Pelham Bell Pottinger, part of the Bell Pottinger Group, has been appointed by Alternative Hotel Group (“AHG”), the UK's leading independent hospitality group and owner and operator of the De Vere and Village hotels and venues brands, as its corporate public relations adviser.
The account will be led by Chime Communications’ deputy chairman, Piers Pottinger, and David Rydell, director at Pelham Bell Pottinger.
The appointment comes at an exciting time for AHG. The Group recently completed a successful refinancing and the Board is committed to expanding its portfolio of market leading brands.
Piers Pottinger, deputy chairman of Chime Communications, commented: “We are delighted to have been appointed by Alternative Hotel Group as it seeks to generate a wider understanding of its business and objectives. The Group owns an exciting and prestigious portfolio and we have market leading expertise in the hotel and leisure industry.”
Andrew Coppel, chairman of AHG, said: “We have an outstanding business which merits greater awareness and recognition as we drive increasing volumes of guests into our hotels and venues. There are also interesting opportunities for our experienced management to expand our activities, and the expertise of Pelham Bell Pottinger will undoubtedly help us to achieve our objectives.”
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Contact:
Pelham Bell Pottinger
David Rydell Tel: +44 (0)20 7861 3886
Victoria Geoghegan Tel: +44 (0)20 7861 3925
Zoë Sanders Tel: +44 (0)20 7861 3887
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About Pelham Bell Pottinger
Pelham Bell Pottinger is the financial and corporate communications arm of Bell Pottinger, which is the UK’s largest public relations company and helps more than 900 clients in 55 countries. Led by 30 senior consultants, we provide our clients with a completely integrated portfolio of communications services – blending research and analysis with digital and television skills as well as media, political and investor relations.
We are among the City of London’s top three business communications consultancies, as measured by the number of clients listing on the London Stock Market.
Bell Pottinger is part of Chime Communications PLC.
Drawing upon the skill, depth and sector-specific experience across the Pelham Bell Pottinger team, we work across all key market sectors. Our clients include world class brands, FTSE 100, AIM listed and private businesses in every major sector, international companies, sovereign wealth funds, governmental bodies and regulatory bodies.
Pelham Bell Pottinger
Tel: 020 7861 3232
www.pelhambellpottinger.co.uk
