Jumeirah Group has appointed Robert Touzel as director of sales and marketing at Jumeirah Carlton Tower and Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel in London.

Touzel joins with an extensive range of experience across the luxury hotel industry.

For over 20 years, he has held leadership roles across many international hotels including the Athenaeum Hotel & Apartments, Mandarin Oriental and Langham Hospitality Group.

Prior to his appointment, Touzel was regional director of sales and marketing at Langham Hospitality Group.

Doris Greif, Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts regional vice president Europe, said: “We are delighted to welcome Robert to the team at Jumeirah.

“His extensive experience across the industry is highly valuable to us and I look forward to seeing Jumeirah in London continue to go from strength to strength.”

Set in the heart of Knightsbridge Jumeirah Carlton Tower it offers an elegant, classic setting and the recently refurbished ballroom further accentuates its superb venue credentials.

Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel is a chic, contemporary retreat set amidst the timeless style of Belgravia Village.

Set in a serene, leafy London square, this 88-room boutique hotel is just yards from Knightsbridge’s most fashionable stores.