Daydream Island Resort Appoints Phil Casey as CEO

Daydream Island Resort and Spa has appointed Phil Casey as Chief Executive Officer.

Mr Casey has 20 years’ experience in hotel and resort management including four years as Daydream’s General Manager, during which time he helped transform the Whitsundays resort into an award-winning island destination.

Mr Casey has worked in various four and five star operations across the nation including the Carlton and Stamford Hotel Groups.

“What was achieved at Daydream Island during 2003-2007 remains the highlight of my career and my goal is to ensure Daydream operates at its full potential,” Mr Casey said. “I want Daydream to be the destination of choice in the Whitsundays and am fully committed to leading the product and our team to even bigger and better things.”

Mr Casey’s interests include property development and renovations and competing in international ironman triathlons. He also maintains an interest in cattle property operations in south west Queensland.

The Daydream Island Resort and Spa, located in Queensland’s tropical Whitsundays, offers 296 rooms and suites, a Rejuvenation Spa, over 20 free guest activities and a unique man Living Reef lagoon where guests can touch baby sharks and de-barbed stingrays.

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