With more than 25 years of experience, Kipping has worked at the hotel since last year. One of his earliest directorial posts was as F&B director at Four Seasons Costa Rica, later moving to Las Vegas for the same role with Four Seasons.

In 2010, he began a seven-year career with Viceroy, first in F&B again in the West Indies, and later becoming a general manager in Mexico from 2013 to 2017. Following a brief role outside of Viceroy, he returned in 2017 as GM of its Mexico hotel for another two years.

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“Kuwait has such a sense of proud heritage,” commented Kipping. “From the old souks to the Grand Mosque, great museums to an impressive amount of contemporary art, there are so many fascinating cultural components to explore. I’m privileged to lead a prodigiously talented team committed to sharing our destination’s stories through personalized touches of thoughtfulness and care.”

Sustainability is also key to Kipping’s leadership. The hotel is on track to make its guest rooms plastic-free by the end of the year, while further initiatives – including enhanced support of local producers and an onsite water processing site – are in the pipeline.

Underpinning it all is Kipping’s skilled and respectful management of the Hotel’s 400-strong team. “We have more than 43 nationalities here so it’s key for me to create an environment where people feel connected as part of the Four Seasons family,” he reflected. “From this strong foundation, we aim to offer guests a truly outstanding experience that cements Four Seasons as the leader in its field, shaping a new vision at the forefront of the luxury hospitality industry.”