Antonino Silvestro has been appointed as Commercial Director at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is pleased to announce the appointment of Antonino Silvestro as Commercial Director, bringing with him more than a decade of international hospitality experience and a distinguished career across some of Hilton’s most prestigious properties in Europe.
In his new role, Antonino will oversee all commercial functions across the resort, including sales, marketing, revenue management, distribution, public relations, and business development. His appointment marks an exciting new chapter for the iconic island destination as it continues to strengthen its position as one of the world’s most celebrated luxury resorts.
Antonino joins Conrad Maldives following a successful tenure as Commercial Director at Hilton Rijeka Costabella Beach Resort & Spa in Croatia, where he played a key role in driving commercial performance, expanding international market presence, and cultivating a high-performing commercial team. Prior to this, he was part of the leadership team at The Biltmore Mayfair, LXR Hotels & Resorts in London, contributing to the successful pre-opening and positioning of one of the capital’s most anticipated luxury hotel openings. Throughout his career with Hilton, Antonino has built a reputation for combining commercial acumen with a people-first leadership style, developing strong teams while delivering sustainable business growth.
Antonino’s vision for Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is centered on reinforcing the resort's position as one of the world's most iconic luxury destinations while unlocking new opportunities for growth in an increasingly dynamic travel landscape. Drawing on his international experience across Europe and the wider Hilton portfolio, he aims to further strengthen the resort's commercial ecosystem through strategic market expansion, deeper engagement with luxury travel advisors and trade partners, enhanced digital performance, and a more data-driven approach to customer acquisition and retention.
As the luxury hospitality sector continues to evolve, Antonino sees significant opportunity in capturing emerging affluent traveler segments, strengthening brand visibility in high-growth source markets, and leveraging Conrad Maldives' unique legacy of innovation to create greater differentiation within the competitive Indian Ocean market. His approach focuses on aligning commercial strategy with changing guest expectations, ensuring that every touchpoint, from inspiration and booking through to the on-island experience, reflects the resort's position at the forefront of luxury travel.
Antonino’s vision for the future centers on elevating the resort’s commercial performance through a blend of strategic innovation, market diversification, digital transformation, and enhanced guest-centric storytelling. Working closely with the resort's leadership team, he aims to build upon Conrad Maldives' legacy of innovation while unlocking new opportunities across emerging and established luxury travel markets.
A true Hilton veteran, Antonino’s journey through the company has been defined by a passion for hospitality, a commitment to excellence, and a belief in the power of people and partnerships. His arrival further strengthens Conrad Maldives Rangali Island's leadership team as the resort continues to evolve and shape the future of luxury travel in the Maldives.