New Swiss hotel team make Middle East pledge

The hotel's new general manager, Francois Dussart, says one of his top priorities will be to enhance the hotel's reputation for catering to the special needs of Middle East guests.

Dussart, supported by a new resident manager, Kor Dormans, said: "The Beau Rivage Palace has become increasingly popular with visitors from the Middle East over the years because of the special attention it pays to the particular requirements of guests from that region. We intend to continue meeting their needs in new and innovative ways".

Having studied at the Ecole Hoteliere in Lausanne, Dussart has returned to the town to take up his position at this prestigious hotel following 13 years with the Hyatt group.
His experience with the Hyatt group has taken him around the world and he has held senior positions in the group's hotels in France, French Polynesia, Spain, Turkey and most recently Serbia where he was General Manager at the Hyatt Regency Belgrade.

"I am delighted to join this legendary hotel," said Mr Dussart. "Continuing the Beau-Rivage Palace's tradition of exceeding expectations is my key aim and I am relishing this new challenge."