Hilton has appointed Fabien Gastinel as General Manager of Waldorf Astoria Osaka, bringing more than two decades of international luxury hotel experience to the property as the group continues to expand its luxury and lifestyle portfolio across Asia Pacific.
Gastinel has held leadership positions across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Africa. His career includes roles at Waldorf Astoria Beijing and Cairo, The Ritz-Carlton Singapore and Armani Hotel Dubai.
He later became general manager of hotels in Marrakech and Tangier before moving to Waldorf Astoria Chengdu. During his tenure there, the hotel’s signature restaurant, Infinite Luck, received recognition in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Chengdu.
As General Manager, Gastinel will oversee Waldorf Astoria Osaka as the property develops its position as the brand’s first hotel in Japan. According to Hilton, the focus will include guest experiences that reflect Osaka’s local character, culture and hospitality.
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