Francesco Pantalone

IHG Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce the new appointment of Francesco Pantalone as General Manager at InterContinental The Red Sea Resort. Francesco brings with him an exceptional track record of results and a wealth of experience in luxury and leisure hospitality, spanning over thirty years across Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Francesco's resilience, drive, and goal-oriented nature have been key attributes throughout his career. He has extensive experience in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a strong history of running successful international high-end hotel operations whilst creating unique and innovative guest experiences.

In his new role, Francesco will oversee all aspects of the new luxury resort, which includes a striking, architecturally designed hotel, exclusive club InterContinental and a wealth of unique dining and lifestyle experiences.

Francesco's journey and passion for F&B began in 1998, in Dubai and he has since held various leadership positions, with The Ritz Carlton and Shangri-La amongst other luxury hospitality brands in the Middle East and China as well as luxury boutique hotel brands in Europe.