Capella Hotel Group has named John Blanco as cluster general manager for both Capella Kyoto and Patina Osaka – both scheduled to open in 2025 – while Ellen Franke is the general manager of Patina Osaka.
Blanco was formerly general manager of Capella Bangkok, and has a wealth of experience having worked at The Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons and other independent hotels around the world. He is also proficient in six languages.
Franke joins Capella Hotel Group from The Ritz-Carlton, having worked for the group since 2006 across several global locations. She brings with her 25 years of experience leading luxury hotels across Europe, the US, China, and Malaysia.
