Victor Clavell, a seasoned hotelier with over 30 years of experience, has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Urban Resort Concepts (URC). In his new role, he will oversee the management of the company’s portfolio, drive operational excellence, and spearhead expansion efforts across Asia and beyond.
Clavell brings more than three decades of luxury hotel management expertise to his new position, boasting a proven track record with prestigious global brands. His extensive experience in the hospitality industry spans continents and includes nearly three decades with Marriott International’s luxury segment. While much of his tenure with Marriott was based in Europe, Victor relocated to Asia in 2010 when he assumed the role of Area Vice President for Asia-Pacific. In this capacity, he led The Ritz-Carlton, Bulgari Hotels & Resorts, and EDITION brands throughout the region, while also overseeing the development of 27 new properties.
In 2020, Victor was appointed Chief Operating Officer at AMAALA, an ultra-luxury project under Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of Operations for Rosewood Hotels in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean.
Urban Resort Concepts (URC) is a hotel management company led by seasoned hoteliers with extensive knowledge and experience in managing some of the world’s most renowned luxury hotels. URC epitomizes individuality, distinctiveness, and originality, with an award-winning portfolio that includes The PuLi Hotel & Spa in Shanghai, The RuMa Hotel & Residences in Kuala Lumpur, and The PuXuan Hotel & Spa in Beijing.
Commenting on his appointment, Victor said: “I am thrilled and humbled to lead Urban Resort Concepts into their next phase of development, expanding the company footprints across Asia and beyond. We have a unique portfolio of urban resorts, and I look forward to collaborating with our talented team to enrich the guest experience and consistently deliver exceptional results.”
Victor Clavell is a distinguished graduate of the University of Surrey in the United Kingdom, where he earned a Master of Science in International Hotel Management. He also holds a degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Barcelona and completed an Executive Education program at Harvard Business School in 2019. With a rich international background, Victor is a native speaker of English, Spanish, and Catalan, fluent in French, and conversant in Italian.
In his latest role, which brings him back to Asia, Victor will be based in Hong Kong.
