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Cheval Collection names Tom Gibson as Edinburgh GM

Cheval Collection has appointed Tom Gibson as GM to oversee its portfolio of properties in Edinburgh.

Gibson was most recently GM of Virgin Hotels Glasgow property before its sudden closure caused by the building owner falling into administration at the end of last year. He comes to Cheval with extensive experience across the luxury sector, including as GM of The Glasshouse, Edinburgh, part of the Autograph Collection and as director of operations at the Dalmahoy, Marriott Hotel & Country Club.

John Philipson, COO, Cheval Collection, said,  “We are privileged to have a leading position in Edinburgh and this is due in no small part to the strength of our team. Adding someone of Tom’s calibre can only serve to strengthen our position and it is a pleasure to welcome him to Cheval Collection.”

Tom Gibson said, “I am looking forward to working with the team at Cheval Collection at these three stunning properties. Edinburgh continues to go from strength to strength as a key destination for both leisure and business travellers and with it the appeal of luxury serviced apartments as a flexible home from home.”

The three Edinburgh properties include Cheval The Edinburgh Grand on St Andrew Square, Cheval Old Town Chambers on the Royal Mile and Cheval Abbey Strand Apartments at the doorstep of the Palace of Holyroodhouse – with a total of 133 luxury apartments in the city.

It is also in discussions with a number of investors and developers in Europe and the UK, and next year the group is planning to launch Cheval Maison – West Regent, in Glasgow, which will be the fourth property in Scotland.

As well as the current Edinburgh locations, the Cheval Collection operates nine in London, three and one in Dubai, with a second Dubai site; Cheval Maison – Expo City Dubai, due to open in 2025 and the group’s first property in Saudi Arabia, Cheval Ladun Living, in Riyadh, due to be completed in 2027.

The group is also currently the only brand in Edinburgh to be a member of the Global Hotel Alliance, as well as being the first serviced apartment operator in Europe in the programme.

 

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