Hand Picked Hotels has announced the appointment of three senior leaders within its Channel Islands team.
Will Jackson has been appointed General Manager for L’Horizon Hotel & Spa in Jersey, José Simoes has become Hotel Manager at Braye Beach Hotel in Alderney, and Jaime Short (pictured top) has been confirmed as Director of Sales, Channel Islands.
Having held previous roles in a number of luxury establishments, and most
recently from his position as General Manager of the Pomme d’Or Hotel, St Helier, the group said Mr Jackson brings will bring considerable island expertise to his new role.
“L’Horizon is one of the Channel Islands’ leading hotels, situated on one of the most beautiful beaches in Jersey. This is a really exciting career opportunity given the hotel recently achieved the Green Tourism accreditation and The Grill Restaurant holds an AA-rosette award. My priority will be to further enhance the hotel’s luxury positioning and ensure every guest experience reflects the very best of this coastal retreat,” he said.
Mr Simoes was previously hotel manager at The Isles of Glencoe Hotel & Leisure Centre, and held a food and beverage senior role at Loch Fyne Hotel & Spa.
“Braye Beach Hotel is a remarkable property, situated steps from the bay amongst an abundance of natural beauty. With deep roots in Alderney’s hospitality heritage, my task is to work closely with the team to continue delivering outstanding stays and experiences, while remaining true to the island’s history,” he commented.
Ms Short, who will lead sales across the Channel Islands portfolio, was most recently Cluster Director of Sales, Marketing & Distribution at Marriott Hotels, driving strategy across nine hotels and delivering revenue growth.
A key part of her new role will be driving trade, corporate and distribution partnerships as part of Hand Picked Hotels’ ambition to grow in the Channel Islands, the group said.
“The Channel Islands is a unique and extremely valuable market, demanding a bespoke strategy,” she said. “Our hotels have an already strong reputation, and a key
focus will be to attract both on island and mainland guests.”
Julia Hands, Chair of Hand Picked Hotels, added: “Our Channel Island properties have
always been a key part of our strategic focus, and these appointments reflect our commitment to and long-term investment in the Channel Islands. We are passionate about supporting strong talent and I am confident these colleagues will further contribute to the performance and reputation of our Channel Islands properties within the Hand Picked Hotels portfolio.”