The Exeter and Heart of Devon Hotels and Restaurants Association has welcomed a new leadership team with Craig Findleton, General Manager at Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel taking the helm as Chairman.
Craig, who has been with the Mercure Exeter Rougemont since 2013, brings 22 years of experience within the hospitality industry to the Association’s Executive Committee. Of his new role, Craig said: “I am delighted to lead the Devon Hotels & Restaurants Association as its chair and look forward to working with a group of highly experienced and innovative hoteliers and restauranteurs from the county. We recently reported that members are investing millions into the facilities we offer so this is a pivotal time for the Association as it continues its work to help promote our wonderful county and its exciting member hotels and restaurants.”
Joining Craig are John Wheeler, Head of Faculty at Exeter College as Chair of Training and Jemma Mitchell, owner of Rendezvous Wine Bar who takes the position of Vice Chairman. Both Mark Godfrey, Managing Director of Deer Park Country House Hotel and Derek Phillips retain their positions as Honorary Treasurer and Honorary Secretary respectively.
Derek Phillips, who has been on the Association Board since the 1970’s said “We welcome Craig to his new position as chair and look forward to another productive year for the Association and the hospitality industry in Devon.”
The Association is a platform which informs holiday makers of key events, news stories and places to stay within Devon, as well as connecting professionals within the tourism and hospitality industry.
The Exeter and Heart of Devon Hotels and Restaurants Association is a members’ only organisation which dates back to the 1930s. The Association has a long history of looking after the interests of local hotels and restaurants, and promoting the region as a tourist destination. As well as a networking forum for like-minded businesses, the association offers purchasing, marketing and training opportunities to members.
The Exeter and Heart of Devon Hotels and Restaurants Association, is an Association of more than 40 of the finest hotels and restaurants in Devon.
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