The Grand Mauritian, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa has appointed Hollie Quirke as Sales Manager Europe.

Reporting to Nicole Wilms-Kauffmann, Director of Sales and Marketing based in Mauritius, the newly created role will see Hollie responsible for the UK and European sales mission including the meeting, incentives, conference and events markets, as well as travel agent and tour operator training for The Grand Mauritian, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, which celebrates its second anniversary this July.

Hollie joined Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc in 2005 as Groups Coordinator based in the Global Sales Office in London. In November 2007 she began working with the Starwood Luxury Collection portfolio as Sales Executive UK & Ireland for the Sheraton Algarve Hotel.

Commenting on the appointment Nicole Wilms-Kauffmann said “We are delighted to have Hollie on board as the face of The Grand Mauritian, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa in the UK and our core European markets. Hollie’s on the ground presence will help to build the profile of the resort as a world-class leisure, business and C&I venue amongst our travel trade and MICE partners.”

Situated on the North-West coast of Mauritius overlooking one of only two natural marine parks on the island, The Grand Mauritian, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa is made up of 193 ocean view rooms and suites offering the very highest standard of accommodation and amenities including the largest swimming pool on the island, a world-class Mandara Spa, a selection of fine-dining restaurants and bars and extensive conference and events facilities including a 300 capacity ballroom, a fully equipped business centre, an intimate 12 seat boardroom, four meeting rooms and extensive hi-tech facilities.