DIDIER BELMONTE

Backed by more than 30 years of hospitality management experience, Didier’s interest in hospitality started in his university days in France. His career in food and beverage started as captain at The Connaught restaurant in London and moved to work for four different Michelin star-rated restaurants in France and Germany before moving to Lebanon, Dubai, and Oman to continue to grow and hone his skills in food and beverage management.

Having worked and managed Michelin star restaurants at the onset of his career in food and beverage and moving on to lead operations, boutique hotels, historical landmark properties and island destinations in Maldives, Kuala Lumpur, Myanmar and the Middle East.

From Middle East he moved to Asia to start his hotel management career holding his first executive post in Bali. His move to The Strand Yangon in Myanmar proved his leadership and management style as General Manager having surpassed all key indices and targets.

At the Crimson Resort & Spa Mactan, Didier continued to redefine the excellent customer
experience and service that resort is known for and as the brand continues to grow, Didier is in the forefront of all these developments and continues to lead the team to achieve greater heights.