Britannia Hotels Group has announced the appointment of a new Board of Directors, marking a new chapter in the company’s evolution as it approaches its 50th anniversary.
The new leadership team brings together extensive experience across the hospitality sector in operational and F&B roles, and will guide Britannia Hotels through a new phase of development, focused on enhancing guest experience, investing in the UK-wide portfolio and strengthening team performance.
The new board comprises four directors, all of whom have held senior roles in Britannia Hotels Group:
- Simon Powell – 30+ years’ operational and managerial experience, including 18 with Britannia
- Helen Rees – 25+ years’ of managerial hospitality experience, joining Britannia in 2023
- Prakash Sivarajan – 25+ years’ experience in hospitality for a number of leading brands, joining Britannia in 2020
- Paul Streets – 10+ years of experience as a solicitor in a variety of legal roles, including three as General Counsel for Britannia Hotels
The new board will honour the Group’s 50-year legacy while evolving the business to meet changing guest and employee expectations, spearheading a number of improvements across the portfolio. These include a multi-million pound property refurbishment programme, investment in new systems and technology for hotel teams, the introduction of a new entertainment breaks programme at five hotels across the country and a visual refresh of the Britannia Hotels brand identity.
Founded in 1976 with the acquisition of a single hotel in Manchester, Britannia Hotels Group has grown into the UK’s largest independent hotel company, with 65 properties offering over 10,000 bedrooms. The Group boasts a nationwide portfolio of accessible and affordable hotels in key city, coastal and airport locations, as well as a luxurious collection of 17 premium-brand hotels known as Elite Venue Selection, plus Coylumbridge Resort Hotel in the Cairngorms and Sand Bay Holiday Village on the Somerset coast.
Paul Streets, Director of Britannia Hotels Group, commented: “Britannia Hotels has a proud heritage and unique place in the UK hospitality landscape. As we approach our 50th anniversary, the new Board represents an important moment for the business – one that allows us to respect what has been built over many years, while bringing greater focus, clarity and ambition to how we operate going forward.
“Our priority is to invest in our hotels and our people and deliver consistent and great value experiences for our guests. We are excited about the opportunity ahead and confident in the long-term future of Britannia Hotels Group.”
