Minor Hotels appoints GM for upcoming Oman property

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Cristian Nannucci, the new GM for upcoming Tivoli La Vie Muscat Hotel in Oman

Minor Hotels has named Cristian Nannucci as General Manager for the upcoming Tivoli La Vie Muscat Hotel, the brand’s first property in Oman set to open in Q1 2026.

Nannucci, a hospitality executive with more than 35 years of global experience, will oversee the pre-opening and operational launch of this landmark new-build property in Muscat’s modern La Vie mixed-use development, just 15 minutes from the international airport.

He is tasked with leading all aspects of the five-star hotel’s opening, from building the launch team to shaping market positioning.

Rendering of Tivoli La Vie Muscat Hotel in Oman

An Italian national, Nannucci has vast experience in hospitality spanning Asia, Europe and the Middle East, from Rome, London and Paris to Bangkok, Penang, Cebu and Kuala Lumpur.

This includes leading integrated properties from the Shangri-La and Traders Qaryat Al Beri complex in Abu Dhabi to Grosvenor House in London.

Most recently, he led senior assignments in Malaysia and the Philippines, combining operational excellence with a strong focus on guest experience and commercial performance.

As Pre-Opening Complex General Manager at Pan Pacific Serviced Suites and ParkRoyal Collection in Kuala Lumpur, Nannucci successfully drove the set-up, launch and market positioning of two luxury hotels in the city’s Golden Triangle, overseeing commercial and operational stabilisation during a challenging period for the industry.

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Nannucci has also held senior positions with leading brands such as Shangri-La, managing iconic properties in destinations including Abu Dhabi, London and Paris, and delivering results across both luxury resorts and city hotels.

He is a graduate of Aurelio Saffi Hotel School in Florence.

Commenting on the appointment, David Todd, VP Operations for Minor Hotels Middle East & Africa, said: “Cristian brings a wealth of leadership in luxury hospitality, and we are confident that under his guidance, Tivoli La Vie Muscat Hotel will deliver a unique blend of Omani heritage and contemporary elegance in the heart of the capital”.

Rendering of Tivoli La Vie Muscat Hotel in Oman

Tivoli La Vie Muscat Hotel will feature 79 keys and 100 branded residences, as well as an Anantara Spa, a Seen Rooftop Bar & Restaurant, all-day dining eaterie, sports bar, ballroom, meeting rooms, a state-of-the-art gym and an infinity pool.

The property will overlook a newly landscaped 18-hole golf course managed by Troon Golf.

With this upcoming debut in Oman, Tivoli Hotels & Resorts continues its expansion in the Middle East, where Minor Hotels currently operates three Tivoli properties in Qatar, with a further new-build property under development in Bahrain to launch in 2026.

With 20 luxury properties worldwide, including in Qatar, Tivoli Hotels & Resorts is expanding its footprint across the Middle East, with the Oman property and one in Bahrain set to open in 2026.

For more information, visit www.minorhotels.com and lavie.om/amenities-hotel