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Press Release: Divi Resorts
October 18, 2006
CHAPEL HILL, NC -- Divi Resorts is pleased to announce 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 Café 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.
Divi Resorts, the largest Caribbean-only hotel chain, operates eight resorts on five Caribbean islands including
the Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort & Casino in St. Croix; Divi Little Bay Beach Resort in St. Maarten; Divi Southwinds
Beach Resort and Divi Heritage Beach Resort in Barbados; Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino in Bonaire; and
Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort, Divi Village Golf and Beach Resort and Divi Dutch Village Resort in Aruba. From
relaxing on white-sand beaches and indulging in spa services to embarking on amazing scuba diving adventures to
trying your luck in the Caribbean islands.
For reservations or more information call Divi Resorts at 1-800-367-3484 or visit www.diviresorts.com.
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Contact: Lisa Blau Adams Unlimited 212-956-5900 Lisa@adams-pr.com