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Adam Handling has been appointed as Executive Chef at Belmond Cadogan

Belmond announces the appointment of Adam Handling as Executive Chef of Belmond Cadogan Hotel, its new London facility, scheduled to open in the winter of 2018. Considered overseas as one of "30 personalities under the age of 30 years among the most influential ", Adam Handling upsets the codes of traditional British cuisine that he particularly likes, and brings him a resolutely modern touch, which places sustainability and zero waste at the heart of his philosophy. Born in Scotland, Adam Handling began his career in Gleneagles as a senior clerk. From then on, he was quickly recognized as one of the rising stars of the culinary scene thanks to his exceptional cuisine that combines bold flavors and culinary techniques out of the ordinary, creating balanced and harmonious dishes designed to leave an impression.Named Scottish Chef of the Year in 2015, Adam opened his first independent restaurant, The Frog E1, in Shoreditch in June 2016, before launching his flagship Frog by Adam Handling in Covent Garden in September 2017. Both honored With prizes including the Best Restaurant of the Year award at the Food & Travel Reader Awards 2017 and the Best Food Restaurant Award at the Foodism100 Awards 2018, Adam will continue to operate the Adam Handling Restaurant Group with his team.

Lynn Brutman has been appointed as Regional Vice President And General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane

Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane announces the appointment of Lynn Brutman as Regional Vice President and General Manager for the 193 room luxury hotel. A seasoned hotelier with a Four Seasons tenure spanning some 27 years, Brutman joins the Park Lane property from her most recent position as Regional Vice President and General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire.

Scott Harper has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Hotel du Vin

The chief operating officer at Malmaison has stepped up to take on the same role with Hotel du Vin, following the departure of Nick Halliday earlier this month. Scott Harper will now become COO across both brands, reporting to Guus Bakker, CEO of Malmaison Hotel du Vin and CEO EMEA of parent company Frasers Hospitality UK. Halliday left this month after four years with HdV, departing to pursue new ventures.  Harper has worked with Malmaison as chief operating officer since 2012 and has a solid understanding of how both brands operate.

Dominic Smith has been appointed as Regional Director of Sales, Uk, Ireland and Scandinavia at Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas

Dominic brings more than 17 years of sales and marketing experience to the role and is very well known in the UK market. During this time, he has enjoyed close relationships with many of the key partners of Six Senses.In his previous role of global director of sales, UK, Ireland and Scandinavia for Minor Hotels, Dominic contributed to raising awareness and growing sales of an expanding portfolio. He worked closely with luxury tour operators and high-end travel agencies in Virtuoso and TravellerMade, as well as participating in activities with tourist boards and setting up familiarization trips with partner airlines.Prior to his last position, Dominic worked in the UK and Ireland global sales office for Kempinski Hotels and Beachcomber Hotels, thus gaining a wealth of experience in the Europe, Middle East, Far East and Indian Ocean market segments.Dominic's hobbies are traveling and adventurous sports, mountain biking and keeping fit. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish with American studies and is based at the group's London Office.

Rebecca Barrie has been appointed as Senior Director – Marketing at Corinthia Hotels

Based in London, Rebecca's remit covers the marketing of the Corinthia brand, the performance and management of the company's website, Corinthia.com, all customer relationship marketing (CRM) and communications. She will report to Chief Commercial Officer Matthew Dixon.Rebecca is an international marketing professional with over 15 years' experience. She joins Corinthia from British Airways where she led the global marketing strategy, planning and performance for the airline and has been at the forefront of delivering their commercial and brand targets. Two 19th century grand hotels, in Bucharest and Brussels, are currently under restoration and development and will open in 2019 and 2020 respectively, as well as a new build in Dubai (opening in 2020). The hotels are part of an active pipeline that will further expand the collection of hotels.

Neil Braude has been appointed as General Manager at Holiday Inn London Bloomsbury

Neil Braude has been appointed general manager of the Holiday Inn London Bloomsbury hotel. He joins the 316-bedroom hotel with 19 years' experience of hotel operations, as well as yield and revenue management, gained in properties in London and South Africa. In his new role, Braude aims to develop his staff and attract new talent, while strengthening the hotel's relationships with the local community. Simon Teasdale, managing director of the owner and operating company Lapithus Hotels Management UK, said: "Neil is a world-class hotelier with exceptional experience and knowledge, he is a fantastic asset and we are thrilled to have him on board to head up a key central London property.