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NEW MULL MANAGER HAS GLOBAL EXPERIENCE Crerar Hotels has announced the appointment of John de Villiers as the new general manager of the Isle of Mull Hotel & Spa. With more than 13 years of hospitality industry experience, John has worked across a range of hotels and hospitality businesses in the UK, USA and Africa. These include Hilton Hotels, the Gordon Ramsay Group, Asilia Africa and John de Villiers is the new Wilderness Safaris. He joins the team on Mull general manager of the Isle following his latest post as of Mull Hotel & Spa. general manager for the AM Weinberg Boutique Hotel in ensuring guests a memoraNamibia, southern Africa. ble experience of ‘wellness His new role sees him and adventure’. relocate with his wife Olivia John said: ‘I am thrilled to and young son be joining the Oscar from team on Mull as Namibia via I am thrilled to we prepare to London, where be joining the welcome back they have team on Mull as guests for midlived in recent May. we prepare to months. ‘The hotel is a welcome back John’s focus stunning propguests for midwill be on erty in a unique recruiting new May. and idyllic team members island location, to the four-star which was well property which has underworth relocating for. gone a multi-million pound ‘The extensive refurbishrefurbishment in preparation ment will create the perfect for re-opening. destination to relax, absorb He will prioritise mainthe fresh country air and taining the four-star desexplore our coastal setting. tination’s reputation as a He added: ‘Our secluded retreat for ‘rest and renewal’ location, minutes away from
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Craignure Bay, offers guests one of the best places to stay on Mull. My absolute priority is ensuring every guest feels special and has their every need catered for as part of a first-class experience.’ Chris Wayne-Wills, Chief Executive Officer of the Crerar Hotel Group, said: ‘John is a fantastic addition to our group, with an outstanding level of international experience in the industry. As we begin to re-establish ourselves following the latest lockdown, I know John and his team on Mull will do a brilliant job providing the exceptional service expected of our hotels. The hotel’s refurbishment has seen its 75 luxury bedrooms and bathrooms redeveloped, with the addition of generously proportioned sea view suites, as well as public areas and spa facilities. A sea deck for drinks and dining has been created, alongside new restaurants and bars, which will feature local produce and seafood accompanying the stunning views of Craignure Bay.
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