Living Rooms appoints sales and marketing leaders

UK: Living Rooms, London’s boutique hotel and serviced apartment collection, has announced key appointments within its sales and marketing leadership team.

The appointments include:

• Jessica Murray as head of marketing: formerly consulting with the collection, Murray has previously worked with Luxury Family Hotels and Ralph Trustees.
• Hugo Barbier as senior sales manager: after working with global hospitality brands including Dorchester Collection and Accor, Barbier will be leading commercial development and strategic account management across the Living Rooms collection, with a focus on market presence and long-term client partnerships.

Additionally, Living Rooms has announced a new leadership team for its Notting Hill townhouse hotel, The Laslett. The positions include:

• Scott Johnson as operations manager: Johnson brings over a decade of leadership experience across boutique hotels and dining venues, including Firmdale’s Charlotte Street Hotel, The Harwood Arms, The Hound Chiswick and Young & Co’s.
• Ana Todirica as food and beverage manager: Todirica has over 10 years of experience across cocktail bars, wine bars and dining venues, and will lead the hotel’s beverage programme and service standards.
• Phoebe Ulkoja as head chef: known for her creative approach to classic dining, Ulkoja will be leading the kitchen with a focus on seasonal menus and bespoke event catering that highlight local produce.

“I’m delighted to have welcomed a new leadership team,” Living Rooms’ owner Tracy Lowy said. “Their collective experience, fresh perspectives and shared commitment to exceptional hospitality will be instrumental in shaping the next chapter for Living Rooms.”

Highlights:

• Living Rooms has announced new leadership appointments across its London hotel and serviced apartment collection. Jessica Murray joins as head of marketing, and Hugo Barbier becomes senior sales manager.
• Jessica Murray will lead marketing for Living Rooms. She brings experience from Luxury Family Hotels and Ralph Trustees.
• Hugo Barbier will oversee commercial development and strategic account management. His previous experience includes global hospitality brands such as Dorchester Collection and Accor.
• Owner Tracy Lowy said the new team brings experience, fresh perspectives and a shared commitment to exceptional hospitality.