Philippa Thompson, General Manager, The Sandbanks Hotel

Independent family-owned hotel group, the FJB Collection has announced the appointment of Philippa Thompson​ as general manager at the AA four-star Sandbanks Hotel​ in Poole, Dorset.

In her new role, Philippa will head an 80-strong team at The Sandbanks Hotel and her main responsibilities will include overseeing all aspects of the hotel operations including sales generation and increasing awareness to further establish The Sandbanks Hotel as one of the leading hotels in Poole, Bournemouth and beyond. 

She said: “It’s great to be working with such a fantastic team at The Sandbanks Hotel – all dedicated to delivering a first-class experience to our guests.  As a family-friendly hotel in the FJB Collection, with direct access onto the renowned Blue Flag Sandbanks beach as well as an on-site Watersports Academy, I am very much looking forward to raising the profile of the hotel as well as providing the best possible service and facilities to guests visiting and staying with us.”