Highland Coast Motels has appointed international hospitality veteran, Man Crawford, as its new chief government officer.
Crawford is a former CEO and board member of Jumeirah Hospitality Group in Dubai, and was former managing director of Forte Heritage Motels, in addition to the managing director of Le Meridien Africa, Caribbean and Indian Ocean.
He has additionally acted as a non-executive board member of the Indian Motels Firm, Taj Group; Lausanne Lodge College in Switzerland; and Emirates Lodge Academy within the United Arab Emirates.
As a Fellow of the Institute of Hospitality and one of many first members of the World Scots worldwide enterprise community, he brings with him a “wealth of expertise and a ardour for the Scottish Highlands that matches nicely with the aspirations of Highland Coast Motels”.
Crawford will be a part of the group as CEO from 6 April, when he’ll start main the enterprise into the following part of its growth and enlargement.
Beneath his management, Highland Coast Motels stated it intends to “strengthen and improve the motels it owns, and in doing so, assist to additional increase regional progress”.
Crawford stated: “The Scottish Highlands isn’t solely one of the vital lovely corners of the earth, however the area holds so many private household connections and recollections for me. I’m captivated with enhancing area people life and sustainable tourism.
“As Scotland’s latest luxurious boutique lodge assortment, Highlands Coast Motels is already establishing its status for showcasing world-class Highland foods and drinks, supporting native companies and excellent hospitality. I’m delighted to be becoming a member of the staff presently and look ahead to the problem of main Highland Coast Motels within the subsequent part of its growth.”
David Whiteford, chairman at Highland Coast Motels, added: “We’re extremely lucky to be welcoming Man to Highland Coast Motels. Over the past 4 many years, he’s gained a worldwide status as one of many hospitality business’s most revered leaders.
“We’re thrilled that he has agreed to hitch our staff and look ahead to Highland Coast Motels persevering with to develop its constructive contribution to tourism, group and the North Highland economic system.”
As a part of the management modifications on 6 April, present CEO Roddy Watt will step again from involvement in day-to-day operations and deal with growth of the enterprise by means of funding and acquisition. He’ll stay on the board as growth director.