Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina, the first luxury resort development in the British Virgin Islands in more than 15 years and first member of the Autograph Collection® in the Caribbean, has announced the appointment of Heather Roose as the resort’s new leisure sales manager.  Roose previously served as director of food and beverage at the resort, during which time she successfully directed a staff of 30 employees and four supervisors for all four restaurant outlets, in-room service and special events and banquets, and increased revenue through aggressive sales and marketing.  In her new position, Roose will work to maintain and grow the business/transient sales market segment for the resort; increase the domestic and international leisure client base; ensure repeat business through exceptional relationship-building, negotiating and management of top-accounts; and work with corporate travel managers, travel agents and other intermediaries.

“Over the past year, Heather has excelled in her position as director of food and beverage, clearly demonstrating her knowledge and expertise in the hospitality industry, as well as her passion for the British Virgin Islands,” said Scott Ward, director of sales and marketing, Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina. “We’re confident she will also excel in the leisure sales arena.”

Prior to joining Scrub Island Resort in June 2012, Roose served as assistant food and beverage manager for da Campo Osteria at il Lugano Suites Hotel and Residences, and catering manager/assistant manager at Sage Café in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

For more information on Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina call toll free U.S. 813-849-4153 or visit ScrubIsland.com.
 

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About Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina, BVI

Opened in July 2010, Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina is named after its location, a serene 230-acre private-island haven situated at the east end of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. The first luxury resort development in the destination in more than 15 years and first member of Marriott’s Autograph Collection in the Caribbean, the resort is tucked into a rugged cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and neighboring uninhabited islands. It features 52 guest accommodations as well as a collection of two-, three- and four-bedroom villas, the intimate Ixora Spa, world-class restaurants including the popular Caravela, three private beaches and a 55-slip marina.  For more information, call toll free U.S. 813-849-4153 or visit scrubisland.com.

About Mainsail Lodging and Development Group

Mainsail Lodging and Development is a Tampa-based hospitality company that develops and operates lodging products in the Southeastern US and the Caribbean. Their properties include Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina (ScrubIsland.com), a private island resort in the British Virgin Islands and member of Autograph Collection® of Marriott International; Mainsail Beach Inn (MainsailBeachInn.com), a boutique beachfront hotel and marina on Anna Maria Island, Florida; Mainsail Suites Hotel and Conference Center (MainsailTampa.com) in Tampa, Florida; Mainsail South, a 328-unit apartment and corporate housing complex in South Tampa; and Mainsail Apartment Homes, a 360-unit apartment community in Tampa’s Westshore district. The company also operates ExecuStay (ExecuStay.com) under the Oakwood brand, a leading corporate housing provider throughout Florida, Georgia and The Carolinas. Opening December 2013 in Tampa, Florida, the boutique food-focused Epicurean Hotel (EpicureanHotel.com) is being developed in collaboration with the legendary Bern’s Steak House and will be the first newly constructed property in the United States to join the Autograph Collection®.
 

About Autograph Collection®
The Autograph Collection® is an evolving ensemble of strikingly independent hotels. Each destination has been selected for its bold originality, rich character and uncommon details. From near to far, iconic to historic, the result is an array of properties that is nothing less than unique, nothing short of collectively exceptional. For more information please visit autographhotels.com