Sharon O’Connor (pictured) has been appointed group meetings & events revenue development Manager for LHMUK.
She will be charged with developing the 21-hotel portfolio’s team of M&E managers across Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza brands, to ensure that they are meeting sales standards.
O’Connor previously held the position of senior cluster revenue manager for LHMUK.
All LHMUK properties offer meetings and events facilities and the group was recently awarded No.1 Large Group (15+ properties) and the Gold Standard Group Award at the VenueVerdict Awards 2017, with the majority of the hotels receiving a VenueVerdict Gold Standard Accreditation.
Commenting on her new role, O’Connor said, “I am delighted to lead the meetings and events revenue across the group. LHMUK really do offer some of the best MICE facilities in the country, as shown in the 2017 VenueVerdict Award results, and I am excited to continue to help each hotel maximise their M&E potential which is a key focus for the business across the group.”
LHMUK managing director Simon Teasdale, added: “We are thrilled to promote Sharon to this new position. Having joined us in 2016, she has quickly shown her ability to drive and develop sales teams as well as building revenue performance across the group. We look forward to seeing her build on her success and achieve even greater goals for 2018 and beyond.”
Lapithus Hotels Management UK Limited (LHM) was formed in 2015 and focuses on operating 21 mid and upscale hotels, under the Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn brands.
