Hilton Worldwide today announced the appointment of Nicholas Chalmers as General Manager of Conrad London St. James, effective from 13th April 2015. With extensive knowledge in luxury hotel management spanning operations and revenue, Chalmers brings strong commercial insight and a wealth of leadership to the role.
Chalmers joins Conrad London St. James from three years with Jumeriah Carlton Tower, where he was Hotel Manager. Prior to Jumeriah Carlton Tower, Chalmers also held senior leadership roles within Rooms Division and Revenue Strategy at some of London’s top hotels, including Grosvenor House – a JW Marriott Hotel, The Landmark and Renaissance Chancery Court. Chalmers’ professional experience is also complemented by postgraduate study at the University of Surrey and Reading University, as well as fronting the General Manager Program at Cornell University, New York. With a strong professional history, Chalmers is an ideal addition to Conrad London St. James team. Highlights include overseeing a £28 million operation, firmly establishing Chalmers as an accomplished revenue leader, winning Marriott Global Leader and team awards in 2004. As a result, Chalmers is set to bring a well-rounded skillset from multiple disciplines, including revenue management, sales strategy and operations as he reaches his long-term career goal as General Manager at Conrad London St. James.
Stuart Bailey, CEO of Splendid Hospitality Group and owner of Supreme Hotels LLP commented: “We considered Nicholas’ background in luxury hospitality paramount to championing high performance in all aspects of the hotel. With an understanding of both operations and finance, Nicholas will maintain the highest guest service standards and luxury hotel management principles.”
Conrad London St. James offers a variety of 256 rooms and suites over six floors, from superior and executive rooms to duplex suites. Situated in a highly sought-after location in Britain’s political heartland, global luxury travellers are invited to experience a sophisticated environment featuring locally inspired style and design.
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Conrad Hotels & Resorts is the destination for the new generation of smart luxury travelers, for whom life, business, and pleasure seamlessly intersect. A global luxury brand of 24 properties across five continents, Conrad connects guests to people and places around the corner or halfway around the world. Intuitive service is delivered through the Conrad Concierge mobile app that puts all hotel services and amenities at the guest’s fingertips. Conrad is part of Hilton Worldwide, a leading global hospitality company.
