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Since joining Burgh, Simon has already made a lasting impression on both staff and guests One recent guest who was suffering from a serious illness sent him a handwritten letter thanking him for making her experience at the hotel an unforgettable one , ‘taking away [her] worr y ’ and helping her feel ‘like a lady ’

Giles Fuchs, Owner of Burgh Island Hotel, said: “We are delighted to welcome Simon into the Burgh Island family His illustrious career and reputation are the result of his professional excellence and passion for his role He is a notable addition to the team at Burgh and will considerably strengthen our guest ser vices at a time when we are under taking the largest renovation in over a 100 years to provide new standards of contemporar y luxur y ”

Penny Brown, Managing Director at Burgh Island Hotel, said: “It is brilliant to have Simon onboard at Burgh Island I can say from past experience working with him at the Raithwaite Sandsend luxur y estate that he is attentive , motivated and extremely professional In his shor t time at the hotel, he has already made an impact on both guests and staff His upbeat attitude and willingness to solve any issue make it a pleasure to work alongside him ”

Simon James, Head Concierge at Burgh Island Hotel, said: “I am thrilled and honoured to join the team here at the Burgh Island Hotel Working at an establishment with so much histor y and heritage is a joy and meeting the steady stream of new and regular guests keeps me motivated to provide the best ser vice possible As a lover of ar t and painting myself as well as studying Hindu Jain and Buddhist teachings, the oppor tunity to work in such a culturally and ar tistically significant hotel is one I cherish