Fairmont Windsor Park and the Arora Group are delighted to announce the appointment of Joanna Barnett as its new General Manager. With an impressive career spanning three decades in the luxury hospitality industry, Joanna brings deep expertise and strong leadership to her new role at the countryside property.
Joanna joins Fairmont Windsor Park following a 12-year tenure at The Grove, a prestigious country estate and hotel in Hertfordshire. Most recently, she served as Hotel Manager, overseeing the property’s operations, group sales, and revenue management, driving significant growth and delivering exceptional guest satisfaction. Her journey at The Grove began in 2013, during which she progressed through a series of senior leadership roles, including Director of Events and Food & Beverage, and Director of Events.
Prior to her career at The Grove, Joanna honed her skills at The Landmark London, where she held key leadership positions, including Events Director and Director of Event Sales, during her 11-year tenure. She began her journey in hospitality at two of London’s most iconic establishments, The Savoy Group and The Berkeley, laying the foundation for her distinguished career in luxury hotels. Joanna’s extensive experience in operational excellence, team leadership, and guest satisfaction aligns seamlessly with Fairmont Windsor Park’s commitment to providing world-class luxury experiences.
Commenting on her appointment, Joanna said:
"I am thrilled to join the team at Fairmont Windsor Park. This exceptional property represents a unique proposition within the luxury hospitality market. I look forward to working with the talented team to build on its wonderful offering and continue to deliver unforgettable moments for our guests.”
Joanna succeeds Ryan Nicholls, who has served as General Manager since March 2022 and now takes on the role of Project Development Director at the Arora Group, based at the Group’s Head Office
Surinder Arora, Founder and Chairman of the Arora Group commented:
“We are delighted to welcome Joanna to the Fairmont Windsor Park and the Arora family. Our flagship property has had a successful 3 years since its opening, and we are delighted that Joanna is taking on the reigns to lead the fantastic team to truly cement the hotel’s position as of one of the best country house hotels in the UK”
Fairmont Windsor Park, nestled in the heart of the English countryside, combines modern elegance with timeless charm, offering guests an unparalleled luxury retreat. Joanna’s leadership marks an exciting new chapter in the hotel’s journey.
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For more information on Fairmont Windsor Park visit www.fairmont-windsorpark.com
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About Fairmont Windsor Park
Fairmont Windsor Park offers 251 elegant bedrooms and suites including the Royal Suite with a private entrance and access to a private wing in the spa and wellness area. Set in approximately 40 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens adjacent to Windsor Great Park and The Savill Garden, this remarkable hotel is a game-changer in the UK luxury hotel market, with a strong focus on wellness together with a fantastic food and beverage offering including a tea lounge, specialty dining restaurant, cocktail bar, terrace, library lounge, wellness café and a casual restaurant serving breakfasts, dinners and weekend lunches. The hotel has 15 meeting rooms including an 800m2 pillar free ballroom and spa and wellness facilities spread out over 2,500m2 . Fairmont Windsor Park is owned by the Arora Group and operated in partnership with Accor and their Fairmont Hotels & Resorts brand. For further information please visit www.fairmont-windsorpark.com - @fairmontWP
About Fairmont
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is where the intimate equally coexists with the infinite – an unrivalled portfolio of more than 80 extraordinary hotels where grand moments of life, heartfelt pleasures and personal milestones are celebrated and remembered long after any visit. Since 1907, Fairmont has created magnificent, meaningful and unforgettable hotels, rich with character and deeply connected to the history, culture and community of its destinations – places such as The Plaza in New York City, The Savoy in London, Fairmont San Francisco, Fairmont Banff Springs in Canada, Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai, and Fairmont The Palm in Dubai. Famous for its engaging service, awe-inspiring public spaces, locally inspired cuisine, and iconic bars and lounges, Fairmont also takes great pride in its pioneering approach to hospitality and leadership in sustainability and responsible tourism practices. Fairmont is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group consisting of more than 5,200 properties and 10,000 food and beverage venues throughout 110 countries.
About 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.
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