Changing of the guard at The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne

The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne, is delighted to welcome James Perry as its new general manager. With more than 30 years' experience in the hospitality industry, James brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role.

In 2000, he took on his first hotel management role as deputy general manager of Eastwood Hall in Nottingham, and spent the following eight years working in hotels across the Midlands. James relocated to Kent in 2008 to take on his first general manager position at the Canterbury Cathedral Lodge, before eventually joining Alexander Hotels in 2012, where he's spent the past 12 years working as general manager at Rowhill Grange Hotel & Utopia Spa.

Commenting on the appointment, Elite Hotels' managing director, Graeme Bateman says, "It's my pleasure to welcome James to the Elite Hotels collection. With his extensive knowledge and experience, we're excited to see the innovative contributions he will bring to the The Grand Hotel. This appointment is particularly significant, representing the first change of general manager at the Hotel in more than 30 years, a notable rarity in today's hospitality industry."

Find out more about hosting your big day at the iconic The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne, at www.grandeastbourne.com