Elegant Hotels Group Names Yomi Mapp GM, The House, Barbados
OCTOBER 15, 2008. Oluyomi [Yomi] Mapp was named General Manager of The House, the upscale boutique property from Elegant Hotels Group, Barbados, a portfolio company of Vision Capital, London.
Most recently in a managerial position at Barbados' five-diamond Sandy Lane Hotel, Mapp brings nine years of hospitality, retail and sales experience to her new position. The Barbados native's previous experience includes positions at Elegant Hotels' own Turtle Beach Resort and Daphne's Restaurant, as well as in sales positions with international jewelry retailer Colombian Emeralds International.
As General Manager, Mapp will use her luxury, sales, food and beverage, and hospitality skills to manage The House's daily operations. In addition, Mapp will maintain the upscale property's high level of service and guest satisfaction while strategically guiding the hotel towards future objectives.
"We are pleased to welcome Yomi back to Elegant Hotels Group," said Howard Friedman, Chief Executive Officer of Elegant Hotels Group. "She is a highly motivated professional who has the passion, skills and hospitality expertise to lead the team of talented Ambassadors at The House."
A boutique, adults-only hotel, The House features 34 secluded suites nestled on a white sand beach. Designed by Italian architect Luciano Colombo, the minimalistic chic accommodations feature intimate "Ambassador" service, daily Champagne breakfasts, afternoon teas, and a jet lag massage upon arrival.
The hotel is located alongside the Barbados outpost of London's acclaimed Italian restaurant Daphne's, rated one of the island's top 10 restaurants in the 2008 Best of Barbados Zagat Guide.
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