Nelson joins InterContinentalLondon – The O2 with more than 10 years’ experience in the hospitality industry. His previous roles include Bar Operations Manager at the Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund, Bar Manager at the Waldorf Hilton London andFounder and CEO of the Drinks Diary Bar Trade Magazine in Portugal.
Nelson commented: “I am thrilled to be taking the next step in my career at InterContinental London –The O2. The hotel’s Eighteen Sky Bar and Clipper Bar are stunning and unique destination bars with exceptional views over the River Thames, and I’m looking forward to working with the fantastic teams here to develop some innovative new recipes for 2019.
“We’re currently creating a selection of seasonal cocktails. For spring/summer, we’re looking at light and refreshing herbal concoctions, and for autumn/winter, we’re playing with more rich and complex combinations with the addition of warm, aromatic spices.”
Globy Ouseph, GeneralManager at InterContinental London – The O2, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Nelson to the Arora family. With his experience and extensive knowledge of the industry, Nelson is exceptionally well-placed to deliver memorable experiences for our guests when visiting our Eighteen Sky Bar and Clipper Bar. In his new role, Nelson will work alongside both bar teams to develop creative and exciting new cocktail and drinks menus as well as execute service and bartending workshops to further strengthen the position of both bars withinLondon’s bar scene.”
InterContinental London –The O2 has 453 guestrooms, a luxury spa with a 17m swimming pool and eight treatment rooms, as well as a collection of London’s finest destination-inspired restaurants and bars, including the 3 AA Rosette Peninsula Restaurant,the lively, interactive Market Brasserie, the unique Clipper Bar with its own exclusive Clipper Gin, the rooftop Eighteen Sky Bar and the Meridian Lounge with a riverside terrace.
The hotel also has a4,500sqm dedicated conference centre with a 3,100sqm pillar-free ballroom and1,600sqm of pre-function space overlooking the River Thames.
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InterContinental London – The O2
InterContinental London -The O2 is a luxury hotel featuring 453 spacious guest rooms, a spa with a 17mswimming pool and 8 treatment rooms, as well as a collection of London’s finest destination inspired restaurants and bars, including the 3 AA Rosette PeninsulaRestaurant, the unique Clipper Bar with its own exclusive gin, the sophisticated Eighteen Sky Bar and the Meridian Lounge with a riverside terrace.
The hotel has a 4,500sqmdedicated conference centre with a 3,100sqm pillar-free ballroom and 1,600sqmof pre-function space overlooking the River Thames.
Situated only 400m from North Greenwich Tube Station, serviced by the Jubilee Line and a 7-minute walk from North Greenwich Pier, InterContinental London – The O2 is perfectly connected to London’s West End. The O2 arena adjoins the hotel via a private walkway, whilst the ExCeL London is only minutes away on the Emirates Air Line cable car.
InterContinental London -The O2 is managed and operated by The Arora Group under a franchise agreement with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®).
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The Arora Group
The Arora Group is a successful UK-focused private group of companies, which leverages synergies across its specialist property, construction and hotel divisions to its strategic advantage. Since 1999, the Group has built its standing through meticulously managing projects from inception to delivery and beyond. Today, it owns and manages a diverse portfolio of flagship assets across the nation’s key business locations, partnering with some of the world’s most recognised brands to deliver consistently high service levels and sustainable growth. For more information please visit www.thearoragroup.com- @Arora_Group
