UK: Will Jackson, José Simoes and Jaime Quick have been appointed to administration positions for Hand Picked Lodges’ Channel Islands portfolio.
Jackson will function normal supervisor for L’Horizon Lodge & Spa in Jersey. Jackson brings expertise with island hospitality, having beforehand been normal supervisor of St. Helier’s Pomme d’Or Lodge.
He mentioned: “L’Horizon is without doubt one of the Channel Islands’ main motels, located on one of the lovely seashores in Jersey. This can be a actually thrilling profession alternative given the lodge not too long ago achieved the Inexperienced Tourism accreditation and The Grill Restaurant holds an AA-rosette award. My precedence will likely be to additional improve the lodge’s luxurious positioning and guarantee each visitor expertise displays the perfect of this coastal retreat.”
Simoes will function lodge supervisor for Braye Seaside Lodge in Alderney. He beforehand held management roles at The Isles of Glencoe Lodge & Leisure Centre in addition to Loch Fyne Lodge & Spa.
“Braye Seaside Lodge is a exceptional property, located steps from the bay amongst an abundance of pure magnificence. With deep roots in Alderney’s hospitality heritage, my job is to work carefully with the workforce to proceed delivering excellent stays and experiences, whereas remaining true to the island’s historical past,” mentioned Simoes.
Quick will function director of gross sales for the Channel Islands. Quick beforehand labored in gross sales for Marriott, main a workforce throughout 9 motels.
“The Channel Islands is a novel and very invaluable market, demanding a bespoke technique. Our motels have an already sturdy popularity, and a key focus will likely be to draw each on island and mainland company,” mentioned Quick.
Julia Arms, chair of Hand Picked Lodges, mentioned: “Our Channel Island properties have at all times been a key a part of our strategic focus, and these appointments replicate our dedication to and long-term funding within the Channel Islands. We’re keen about supporting sturdy expertise and I’m assured these colleagues will additional contribute to the efficiency and popularity of our Channel Islands properties inside the Hand Picked Lodges portfolio.”
The corporate has 21 properties throughout the UK, together with areas such because the Channel Islands, the Midlands and Scotland.
Highlights:
Hand Picked Lodges has appointed Will Jackson as normal supervisor of L’Horizon Lodge & Spa in Jersey, José Simoes as lodge supervisor of Braye Seaside Lodge in Alderney, and Jaime Quick as director of gross sales for the Channel Islands.
Jackson brings earlier island hospitality expertise as former normal supervisor of St Helier’s Pomme d’Or Lodge.
Simoes has held management roles at The Isles of Glencoe Lodge and Loch Fyne Lodge & Spa.
Quick beforehand led gross sales groups throughout 9 motels throughout her tenure with Marriott.
Chair Julia Arms mentioned the appointments replicate the corporate’s strategic concentrate on long-term funding in its Channel Islands properties, which type a part of the group’s 21-property portfolio spanning the UK.


