Helen Rees has been appointed as Board of Directors at Britannia Hotels Ltd
Britannia Hotels Group has announced the appointment of Helen Rees to its new Board of Directors, marking a new chapter in the company's evolution as it approaches its 50th anniversary.
Rees began her hospitality career in 1999, undertaking a number of hands-on operational roles for Parkdean Resorts before rapidly progressing to assume a national role for 73 UK holiday parks. She joined Britannia in 2023 as an Area Manager and was appointed to the board in January 2026.
The new board will honour the Group's 50-year legacy while evolving the business to meet changing guest and employee expectations, spearheading a number of improvements across the portfolio, including a multi-million pound property refurbishment programme, investment in new systems and technology for hotel teams, the introduction of a new entertainment breaks programme at five hotels across the country, and a visual refresh of the Britannia Hotels brand identity.
Founded in 1976 with the acquisition of a single hotel in Manchester, Britannia Hotels Group has grown into the UK's largest independent hotel company, with 65 properties offering over 10,000 bedrooms.