Sunset Resorts Appoints Charmaine Deane Director of Corporate Communication

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. December 02, 2009

DECEMBER 1, 2009 - Sunset Resorts announces the appointment of Charmaine Deane as Director of Corporate Communications. In her new position, Ms. Deane will be responsible for public relations/promotions, community relations and human resources support for the company's international and on-island sales teams.

Ms. Deane previously served as Director of Sales Administration at Sunset Resorts for the past four years. She has had overall responsibility for the sales administration of the three Sunset Resort properties with a focus on implementing and consolidating policy, procedures and systems and human resource management. Ms. Deane has also worked on community efforts to promote Sunset Resorts' social responsibility throughout Jamaica.

“This appointment is a testament to Charmaine's dedication and passion for this hotel company,” said Michele Olivier, Sunset Resorts Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Distribution. “She is a pillar of stability within our organization and we look forward to her expanded role as she spearheads the communications aspect for Sunset Resorts.”

With over 20 years of service in the hospitality and related industries in group sales, marketing, administration, operational and general management, Ms. Deane has worked in several management positions within and outside of the hospitality industry.

Prior to working at Sunset Resorts, Ms. Deane held the position of General Manager of the 56-room Runaway Bay Heart Hotel and Training Institute for three years where she had direct accountability for the operation of the Hotel and Training Institute, with focus on the development and preparation of human resources for the hospitality industry while running this full service hotel. A major part of her responsibility was to increase the number of skilled persons trained and certified for the hospitality industry.

Ms. Deane spent nine years at the Renaissance Jamaica Grande Resort and Spa where she held several positions starting as Convention Services Manager, then Group Sales Manager before being promoted to Senior Assistant Manager in 1998 where she was responsible for operational management of the front office, reservation and housekeeping and laundry departments. She also participated in leading all guestroom and public area interior refurbishment. An avid advocate of children, Ms. Deane is a Distinguished President of the Kiwanis Club of the Garden Parish, Jamaica a global organization of volunteers that has the mission “Young children, Priority One - Changing the world, one child and one community at a time.

About Sunset Resorts
With more than 1,200 guestrooms in three of Jamaica's leading resort areas, Sunset Resorts offers a range of all-inclusive vacation experiences for today's traveler. The company's flagship property, the recently renovated, playful 430-room Sunset Beach Resort & Spa, is located in Montego Bay and offers the ideal escape with a host of activities for singles, couples and families. (www.sunsetbeachresort.com). Known for its wide range of “fun in the sun” activities, the legendary 730-room Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort and Spa in Ocho Rios offers a sensational range of amenities (www.sunsetjamaicagrande.com). The 65-room Sunset at the Palms is located in Negril. This chic and intimate hideaway is perfect for discerning guests seeking the most blissful beach in Jamaica. Also rated one of the top 10 most romantic resorts and top 10 best all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean by TripAdvisor.com. (www.sunsetatthepalms.com). For more information, contact a preferred travel professional or call 1-800-234-1707, or visit www.sunsetresortsjamaica.com. Sunset Resorts - Always for everyone, Uniquely Jamaican.