Jason Trollip

About Jason Trollip

A strategic & innovative leaderA highly motivated, determined and dynamic Leader, with a relaxed, calm, and friendly demeanor. A strategic and creative innovator with a deep understanding of luxury resort management, particularly in environments offering both rental and ownership accommodations.An Internationally trained and experienced professional who manages well in remote, or challenging properties and destinations, taking care to restructure and upgrade the hotel’s brand & experience to suit the demands of the local environment, its culture, and people. Leads from the front with a hands-on approach, ensuring presence and operational excellence.Highly adaptable to changing circumstances, goals, targets, and economic climates to maintain the best interests of the Company and its Staff. Excels at creating a strong, dependable, trustworthy team, and a solid platform from which the business can present its best. Pushes the boundaries of innovation through all parts of the business, to stimulate growth and change, so that its benefits are felt throughout. Solid foundations in pre-opening hotel projects. A natural leader, energetic and creative, with a keen eye for detail ensuring exceptional guest experiences, with a deep understanding of finance, sales, and operations to drive performance and growth. Drive the operational and cultural vision of the property with a high degree of self-sufficiency and self-leadership. Builds and maintains excellent relationships with ownership, aligning strategic goals and delivering exceptional results.

Experience

1. Hotel General Manager - the Bar Harbor Inn & Spa

   Witham Family Hotels

   Mar 2025 — Present · Bar Harbor, ME, US

   Timeless Luxury - The Inn stands on eight beautifully landscaped acres along the coast of Frenchman Bay; a long sought after summer destination with a rich history of charming guests with stunning ocean cliffs, rocky beaches, and a reputation for hospitality. Enjoy a memorable vacation full of relaxing ocean air, panoramic views, and delicious cuisine, with elegantly designed guest rooms, two on-site restaurants and a lounge, a luxury spa, and easy access to the area’s prime attractions, the Bar Harbor Inn has been the hotel of choice for generations.Experience a memorable New England vacation in the heart of Bar Harbor, Maine.

Education

• University of Port Elizabeth

  B. Comm, Business Management, Public Administration, Economics

  1993 — 1996

• University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika

  B. Comm, Business Management, Public Administration, Economics

  1996 — 1997

Skills

• Hospitality
• Yield Management
• Hotels
• Marketing
• Hospitality Industry
• Front Office
• Leisure Travel
• Management
• Revenue Analysis
• Budgets
• Project Management
• Hospitality Management
• Event Management
• Banquets
• Luxury
• Leisure
• Business Development
• Wine
• Rooms Division
• Leadership
• Hotel Booking
• Pre-Opening
• Leisure Industry
• Resorts
• Hotel Management
• Budgeting
• Food & Beverage
• Tourism