Vik Retreats Appoints Stefano Michetti as General Manager of Galleria Vik Milano

Galleria Vik Milano is pleased to announce the appointment of Stefano Michetti as GeneralManager. A seasoned and respected leader, Michetti joins Galleria Vik Milano with over twentyyears of hospitality experience. Galleria Vik Milano which first opened its doors in late 2019, is atrue haven of art, culture and architecture, where unparalleled design meets warm, convivialservice to create an unmatched experience.

Commenting on his new role Stefano Michetti states, "I am thrilled to join the team at GalleriaVik Milano. The reopening of the property signals an important moment in the recovery andresurgence of Milan and I look forward to welcoming travelers to this vibrant and spectaculardestination."

Michetti joins Galleria Vik Milano from Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Dorchester Collection in MilanItaly, where he most recently served as Sales Account Director, where he looked after importantmarkets such as the Middle East, after many years of working as the Front of House Manager. Inhis role, he gained invaluable expertise in the development and execution of strategic salesinitiatives across a range of platforms and as a perfect host. Additional positions held includeSenior Sales Manager at Melia' Roma Aurelia Antica, Front Office Manager at Melia' Milano, NHJolly Excelsior in Siena, Italy, NH Jolly De La Gare in Bologna, Italy, and NH Jolly Ambassador inNaples, Italy, and more.

Vik Retreats are lauded as some of the most exceptional destinations in the world, delivering anexperience marked by forward thinking design, exceptional culinary offerings, singular naturalsettings, a breadth of activities, environmentally minded practices and warm attentive. Comprisedof Estancia Vik Jose Ignacio, Playa Vik Jose Ignacio, Bahia Vik Jose Ignacio, The Pavilion at BahiaVik, Shack Yoga and Wellness at Bahia Vik, and La Susana in Uruguay, Vik Chile, Puro Vik and theVIK Winery in Chiles, Millahue Valley, and Galleria Vik Milano in Milan, Italy, Vik Retreats promisesingular stays offering entre into the very best of their respective locales.

Galleria Vik Milano is Vik Retreat's brand's first city retreat and debut in Europe, Ideallypositioned within the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, one of Italy's most iconic landmarks, GalleriaVik Milano is a sanctuary of staggering beauty, with mesmerizing views onto the Galleria and itsinfamous bull. As with all Vik Retreats, art, architecture and design play a central role at GalleriaVik Milano. With its recent comprehensive redesign and renovation, the hotel unveiledremarkable interiors, highlighting artistry from the past and present to celebrate the history andculture of Milan. Upon entering the reception, guests are welcomed by Auguste Rodin's famedbronze sculpture, The Thinker, in monumental scale as well an immersive dry fresco covering theceiling and walls by Italian artist, Alex Folla. The strong architectural features of the hotel arereinforced with a focus on Italian artwork, in addition to an extensive collection of internationalart and a mix of curated contemporary, midcentury, vintage and antique furniture. Each corridorboasts a variety of impactful art, some fully covering the walls in a continuum of immersivepaintings. Galleria Vik Milano features 89 unique rooms and suites singularly designed to showcaseextraordinary art, decor, views and experiences. The suites are graced by many site-specificinstallations by Italian, Uruguayan and international artists. Several of the most stunning andspacious were completed this past winter and debuted for the first time this fall with the reopening of Galleria Vik Milano.

For additional information please visit www.galleriavikmilano.com