£30m Mercure Paignton Hotel unveils GM on opening day
Prior to his latest appointment, Jason Parry held the position of senior general manager for Devon with the Harbour Hotels Group, which he joined 13 years ago
The Accor Group has announced the appointment of Jason Parry as the new general manager of the £30m Mercure Paignton Hotel, amid its official opening today (6 April).
The latest addition to Accor’s global portfolio of 5,300 franchised properties, the Mercure Paignton is a new seafront art-deco inspired hotel owned by Singapore-based Fragrance Group, franchised by Accor group and operated by RBH Hospitality.
Parry brings over 20 years of experience in the hospitality and hotel industry to the new role, having previously held senior roles with the Grand Hotel and the Imperial Hotel in Torquay and the St Ives Harbour Hotel.
Prior to his latest appointment, he held the position of senior general manager for Devon with the Harbour Hotels Group, which he joined 13 years ago.
Having worked across a range of operations, including negotiation, catering, budgeting and food and beverage, it said Parry has a “demonstrated record of hotel management and negotiating strong sales”.
He also has close ties to the region, having lived in the area for many years and previously studied at South Devon College, where he acquired a Hotel Management Diploma in Hotel, Catering and Institutional Management.
Parry said: “The Mercure Paignton hotel is a hugely exciting project for me, as it offers leisure and business guests and diners an experience like no other on the Riviera.
“I am delighted to be at the helm, as we work hard to grow our team, deliver a successful launch, provide a high quality guest experience and establish a strong presence in Torbay and the South West.”
The Mercure Paignton and the Ibis Styles hotel, due to open on the seafront later this year, signifies an investment from the Fragrance Group in the local area of £30m.
