QHotels has appointed renowned hotelier, Andrew Fox, as Regional General Manager for the group's northern hotels, including Slaley Hall, the Northumberland-based luxury hotel and leisure resort.
After previously holding the position of QHotels Regional General Manager for The Midlands, Andrew returns to the group from InterContinental Hotels, where he led the successful opening of the Crowne Plaza in Newcastle.
Bringing 20 years’ experience, he has worked as General Manager for some of the UK’s most well-known hotel brands, including Marriott.
He will take on the role as on-site General Manager for Slaley Hall, as well as overseeing operations at QHotels’ Aldwark Manor near York and The Westerwood Hotel near Glasgow.
His expertise will be used to grow Slaley Hall’s leisure offering, including its spa, health club and two on-site restaurants, as well as the hotel’s meeting spaces and championship-standard golf facilities. The hotel was recently named The Best Golf Hotel/Resort in the North of England’ for the third successive year in the Today’s Golfer Travel Awards.
Commenting on his appointment, Andrew said: “It’s great to make the move back to QHotels and to maintain an active role in the leisure business in the North East, a region that has become very important to me.
“I’m keen to reinstate Slaley Hall’s reputation as a luxury resort, set in 1,000 acres of Northumberland countryside, the hotel has something for everyone, from taking a luxury spa or activity break, to using its meeting or corporate golf facilities.”
Michael Purtill, Managing Director of QHotels, said: “Not only does Andrew have significant experience of managing prestigious hotels and resorts across the UK, he also has a great track record and deep understanding of business in the North East region. It’s fantastic to welcome him back to the QHotels management team.”
