 Christian Jaquier appointed as Capella Ubud General Manager
A seasoned hotelier, Christian has held multiple senior leadership roles with some of the world's most renowned hospitality brands, including The Ritz-Carlton and AYANA Resorts.
His expertise spans pre-openings, repositioning projects and implementing innovative service standards. Most recently Christian served as General Manager of Long Beach Mauritius. Beyond his professional achievements, Christian finds joy in life’s simple pleasures with his family.
He enjoys hiking in nature, playing badminton, and experimenting in the kitchen. As he steps into his new role, Christian is excited to lead the Capella Ubud team, working hand in hand to uphold the personalised guest experiences and continue the meaningful connections with local villages the team has built since its opening in 2018.
"I am absolutely thrilled to join the Capella Ubud family," Christian shared with enthusiasm.
"The camp's dedication to offering immersive and authentic experiences, along with its commitment to sustainable practices, aligns beautifully with my personal values. I eagerly look forward to collaborating with our talented team to craft lasting memories for our guests."
In his new role, Christian will lead overall hotel operations, focusing on enhancing the guest experience, driving financial performance, and strengthening Capella Ubud’s position as a market leader. His appointment underscores Capella Ubud's commitment to nurturing exceptional talent and ensuring service excellence.
Capella Ubud exemplifies a remarkable commitment to both excellence and sustainability, earning its place in the prestigious Travel + Leisure Top 500 Hotels in the World for 2025 and one of the Top Five Upcountry Hotels in Indonesia.
With a steadfast dedication to sustainable practices, Capella Ubud achieved the EarthCheck Gold Certification in 2025, affirming its position as a leader in environmental stewardship and was acknowledged as one of the Sustainability Leaders by The Leading Hotels of the World for 2025.
About Capella Ubud, Bali
Capella Ubud, Bali, was designed by renowned architect Bill Bensley as a homage to the pioneering spirit of those early European settlers from the 1800s. This elegant tented camp is a hidden haven that captures the imagination of those who aspire to a unique experience, allowing them to enjoy Ubud's untouched natural surroundings in personalised and stylish comfort.
In 2024, Capella Ubud was named the Best Resort Hotel in Indonesia in the Travel + Leisure 'World's Best Awards. Each of the 23 tents is situated within a dramatic terraced landscape and nestled between lush rainforest, rice paddy fields, and the sacred Wos River in an authentic Balinese artist village called Keliki. As a sustainable commitment, not a single tree was cut in the development of Capella Ubud, an EarthCheck Gold-certified hotel.
About Capella Hotel Group
Capella Hotel Group is a leading hospitality management company specialising in luxury hotels, resorts, and serviced residences. Based in Singapore, the rapidly expanding group has two brands under its portfolio and properties across ten destinations. The award-winning Capella Hotels and Resorts is renowned for its service excellence, crafted luxury design and immersive experiences celebrating the locale, while Patina Hotels & Resorts is the group’s transformative luxury brand pioneering a fresh perspective in luxury hospitality.
About Capella Hotels and Resorts
The Capella Hotels and Resorts constellation consists of properties located in Singapore, Sydney, Taipei, Ubud, Bangkok, Hanoi, Shanghai, and Hainan. Future openings include exciting destinations such as Kyoto, Riyadh, Nanjing and Shenzhen. The exceptional hospitality brand, taking its name from the brightest star of the Auriga constellation, shines a spotlight on local heritage, culture and community while crafting authentic guest experiences with the highest level of personalised service and combining a legacy of thoughtful design. Capella was named Best Hotel Brand in Travel + Leisure’s “World’s Best Awards” from 2023 to 2025. Capella Bangkok and Capella Singapore earned the distinction of being included in The World’s 50 Best Hotels in 2023 and 2024. Capella Bangkok was named The World’s Best Hotel and Asia’s Best Hotel in 2024, with Côte by Mauro Colagreco elevated to Two MICHELIN Stars for 2025. Capella Hotels and Resorts is a member of GHA DISCOVERY, a multibrand loyalty programme representing a collection of 40 independent hotel brands over 100 countries worldwide.
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