ABOUT US
Artemis Hotels Management was founded by Chris Charalambous in late 2020 as a planned transition from Amity Hospitality, of which Chris was also a founding member back in 2017. We provide a new approach to managing hotels with specialist skills in Management, Development and Consultancy. In the ever-changing landscape we provide unrivalled consistency.
OUR TEAM
The Artemis Hotel Management founder, Chris Charalambous is a seasoned hotelier, with a vast amount of experience and expertise in hotel Management, Development and Consultancy. All 3 services can be tailored to meet the business demands of the owners, institutions and investors. Chris is supported by a dedicated team of professionals that make up Artemis Hotels Management. Discover more about the team below.
Chris Charalambous
Director
Chris has worked in the hotel industry for over 30 years, operating and managing hotels across the UK. He also acquired a number of years’ experience as a senior executive – and later as the Chief Executive – of St Johnstone Football Club before joining Focus Hotels Management Ltd.
Dean Charalambous
Director
Dean has been around the Hospitality industry since he was born, with his first job being a glass collector at 12 years old! Since then, he has spent a number of years in sales/management roles, quickly developing a skill set that let to successfully delivering in every role. Dean has been a colleague in the Artemis Hotels team from inception and has been passionate about delivering every aspects of the Artemis Hotels Mission Statement. Seeing the team grow and striving to be better every day is a huge motivation as well as knowing customers are always having an enjoyable visit to any Artemis Hotels site.
Lee Norris MIH
Operations Director
Lee has been in the hospitality industry for over 20 years, starting with Royal Engineers Officers Mess’ in 2001, then onto working in some of the most prestigious properties in the U.K. and Channel Islands. Working with both independent and Branded properties such as Hilton, Handpicked Hotels, and Park Plaza. Bringing a guest-centrix nature of leadership, with experience in change management, and service standard training. Working closely with the Institute of Hospitality is a great passion to ensure we are keeping up with the ever changing trends and standards.
Bettina Charalambous
Director
Bettina has spent most of her career in the finance sector, acquiring a wealth of experience in both the Private and Public sectors. Her early career involved working for Midland Bank (now HSBC) and Norwich Union (now Aviva) and more recently she worked for the Medical Research Council (MRC) and UK Research & Innovation (UKRI). She has worked in various positions over the years including managerial, projects and change management. In 2019 she ran Deversorio Management Ltd, a Cyprus based company managing the upkeep of communal areas in apartment complexes on behalf of the owners.
Katerina Charalambous
Hotel Support Manager
Katerina has grown up around hotels and worked in Hospitality since the age of 14. She has experience in almost every role in a hotel – From reception, to the kitchen, to housekeeping, to the restaurant, and more! Her vast knowledge of the industry is a great asset when it comes to running the social media pages for Artemis Hotel’s clients and creating things such as leaflets, posters and menus. It also means that she isn’t afraid to jump in to help out in any areas where she notices assistance is required!
Gillian Birrell
Finance Assistant
Gillian joined Artemis Hotels Limited in February 2019 bringing with her over 20 years experience in the hotel industry. Gillian started her career as an office junior working at a local hotel based in Kinross. Gillian progressed through her career working directly for the hotel that she held her junior position. Gillian specialism was always in finance, which led her to joining Artemis Hotels as a valued member of the finance team.
Nathan Ross
Support Chef
Nathan has worked in the hospitality sector for 9 years. Starting off in a small hotel as a kitchen porter, before finding a passion for food and wanting to pursue a career in hospitality. Whilst working he decided to gain some qualifications in the industry before changing workplace to the Green Hotel to help broaden his knowledge of food. Gaining the knowledge he required to keep progressing his career. He joined as a Support Chef and he has worked at the Gables Hotel, Garth Hotel, Green Hotel, Kinross Beer Garden and supported our operation, both in the kitchen and front of house where he is receiving training on the overall running of hotels
Jorn
Executive Head Chef
Born in Stade, northern Germany, Jörn has worked in hospitality since he was 14 years old. By the age of 22 he was appointed head chef in his hometown at a fine dining restaurant. By 25 he completed the Culinary Master course which is the highest level of training in Germany. Since coming to the UK in 2009, Jörn has worked for some of the biggest names in the UK hospitality industry. Jörn joined the company in April 2022 and has brought his wealth of knowledge and experience to all our kitchens. When he is not stuck in the kitchen Jorn likes spending his time in the wilderness, although he isn’t a fan of the cold
WHAT WE DO
Artemis Hotels Management shapes its management, development and consultancy agreements to suit the owners and their objectives. We are on hand to take full responsibility for overseeing development projects for either branded or unbranded hotels, to manage the hotel on behalf of the owner or, in some cases, offer our consultancy services which can be designed to grow the business or challenge a particular area of concern on behalf of the owner(s) / stakeholder(s).
