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PPHE Hotel Group has appointed Hasham Soliman as the general manager of Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge.
Soliman returns to the property where he previously served as hotel manager, including during the London 2012 Olympic Games. He has more than 30 years of experience in the luxury and lifestyle hotel sectors.
The new general manager has overseen the opening of seven hotels in London. His previous roles include area general manager for Sanderson London and St Martins Lane, and cluster general manager for Dominus Real Estate.
Soliman was also the opening general manager of the InterContinental London at The O2. He is a Master Innholders scholar and completed the advanced general manager programme at Cornell University.
During his time at Dominus, Soliman led the launches of Lost Property St Paul’s and The Dixon at Tower Bridge. Lost Property was named boutique hotel of the year at the 2024 Travel and Hospitality Awards.
PPHE Hotel Group holds a portfolio valued at £2.0bn. The company operates the Park Plaza brand in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa under an exclusive licence from Radisson Hotel Group.
Daniel Pedreschi, executive vice president of operations UK at PPHE, said: “I am delighted to return to Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge, a hotel that holds a special place in my heart. I look forward to working with the team to further strengthen its position as a leading destination on London’s South Bank.
“We are thrilled to welcome Hasham back to the group. His depth of experience across London’s luxury and lifestyle hotel market will help strengthen our position in one of the capital’s most exciting hospitality destinations.”
