Gaurav Thakur has been appointed as General Manager at Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island
Gaurav Thakur has been appointed as general manager of Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island, the luxury 50-villa 'one-island one-resort' destination. In his new role, Thakur will lead the team to exceed guest expectations, while overseeing all aspects of resort operations including commercial strategy, wellness, dining, and experiences - ensuring excellence across every touchpoint.
Thakur brings over 20 years of experience within Hilton, spanning Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts and Hilton Hotels & Resorts across the UK, India and Maldives. He has held key leadership roles in pre-opening and opening phases of landmark properties including Conrad Pune, Conrad Bengaluru and Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, where he served as resort manager before becoming general manager at Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa.
Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island, located 130km from Mahé and conveniently accessible via a private plane from Mahé International Airport, houses an intimate collection of 50 one-to-five-bedroom villas with private pools, expansive gardens and Waldorf Astoria Personal Concierge services, as well as six restaurant and bars, the iconic Waldorf Astoria Spa, leisure facilities and a Nature and Wildlife Discovery Centre. The resort combines Waldorf Astoria's sincerely elegant service and unsurpassed luxury with Platte Island's mesmerizing natural surroundings to deliver a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island is also the first and only resort in Seychelles to have been awarded the prestigious Forbes Five-Star rating, which recognizes the resort's commitment to outstanding luxury, service and guest experience throughout their stay.