Guenter Richter Appointed Managing Director Of The Setai Fifth Ave
Guenter H. Richter has been named managing director of The Setai Fifth Avenue, A Capella Managed Hotel. The hotel, which will introduce Capella Hotels and Resorts to New York City, is slated to open November 1, 2010 with Richter at the helm. The veteran hotelier brings to his position many years of experience managing some of the finest hotels in North America.
Richter’s new role at The Setai Fifth Avenue signals his return to the New York hospitality scene after three years as general manager of The Regent Hotel Bal Harbour in Florida. For six years prior, he led two of Manhattan’s most legendary hotels, more recently as managing director of The St. Regis Hotel, New York, and before that, as general manager of the Swissôtel New York, The Drake.
“Guenter’s extensive experience managing iconic hotels in cities across the U.S. and, specifically in the highly competitive New York City market, makes him the ideal hotelier for The Setai Fifth Avenue,” said Bob Warman, president and COO of Capella Hotels and Resorts. “We are confident that he is the right choice to lead the hotel successfully through pre-opening and into operation.”
