The five-star Corinthia Lisboa Hotel in Lisbon, Portugal announced the appointment of new Executive Chef Gyula Harangi, who hails from Hungary. In 2004, Gyula was chosen as his country’s top young executive chef.

Gyula Harangi brings with him a wealth of experience in the catering industry, having previously occupied senior management roles at the multiple award-winning Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal in Budapest, Hungary, and its sister property in the same city, the Corinthia Aquicum Hotel, both five-star de luxe properties. He also held top positions at the Hotel Sheraton Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, the Budapest Hilton Hotel and Crystal Cruises, among others. Welcoming Gyula to Corinthia Lisboa Hotel, general manager José Luiz Moreira said: “Gyula joins us at a very exciting time in the hotel’s development. Already the largest hotel in Lisbon and recently renovated, we are continuously striving to improve our product, soon also to include a world-class spa. This places us in a leading position to attract an ever-increasing flow of both leisure and MICE business. With his impressive culinary background and vast experience in the hotel industry, Gyula will undoubtedly play a key role at the Corinthia Lisboa Hotel.”

On his part, Gyula said: “Having experienced other top Corinthia hotels, I am thrilled by the prospect of joining Corinthia Lisboa Hotel, which is fast gaining popularity as one of Lisbon’s ‘great’ hotels. I am ready to roll up my sleeves and to play my part in this growing success story. I want to make the Típico Restaurant the number-one culinary address in this fantastic city.”