St Regis Bermuda Resort has appointed Leslie Prea as its new general manger.

Mr Prea has 22 years experience in the hospitality industry.

According to a statement from Marriott International on hospitality.net, he started his career at Aruba’s La Cabana Resort and Casino where he became manager of the rooms division.

In 2006, he joined the Aruba Marriott and Stellaris Casino as front office manager and worked his way up to the position of director of rooms operation.

In 2011, he was made director of food and beverage and in 2015 was promoted to manager of the hotel. As manager he oversaw expansions and enhancements.

Mr Prea replaces Jan Vanhaelewyn who was had been in the position since December 2020.