Dorchester Collection names sales and marketing area director

The Dorchester Collection has appointed Marion Ryan as its new area director of sales and marketing for its three UK hotels – The Dorchester and 45 Park Lane in London, and Coworth Park in Ascot, effective immediately.

Ryan replaces Matthew Rowlette, who after nearly five years at Dorchester Collection takes on a new venture in Dubai.

The firm said Ryan brings over 20 years of extensive experience in the luxury hospitality industry, with her most recent role being as director of sales and marketing at Four Seasons Hotels UK Collection, overseeing a large sales and marketing team.

Prior to this, she held the role of head of sales and marketing at The Lanesborough, responsible for the development and execution of the hotel post reopening, as well as launching The Lanesborough Club and Spa.

Ryan has also held the role of director of sales and marketing at The Savoy and prior to this began her career at Four Seasons, where she stayed for 15 years.

In her new role, the group said she will be “fundamental” in the strategic direction of sales leadership across the three UK hotels, spearheading market positioning and reservation strategies to achieve global growth.

The appointment comes as The Dorchester will complete the first phase of its major renovation later in November this year.

Luca Virgilio, general manager of The Dorchester, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Marion to the company at a time of immense excitement for Dorchester Collection’s three UK hotels. With her wealth of knowledge within the UK hospitality industry and a true passion for luxury hotels, I am confident that she will be a huge asset to the team.”

Ryan added: “I am excited to join such an iconic brand and be a part of Dorchester Collection’s team in the UK. I look forward to spearheading the sales and marketing strategy of three iconic hotels as they take on an exciting new era.”