Corinthia appoints Todd Cilano as GM of Bucharest hotel

Business Forum
Corinthia has announced the appointment of Todd Cilano as General Manager of Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest during the property's official inauguration party. 

Cilano joined the hotel's management team in July 2025 and will lead the property into a new chapter of luxury hospitality in Romania. With over 18 years of international experience in leadership positions, Cilano has built a career with some of the world's most prestigious hotel brands.

His expertise covers multi-property management, brand development and pre-opening operations. Before this role, he served as Vice President of Operations and General Manager for the Corinthia flagship project in Doha, as well as Senior Vice President of Resort Operations at Dream Golf in the United States. He also held leadership positions at Jumeirah Group and Auberge Resorts Collection.

Earlier in his career, Cilano spent over two decades at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, overseeing properties across the Middle East, Africa, Indian Ocean and Asia. His management experience included coordinating award-winning resorts in Thailand, Mauritius and Egypt, where he built his reputation for operational excellence and adapting luxury hospitality standards to diverse cultural contexts.

At Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest, Cilano aims to position the hotel as a luxury landmark in the region, combining timeless refinement with exceptional guest experiences.

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