Terence Southward new GM of DoubleTree by Hilton Liverpool
Terence Southward has been appointed general manager of the DoubleTree by Hilton Liverpool.
Southward brings 21 years' local hospitality management experience to the 87-bedroom hotel, having previously worked at the Haydock Park Racecourse for the Jockey Club in Merseyside; the Macdonald Hill Valley hotel, golf and spa in Shropshire; and at the Liverpool-based Feathers Hotel and Catering Company.
Commenting on his new role, Southward said: "I have great pride returning to the city to a unique property. I am a firm believer in ensuring the emphasis of a customer's experience is on the attention to detail."
Managed by Interstate Hotels and Resorts, the hotel was first built in 1865, and is now a Grade-II listed building. It offers facilities including a restaurant, lounge, spa, swimming pool, and conference and events spaces.
DoubleTree by Hilton numbers more than 400 hotels worldwide, and offers famous signature touches such as a warm chocolate chip cookie on arrival. It is part of the Hilton Worldwide, whose other brands include Waldorf Astoria, the Hilton Garden Inn, and Hampton Hotels.
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