Rocco Forte Hotels has announced the appointment of Dario Pithard as
Food and Beverage Manager of Villa Kennedy in Frankfurt.  Dario brings a wealth of industry experience and previously spent three
years as Assistant Director of Food and Beverage at the Ritz Carlton in
Berlin.  Dario has over nine years experience in the hotel industry
including the Ritz Carlton Bahrain, Ritz Carlton Wolfsburg and the Hyatt
Regency in Cologne, Germany.

In his new role as Food and Beverage Manager, Dario will manage a team
of 45 overseeing the running of the JFK Bar & Lounge, Restaurant Gusto
and all special events.

Hotel Villa Kennedy is the latest addition to the luxury Rocco Forte
Hotel Collection.  The hotel features 163 bedrooms and is located on
Kennedyallee, close to the centre of Frankfurt.

Rocco Forte has also been nominated this year for a

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