Anthony Costa’s influence as a long-standing leader in the hospitality industry is undeniably significant, stemming from his extensive global career, amiable personality, and zest for life. His passion for hospitality was ignited at a young age, starting by folding napkins at the age of 5.Since then, he has consistently achieved success across various hotel brands and continents, infusing each destination with his unique passion and flair.
As the Regional President at Caesars Palace Dubai, Anthony brings a wealth of experience and an impressive track record to his role. His illustrious career spans 10 General Manager level positions, an Executive Vice President role, a Regional Vice President andManaging Director role, highlighting his versatility and expertise in various leadership capacities.
Beyond his professional background, what truly sets Anthony apart is his down-to-Earth character. His insatiable curiosity for cultural knowledge, coupled with his diverse range of passions including Leica cameras, watches, golf, and vinyl records, allows him to effortlessly connect with people. This exceptional ability enables him to cultivate genuine relationships not only with the local community but also with hotel guests. Anthony’s approach has resulted in lifelong friendships in every city he visits, and he personally supports colleagues in their professional growth, fostering a nurturing environment of mentorship and development.
Throughout his illustrious career as a hotelier, Anthony Costa has consistently achieved Forbes 5-star ratings in every role he has undertaken. His exceptional accomplishments include being part of the first and only hotels to achieve this prestigious accolade.These includethe Landmark Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong and the Mandarin Oriental Tokyo in Japan when Forbes first entered the Japanese market. Anthony’s unwavering commitment to excellence has continued to be recognized with Forbes 5-star ratings at other renowned properties, including Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong, Wynn Palace Macau, Burj Al Arab Dubai, and more recently Caesars Palace Dubai twice in a row.
His comprehensive understanding of luxury brand-building, combined with his commercial acumen and operational finesse, has played a pivotal role in driving success throughout his journey in hospitality.
