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🏨 Clermont Hotel Group has appointed Natasha Ludlow, Michael Hedges, Parik Zala, Dries Gadeyne, and Akhilesh Gupta as general managers across its 14-hotel portfolio. Last year, the group's training hours increased by 140% to 48,000 at The Academy. Ludlow will manage The Royal Horseguards, while Hedges and Zala will manage The Clermont Victoria and Charing Cross respectively. Gadeyne and Gupta are now overseeing Thistle Holborn, Bloomsbury Park, Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5, and Thistle Express Luton.

🏨 In Wiltshire, Bowood Estate appoints Kathrin Cockhill as head of business development to expand its hotel, spa, and golf resort. With over 20 years of experience, including roles at Hilton and Center Parcs, Cockhill aims to drive revenue growth and enhance guest experiences. The estate, home to the Lansdowne family for 250+ years, includes accommodations and function spaces. Cockhill will focus on business partnerships and international appeal. Lord Kerry supports her vision to maintain Bowood’s legacy.

📈 John Weston-Stanley becomes Mollie's head of marketing during its national expansion. His appointment precedes the launch of Mollie's first city-centre site in Manchester. Weston-Stanley previously spent 10 years at London’s Third Space health club, leading brand and marketing efforts. His strategy focuses on positioning, creative execution, and impact measurement to enhance brand awareness and loyalty. As Mollie’s grows, Weston-Stanley aims to capitalize on the brand's unique value-luxe proposition in the UK hospitality market.