The Cape, a Thompson Hotel has announced the appointment of Diego Padula as general manager.
Padula brings extensive expertise in hotel openings, transformations and high-performing operations. Most recently, he served as general manager for the Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort & Spa in Honduras since April 2024, where he led the resort through its post-opening phase.
Padula has built his career in the hospitality luxury and lifestyle sectors over the last two decades, spanning multiple countries and global brands such as W Hotels, Mondrian and Le Meridien.
“To me, The Cape has set the benchmark for lifestyle hospitality in Los Cabos, making this opportunity even more meaningful. The hotel’s success, its strong culture, and its distinctive identity are a testament to the people behind it, and I’m honored to become a part of that legacy,” said Padula. “I’m equally excited by the vision for the future. The Cape is a hotel that continues to evolve, innovate, and find new ways to elevate the guest experience. Being part of a project with that level of ambition and long-term vision is something that genuinely motivates me.”
Prior to his role at the Kimpton Grand Roatán, Padula served in several high-profile leadership positions, including as the opening general manager for Soho House in Mexico City, opening general manager for Mondrian Mexico City Condesa and opening director of operations for W Dubai Mina Seyahi.
Locates in the Cabo San Lucas region of Baja California Sur, Mexico, The Cape, a Thompson Hotel features 159 guestrooms and suites; an infinity pool with swim-up bar and a saltwater pool carved into the landscape; a sixth-story Rooftop lounge; a spa and fitness center with private outdoor cabanas and hydrotherapy circuit; as well as one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences and four, two-story Penthouse Residences with private rooftops and plunge pools.