Vancouver, 2015-5-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts®, one of the world’s most respected ultra-luxury hotel groups, today announced the appointment of Philip Meyer as managing director of Rosewood Hotel Georgia in Vancouver, British Columbia. In this role, Meyer will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the legendary hotel, including its recently-debuted Prohibition, popular alfresco lounge Reflections, 1927 Lobby Lounge and Sense, A Rosewood Spa®.
Meyer is an accomplished and respected international hotelier with proven experience in the management of boutique properties. Mostly recently, he held the role of general manger of Wedgewood Hotel and Spa in Vancouver, where he helped the hotel earn prestigious rankings in A-list travel publications throughout his 17-year tenure. Prior to his position at Wedgewood, Meyer served as general manager of several prominent boutique hotels, including the AAA Four Diamond Sherwood Inn in Ontario, Horsted Place Hotel in the United Kingdom and the family-owned Goring Hotel in London.
“With extensive experience in luxury hotel management and a keen understanding of Vancouver tourism, Philip was the ideal candidate to lead Rosewood Hotel Georgia,” said Radha Arora, president of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts. “We are delighted to welcome Philip to the Rosewood Hotel Georgia team, and we have no doubt that his years of experience and passion for hospitality will greatly support the continuation of Rosewood Hotel Georgia’s legacy as the preeminent luxury hotel in Vancouver.”
A native of Kent, England, Meyer received his formal hospitality training in the United Kingdom before he joined the Queen Elizabeth 2 Luxury Cruise Liner, where he cultivated his knowledge of luxury service and quality. Aside from his passion for hospitality, Meyer is an avid cyclist and constantly organizes dynamic cycling events throughout British Columbia in support of the BC Cancer Foundation.
About Rosewood Hotel Georgia:
Since 1927, the Hotel Georgia has represented Vancouver’s most stylish and elegant retreat at the beating heart of the city. The legendary property is located just steps away from long stretches of sea wall, the downtown shopping and business districts and Canada’s greenest convention centre. Named “Top City of the Americas” in Conde Nast Traveler’s 2010 Readers’ Choice Awards, Vancouver’s reputation as a world-class city, flanked by magnificent snow-kissed mountains and the Pacific Ocean continues to shine. The 156-room hotel is home to Hawksworth Restaurant, led by visionary chef David Hawksworth; Sense® spa, offering a menu of West-Coast treatments; thoughtfully designed meetings facilities; a heritage ballroom and spacious lounges, which act as a tranquil and enticing haven in this radiant downtown hub. In 2015, the Forbes Five-Star hotel was named one of the “Best Canada Hotels & Resorts” and “Best British Columbia Hotels & Resorts” on Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List. The hotel was also included on U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hotels in Canada” list as well as the “Top 25 Hotels in Canada” TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice rankings. www.rosewoodhotels.com/hotelgeorgia
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts®
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® manages 18 one-of-a-kind luxury properties in 11 countries, with 11 new hotels under development. Each Rosewood hotel embraces the brand’s A Sense of Place® philosophy to reflect the individual location’s history, culture and sensibilities. The Rosewood collection includes some of the world’s most legendary hotels and resorts, including The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel in New York, Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas and Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel in Paris, as well as new classics such as Rosewood Beijing. Rosewood Hotels & Resorts targets 50 hotels in operation by 2020.
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