Kiaran Macdonald Named GM of The Savoy
A Fairmont Hotel
LONDON, UK, October 11, 2006. Kiaran joins The Savoy, A Fairmont Hotel from The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, where he has been General Manager since 2003.
Kiaran brings over 20 years experience within the hospitality industry to this position, beginning his career in 1981 in his native London and working amongst other places at the 5-Star Royal Garden Hotel and the 700-room Metropole.
Kiaran joined Fairmont Hotels & Resorts in 1995 as Director Food & Beverage at The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess and held that position until 1998 when he was promoted to Hotel Manager. In 1999, Kiaran was appointed as General Manager at The Fairmont Waterfront and returned to the Scottsdale Princess in 2003 as General Manager.
The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is the proud recipient of two Five-Diamond Awards from the American Automobile Association, an accolade the resort has held for over 12 years. The first award for the resort's striking and luxurious facilities and exceptionally high degree of service and the other award for Marquesa, the resort's signature restaurant.
Kiaran, a graduate of Ealing Polytechnic, with a Degree in Hotel Management, is delighted to be returning to London and joining The Savoy, A Fairmont Hotel.
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