Ben Harper
Watergate Bay Hotel Ltd
Managing Director
Having completed a degree in Tourism and French, Ben progressed through the sales and marketing divisions of Eurostar and British Airways before spending 6 years as Group Commercial Director at SACO The Serviced Apartment Company. During this time, he was part of the leadership team which took the business from family ownership through a private equity cycle which culminated in the sale to Brookfield Asset Management in January 2018.
Ben is now Managing Director at Watergate Bay Hotel Ltd where he is responsible for establishing and delivering growth strategies across the portfolio of brands which include Watergate Bay Hotel, Another Place and Beach Retreats.
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Recent News
What's been happening?
BoHos 2019 shortlist revealed
Posted on Saturday, May 4 2019
UK: The shortlisted hotels for the 2019 BoHos - the Boutique Hotel Guest Experience Awards - have been revealed.
Marriott launches home rentals in more than 100 markets
Posted on Saturday, May 4 2019
US: Following a 2018 home rentals trial, Marriott has launched Homes & Villas by Marriott International.
Canopy signs five properties in Europe and US
Posted on Saturday, May 4 2019
US: Hilton’s lifestyle brand Canopy has announced new signings in Washington DC, Paris, Bordeaux, Portland (Maine) and Venice, Italy.
Sydell Group to open first European NoMad hotel in London
Posted on Saturday, May 4 2019
UK: The European NoMad hotel will open in summer 2020 at the former Bow Street Magistrates Court in London.
Kimpton to open Asheville property this summer
Posted on Saturday, May 4 2019
US: Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has announced it will open Hotel Arras in Asheville, North Carolina, this summer.
Red Carnation to convert Dublin listed building
Posted on Saturday, May 4 2019
Ireland: Red Carnation Hotel Group is set to convert Hatch Hall in Dublin into its third hotel in Ireland.
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