Cycas Hospitality has announced the appointment of Philip Steiner as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Portugal. He will be responsible for guiding strategy and overseeing operational performance in these key regions.
A Wealth of Experience in Hospitality
Philip Steiner has extensive experience in the hospitality industry. Prior to this appointment, he served as General Manager of the Bankside Hotel in London, a Marriott Autograph Collection property. Under his leadership, the hotel rose into the top 10 London hotels on TripAdvisor and was awarded the “Best of the Best” 2024 title. The hotel also achieved an impressive 87% guest recommendation score according to Guestvoice, placing it among the top 10 Autograph Collection hotels in the EMEA region and the top Marriott hotel in the UK.
Since joining Cycas Hospitality in 2018, Philip Steiner has held several strategic roles, including Director of Accommodations and Serviced Apartments, and later led the Moxy & Residence Inn by Marriott complex in Slough, which has 244 rooms.
International Expertise and Commitment to Hospitality
A graduate of the International Hotelschool in The Hague, Philip Steiner has worked at various prestigious European establishments throughout his career, including Rome Cavalieri, as well as hotels within the Hilton and Starwood groups through ISS Facility Services. He is also active in professional organizations, serving on the London regional board of the Institute of Hospitality and as an Ambassador for Hospitality Action.
“Stepping into this new executive leadership role presents an exciting opportunity to support Cycas’s continued growth and success across the UK, Ireland, The Netherlands and Portugal. My journey with Cycas has been incredibly rewarding, and I am excited to work with our talented teams to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests and partners.” – Philip Steiner
“Philip is a highly accomplished leader with an impressive track record. Over the past six years at Cycas, he has progressed through a series of increasingly senior operational leadership roles, earning the trust and respect of both our team and numerous investment partners. Philip has delivered outstanding results at every stage of his career, demonstrating a remarkable talent for navigating diverse challenges and consistently finding ways to succeed. I’m looking forward to seeing him apply his exceptional energy, experience, creativity, and leadership skills to an even broader portfolio of our hotels in this new role.” – Matt Luscombe, Chief Executive Officer at Cycas Hospitality
This appointment reflects Cycas Hospitality’s commitment to strengthening its leadership and supporting its expansion across Europe. Philip Steiner will play a key role in helping the company achieve its goals in these strategic markets.
