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Jason Kitt has been appointed as Director of Meeting and Events Sales at The Londoner

Jason Kitt joins The Londoner as Director of Meeting and Events Sales, backed with more than 15 years of progressive experience in the MICE space across group events and sales for internationally recognized London properties including The Savoy, Jumeirah Carlton Tower, and Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel. Mr. Kitt's proven track record in establishing and managing key accounts, alongside his demonstrated ability to mentor personnel within the high-end travel sector, will propel his success in this new role as he oversees The Londoner's meetings and events team and their responsibilities from planning to execution.

Edwardian Hotels London
London, United Kingdom
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Hannah Millar-Case has been appointed as Director of Sales at The Londoner

Hannah Millar-Case has served as a North American sales representative for Edwardian Hotels London for the past seven years, generating resoundingly successful corporate bookings in the creative industries and entertainment sector as well as the luxury leisure agency community, creating unique offerings and experiences, and building strong relationships for the hotel group across a vast network of industry contacts. Ms. Millar-Case returns to London this month as Director of Sales for The Londoner, where she will be instrumental in driving business across all segments, along with her team, and establishing the hotel as the top choice for any client business coming to the United Kingdom.

Edwardian Hotels London
London, United Kingdom
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Simon Wong has been appointed as General Manager at The Londoner

Appointed to General Manager, Simon Wong has held a number of senior positions across the Edwardian Hotels London portfolio for more than 20 years and most recently, in preparation for The Londoner was asked to support The May Fair management team in a leadership capacity which commenced November 2018. Prior to this role he was the General Manager of Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow. With extensive operational and commercial leadership experience and an intimate understanding of the hotel group, Mr. Wong brings a clear vision to put The Londoner front-and-center with global audiences and a motivating, results-driven approach to hospitality, designed to inspire his team in their delivery of best-in-class service.

Edwardian Hotels London
London, United Kingdom
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Bill Burnett has been appointed as Regional General Manager at Cycas Hospitality, North UK & Ireland

Bill Burnett also joined Cycas's senior operations team in January, taking up the role of RGM for North UK & Ireland. An experienced operator, with unparalleled knowledge of the Scottish hotel sector, Bill has spent 35 years opening, managing and rebranding hotels for leading hospitality companies and multiple hotel brands across Scotland. Bill joins from DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Westerwood Spa & Golf Resort, where he was General Manager for two years.

Vertiq Hospitality
United Kingdom
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Chris Thomas has been appointed as General Manager at Courtyard by Marriott at London City Airport

In London, Chris Thomas becomes General Manager for Cycas Hospitality's first Courtyard by Marriott hotel, a 196-room property at London City Airport scheduled to open in summer 2020. Chris joined the Cycas family five years ago, progressing from Director of Sales at its dual-branded property in Stratford to General Manager of Staybridge Suites London-Vauxhall in August 2017.

Vertiq Hospitality
London, United Kingdom
Development Renovation

The Grand Hotel Birmingham set to open in summer 2020

Starwood Capital Group, a leading global private investment group, announced today that The Grand Hotel, housed in one of Birmingham's most iconic buildings overlooking the city's prestigious Colmore Row, will once again open its doors to the public in the summer of 2020, following a dramatic restoration that will return the city centre landmark to its former glory.

Starwood Capital Group
Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Paula McColgan has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at The Carlton Tower Jumeirah and Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel, London

Jumeirah Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Paula McColgan as Director of Sales & Marketing at The Carlton Tower Jumeirah and Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel, London. With 25 years experience in global luxury hotel sales and marketing, Paula will bring an unparalled combination of sales and marketing expertise together with a natural ability to recruit, motivate and nurture a dynamic team.

Jumeirah
London, United Kingdom