James Wyndham has been appointed General Manager at The Island House
The Island House has appointed a new General Manager, James Wyndham, effective immediately. Wyndam, a native of Australia, has an impressive career in hospitality spanning 25 years and several continents. He was most recently the General Manager of Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley, the flagship of the One&Only Nature Resorts, where his goal was to create extraordinary guest experiences.
Wyndam's extensive career experience includes stints at multiple international luxury hospitality groups in the USA, Australia, and Dubai. While at One&Only, he played a key role in the opening of One&Only Hayman Island and was head of guest relations for Atlantis Dubai. His experience with Accor, Ritz Carlton, Four Seasons, and Jumeirah and includes sales, food and beverage, as well as general manager positions. He also worked with the Australian Government as Trade Commissioner and Deputy Consul General in the United Arab Emirates.
Wyndam has received numerous accolades during his career, including being named General Manager of the year in 2018 by the CEO of Kerzner International, the company behind One&Only Resorts. Under his management, One&Only Nature Resorts won Travel+Leisure top awards, including one of four best in Australia, and was named finalist for Virtuoso Best of the Best.
Wyndam studied hospitality, tourism and travel services management at Macleay College and worked in hospitality management all over the world for groups such as Accor, Ritz Carlton, Four Seasons, and the Jumeirah Group.
