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JPark Island Resort names Brian Connelly as the resort’s new Vice President of Operations and General Manager

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BRIAN brings with him a wealth of experience in various leadership roles spanning almost 40 years with prominent hotels and resorts in Asia Pacific, Middle East and the United States, making him the ideal successor for the Philippine's only premier 5-star family water park resort.

He will be responsible for Jpark Island Resort and Waterpark Mactan as well as oversee the construction and opening of Jpark Island Resort and Waterpark Panglao, in Bohol.

A Bachelor of Science graduate in Hotel and Restaurant Administration from Oklahoma State University, he most recently held the position of General Manager for Marco Polo Plaza Hotel in Cebu City. Earlier in his career, he held senior management roles around the globe with Hilton Asia Pacific and Middle East, Oakwood Asia Pacific, Fairmont Hotels Middle East and Intercontinental Hotels in Thailand and China respectively.

"With Brian's years of industry experience, fresh and positive outlook in the business, he will surely propel Jpark into the future. He is excited to continue the momentum and explosive growth that Jpark is experiencing,” said Justin Uy, Chairman & President

Brian is the President of the American Chamber of Commerce Visayas Chapter, Board Member for the Marco Polo Residences Condominium Association and Vice President of Resorts for the Hotel, Resort and Restaurant Association of Cebu. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Cebu, the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, the International Food & Wine Society, and is the founder of Sons of Bacchus. He enjoys teaching about wine, enjoys reading and works out regularly at the gym. SPONSORED CONTENT.

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