ADRIAN Brockhouse has been appointed as the group director of hotels and leisure by the Sefton Group.
He will have responsibility for the Sefton Group's three hotels – The Sefton, Palace Hotel and Casino and the Sefton Express and the Colours nightclub and Palace Cinema.
Adrian previously managed the Palace Hotel and Casino but said the new role presented "a fantastic challenge".
He explained: "It's so diverse - there are so many different strands to the business which means it's always busy yet it's also hugely rewarding.
"I have a great team working with me and that is a big plus given the breadth of responsibilities that come with the role.
"When we ended our association with Hilton in November last year and returned to the Palace Hotel and Casino name it gave us the ability to fully promote and cross-sell our three Sefton Group hotels. This has been of great commercial benefit to us and one of my primary goals is to further develop this facet of the business.
"In terms of the Palace Hotel and Casino complex we want to return to what made the Palace such a popular venue in the past. We recently saw the return of Whispers Bar and we're bringing back cabaret nights, live bands and dinner dances to the Shearwater Suite - which will include some acts brought over from the UK.
"All this will, of course, complement the casino and our Paragon and Atlantis Restaurants. Ultimately our aim is to provide what people want - a night of fun and entertainment under the one roof."
Adrian moved to the Island in 1997 as the casino manager for what was the Stakis Hotel and is now the Palace Hotel and Casino. Two years later he received a Post Graduate Certificate in Casino Management at Salford University while still working as casino manager.
Brett Martin, chief executive of the Sefton Group, said: "Adrian's new role is recognition of his hard work and commitment to the group.
"His knowledge and experience will be vital over the coming years as we look to develop our services and facilities. These are challenging times generally but I'm confident Adrian has the skills to ensure that our hotel and leisure business continues to prosper."
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