JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. (August 16, 2024) – – Don Dennis, president of operations for Noble House Hotels & Resorts announced the appointment of veteran hotelier Shane Pappas as managing director of the historic Jekyll Island Club Resort, and its oceanfront boutique sister, the Jekyll Ocean Club. Pappas rejoins Noble House following his tenure as opening general manager of the Southall Farm and Inn near Nashville TN.
“Shane has an outstanding resume that includes some of the most renowned luxury resorts in the country,” said Dennis. “He’s perfect to lead this beloved resort at this stage of it’s history; fresh from an extensive renovation and earning well-deserved accolades.”
Pappas’ began his hotel career as a night bellman at the Four Seasons Aviara after college. “I was looking for a job, and I found a career,” Pappas noted, crediting the experience as a proving ground with exceptional training. From there, he climbed the sales and operations management ranks of southern California luxury hotels, including posts at Rancho Valencia, Estancia La Jolla and ultimately general manager posts at the boutique Pantai Inn, the Keating Hotel and San Diego’s Kona Kai Resort and Spa.
“The Jekyll Island Club and Ocean Club are absolute treasures where guests have made memories for generations,” said Pappas. “I’m relishing the opportunity to expand upon their traditions of authentic Southern Hospitality and see what we can grow from an experiential point of view. There are endless opportunities to intertwine the island and its natural gifts with our resorts.”
“We were recently recognized in two important Readers’ Choice award programs from USA Today and Travel+Leisure,” Pappas added. “Those awards don’t happen just because your hotel is historic and recently refreshed. That recognition happens because guests are served by a team that takes pride in the service they offer and feels valued for their contributions. Together, we’re going to elevate that culture of service and recognition, build careers and make more memories for the next generations of guests.”
