Socrates AlvaroResponsible for driving the pre-opening development of Carpe Diem Beach Resort & Spa, Socrates Alvaro will also oversee the day-to-day operations of the resort and the development of his team. No stranger to the region, Socrates returns to the Maldives 4 years after a previous General Manager posting with Coco Collection ended in 2013. He joins Carpe Diem from prior General Manager roles in Dubai and South East Asia with Emaar Hospitality Group, Aleenta and Minor Hotels. Socrates, who officially started in July, spent his first week inspecting the new island development in Raa Atoll, reviewing the construction and design plans for the 115 pool villa resort and discussing the natural marine and reef diversity with visiting marine biologists from Coral Reef CPR. Located in Raa Atoll, one of a trio of uninhabited islands on the cusp with Raa Atoll, Carpe Diem Beach Resort & Spa is on track to open in Spring 2018. The resort’s vast lagoon will be home to a private water park of inflatable slides, which is included in full-board packages and bespoke stays across the 115 pool villas, spa and restaurants.