WHY IT RATES: Thomas Orchard brings years of hotel experience to his new role. -Janeen Christoff, TravelPulse Senior Writer
Luxury Antiguan resort Carlisle Bay is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Orchard as the five-star property's new Managing Director. In his new role, Thomas will be responsible for overseeing the management of the 87-suite luxury Caribbean resort, which is part of The Harcourt Group.
Thomas, a seasoned hotelier, brings many years of experience in luxury properties to his new position. Thomas joins Carlisle Bay immediately following a 17-year tenure as Regional General Manager for COMO Hotels and Resorts. During his time at COMO, the company grew from three to fourteen handpicked and individually curated properties located across the globe. Thomas directly oversaw the operation, development, and strategy of two London five-star hotels: The Metropolitan on Park Lane and The Halkin in Belgravia.
After graduating from Middlesex University, Thomas spent his early years in the Caribbean working for Royal Caribbean Cruise Line.
Upon returning home, he joined Rock Resorts and the pre-opening team as front office manager for Hanbury Manor, a five-star Country House Hotel in Hertfordshire.
He then relocated to London as the Executive Assistant Manager at The Berkeley, then part of the Savoy Group.
In 2000, he was recommended to the Ong family and subsequently transitioned into his role at COMO Hotels and Resorts. While at the helm of the two London hotels, Thomas supported the opening of many new COMO properties, namely Bali, Bhutan and the Maldives. He also gained valuable experience in the Caribbean through his involvement in Parrot Cay in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
According to John Paul Doherty, creative and marketing director for Harcourt Developments, "Thomas will oversee the strategic direction of Carlisle Bay as it continues to evolve as a leading luxury Caribbean resort. Thomas brings with him a wealth of experience in luxury and privately-owned properties, which will be hugely beneficial to Carlisle Bay. We are delighted to have him onboard."
"Carlisle Bay is a property I have known and loved for many years and I am thrilled to be joining the team and bring my experience in running five-star hotels to this luxury resort," Orchard adds. "I am delighted to be back in the Caribbean and am very much looking forward to working with the outstanding team at Carlisle Bay and managing this incredible resort on the island of Antigua."
SOURCE: Carlisle Bay press release.
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