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Robert Cook

Robert Cook

Robert Cook

- CEO, De Vere Hotels & Village Urban Resorts
At the time of filming, Robert Cook was CEO at Hotel du Vin and Malmaison. Robert was appointed CEO of De Vere Hotels & Village Urban Resorts in 2012, when he joined the Group, he is also a Group Board member.
Robert brings international experience to the table. He has worked at InterContinental Hotels, was MD of Columbus and Dakota Hotel Group, General Manager and then CEO at Hotel du Vin and Malmaison. In 2006, Robert received the Caterer and Hotelkeeper Award for Manager of the Year, during the same year, Malmaison was recognised as AA Hotel Group of the Year. In 2009, Hotel du Vin was recognised with the same award and for the sixth consecutive year obtained The Guardian Observer Business Travel Award. In 2007, Robert was awarded an honorary doctorate from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, in appreciation to his involvement in the hotel market.
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  • Jan
    24

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  • Nov
    29

    Embracing new engagement tools
    BY James Kirk (yBC.tv)
    All industries are learning about the new ways they can engage with their customers, clients and partners and perhaps most importantly potential customers. But is the hospitality industry lagging behind most others when it comes to embracing these new technologies? In this briefing we hear from some key experts about how they are using, and [...]
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  • Nov
    15

    Moving into new markets
    BY James Kirk (yBC.tv)
    In this briefing we hear from leaders in the hospitality industry on how they are tackling opportunities in the BRIC countries and Africa. Those interviewed include Gebhard Rainer of Hyatt Group, Miguel Ruano of Hotel Solutions, Arthur de Haast of Jones Lang Lasalle Hotels and Robert Cook of Malmaison & Hotel du Vin.  
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