Dorsett Hospitality International Appoints GM for Dorsett Shepherds Bush, London, UK

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. November 05, 2013

November 5, 2013 - Dorsett Hospitality International has appointed Hilary Cross as the General Manager for the soon-to-open Dorsett Shepherds Bush, London.

In her capacity, Hilary has overall responsibility for the pre-opening activities, strategic business planning and the post opening hotel operations and performance.

With more than 24 years of experience in hotel management in the United Kingdom, Hilary was most recently the General Manager for K West Hotel & Spa, London and had worked at St Martins Lane Hotel and Kensington Close Hotel in London prior.

Hilary holds a Higher National Diploma in Hotel Catering & Institutional Management from Brighton University in the UK.

“With her strong leadership background, extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of the hospitality industry in the UK market, Hilary is most certainly a great addition to the group and is the ideal leader for our new flagship hotel in London,” said Winnie Chiu, President and Executive Director of Dorsett Hospitality International.

About Dorsett Shepherds Bush, London

Located in the heart of Shepherd's Bush in West London, Dorsett Shepherds Bush is close to Westfield Shopping Centre, Earls Court and the Olympia Exhibition Centres. The area boasts an excellent transport and communications network, served by four underground stations and rail, all within a 30-minute drive to Heathrow Airport.

The 7-storey hotel is slated to open in the 1st quarter of 2014 and boasts of modern architecture and design while retaining the building's historic façade. Known as The Pavilion and listed as a Grade II building, the building has gone through a variety of guises since its construction in 1923- having previously been a theatre, cinema and bingo hall.

Dorsett Shepherds Bush will have 317 rooms, designed and inspired by Dorsett International's very own in-house design team and reflects the unique Dorsett elements of being modern, innovative and comfortable. Overlooking Shepherds Bush Green, other facilities available within the hotel include two restaurants, destination bar and a spa located under the landmark glass roof.

For inspired events and meetings, Dorsett Shepherds Bush offers a range of meeting resources and flexible meeting spaces to accommodate meetings and events of different capacities. With a combination of natural and design lighting; and sliding acoustic partitions, the eight meeting rooms located on the ground floor are ideal venues to host the most enjoyable and memorable events or meetings with an adjacent Business Centre providing a full range of support services.

About Dorsett Hospitality International

Dorsett Hospitality International (HKEx Stock Code 2266), is a spin-off from Far East Consortium Limited. With three brands under its umbrella ….the upscale and midscale Dorsett Hotels & Resorts and d.Collection comprising a range of charismatic boutique hotels; and the value-led Silka Hotels; the group currently owns and manages 18 hotels in China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia; with seven more opening within the next two years in China, Hong Kong and United Kingdom. For more information on Dorsett Hospitality International, visit: www.dorsett.com