Focus Hotels appoints GM for Sketchley Grange Hotel & Spa

Focus Hotels has announced that Matt Loughrey has been appointed as the new general manager of the Sketchley Grange Hotel and Spa.

According to the group, he brings “award-winning experience” to his new role at the 102-room hotel, conference centre and spa.

Before joining Focus, Loughrey worked at some of the Midlands’ most prestigious hotels, which, during his time with them, won ‘Best Hotel’ at the Midlands Food, Drink and Hospitality Awards, and ‘Best Day Spa’ at the Beauty Industry Awards.

In addition to 102 bedrooms, Sketchley Grange Hotel and Spa features the newly-refurbished Grange Bar and Grill, nine meeting rooms which can accommodate over 800 delegates, a fitness centre, 17m swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna and steam room.

Loughrey provides mentorship for Be Inclusive Hospitality, developing the next generation of hospitality professionals, and is also an ambassador for The Burnt Chef Project, which works towards removing stigma around mental health in the hospitality industry.

He said: “Focus Hotels is a forward-thinking, supportive company that realises that employees are their greatest asset.

“I am very open to whatever opportunities the future may hold. I pride myself in being flexible and adaptable. I think the best way of planning for the future is to make the most of the present productivity, efficiency, collaboration, and goal setting.”

Steve Cresswell, operations director for Focus Hotels, added: “Matt has a wealth of experience in the industry, which will be hugely beneficial to the continued success at Sketchley Grange Hotel and Spa.

“His appointment is another example of how Focus Hotels seeks to recognise and reward those who demonstrate strong leadership skills and who embrace our ethos of putting people first, in terms of our own teams, our guests and our business partners.”