DoubleTree by Hilton Chester has appointed Brian Connor as its new general manager. Hotel management company, Sanguine Hospitality Ltd, recruited Connor to help drive the business forward and help position it as the north west’s leading hotel, leisure and events venue.
Connor, 42, has more than 20 years’ experience in the hospitality industry and joins from the 83-bedroom Holiday Inn, Ellesmere Port. In his new role, he will be responsible for the general running of the hotel and growing its conference, weddings and events business.
Speaking of his appointment, Connor said: “I am a firm believer in always trying to stretch the boundaries of what can be achieved and producing hotels that people can enjoy and want to revisit again and again.
“The opportunity to work with Sanguine and manage DoubleTree by Hilton Chester, not to mention a Marco Pierre White restaurant, is fantastic. We’re at a key time in our development and I’m looking forward to building on the hard work and dedication that has got us this far.
Robin Wicks, chief executive at Sanguine Hospitality, said: “We are extremely proud of the success we’ve enjoyed since opening DoubleTree by Hilton Chester, following its £27.5million redevelopment. We are committed to growing the business and with someone as experienced as Brian at the helm, we are confident it will continue to prosper and be renowned for its excellent facilities and customer care.”
This year holidaymakers using online travel agents, Travel Republic, ranked DoubleTree by Hilton Chester as the 19th best hotel in the world – the only hotel in the UK to make the top 20 list. It was also named the number one DoubleTree by Hilton brand across the EMEA regions and placed in the top ten large DoubleTree hotels worldwide.
DoubleTree by Hilton Chester, theclubandspa at Hoole Hall and Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar and Grill are operated by Sanguine Hospitality Ltd and are located on Warrington Road, Chester, CH2 3PD, seconds away from junction 12 of the M53.
To find out more about DoubleTree by Hilton Chester visit www.doubletreechester.co.uk