North West, Macdonald Hotels
Debbie Taylor, the former president of hospitality and real estate at Kohler Co, has joined Macdonald Hotels & Resorts as its new managing director for Manchester and much of the North West.
Taylor is one of only nine women in the world to hold the prestigious accolade of Master Innholder. In her new role she will be responsible for overseeing the operation and sales and marketing across her region, with focus areas including the re-launch of Macdonald Kilhey Court, near Wigan and Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel following a £2 million combined refurbishment.
She said: “I’m extremely excited to join Macdonald Hotels & Resorts which has a team of accomplished hoteliers. Working with an exceptional team to deliver great hospitality is my motivating factor and staff training and development is paramount to achieving this.
“There is huge opportunity in the North West, which Macdonald Hotels & Resorts has spotted and as a result, is investing over £3m alone into my region.
“I will be leading the team to promote our unique and individual business and leisure products as the best service across the region.”