Member Spotlight: Rachel WIlson, Director of Sales – Treehouse Hotel Manchester

1. Introduce yourself

Hi, I’m Rachel Wilson, Director of Sales for SH Hotels & Resorts at Treehouse Hotel Manchester which is set to open in summer 2024.

I’m an experienced, passionate and dedicated individual with over 20 years’ in the Hotel, events and hospitality industry, I’ve been lucky to have held various management roles around the northwest, leading and developing successful teams in both branded & Independent hotels and large conference and events venues, Treehouse Manchester will be my first pre-opening role, it’s a very exciting time to have joined the SH Hotel team, with lots of new and exciting openings happening across the US and Europe.

2. Career highlight:

Securing a pre-opening hotel role, a must do in any hospitality career at least once!

3. Name three words that describe your personality: Ambitious, Competitive, Empowering

4. What’s the best thing about pro-manchester?

Collaborating with other hotels and hospitality professionals, being able to discuss best practices and new innovative ideas to promote Manchester and the opportunity to attend so many varied events to promote brand awareness.

5. What are your priorities for 2024?

To successfully support the opening of Treehouse Hotel Manchester, whilst trying to set myself goals to challenge myself, one which includes a 170ft abseil for charity.

6. What do you think are the most important things going on in Manchester at the moment?

Events are what’s hot for Manchester right now, I think the potential that can come from all the world-wide attention towards our city is huge, thanks to the Chanel Metiers D’Art show that put the spotlight truly on Manchester, being mentioned in the New York Times as one of the best places to visit in the world! The shift is finally starting to move from London to Manchester, the number of new developments in the city puts us on the map globally. There is big investment into sustainability, with the great addition of Co-op Live arena and their environmental mission and the growing Metrolink connections are all great for the City. The Treehouse brand and the unique product we are bringing to the City with a huge focus on sustainability … I think Manchester is being recognised as a City doing good and changing for the better.

I’m so exciting what the future holds for Manchester!

7. Favourite meeting place in Manchester:

El Gato Negro, King Street

8. What types of business would you like to meet?

Local and National business passionate about sustainability that have a need for hotel accommodation or events space in Manchester City Centre.

Get In Touch

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-wilson-94622011a