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.
Waldorf Astoria, Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) iconic luxury hotel brand, announces today its highly anticipated debut in the Seychelles with the opening of Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island.
Executive Head Chef, Jane-Therese Mulry is set to take guests on an exquisite culinary journey at Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island, which is expected to begin welcoming guests in the coming months.
Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island is delighted to announce the appointment of Elias Pertoft as General Manager of the soon-to-open resort.
Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts, Hilton's signature luxury hotel brand, is set to open the highly anticipated Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island - signalling the debut of the brand in the Seychelles.
A truly exclusive luxury experience, the resort will offer a collection of 59 seafront villas all equipped with private pools. Guests will have access to six restaurants and bars, a spa, kid's club, outdoor observatory, tennis courts and a marine conservation discovery centre - all within the sanctuary of Platte Island. The island itself lies just over 130km south of Mahé and is renowned as a nature lover's paradise, covered with palm forest and surrounded by a coral reef and lagoon. A small airstrip allows for access to the island from the main airport of Mahé. In an effort to create and use renewable energy as part of the resort's operation, many buildings throughout the grounds will be equipped with solar paneled roofing.