Expanded new role for Hilton manager

THE general manager at Glasgow’s Hilton hotel has been promoted to the post of area manager for several sites in Scotland, the north of England and Northern Ireland.

Craig Gardner, who will retain his role in Glasgow, will oversee the rebranding of Edinburgh’s Caledonian Hilton into part of the Waldorf Astoria stable.

The other properties in his domain will be in Dublin, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and Templepatrick in Northern Ireland. John Rogers, of Hilton Worldwide, said: “Craig is well respected within the industry and brings a wealth of expertise to the position.”