Tim Cordon joins Guoman Hotels to head up the Cumberland

3rd September 2010, 11:56am

Guoman Hotels has announced the appointment of Tim Cordon as general manager of The Cumberland Hotel, situated in central London, with immediate effect.

With a successful 10-year track record in developing flagship properties within the Radisson SAS portfolio, including the leading Radisson Blu Portman Square, Cordon will employ his expertise to drive forward the hotel's wide-ranging appeal and continually enhance The Cumberland guest experience in its entirety.

The appointment sees former general manager Stuart Chappell heading across to Beijing with the group where he will oversee Guoman Hotels' second international hotel opening.

Heiko Figge, managing director, Guoman and Thistle Hotels explained: "Guoman Hotels has warmly welcomed Tim to our group - we are truly delighted and incredibly excited to have this high calibre of hotelier spearheading the future of this multi-faceted property. Tim's blatant passion and energy that he guarantees to bring to this role will no doubt ensure The Cumberland retains its positing as an international, inspirational, experience-led hotel."

The Cumberland's guests can indulge in Michelin-starred Gary Rhodes' Rhodes W1 restaurant, as well as the Rhodes W1 Brasserie and Patron Bar.

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