A HOTEL in Hook has celebrated some of its longest-serving employees with a special ceremony.

Tylney Hall Hotel and Gardens celebrated with the prestigious Long Service Awards ceremony, hosted by Elite Hotels’ managing director, Graeme Bateman, together with the hotel’s general manager Sam Aziz.

The outstanding career successes were rewarded with a champagne reception and luncheon.

The entire hotel also gathered to raise a glass in recognition of additional stand-out achievements for the year, from promotions and apprenticeship exam successes to those who had received consistent glowing guest feedback. 

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Mr Batemen said: “We are thrilled to be honouring so many long-serving staff this year, with some 122 team members across the group celebrating five years or more, with many reaching twenty years with Elite Hotels. We’ve worked hard to create an enjoyable working environment and a platform to encourage growth and development.”

Receiving recognition for their outstanding contributions to the hotel, were:

  • Pout Sypanya, kitchen porter
  • Richard Shone, management
  • Keith Fisher, gardens
  • Garry Sampson, event sales
  • Lene Strong, reception
  • Steven Strong, management 
  • Deborah Hine, sales
  • Paul Tattersdill, gardens 

As well as a champagne luncheon, employees were given a golden thank you for the loyal service they’ve given, each receiving a generous gift.