The World of Hospitality Issue 43 2021 | Page 76

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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