Jemmott Named GM at Divi Southwinds
OCTOBER 17, 2006. Divi Resorts has announced that Mr. Alvin Jemmott has been named General Manager of the Divi Southwinds Beach Resort in Barbados effective November 1, 2006.
Mr. Jemmott, a Barbadian, will focus on enhancing Divi Southwinds' total guest experience and further developing the Resort's distinctive amenities and activities.
Barbados' first Certified Meeting Planner and a twenty-four year veteran of the Barbados hospitality industry, Mr. Jemmott brings extensive food, beverage and convention services expertise to Divi Southwinds which will enhance the food and beverage outlets, including the beachside Jocelyn's Caf'e and poolside Bajan Breeze Restaurant.
Most recently Mr. Jemmott held the position of Group Director of Sales for the Palm Beach Group, which includes three properties on Barbados' South Coast. Prior to this he held the positions of General Manager at the Amaryllis Beach Resort and Director of Sales for Sam Lord's Castle Resort. Mr. Jemmott holds a Master of Science Degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Revans University and a Fellow of International Management Centres Association.
"Alvin Jemmott has spent the last two decades building the high impact hospitality teams which delight Barbados resort guests. We are pleased to have a career hotelier, who is a native of the island and the current President of The Barbados Hotel Association, leading our Southwinds team," said Mr. Mark Steward, Divi Resorts' Vice President Sales and Marketing.
Set on a half-mile stretch of white sand beach amid twenty acres of lush tropically landscaped gardens, the all-suite Divi Southwinds Beach Resort features 133 spacious and well equipped condominium-style accommodations each with ocean, pool or garden views, kitchens and private balconies; two restaurants; two bars; three freshwater pools; lighted tennis courts; fitness room; water sports; game room; meeting facilities; and gift shop. In addition to these features Divi Southwinds offers a wide variety of activities and is conveniently located in the heart of Barbados' St. Lawrence Gap where great shopping and a wide selection of dining options can be found. Divi Resorts also operates Divi Heritage Beach Resort on the west coast of Barbados, making it among the largest operators of room inventory on the island.
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