A New GM at Comfort Suites Paradise Island

By: - September 30th, 2016
Comfort Suites

The Comfort Suites Paradise Island resort in the Bahamas has named a new general manager, the property announced.

Jermaine Wright has been appointed to the role, joined by Shantillya Sands as the hotel’s new assistant general manager.

Wright comes to the hotel after serving for 15 years at Nassau’s historic British Colonial Hilton hotel.

Sands had been serving at the hotel since 2011 as sales manager.

“The appointments of these outstanding professionals will be instrumental in helping to position Comfort Suites Paradise Island as the premier option for discerning, value-conscious travelers visiting our destination,” said William Naughton, owner and managing partner of the property.

— Caribbean Journal Staff

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