Long standing Roomzzz employee, Mark Walton, has been appointed as chief operating officer of the aparthotel chain having previously worked as head of Roomzzz. During a 20-year career, Mark has opened and managed over 19 addresses, across the UK, Europe & Middle East. From flagship, 400-room airport properties to the innovative aparthotel concept that is Roomzzz. Mark … [Read more...]
Sofitel London Gatwick Appoints Globy Ouseph as General Manager
Sofitel London Gatwick has appointed Globy Ouseph as General Manager of the 518 bedroom hotel, the only premium hotel directly linked to the North Terminal at London’s Gatwick Airport. With over 12 years’ experience in the hotel and hospitality industry, Globy Ouseph joins Sofitel London Gatwick, managed and operated by Arora Hotels, from his most recent positon as Hotel … [Read more...]
Manager steps into role at new Edinburgh hotel
A general manager has been appointed to lead the team at the brand new Courtyard by Marriott in Edinburgh, due to open in autumn 2016. Experienced hotelier Douglas Winfield will be tasked with overseeing the launch of the city centre hotel, as well as ensuring its ongoing success. The new hotel, located at the top of Leith Walk within the capital’s New Town conservation … [Read more...]
Corinthia London appoints Stéphane Trycionka as Director of Sales & Marketing
Five-star hotel, Corinthia London, announces the appointment of Stéphane Trycionka, as Director of Sales & Marketing. With 11 years of experience in the luxury hotel industry, this role will see Stéphane in charge of driving international sales to the flagship Corinthia Hotels’ property. Stéphane joins us from his role as Director of Sales & Marketing at the Hôtel … [Read more...]
Coaching Inns operator expands further following acquisition
Independent coaching Inns operator, The Coaching Inn Group has further strengthened its expansion programme with the acquisition of The Golden Lion in St Ives, Cambridgeshire. The deal, worth more than £2m, is part of the Group’s £20 million expansion plan, which has now seen them acquire five sites in the past 12 months. The 18th Century, 25-bed Golden Lion offers a … [Read more...]