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JOSEPH POLITO, GENERAL MANAGER OF UDAIVILAS THE OBEROI GROUP'S NEW WORLDCLASS LUXURY RESORT
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12 July 2002

The Oberoi Group's luxury resort Udaivilas, set amid 30 acres of landscaped gardens and grand courtyards in Udaipur, will open on August 15, 2002. Conceived in the royal tradition of the palaces of Mewar, the resort offers a true experience of grandeur and majesty, stunning views of Lake Pichola and the City Palace, and special facilities like a holistic spa, managed by Banyan Tree.

Leading a highly motivated and specialized team of colleagues is Joseph Polito, the General Manager of Udaivilas. With over eighteen years experience in the luxury hotel industry, spanning three continents, Joseph Polito has been associated with some of the most celebrated hotels, restaurants and resorts in the world. 

Joe's career has spanned a variety of eminent boutique hotels, including The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh, Egypt and The Oberoi, Lombok in Indonesia. Joe spent five years as the opening General Manager of the exclusive, The Oberoi, Lombok, where he earned The Oberoi many accolades including ranking as one of the "101 Best Hotels" by Tatler Magazine - UK, one of "The World's Best Kept Secrets" by Travel Holiday Magazine - USA, "Best New Resort of 1997," and "Award for Excellence" by readers of the Gallivanter's Guide 1998 - UK, "Grand Award Winner - Hideaways of theYear 1997" by the Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report - UK and was included in Conde Nast USA's "Hot List" of top ten recommended Asia Pacific Resorts in 1998, Conde Nast also included The Oberoi in its "The Best of the Best" issue where they achieved the position of 20th best resort worldwide and 8th best small hotel in Asia Pacific in 1999. They were also included in the "Gold List" in 2000.

Polito qualified in professional catering from the Culinary Institute of America, New York, USA, and acquired an Associates Degree in Specialized Business Management from The Philadelphia Restaurant School, Pennysylvania, USA. Polito majored in Business Management from the University of Pennysylvania at Edinboro.

Oberoi Hotels and Resorts are reputed worldwide for their qualitative excellence. Their loyal international clientele are assured luxury, efficiency and attention to detail. Rajvilas and Amarvilas have consistently earned international laurels and awards, making them a 'must visit' part of the itinerary of discerning travellers. Joining them now are the equally matched resorts of Vanyavilas and Udaivilas.

The Oberoi Group, founded in 1934, operates in 7 countries with 37 properties including the luxury Oberoi Hotels and Resorts and the superior first class Trident Hotels. Five Oberoi Hotels are members of The Leading Hotels of the World and eight are members of the Leading Small Hotels of the World - a select group of international luxury hotels chosen for their extraordinary levels of guest comforts and service. The Group is also engaged in flight catering, airport restaurants, travel and tour services, car rentals, project and corporate air charters.

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