Horvath to leave hotel group after 22 years

THE group hotel director of Cedar Court Hotels is to leave the business later this summer after 22 years.

A well-known figure across the region, John Horvath has been with the group from its early days when he was appointed general manager of the company’s single hotel in Wakefield.

Since then he has been a key member of the senior management team responsible for the continued success of the company and the expansion of the group to include four 4-star hotels and the 5-star Cedar Court Grand Hotel & Spa in York.

Commenting on his decision, Horvath said: “I’ve had a wonderful 22 years with Cedar Court Hotels, during which I have been fortunate to help the company grow to become Yorkshire’s largest independent hotel group. I have had the immense pleasure of working with some exceptionally talented and dedicated people throughout all areas of the company.

“I’m extremely proud of what has been achieved during my time with Cedar Court Hotels and I’m confident that it will continue to go from strength to strength in the future. For me, the time is right for me to pursue several exciting new opportunities within the hotel and leisure sector. I’ll also be continuing my roles with the Theatre Royal Wakefield and WACCL – an organisation which supports Wakefield District’s children and young people.”

Kevin Henry, Cedar Court Hotels’ group managing director, said: “John has been an extremely important part of the considerable development and growth of Cedar Court Hotels over many years; his energy and commitment to the company has been second to none. He will be missed by staff right across the group, but we will strive to ensure that the legacy that he has helped to create continues to be built upon and that the group has an extremely bright future.”

Horvath will leave the group in August.