Sleeperz Hotels has appointed a management team for its forthcoming Newcastle property. Mark Armstrong has been named as general manager and brings with him 23 years' experience in the industry, including time spent managing both the Staybridge Suites and the Caledonian hotel in Newcastle. Deborah Parkinson has been hired as sales manager. She joins with 11 years' experience in the hotel industry having worked her way up from receptionist to a general manager position with Premier Inn Hotels in Newcastle.