Aimbridge Welcomes Two New Staff Members to The Jewel Dunn in Jamaica
DALLAS, TX - August 24, 2010 - Aimbridge Hospitality, hotel and real estate management company based in Dallas, announced two additions to the management staff for The Jewel Dunn's River Beach Resort & Spa in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Michele Olivier is the new Regional Vice President of Sales and Marketing, and Scott Robbins joins the team as the Hotel Manager.
Known as a leader in resort marketing, Michele Olivier brings with her an extensive background in the tourism industry. Olivier holds a master's degree in Hospitality and Tourism Marketing from Johnson & Wales University and has promoted popular international destinations to worldwide markets for over a decade.
A resident of the Caribbean islands for 15 years, Olivier has worked with top resorts across the region.
“Being part of this beautiful new Jewel in Jamaica is a wonderful and exciting challenge, and I'm thrilled to be part of this company," said Olivier. "With many choices for today's savvy traveler, we will aim to become the leading choice in the luxury, all-inclusive category for adult travelers. A concise sales, marketing and PR strategy along with top-notch operations, facilities and unparalleled guest service will help us attain this goal.”
Also a graduate of Johnson & Wales University, Scott Robbins holds degrees in Culinary Arts and Food Service Management and has been in the hotel industry for more than 20 years. Robbins is well-rounded in his knowledge of the resort business with culinary and management experience at resorts such as the Wyndham and Sandals.
"The Jewel presents us with the opportunity to really get creative and deliver experiences that cannot be beat,” said Robbins. “With six restaurants and five bars, the food and beverage promises to be the highlight of vacationing at The Jewel."
The Jewel is expected to reopen in fall 2010 after undergoing an extensive makeover, which includes new room products, bed linens, technology and pool furniture.
Guests can begin making reservations now for stays beginning on September 1 by calling (888) 529-5176 or visiting
www.jeweldunnsriverresort.com.
About Aimbridge Hospitality
Aimbridge Hospitality is one of the nation's leading inde,BR> s for its strategic partners in a variety of markets and economic cycles. Aimbridge provides management, asset management, development, renovation and consulting services. Based in Dallas, Texas, Aimbridge currently owns and/or manages over 60 upscale, independent and branded hotels with nearly 11,000 rooms across the United States and the Caribbean, including such affiliations as Marriott, Hilton, Embassy Suites, DoubleTree, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, Aloft, Hyatt, Wyndham and the Phoenix Inn Suites chain of hotels. For more information on Aimbridge Hospitality, please visit www.aimbridgehospitality.com.
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