Information courtesy of the Nisbet Plantation Beach Club (Newcastle, Nevis) – Jamie Holmes, above, has been named the new permanent general manager of the Nisbet Plantation Beach Club, according to a release from the resort. Mr. Holmes is a native of Florida with a quarter-century experience in the hospitality industry.” His posts have included luxury, boutique hotels such as Peter Island Resort, a four-diamond resort on a 2,000-acre private island in the BVI; Biras Creek Resort, a Relais & Chateau Resort on Virgin Gorda; and the award-winning Ritz-Carlton Resort and Ritz-Carlton Club, St. Thomas.” With his varied experience, Holmes brings extensive expertise to Nisbet. “My family and I have been overwhelmed by the open and giving nature of the staff and how much each member loves this hotel, ‘says Holmes.” “We are excited to be joining such a wonderful team and have quickly become raving fans of Nisbet, as well.” Glen and Erin Hurd have served as interim managers since 2007. Mr. Holmes has served on the Executive Committee of The Caribbean Hotel Association and as founding chairman of the Environmental Committee of CHA and the Caribbean Alliance for Sustainable Tourism. Mr. Holmes brings his wife Michelle and three children to Nisbet.
