic Santa Barbara perspective to her new role, having held leadership positions at the Four Seasons Biltmore Santa B...
Belmond El Encanto Appoints Colleen Huther as General Manager and Rob Roche as Director of Sales and Marketing
Belmond Ltd. | February 14, 2019
Belmond Ltd. is thrilled to announce that Rob Roche and Colleen Huther have joined the team as Director of Sales and Marketing and General Manager, respectively, to oversee the historic Santa Barbara Resort, Belmond El Encanto. Rob joins the team with more than 20 years of experience across luxury hotel brands that include St. Regis, Rosewood Hotels and Resorts and Four Seasons Hotels. Most recently while working with The Peninsula Beverly Hills, he was responsible for implementing strategic goals for the principle teams across its Reservations, Sales, Advertising, E-Commerce, Social Media and Public Relations departments. Colleen joins...
Belmond Acquires Castello Di Casole in Tuscany, Italy for €39 Million ($48 Million)
Belmond Ltd. | February 8, 2018
HAMILTON, Bermuda--Belmond Ltd. (NYSE: BEL) ("Belmond" or the "Company") today announced that it has acquired Castello di Casole, a luxury resort and estate in Tuscany, Italy. The Company purchased from the current owner the entire equity capital of two entities that together own Castello di Casole, one of the largest private real estate properties in Tuscany. The purchase price, including transaction costs, is approximately €39 million ($48 million) with a possible further €2.85 million ($3.5 million) payable contingent upon certain real estate sales being realized. The property is the latest addition to Belmond's family of '...
Belmond Appoints Daniel Ruff as Senior Vice President, Head of Global Operations
Belmond Ltd. | November 30, 2017
HAMILTON, Bermuda--Belmond Ltd. (NYSE: BEL, Belmond.com ("Belmond" or the "Company") today announced the appointment of Daniel Ruff as Senior Vice President, Head of Global Operations. Ruff most recently served as President and Managing Director EMEA of Wyndham Hotel Group, where he oversaw the successful growth of the company's business across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India. "We are delighted to welcome Daniel, who has a proven track record in building global businesses and brings more than 15 years of professional experience to the role," said Roeland Vos, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Dan's significant operation...
Belmond El Encanto Appoints Sara Scott as Spa Director
Belmond Ltd. | May 11, 2017
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (May 11, 2017) — Santa Barbara's only Forbes Five Star resort, Belmond El Encanto is pleased to announce the appointment of Sara Scott as Spa Director. Joining the resort from Four Seasons, Westlake Village, Scott will be responsible for overseeing the operations and development of The Spa at El Encanto, Santa Barbara's most idyllic day spa. Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the rolling hills of the wine country, the full-service Santa Barbara spa offers an array of treatments featuring local ingredients that relax the mind and rejuvenate the body. "I'm thrilled to be joining The Spa's passionate team and...
Belmond Ltd. Reports 2016 Net Earnings of $36.3 Million for the Year, up $20 Million from 2015; RevPAR Down 7% in Q4 but up 3% for the Full Year
Belmond Ltd. | February 28, 2017
Strong Full Year 2016 Results, with Revenue Growth of 3% and Adjusted EBITDA Growth of 8%, Both on a Constant Currency Basis Fourth Quarter 2016 Highlights Net earnings attributable to Belmond Ltd. of $6.7 million, a $6.3 million increase over the prior-year quarter; adjusted net earnings from continuing operations of $1.4 million, a $1.4 million decrease Revenue of $114.2 million, down $8.5 million or 7% from the prior-year quarter; down $7.4 million or 6% on a constant currency basis Same store revenue per available room ("RevPAR") down 6% from the prior-year quarter; down 7% on a constant currency basis Total adjusted EBITDA of ...
Belmond Appoints Kenneth Hatton Senior Vice President, Global Development
Belmond | January 11, 2017
11th January 2017: Belmond Ltd. (NYSE: BEL) (the "Company" or "Belmond") today announced the appointment of Kenneth Hatton as Senior Vice President, Global Development, effective 23rd January 2017. Mr. Hatton has over 18 years of experience in Mergers & Acquisitions and global hotel-related transactions. He joins Belmond from Hyatt International where he held the position of Senior Vice President, Corporate Transactions Group, covering Europe, Africa, Middle East and Asia Pacific since 2011. Prior to that, as Partner in Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP (which subsequently combined to become Dentons), Mr. Hatton led the European...
Belmond Ltd. Reports Q3 2016 Net Earnings of $22.9 million, a $12.9 million Increase Over the Year Ago Period
Belmond Ltd. | November 4, 2016
Net earnings attributable to Belmond Ltd. of $22.9 million, a $12.9 million increase over the prior-year quarter; adjusted net earnings from continuing operations of $23.3 million, an $8.7 million increase Total revenue (1) of $183.7 million, up $15.3 million or 9% over the prior-year quarter; up $16.9 million or 10% on a constant currency basis Same store revenue per available room ("RevPAR") up 12% from the prior-year quarter; up 10% on a constant currency basis Total adjusted EBITDA of $65.7 million, up $13.8 million or 27% from the prior-year quarter; up $13.0 million or 25% on a constant currency basis Expanded trains & c...
