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Castlebridge Hospitality has appointed two new Cluster Hotel General Managers at key sites within their portfolio. Samantha Dunion has been appointed as Cluster General Manager for Hotel Indigo Stratford-upon-Avon and Hotel Indigo Coventry. Scott Randall, who is General Manager at Courtyard by Marriott Keele, now takes Hotel Indigo Chester into his cluster.
Castlebridge Hospitality, based in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, is a privately-owned Hotel Management Company that manages Hotel Indigo Coventry, Hotel Indigo Bath, Hotel Indigo Chester, Hotel Indigo Stratford-upon-Avon, voco Winchester Hotel & Spa, Courtyard by Marriott Keele and Holiday Inn Express Campo de Gibraltar – Los Barrios.
Samantha started in the hotel industry aged 18 and progressed through the ranks until she secured her first General Manager position at the age of 29. With over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Samantha has honed her skills in operations management, team leadership, and strategic planning. She has continued to work for the last 21 years as a General Manager/Cluster General Manager working with a number of different hotel brands including the Hotel Collection, Holiday Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Hotel Indigo and Doubletree by Hilton, in a variety of locations through the UK.
Scott completed his hospitality training through the Concord Hotels Programme and brings more than 34 years of experience in the industry. He has served as General Manager at Courtyard by Marriott Keele University since 2020. Prior to this, he held Senior General Manager roles with Kew Green Hotels for 13 years and Regional General Manager with The Real Hotel Company for 6 years. Earlier in his career, Scott held a range of management positions with Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts and De Vere.
Samantha Dunion said: “It is a privilege to work with the teams at Stratford-upon-Avon and Coventry, ensuring we have hotels to be proud of. I firmly believe that a successful hotel should not only serve its guests but also be an active participant in the local community, as well as supporting the wider travel industry trade. It is an exciting challenge and one which I am grateful to be part of”.
Scott Randall said: “It is extremely exciting to be a part of Hotel Indigo Chester and to work for such a fantastic brand. Chester is an amazing city so the opportunity to combine a great hotel in a great city was a fantastic opportunity to accept”.
Craig Patterson, Managing Director at Castlebridge Hospitality said: “We’re delighted to appoint Samantha and Scott as Cluster Hotel General Managers. Both bring significant experience and a strong track record in hospitality, and I’m confident they will make a real impact. Their leadership will help maximise the potential of our hotels, elevate the guest experience, and contribute meaningfully to our continued expansion.”
