Joanne Taylor-Stagg has been appointed as General Manager of The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences in London, a seasoned professional with over twenty-five years’ experience. Joanne’s strong creativity and leadership helped her facilitate the repositioning of The Trafalgar St James from a 4-star hotel to a luxury 5-star boutique during her time as General Manager. This … [Read more...]
Paul Bayliss MBE appointed Managing Director of Aviemore
Leading international hotel operator Macdonald Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Paul Bayliss MBE to oversee Macdonald Aviemore Resort. Bayliss has returned to the company in the role of Managing Director of the renowned Macdonald Aviemore Resort which employs up to 350 people during peak season. During almost a decade in the hotel industry, Paul has … [Read more...]
The Master Innholders welcome three new hotel management professionals as members
James Clarke, general manager of Hilton London Bankside, Jorge Gertrudes, operations director of The Pig and The Pig – In The Wall, and Zoë Jenkins, general manager of Coworth Park have been awarded Master Innholder status by the hotelier organisation. Known for organising the annual Hotel General Managers’ Conference, providing sought-after educational … [Read more...]
Receptionist progresses to general manager at Vanbrugh House Hotel
Vanbrugh House Hotel, Oxford, has appointed Cristina Raduica as the hotel’s new general manager. Cristina’s career in the hospitality industry began when she moved to the UK in 2012, having completed a master’s degree in marketing at the Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies. Progressing from receptionist to assistant general manager, Cristina has gained valuable experience in … [Read more...]
Arora Group appoints GM for Heathrow Terminal 2
Arora Group has announced the appointment of James Street as General Manager of the new Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Terminal 2, opening Summer 2019. James leads the pre-opening team with over 15 years’ experience in the hospitality industry and joins from Arora Group sister property, Renaissance London Heathrow, where he held the position of Operations Manager since 2015. … [Read more...]