Christoph Dueker has been appointed as Cluster General Manager at Anantara Kalutara Resort and Avani Kalutara Resort

With more than 20 years of international experience, Christoph has worked with some of the world's most respected luxury and lifestyle hotel brands across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Having started his career with Four Seasons, he has held senior management positions with Park Hyatt, Shangri-La, and Marina Bay Sands, among others. His leadership style combines strong commercial acumen with a genuine passion for people and place, creating hotels that are both high-performing and deeply connected to their local communities. His focus on guest-centric innovation, destination-inspired design, and meaningful community engagement has consistently translated into elevated experiences and sustainable performance.

Nestled between the Indian Ocean and the Kalu River, Anantara Kalutara Resort offers a unique sanctuary where contemporary luxury meets Sri Lanka's coastal charm, blending the architectural vision of Geoffrey Bawa with heartfelt hospitality. Next door, Avani Kalutara Resort invites guests to embrace a vibrant island spirit with laid-back elegance and refreshing experiences for families and leisure travellers alike. Together, the two resorts form a distinctive riverside and oceanfront haven on the island's southwest coast, uniting Anantara's refined sophistication and Avani's upbeat energy to deliver meaningful journeys and unforgettable moments under Minor Hotels' world-renowned ethos of inspired living.