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Sofitel Ambassador Seoul Welcomes New General Manager Vincent Gernigon
July 7, 2025 (Seoul) Sofitel Ambassador Seoul has announced the appointment of Vincent Gernigon as its new General Manager. A French national with nearly two decades of global hospitality experience within the Accor group, Gernigon brings extensive expertise in luxury hotel operations, food and beverage (F&B) leadership, and culturally inspired guest engagement.
Gernigon began his career in 2006 at Sofitel Thalassa Quiberon in France and has since held key positions at major hotels around the world, including Sofitel Washington DC, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, and Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Notably, he played a pivotal role in the renovation and reopening of the historic Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor—a property that once welcomed global figures such as Charlie Chaplin and former French President Charles de Gaulle—as well as the opening of Sofitel Ambassador Seoul, both of which demonstrated his strong leadership in major brand projects.
He first joined Sofitel Ambassador Seoul in 2021 as Hotel Manager, becoming part of the pre-opening team where he spearheaded operational strategies and on-site leadership over a span of three years.
He later served as General Manager of Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara, where he successfully led the hotel’s operations and improved the Reputation Performance Score (RPS) from 81% to 88%, contributing to significant enhancements in service quality.
With nearly two decades of expertise built across Accor’s luxury brands, including Sofitel and Raffles, his appointment is expected to contribute significantly to Sofitel Seoul’s continued growth and competitiveness.
“Seoul is a dynamic and inspiring city where tradition and modernity harmoniously coexist,” said Vincent Gernigon. “I am honored to return to Korea and lead Sofitel Ambassador Seoul in delivering elevated guest experiences that combine French elegance with Korean authenticity.”
As Sofitel Ambassador Seoul approaches its fourth anniversary in September, Gernigon will oversee all aspects of Sofitel Ambassador Seoul’s operations and strategic direction. He aims to reinforce the brand’s “Cultural Link” message by blending French zest into various elements such as art, culture, and gastronomy, and harmonizing French elegance with the local cultural landscape.
ABOUT SOFITEL AMBASSADOR SEOUL HOTEL & SERVICE RESIDENCES
Sofitel Ambassador Seoul Hotel & Serviced Residences is opened on Sep 30, 2021 as the first French luxury hotel brand in South Korea. The brand's first serviced residence globally, the property features 403 hotel rooms and 160 serviced residence rooms. Club Millésime offers exclusive luxury and personalized service for VIP guests.
Also, the hotel is a new address for French gastronomy with its four restaurants and a bar. A chic bistro Fait Maison offers authentic French cuisine and a Parisian lounge, L'Espace, enchants guests with exquisite afternoon tea "Le Goûter", filled with a curation of French and local delights. Jardin d'Hiver is the French bakery to taste the most delicate baguette and pastries. The modern Japanese gastronomy, MIO, is the place to enjoy the Japanese menu. Surrounded by the scenic view, the roof bar, Latitude32, provides craft beer, wine and whiskey and cocktails with snacks. Sofitel Fitness include a fitness center, 25m indoor swimming pool and Sofitel Spa.
For business, private events and weddings, three meeting rooms are featured with equipment for hybrid meetings. Located in Jamsil, Seoul, the Sofitel Ambassador Seoul is connected to the subway Jamsil station, allowing the guests to explore the city conveniently and Korea’s tallest structure, the 123-storey Tower within walking distance. Incheon International Airport is an hour away from the property by car, and Gimpo International Airport is 50 minutes away by car.
About Sofitel
A pioneer of French luxury hospitality since 1964, Sofitel today embodies heartfelt and committed luxury with a French zest. A seamless blend of the richness of each local culture and the French joie de vivre, the brand delights travelers who appreciate delicacy and subtle refinement, offering them heartfelt and authentic service. At Sofitel, beauty is in the details: life's simple pleasures such as gastronomy and sleep are art forms for an incomparable experience.
Sofitel now boasts more than 120 hotels, all elegant and unique, in the world's most sought-after destinations. Among its most remarkable properties: Sofitel Le Scribe Paris Opera, Sofitel London St James, Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk, Sofitel Mexico City Reforma and Sofitel Ambassador Seoul. The brand also offers a selection of heritage luxury hotels under the Sofitel Legend banner, renowned for their timeless elegance and fascinating history, such as Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan or Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi. More recently, the brand also unveiled its first Sofitel Residences, redefining luxury living with prestigious properties that combine elegant design with Sofitel's renowned service and sophistication.
Sofitel is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group counting over 5,500 properties throughout more than 110 countries, and a participating brand in ALL - Accor Live Limitless – a lifestyle loyalty program providing access to a wide variety of rewards, services and experiences.
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