Andrea BaronExperienced hoteliers Andrea Baron and Samantha Byrne have joined the first dual-branded hotel under one roof in the north of England. Boasting 328-rooms the dual-branded Crowne Plaza and Staybridge Suites - known as a ‘double pack’ concept - will open to the public early next year. Andrea has become Sales Manager of the first Staybridge Suites to open in Manchester – after joining from The Lowry Hotel. And Samantha has landed the Crowne Plaza Sales Manager role after leaving the Holiday Inn near Piccadilly train station.