Alex Incorvaja has been appointed General Manager at Le Méridien St. Julian’s Hotel & Spa, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts. In his new role, Incorvaja will oversee all aspects of operations of the award winning boutique hotel, one of Malta’s leading five star properties, ensuring delivery of the highest levels of guest and employee satisfaction.

“Moving to Malta and joining Le Méridien at a time when the destination’s most important industry is seeing record growth patterns, serves as a great platform for me in taking this wonderful hotel to the next level. Having lived in the Balluta area for a number of years, I just know what a special, bustling, cosmopolitan neighborhood we are located in, and is a perfect meeting place for business, leisure and local guests”, said Incorvaja.

“Alex has the perfect profile for taking this property forward. His extensive background in hotel operations, coupled with sales, PR and marketing expertise, is truly going to be an asset for Le Méridien St. Julian’s”, said Robert Koren, VP Regional Director Southern Europe – Starwood Hotels & Resorts. “He understands the Malta-based tourism market and his long standing, strong relationships with the local trade will bring further advantages to the successful operation of Le Méridien”.

A native Maltese, Incorvaja has over 20 years of international hospitality and tourism industry experience, gained through working in leading luxury hotel chains in Malta and Italy. Prior to joining Le Méridien St. Julian’s Hotel & Spa, he spent the last six years heading the Malta Tourism Authority’s office in London, responsible for the promotion of Malta’s most important source market, which saw arrivals increase by 17.5% during his tenure.