Hotelier's daughter moves up the ranks at Fairmont Southampton

MONDAY, SEPT 17: The Fairmont Southampton today announced Christina Dodwell would take over at the Willow Stream Spa in a top role.

Ms Dodwell will become spa reservation, sales and revenue manager after completing the hotel’s 18-month leadership development programme.

Paul Schmidt, spa director, said: “Ms Dodwell’s enthusiasm and dedication has been an outstanding asset to the team here at the Willow Stream Spa.

“We are honoured to have her fill this important role as she continues to develop her skills and experience to the benefit of our guests here at the Fairmont Southampton.”

Ms Dodwell has hotels in her blood – she is the daughter of internationally recognised hotelier David Dodwell, who owns The Reefs in Bermuda and the Nisbet Plantation in Nevis.

The leadership development programme is designed to develop leadership skills and a career path for graduates, with the aim of becoming executive committee members within five years and general managers within 10 years.

Ms Dodwell has a degree in international business from the College of Charleston in South Carolina.