A NEW manager has joined the team at Holiday Inn Express Southampton.

Claire Barrowclough will lead the 25-strong team at the hotel, which is operated by the UK’s leading independent hotel management company, RBH.

The experienced hotelier, who has spent more than 10 years working in hospitality, will oversee operations at the 182-bed hotel, which is adjacent to the Ageas Bowl – home of Hampshire Cricket.

Claire has extensive experience with the brand, having worked at the Holiday Inn Southampton and Holiday Inn Cambridge. Her most recent role was Hotel Manager at Holiday Inn Eastleigh.

Claire SAID: I’m very pleased to be joining the team here at Holiday Inn Express Southampton.

“There’s a very experienced team in place at the hotel, and I’m looking forward to working alongside them to improve the already high standards of service offered to our guests.”