Grant Hearn – new chairman for The Hotel Collection

The Hotel Collection makes staff addition

The Hotel Collection has recently announced the appointing of a new chairman, in the person of Grant Hearn.

Hearn has been working as chief executive for Travelodge until his new move to The Hotel Collection. His arrival to the group is part of an investment and growth strategy for the following period.

“The Hotel Collection has a fantastic portfolio of properties across the UK and I am thrilled to be joining them at this pivotal time.

“Fredrik and his team have done a great job in improving the performance of the Company and now everyone is ready to take it to the next level as we invest in and build the portfolio.” Grant Hearn, newly appointed chairman for The Hotel Collection

His 11 years of experience with Travelodge corroborated with senior roles at Hilton Hotels and Whitbread are set to be a boost of experience for the 21 locations in The Hotel Collection portfolio.

“Grant’s appointment as chairman will further strengthen our board and support our growth ambitions following 18 months of sustained growth in revenue, profit and market share.

“It’s great that we are now in a position to invest further in our assets and staff as we grow the business.” - Fredrik Korallus, chief executive of The Hotel Collection