Stuart L. Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

London

London, United Kingdom

Directly in charge of Sales, Marketing, and PR strategies for a 331 bedroom luxury hotel in Westminster which was re-launched in April 2011 after a £30m refurbishment.Key achievements in this role:- In 2014, increased the RevPar by 18% and the ADR by 12% compared to 2013- Increased corporate business by 20% in 2014 vs. 2013- Increased MICE business by 40%, which now represents 20% of room sales

London, United Kingdom

Introducing Bankside, an independent new boutique hotel opening in the Summer of 2018 in the heart of London’s artistic hub. Opening in May 2018, Bankside will introduce an independent design hotel to one of London’s most culturally vibrant neighbourhoods. Located in the lively heart of London’s South Bank, on the banks of the River Thames, the new Bankside forms part of the striking One Blackfriars development, masterminded by award-winning architect Ian Simpson.

London & Dublin

Designed and implemented a multi-channel Group Sales plan which contributed to the successful expansion, profitability and increased market awareness of this award-winning chain of hotels in the UK, Ireland and Czech Republic.Key achievements in this role:- I successfully grew revenues during a challenging recession, resulting in the increase of corporate sales from 48% to 66%- Increased the consortia account revenue by 57% to deliver £19M pa- Improved the RFP participation from 175 to 550 organizations- In 2008 and 2009 I directed the launch and success of 14 properties in 16 recessionary months- Pivotal in winning Best Independent Hotel Brand 2009 - awarded by Business Traveler Magazine

London & Dublin

Developed and delivered the Annual UK Group Sales Plan. In addition, I mentored a sales team of 100 to promote 4 and 5 star properties across the UK, Ireland and USA. Key achievements in this role:- Over a 3 year period, I grew hotel revenues by 45%- Won multiple hotel and conference bids by outmanoeuvring competitors- I managed the development of cutting-edge online booking products

Farnborough

In this role I developed hotel and conference products including call centre solutions and online products. This contributed to the increased market share and profitability of this award-winning international company which specialised in corporate travel.Key achievements in this role:- I was directly responsible for increasing the turnover of hotel accounts to £28M in 2000- Developed strategic partnerships and implemented sales activities with key hotel suppliers.

London, United Kingdom

In order to promote four Forte Divisions, I formed and managed strategic partnerships with 5 travel management companies and hotel booking agencies.Key achievements in this role:- I was directly responsible for increasing the turnover of managed accounts to £34M in 1999- Developed strategic partnerships and implemented incentives with key agents

London

Key achievements in this role:- I grew the revenue and occupancy of this 4 star hotel year over year through the strategic management of top producing accounts and launch of a new “Academy” conference product.

London

Key achievements in this role:- Successfully launched a £1.5M conference centre and grew corporate revenue from 45% to 65%