Candy Capital announces new Head of Hospitality and Lifestyle
Candy Capital has appointed Anthony Costa as Head of Hospitality and Lifestyle.
With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Costa brings a deep understanding of hotel operations and luxury brand-building to his new role.
The new Head of Hospitality and Lifestyle has formerly worked with Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, and held positions as General Manager at Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong and Mandarin Oriental Tokyo. His experience also spans leadership positions at Wynn Palace, the Burj Al Arab at Jumeirah Group as Regional Vice President and most recently Caesars Palace Dubai, serving as Regional President.
Costa will work closely with the Candy Capital leadership team across several luxury real estate projects in collaboration with strategic joint venture partners across residential, luxury hotels, hospitality, lifestyle and retail sectors on a global scale, with a particular focus on the Middle East.
“I am thrilled to join Candy Capital and lead the charge in establishing a world-class lifestyle and hospitality division,” he says. “Nick Candy’s visionary approach and the company’s commitment to setting new benchmarks align perfectly with my passion for creating exceptional brand experiences in the luxury hospitality sector.”
Nick Candy, a prominent figure in luxury real estate, co-founded interior design firm Candy & Candy (now Candy London) in 1999. He adds: “We are delighted to welcome Anthony Costa to Candy Capital as Head of Hospitality and Lifestyle. His wealth of experience and expertise in luxury hotel management aligns seamlessly with our vision for expansion and innovation in the hospitality sector.”
