De Vere, a collection of historic mansion house estates and distinctive contemporary hotels and event destinations, has announced the appointment of Nitesh Lama, Director of Sales for De Vere Latimer Estate in Buckinghamshire and De Vere Horsley Estate in Surrey.
Nitesh joins the group with over 14years’ experience working in sales, with over 12 years spent working in the hospitality industry where he has implemented successful sales strategies for a wide range of UK hotels. Nitesh joins from his most recent role as Corporate Sales Manager at the Holiday Inn Kensington High Street. Nitesh also previously worked at Staybridge Suites Heathrow, Holiday Inn London Heathrow, as well as Sofitel, Novotel and Mercure Hotels.
Michael Micallef, General Manager at De Vere Horsley Estate said: “We are very excited to have Nitesh join the teams at De Vere Latimer Estate and De Vere Horsley Estate. With Nitesh’s extensive experience and knowledge within the industry, we know that he will provide strong and effective leadership to enable the hotels to continue to deliver remarkable results.”
Speaking on his appointment, Nitesh said: “It’s a pleasure to become part of the De Vere family. The hotels have an excellent reputation and I’m looking forward to working with the team to build on that success and to deliver strong business growth across both properties.”
Set in the heart of Buckinghamshire, De Vere Latimer Estate offers 21st-century comfort and style within in 30 acres of grounds in an area steeped in history, culture, and natural beauty. The property offers 27 flexible spaces for conferences, meetings, training and teambuilding across three distinctly different spaces, each with its own dedicated entrance and parking.
De Vere Latimer Estate boasts a rich history that dates back to the 16th Century when the original house held Charles I during his imprisonment. The red brick Tudor-style mansion house standing today was completed in 1838 and became the temporary host of captured German U-boat submarine crews and Luftwaffe pilots during the Second World War before becoming the National Defence College until 2006.
De Vere Horsley Estate, located in East Horsley, Surrey, is set in acres of Surrey parkland surrounded by perfectly manicured grounds and a large lake. The property is home to the historic Horsley Towers which can be seen in Netflix’s award-winning series The Crown. Horsley Towers has recently undergone a multi-million-pound transformation, which has seen its event spaces, including the iconic Great Hall, renovated to ensure the property retains many of its original features dating back to 1822.
For those looking for a unique venue, Horsley Towers, which features 28 bedrooms, two function spaces, three meeting rooms and acres of beautiful grounds can be hired out exclusively for events, guaranteed to offer your guests an unforgettable experience. The wider estate offers a further 33 meeting and event spaces, with space for up to 200 guests.
For further information on De Vere, visit www.devere.co.uk
