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Dar Global and The Trump Organization Announce Two Global Firsts: Trump International Hotel Maldives and the World's First Tokenized Hotel Development Project

Dar Global (LSE: DAR), the London-listed luxury real estate developer and The Trump Organization proudly unveil two historic milestones, the debut of Trump International Hotel Maldives, the brand's first property in the Maldives, and the launch of the world's first tokenized hotel development tied to the project.

Dusit Brings Vibrant Energy to the Maldives with a New All-Inclusive Resort near Malé Designed for the Young and the Young at Heart

Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel arm of Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies, is set to mark a major milestone with the opening of dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives — the group's first all-inclusive lifestyle resort and its second Dusit-branded property in the country, complementing the luxury Dusit Thani Maldives.

Anna Karas has been appointed as Director of Marketing & Communications at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi announces the appointment of Anna Karas as director of marketing & communications. In her new role, Karas will use her expertise and passion for luxury brand standards towards the continued success of the resort where she will be responsible for overseeing all communications and marketing initiatives to continue to attract luxury leisure, business and group travelers.

‏ONYX Hospitality Group Announces Its Second Maldivian Resort with OZO Maldives‏

ONYX Hospitality Group, one of the region's leading hotel management companies, has signed an agreement with a joint venture company led by Panchshil Realty to launch OZO Maldives. Scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2020, the 200-villa private island resort will occupy a secluded island in the Raa Atoll, located northwest of the Maldivian capital of Male. ‏

Antony Paton has been named Group General Manager at Coco Collection

As Group General Manager, Antony Paton will oversee the operations of all three properties in the portfolio. With 40 years of experience, knowledge and background of the travel and hospitality industry, Paton’s recent role as General Manager of Galle Face Hotel in Sri Lanka saw him lead a $30m restoration and re-launch of the hotel in 2015. He has a deep understanding of the Maldives and the luxury market with the successful opening of Six Senses Laamu in 2011, and as the Managing Director of Operations at the Soneva resorts after that. His time with Soneva saw him lead the operations for Soneva Fushi, former Soneva Gili in the Maldives and Soneva Kiri in Thailand. With past experience of having served the royal family of Jordan, their majesties King Hussein and Queen Noor, Antony is well accustomed to anticipate the needs of individuals who lead high powered lifestyles.

Shafa Shabeer has been appointed as Director of Marketing at Coco Collection

To lead the marketing efforts of the group, Shafa Shabeer (right) has been appointed as Director of Marketing for Coco Collection. With a Masters in Marketing and Strategy from University of Warwick, Shafa has in depth knowledge of the properties, having worked with Coco Collection from 2002 until 2013. During this time, she implemented property action plans with the ultimate goal to successfully position the brand in the luxury market. Having grown up with the Coco values instilled in her by Shabeer Ahmed, her father and the founder of the Sunland Group of Companies, she will ensure that Coco Collection maintains its status as a leading boutique luxury brand.

Katja Graf has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Jumeirah Dhevanafushi and Jumeirah Vittaveli

An Austrian national with 10 years’ experience in the luxury hospitality industry, Katja first joined Jumeirah in 2011 as Director of Sales for Jumeirah’s Leisure cluster group. Since 2012, she has been Director of Sales for Jumeirah Zabeel Saray; the spectacular Ottoman Empire inspired beachside resort located on the West Crescent of the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai.