Interstate go for experienced manager to head up new Birmingham venue

BIRMINGHAM-based hotel management company, Interstate Hotels & Resorts, has appointed a new general manager to head up its latest city-based venue.

Andrea Whigham has been appointed as general manager of Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Snow-Hill.

A seasoned hotelier, Ms Whigham has 25 years experience in the hospitality industry and prior to joining Interstate, she spent 10 years as general manager of Holiday Inn Express Birmingham City Centre, where she led the hotel launch in 2002.

Ms Whigham has an established track record which has led to numerous accolades throughout her career, including being named InterContinental Hotel Group’s (IHG) ‘Hotel Opening of the Year’ for Holiday Inn Express. She also achieved and retained an AA rosette at the Best Western Bruntsfield Hotel in Edinburgh.

Speaking of her appointment, she said: “To work with Interstate Hotels & Resorts and to open one of the biggest hotels in Birmingham represents a fantastic opportunity for me. Particularly with a high profile brand such as Holiday Inn Express which is constantly evolving.

“I can’t wait to put all the team together, prepare for launch and ultimately welcome our guests to what will be a very stylish Holiday Inn Express.”

Nick Taplin, vice president of Interstate Hotels & Resorts UK, said: “This will be the third hotel we open in Birmingham in an 18-month period, which highlights our ambitions and belief that the city has a thriving hotel sector. We have extremely high hopes for Holiday Inn Express and with someone as experienced and ambitious as Andrea, we are confident we will go on to enjoy great success.”