InterContinental Edinburgh The George welcomes new general manager

InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG hotel,  has announced the appointment of Michael Martin as its new general manager. 

Martin brings more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry including two decades in leadership roles within the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG).

His previous roles include regional general manager and opening general  manager of InterContinental Dubai Marina, regional general manager Singapore, Malaysia and Batam, and general manager InterContinental Singapore.   

He returns to the UK following a 12 year stint overseas, most recently holding the role of general manager at InterContinental Shenzhen in China. 

Martin will oversee day-to-day operations of the Edinburgh property from guest experience, events, food and beverage at The Printing Press Bar and Kitchen and Burr and Co, as well as leading its team.

Martin takes over from current cluster general manager Kieran Quinn who has held the role for both the InterContinental Edinburgh The George and Kimpton Charlotte Square since 2020. 

Quinn will move to focus on the Charlotte Square property, but both will work closely together to promote both hotels’ offerings to a global audience.  

Martin said: “I am delighted and honoured to have been appointed General Manager at such a prestigious Scottish property. I’m looking forward to getting started, exploring more of the wonderful city of Edinburgh, and having the opportunity to lead a truly iconic hotel.” 

Quinn added: “Michael brings a wealth of international experience along with exciting new plans that will preserve the operational excellence that has come to be expected of a stay at InterContinental Edinburgh The George. We are looking forward to working together to promote both hotels and Edinburgh and all it has to offer.”