ODDFELLOWS HOTELS
Oddfellows Hotels appoints new GM for Oddfellows On The Park
INDUSTRY NEWS
Oddfellows Hotels has announced Helio Correia as General Manager of the 22 bedroomed Greater Manchester design-led boutique hotel , Oddfellows On The Park
In his new role Helio will oversee all hotel operations , from the 22-bedrooms to The Galloping Major restaurant , Stud Room Bar as well as the hotel ’ s popular weddings and events division .
Correia joins Oddfellows Hotels from Manchester ’ s Townhouse hotel where he directed the Manchester hotel to great success over his three-year term as Deputy GM .
He holds over fifteen years ’ experience in the hotel industry . Trained in both Hotel Management , and Marketing and Communications , Correia gained valuable international experience both in his native Portugal and in Angola at the Ritz Waku-Kungo hotel . In the UK he has over 8 years ’ experience within Macdonalds Hotels and with Bespoke Hotels .
Helio said of his appointment : ‘ I see Oddfellows On The Park as a place where we can go back to basics with old school hospitality – a place where the guest ’ s experience is paramount . There is no automated check in here , and you will know your receptionist by name by the end of your stay . Although it is only minutes from the airport and a short commute into Manchester city centre , it is surrounded by acres and acres of amazing parkland and offers the perfect country style escape , close to the city .
Paul Brown , Director , Bespoke Hotels said : ‘ We are delighted to welcome Helio to the Oddfellows family . Helio is one of hospitality ’ s naturals , with a flair for innovation and a drive for perfection . We look forward to seeing him stamp his creativity upon a hotel that is already so full of charm and character .’
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