SPECIAL SKILLS, SERVICES & SUPPORT
Artemis Hotels Management has a good working relationship with a number of investors who are constantly looking for opportunities to invest in existing properties or new hotel projects. We are currently working on developing 3 hotels (2 branded and 1 unbranded).
- Sales Development
- Profit Growth
- Property Management
- Talent Development
- Manpower Planning
- IT Integration
- Recruitment
- Revenue Growth
- Rooms Management
- Revenue Management – Rooms Price Genie Ambassador
- Funding Programme
- Marketing Programme
- F&B Concept
- Total Purchasing Solutions
- Property Branding
- Health & Safety
- Profits Increase
- Quality Control / Mystery Guest Visits
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Artemis Hotels Management is to look after the business on behalf of the owner and take full responsibility for all aspects of the business. Chris, as the owner of Artemis Hotels Management will always act in the best interest of the owner(s), stakeholder(s) and investor(s).
Building a team which is fully trained and capable of delivering the business plan agreed at the outset with the owners is of the utmost importance, however we are also keen to embed the right ethos and culture within the business with everyone working together to achieve both personal and business goals.
We coach, manage and appraise our people and work hard to create the ideal conditions for the team of each hotel to perform well and to achieve the highest possible of results. At the same time we ensure that the hotels under our management, development or consultancy are fully complying with all legal requirements and policies by fostering a healthy environment for our clients and colleagues.
Artemis Hotels Management will always strive to establish a business where everyone is part of the journey, fully motivated and committed to working together towards achieving success.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Our fundamental philosophy is to develop the profitability of the business and add value to the assets of our clients by providing strong strategic management. Our efforts are devoted to enhancing the business through planned sales activity, targeted marketing and using various tools to manage the revenue of the properties.
We achieve good results by implementing robust policies within the Sales, Service, Property and Finance areas.
Our clients are provided with detailed management information to keep the owners and/or investors fully informed of the performance of their businesses.
Artemis Hotels Management firmly believe that hotels are based in the community and for the use of the community.
PORTFOLIO
Artemis Hotels Management currently has a number properties which are owned or managed by Artemis Hotels Management, along with a number of consultancy agreements and some ongoing development for both branded and unbranded hotels totalling over 300 bedrooms. All developments are currently at the planning stage seeking planning approval.
THE GARTH
Find out More Visit WebsiteSituated in the heart of the Highlands Grantown on Spey, is the perfect base away from the busier ski centres. The hotel is situated at the north end of the village square enjoying views of the bustling town centre and the Cairngorm Mountains. Fine food, wines and ales await visitors as well as our Highland welcome.
GABLES HOTEL
Find out More Visit WebsiteA popular wedding destination in Scotland’s Gateway town, a charming old Church Manse that has found a niche market for the smaller select wedding. A Staycation popular venue with the chance to relax and shop at the nearby Gretna Outlet mall.
GREEN HOTEL
Find out More Visit WebsiteAdjacent to 2 popular Golf courses in Kinross the hotel can answer all your needs for Golf, leisure and business needs. Popular bar with Beer Garden, live sports, good food and comfortable surroundings await all our guests.
KINROSS BEER GARDEN
Find out More Visit WebsiteKinross Beer Garden will be open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday up until September 26th. 2 undercover marquee tents with seating for over 60 persons; additional outside seating; food available; free wifi; traditional Loch Leven Ales plus other lagers and beers; speciality Loch Leven Gins.
FAIRWAYS GOLF CENTRE & RESTAURANT
Find out More Visit WebsiteIdeally located of the edge of the Highland Capital Inverness, this busy venue caters for family dining along with a short 9-hole golf course with excellent practise areas along with a 19 bay driving range with Top Tracer Ball Tracking Technology.
CAMPERDOWN COUNTRY PARK
Find out MorePreviously home to what had recently been described as one of the “Magnificent Seven” courses in Carnoustie Country, unfortunately was closed back in 2019 – this due to high support costs to the local council. However, plans have been submitted to re-develop the course with the re-instatement of 9 of the 18 holes to make a Par 36 3275-yard testing golf challenge. In addition, other parts of the course will feature an 18-hole putting green, alongside a new state of the art Driving Range featuring the latest ball tracking technology. The development is due to start in Summer 2021 with planning already much further on. Opening anticipated in Spring 2022.
3 Active Consultancy Projects
LOCH LEVEN GIN
Find out More Visit WebsiteLoch Leven Gin celebrates the heritage and history of Loch Leven in the heart of Scotland. All made at Gin Laboratory on the banks of the Loch itself, in the centre of Kinross.
