Dorsett Shepherds Bush Appoints Declan Murphy as Director of Sales & Marketing
February 19, 2014 - Dorsett Hospitality International is delighted to announce the appointment of Declan Murphy as Director of Sales and Marketing for Dorsett Shepherds Bush, the group's first hotel venture in Europe, set to open in May 2014.
As Director of Sales and Marketing, Declan will be responsible for driving business to Dorsett Shepherds Bush in the competitive London market and heading up the global PR and marketing campaign for the property.
With more than 15 years of experience in sales and marketing for the luxury hotel sector, Declan is perfectly placed to successfully lead Dorsett Shepherds Bush through its launch and firmly place the hotel on the map as one of the very best places to stay in London.
Before joining Dorsett Hospitality International, Declan directed the Sales and Marketing programme at the Dhillon Group, a privately owned collection of three luxury boutique hotels - Stoke Place, The Olde Bell and The Crown, located on the outskirts of London. Prior to that, he was Sales and Marketing Director at Dukes Hotel in Mayfair, one of London's most prestigious hotels. A UK and London specialist, Declan has also worked with hotels including the Cotswold House Hotel in Gloucestershire, The Courthouse Hotel Kempinski and The Bentley Kempinski, both in London.
“I am thrilled to be joining Dorsett Hospitality International at such an exciting time for the company. With the launch of our fantastic new London property, Dorsett Shepherds Bush, we are looking forward to introducing the brand to the UK and Europe for the very first time. The property is going to be a great new opening for London and we're going to create quite a buzz in Shepherds Bush - there's already a great deal of interest” commented Declan.
Dorsett Shepherds Bush will be the newest addition to the Dorsett Hospitality International portfolio when it opens in May 2014. Located within a Grade II listed building formerly housing a cinema, the hotel will offer 317 rooms, a gourmet Chinese dining experience, a stylish results-driven Spa and an ideal location for both business and leisure guests in well-connected West London.
For bookings and more information on Dorsett Hospitality International, visit www.dorsett.com
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 eleven more opening within the next two years in China, Hong Kong, United Kingdom and Malaysia. For more information on Dorsett Hospitality International, visit: www.dorsett.com
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