Suzie Thompson

Suzie Thompson is the Vice President Commercial at Red Carnation Hotels, responsible for Marketing & Brand Strategy, Sales, Distribution & Revenue Management.12 She joined the Executive team at Red Carnation Hotels in July 2011.1

Suzie has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Hospitality Management.2 She started her career in the hospitality industry after completing a ski season in Austria, which inspired her to pursue a degree in Hospitality Management at Bournemouth University.3 During her studies, she completed a work placement at the Holiday Inn Oceanfront in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.3

After graduating, Suzie joined the IHG Graduate Programme, starting as a Reservations Manager at the Crowne Plaza in Cambridge.3 She then worked as a Destination Manager in London for lastminute.com before becoming a UK Director of Sales at a sister agency.3

At Red Carnation Hotels, Suzie leads a team responsible for the marketing strategy of 17 luxury boutique hotels across the UK & Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, and the USA.3 Her role involves overseeing various aspects of commercial operations, including marketing, sales, revenue management, and distribution strategies.12

Suzie is known for her expertise in digital marketing, which she describes as fast-paced and ever-changing, requiring continuous learning.3 Her career progression within Red Carnation Hotels is often cited as an example of the company's commitment to developing female talent and fostering women's leadership.4