Hospitality Veteran Cavaliere Giovanni Viterale Helms Raffles Sentosa Singapore Opening as Cluster General Manager

Hospitality veteran Cavaliere Giovanni Viterale is overseeing the opening of Singapore’s first all-villa resort, Raffles Sentosa Singapore, which welcomes its first guests on 1 March 2025. Cavaliere Giovanni brings a wealth of experience gained over 36 years in the hospitality sector to launch the next chapter of the storied Raffles brand on Sentosa, Singapore’s “island in the city”.

Raffles Sentosa Singapore will feature 62 villas, each with its own private pool and terrace area, set in over 100,000 sq m of sprawling tropical gardens with views over the South China Sea.

“Raffles Sentosa Singapore will be an enchanting sanctuary where nature, heritage, and wellness meet the legendary traditions and world-class hospitality of the Raffles brand,” said Cavaliere Giovanni Viterale, Cluster General Manager of Raffles Sentosa Singapore and Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa.  “The resort will also offer an idyllic setting for Indian travellers, whether for luxury wedding buy- outs, private retreats, multi-generational family travel or for celebrating other significant milestones.”

Cavaliere Giovanni was formerly the General Manager of The Fullerton Hotels and Resorts (FHR), a role he had held since early 2010. He played a pivotal role in overseeing the strategic direction and development of The Fullerton Heritage Precinct, which comprises seven landmarks: The Fullerton Hotel.

Singapore, The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore, The Fullerton Waterboat House, One Fullerton, The Fullerton Pavilion, Clifford Pier and Customs House.

In August 2016, Cavaliere Giovanni was knighted with The Order of the Star of Italy (Ordine Della Stella D‘Italia). The honorary award is bestowed upon Italians residing overseas or foreigners who have achieved particular merit in the promotion of friendship and cooperation, scientific and cultural ties with Italy.

Following his appointment in February 2022, Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa received many awards and the resort’s commitment to sustainability was recognised with Green Globe Certification. Additionally, readers of Business Traveller Asia Pacific voted the hotel as “Best Urban Resort Hotel in Asia-Pacific” in the publication’s first such ranking.