Virgin Motels has confirmed James Bermingham has been appointment as chief govt of the corporate, efficient instantly.
Bermingham joins the Virgin Motels govt workforce following almost 20 years with Montage Worldwide.
“We’re thrilled to welcome James into the Virgin Motels household,” says Richard Branson, founding father of the Virgin Group.
“For over a decade, we’ve been dedicated to offering entertaining and unforgettable experiences for our friends, and I can consider nobody higher than James to spearhead this effort as we proceed to develop the model on a world scale.”
Bringing greater than 35 years of business expertise to the place, Bermingham started his hospitality profession in his hometown of Dublin, adopted by ten years in London, together with govt roles with ITT Sheraton Company.
His profession then led him to the USA, the place he held prestigious basic supervisor roles on the St. Regis Resort in Houston and the Montage Laguna Seaside.
Since 2008, he served as govt vp, operations for Montage Worldwide, the place he oversaw all features of operations for the Montage and Pendry Resort model’s seven accommodations and resorts, together with proprietor relations, tradition growth, and gross sales and advertising and marketing.
Bermingham assumes his new position as Virgin Motels, based in 2010, experiences its most strong development so far.
In 2021, the model plans for 3 coast-to-coast openings in Las Vegas, New Orleans and New York Metropolis whereas already working accommodations in Chicago, Dallas and Nashville.
Properties in Miami and Edinburgh are additionally in growth, with extra alternatives being pursued in Philadelphia, Glasgow, Cannes and Ibiza.
Bermingham replaces Raul Leal who stepped down from the position in January.