As an appetiser for what and who we do it for, here are a few of our success stories:
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Initially providing Covid strategy support to Michelin Starred Chef proprietor Aiden Byrne and The Church Green. GB Hospitality were retained as the marketing and PR agency for the owners with the rollout of a refined brand and full brand programme, with support for operational alignment within the wider team. We continue to work with the owners in all things communications including an integrated PR and marketing activity strategy.
We shaped and created the brand world for the hospitality division of the iconic lifestyle brand Laura Ashley. This included the brand world and templates for hotels, tea rooms and resort models. Strategic brand and marketing direction for all new openings and existing assets review. Content creation support with videography and photography.
No ordinary business park, Birchwood Park is one of the North West's leading business destinations. We support as retained consultants with employee and occupier engagement through idea generation, content strategy and management, brand reputation and digital marketing.
Content and marketing services to a national Pizza and Business solution to the Hospitality and Leisure trade – Services include personal branding for the founder and brand awareness and improved reach for the trade solution for the trade.
We are currently providing consultancy services to the world's only Beatles inspired luxury hotel, owned and operated by Millennium Hotels and Resorts. We help tell their unique story through standalone strategies for brand campaigns, manage brand reputation and support strategically on the commercial functions for the hotel including marketing, PR, photography, video and social media management.
The Professional Golfer's Association is a global organisation with 7.5k members, operating in over 70 countries. GB Hospitality worked as brand consultants to the in-house team, in the development of a world class website, brand campaigns that covered membership, commercial and educational divisions.
This independently owned four-star venue needed help with their next chapter. We designed a complete rebrand and development programme for ongoing support. GB Brand Stories continue to help with commercial and marketing support to elevate the brand in the region and wider markets.
Consultancy services for DV8 Design & Architectural Practice, specialising in the Hospitality sector. Including brand strategy, marketing & communications: Digital. Brand Reputation. Awards. Thought leadership. PR.
Co-Founder and Former CEO of Mint Hotel
It is quite clear that Gaynor injects expertise enthusiasm and ability with every beat of her heart. The extraordinary, flexible, competent, thoughtful and motivated thrust Gaynor delivers is a breath of fresh air and is real oxygen to founders, entrepreneurs, shareholders alike. Having been introduced to Gaynor I would have her on my team any day and every day.
General Manager The Mere Golf Resort & Spa
Gaynor Black is as good as I have ever come across throughout my career, the consideration given to employee engagement and the approach to brand opportunities are a breath of fresh air. Gaynor is a true commerically aware marketeer who actually takes time to really understand the brand, product and people and offers great value for money. If you are rebranding, opening a business or in need of commercial marketing support, you will do no better then having Gaynor on your team.
Commercial Director QHotels
Gaynor was a highly creative and strategic brand expert who strategically developed a hugely successful brand campaign. She has the ability to cut through a very crowded market place and produce creative campaigns whilst understanding the need to improve internal communications so that the operations team are engaged to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Gaynor’s expertise in online and offline disciplines, and commercial astuteness is a rare find , combined with delivering eloquent and passionate presentations, she is exceptional in galvanising change.
CEO (Rtd) De Vere Hotels
Gaynor is a very commercially savvy marketeer who demonstrates a very firm grasp on understanding the financial returns associated with marketing investments .She is focused, driven and results orientated. A true strategic professional who will "roll up her sleeves" when needed.
Director Hotels & Hospitality, BDRC
Under Gaynor's direction, QHotels has emerged as a widely recognised brand with a strong image - particularly in the UK meetings and conference market, in which it has claimed the title of BDRC 'Most Improved Brand' twice in 3 years, the only brand ever to achieve this. From the perspective of an outsider looking in who has worked with Gaynor at both De Vere and QHotels, she is a highly accomplished marketer who also shows an acute interest and understanding of how operational delivery impacts brand performance.