Highland Coast Hotels appoints

Guy Crawford as CEO

Highland Coast Hotels appoints

Guy Crawford as CEO

"Highlands Coast Hotels is already establishing its reputation for showcasing world-class Highland food and drink, supporting local businesses and outstanding hospitality. I’m delighted to be joining the team at this time and look forward to the challenge of leading Highland Coast Hotels in the next phase of its development.”

Guy Crawford

HCH has appointed global hospitality veteran Guy Crawford as its new CEO. Guy is a former CEO and board member of Jumeirah Hospitality Group in Dubai; managing director of Forte Heritage Hotels; and managing director of Le Meridien Africa, Caribbean and Indian Ocean. He is also a non-executive board member of the Indian Hotels Company, Taj Group; Lausanne Hotel School in Switzerland; and Emirates Hotel Academy in the United Arab Emirates.

Guy will join HCH as CEO from 6 April, when he will begin leading the business into the next phase of its development and expansion. This spring will see the introduction of two newly-refurbished properties, The Tongue Hotel and Plockton Inn, to the HCH collection following extensive renovations, following on from the renovation of The Royal Marine Hotel in Brora last spring.

Current CEO Roddy Watt will step back from involvement in day-to-day operations and focus on development of the business through investment and acquisition. He will remain on the board of Highland Coast Hotels as development director.

Under Guy's leadership the group will continue to focus on creating great experiences around the North Coast 500 for travellers, sustainable tourism, embracing the local community, and drawing upon the expertise and skills of local suppliers in the Highlands.