The manager of The St. George?s Club timeshare development is preparing to leave the Island to take up a new job in Las Vegas.

Louie Blanc has been at the club for the since late 2004, but he has accepted another posting with the club?s overall management company that will involve a number of hotel properties in Las Vegas.

Denver-born Mr. Blanc last night told the about his love of Bermuda and how he and his family will miss the Island when they relocate next week.

?We have had a fantastic time here,? said Mr. Blanc, who has 26 years experience running establishments in North America, including the Marriott Newport Center in New Jersey and is the fourth generation of his family to work in the hospitality industry.

He added: ?We?ve had a great time in Bermuda and I love the people here. The greatest strength Bermudians have is the high value they place on hospitality. My wife and two boys love Bermuda.?

In the interim between Mr. Blanc leaving and a new manager arriving, the timeshare development will be run by one of the company?s vice presidents.