Venue Collection appointed Gill Scott as national business development manager, supporting and expanding his work in the corporate and business travel markets.
Scott brought extensive sales and account management experience from the hotel, leisure and travel sectors, and played senior roles at DeVere, IHG and Marriott.
In his new role in the venue collection, Scott will be responsible for driving new businesses into the collection, exploiting Gill’s existing relationships and expanding his customer base.
Scott oversees a portfolio of business travel agents, increasing revenue from the corporate sector and increasing awareness of venue collections as a hotel brand.
Scott said: “We look forward to working with the venue collection team to help our business grow. There are many possibilities in the corporate market, strengthening our relationships with agents and businesses, and promoting growth at five venues.”
Joan Barratt, managing director of venue collections, said: “Gil’s background and knowledge about the sector makes for a great asset for the team. Her experience with similar hotel brands means she can understand our market and run to the ground.”
The venue’s collection features five residential venues across the UK, offering meetings, training and event facilities along with on-site accommodation. The group is known for its focus on sustainability and operates within a strong social purpose framework that includes carbon reduction, support for ethical supply chains and commitment to improving energy efficiency.
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