Seymour Hotels Centenary Magazine SPREADS - Flipbook - Page 2
We l c ome
This year is a significant milestone in the history
of Seymour Hotels as we celebrate 100 years
of successful business.
W
e are delighted to share this momentous occasion with you. Within
the pages of this centenary magazine, our story unfolds to give you
a flavour of the character, resilience and entrepreneurialism of the
Seymour family who have been at the helm of our successful business for the past
100 years.
Seymour Hotels began when George and Ada Seymour opened the doors to the
Merton Guesthouse in Halkett Place in 1920. Having fallen in love with Jersey
whilst honeymooning on the Island, George and Ada returned with a vision to
provide holidays full of happy memories for many other visitors. Over time, both
the business and family grew, and Seymour Hotels is now a significant contributor
to our Island’s hospitality industry.
Today, Seymour Hotels of Jersey is the largest and longest established hotel group
in the Channel Islands and remains in private ownership.
Five generations of Seymours have been responsible for running the family
business, with three generations still actively involved today.
100 years is a huge milestone, and we have loved taking the opportunity to dive
into our precious archive and reflect on the events and people that have shaped us
over the past century. It’s a privilege to share many of these with you, within this
magazine and also on our dedicated centenary website. Do have a look at it if you
have the chance and share your own story: www.seymour100.com
At Seymour Hotels, our aim is for anyone who walks through our doors to have
the best possible experience and, for the duration of their stay, to become part of
the Seymour Hotels family.
We hope you enjoy discovering our stories within these pages and understand
what drives us daily to ensure Seymour Hotels continues to meet the changing
needs of visitors to Jersey, be it for holiday or business purposes.
Welcome to our centenary celebrations.
Welcome to the Seymour Hotels Family.
F. Robin Seymour
Chairman
David R. Seymour
Managing Director
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