Elegant Hotels Group has announced the appointment of Adrian Grant as the general manager of popular Tamarind property on the west coast of Barbados.

Grant joins the team with over 20 years of experience in the hotel industry and has a strong history of successful leadership and managerial roles and delivering results.

He also brings extensive knowledge of Elegant Hotels Group, having previously worked at Tamarind, as well as sister properties Turtle Beach and Crystal Cove.

As general manager of Tamarind, Grant will be responsible for the hotel operation and customer service delivery and continue to build on Tamarind’s strength as an affordable luxury west coast property.

His most recent role was at The Club Barbados Resort & Spa where he was general manager.

He has also held positions at a number of other properties on the island, including Casuarina Beach Resort, Almond Beach Village and Palm Beach Hotel Group.

Chief executive officer of Elegant Hotels Group, Sunil Chatrani, commented on the appointment: “We are thrilled to welcome Adrian back to the Elegant Hotels Group family.

“His extensive knowledge of not only the Elegant brand and its hotels, but also valuable experience at other properties in Barbados makes him the ideal candidate for the role and we look forward to working with him to develop new and exciting initiatives at Tamarind.”

Situated on a 750-foot crescent of white sand beach on the famous platinum west coast of Barbados, Tamarind is one of the island’s most popular resorts.

The hotel features 104 contemporary en-suite guest rooms, three freshwater pools including an adults-only relaxation pool, spa, kids club and offers complimentary motorised water sports for all guests.