Cristiano Cabutti has been appointed Group Director of Sales & Marketing for the San Domenico Hotel Collection.

Prior to joining the San Domenico Hotel Collection, Cristiano was Director of Sales & Marketing at the Forte Village Resort in Sardinia where he managed 42 staff across 10 international markets and was at the helm of the recent opening of Castel Monastero in Tuscany.

A highly respected veteran in international hotel sales and marketing, Cristiano will oversee the promotion of the four luxury hotels in the San Domenico Hotel Collection, owned by the Melpignano family: San Domenico House in London; along with the flagship properties in Puglia, Italy: Masseria San Domenico, Masseria Cimino and the new crown in the Collection, Borgo Egnazia Hotel Villas Spa & Golf Resort, scheduled to open in April 2010.

�I�m very excited about this new challenge.� says Cristiano, �Puglia, with its unique charm, natural beauty and colourful culture, is booming; and the San Domenico Hotel Collection's new gem, Borgo Egnazia, is destined to be the hot new resort destination of Italy. In addition to Borgo Egnazia, the San Domenico Hotel Collection's portfolio ranges from the intimate and world-class Masseria San Domenico and the rustic chic of Masseria Cimino, to the boutique San Domenico House located in one of the smartest corners of London; and last but not least the spectacular links golf course San Domenico Golf in Puglia. �

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Notes to Editors:

For more information on the San Domenico Hotel Collection please visit www.sandomenicohotels.com

For further information or to arrange an interview with Cristiano Cabutti, please contact:

Bronwen Batey Lemongrass Marketing t: +44 (0) 1865 237 990 e: bronwen@lemongrassmarketing.com w: www.lemongrassmarketing.com