Earlier this summer, Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London appointed Paul Brackley joins as its new General Manager. With over 30 years’ experience in the world of hospitality and having worked in several five-star hotels in UK and US, Paul joins Shangri-La taking over the management of the 202-room elevated luxury hotel. “I am delighted to be joining Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London as General Manager at this exciting time, with the hotel further strengthening its position in London’s competitive market,” says Brackley. “I look forward to working with the team to deliver the world-renowned Shangri-La service and premium standards of luxury to our discerning guests and partners.” He was previously Managing Director at The Beaumont hotel in Mayfair, where he was responsible for opening the hotel and for successfully planning and implementing its commercial and operational strategies and policies.

Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts currently owns and/or manages 98 hotels under the Shangri-La brand with a room inventory of over 40,000. www.shangri-la.com