New GM at South West's premier hotel

line-height:150%;font-family:Arial">A new general manager has been appointed at

the region's premier hotel, health club and spa.

Colin Badcock has joined DoubleTree by

Hilton, Cadbury House in Congresbury, North Somerset

where he will take control of the day-to-day running of the four-star hotel and

house.

Having

worked for over 20 years across the hotel sector, Colin brings considerable

corporate experience to what is now regarded as the region's number one

destination hotel, restaurant, health club and spa.

This

includes Director of Operations at the Marriot Royal in Bristol, Operations Manager at the Cardiff

Marriot and more recently General Manager at Ramada Gloucester, Bowden Hall.

A member of the Cotswold & Forest of

Dean tourist board Colin recently joined Gloucester's

Marketing board and is looking forward to developing similar links with

the business and tourist sectors in Bristol, North Somerset and across the South West.

Commenting on his appointment Colin said:

"DoubleTree by Hilton is regarded by many as being one of the premier brands

across the hotel sector, with Cadbury House being a flagship venue in the UK.

"It has already gained a considerable

reputation within the hotel and leisure sector and it's a very exciting time to

join. With Cadbury House being part of a privately owned business I'm delighted

to be part of a group that has total autonomy in what it does which will

provide endless opportunities to improve the offer.

"Cadbury House is totally unique and is the

only venue of its kind that can offer four-star accommodation, premier

conference facilities, a Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill and

health club and spa all within the same grounds.

"In addition there is no other venue that

can offer parking for up to 350 cars making it the ideal venue for many

corporate conferences and meetings.

"It's this offer we'll be looking to

consolidate by working closely with those that have already made it the success

it is."

Nick Taplin, co-owner of DoubleTree by

Hilton, Cadbury House added: "I'm delighted that Colin has joined us at Cadbury

House. He has an excellent track record and his ambition and drive will ensure

it maintains the high standards our customers now expect."

For more information please call 01934

834343 or visit the website at www.cadburyhotelbristol.co.uk