Sonia Sammut has been appointed as Resort Manager at Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort
Anantara World Islands Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of Sonia Sammut as its new Resort Manager, effective 1 November 2024. Sonia joins the resort after a successful tenure as Operations Manager at Anantara The Palm Dubai Residences, where she has overseen the property since November 2021 and successfully launched the new Facilities Management department.
Originally from Malta, Sonia has a Diploma in Advanced Tourism and completed an Advanced Leadership Programme with IHG in 2012. She began her career in 2006 as a Guest Relations & Club Lounge Manager in her home country, before moving to United Arab Emirates in 2012 to join Grosvenor House Hotel in Dubai.
Fluent in three languages including English and Italian, Sonia brings a rich international background and extensive expertise from her leadership roles across Dubai and Europe.
With nearly two decades in the hospitality industry, she is lauded for her guest service excellence, operational rigor, and her proactive approach to team development, particularly in front office, housekeeping, engineering, and F&B.
Sonia's operational expertise, people-focused leadership, and results-driven mindset are sure to be valuable assets as she leads the team at this unique island resort, bringing new ideas and commitment to luxury service.