The Savoy
Sam Riches has a diverse work experience spanning over 20 years in the hospitality industry. Sam has held various sales and marketing roles in luxury hotels and resorts. Sam served as the Director of Sales and Marketing at The Savoy starting in 2022. Prior to that, they held the same position at the Nobu Hotel London Portman Square from 2019 to 2022 and at The Curtain Hotel & Members Club from 2016 to 2019. Before transitioning into sales and marketing, Sam worked as the Director of Sales at EDITION hotel from 2015 to 2016 and as the Director of Regional Sales - The Americas at Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces from 2013 to 2015. Sam also gained experience as a Senior Sales Manager at Bulgari and as a Corporate Sales Manager at The Westbury Hotel. Sam's career began as an F&B Management Trainee at Maybourne Hotel Group. Throughout their career, they have demonstrated skills in team management, budgeting, strategic planning, and brand development.
From 2001 to 2005, Sam Riches attended the University of East Anglia, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree in Hotel Management. Their field of study was specifically focused on Hospitality.
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The Savoy
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To stay at The Savoy is to follow in the footsteps of Sir Winston Churchill, Frank Sinatra, Maria Callas, Claude Monet and Katharine Hepburn. An iconic hotel brilliantly reinvented for the 21st century where an unashamedly old fashioned glamour sparkles with a new lustre. Perfectly positioned on the banks of the Thames, the excitement of London is waiting just beyond the world famous entrance. The Savoy, a Fairmont Managed Hotel, is one of the world's most iconic hotels. A renowned leaders in the hospitality industry, The Savoy has a reputation for outstanding service and excellence. Originally built in 1889, the hotel has a rich history and has played host to royalty, world leaders and legends of the stage and screen. Today, colleagues pride themselves on being innovative and inspirational, delivering the very best in five star luxury. Passionate about developing and promoting talent, The Savoy offers unwavering support and recognition to colleagues, as well as having a very competitive benefits plan.