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Maurice Van Den Bosch has been appointed as General Manager at Coco Bodu Hithi resort

Coco Collection is delighted to announce the appointment of Maurice Van Den Bosch as the General Manager of Coco Bodu Hithi resort.An Australian-Dutch citizen with a diverse background within the hospitality industry, Maurice joins the team at Coco Bodu Hithi with over 20 years of experience in hotel management.Maurice most recently led the pre-opening team at Le Meridian Maldives Resort & Spa. His experience in managing resorts in the Maldives began in 2017 as the Resort Manager of Ozen by Atmosphere. He later joined Atmosphere Kanifushi as the General Manager, before being promoted to Vice President of Operations for Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts in 2019. Back home in Australia, Maurice also worked in food & beverage management and event management in multiple hotels including Novotel Pacific Bay Resort and Ayers Rock Resort.

Coco Collection
Maldives
Development Pipeline

The Signature Collection by Hideaway | Redefining Luxury at Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa

Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa is pleased to announce the launch of an iconic brand for the world's most discerning traveller, seeking bona fide opulent experiences. "The Signature Collection by Hideaway" will offer secluded luxury and villa-style living on the far Northern Point of the 33-hectare island. It is a novel concept - a 'resort within a resort' - in one of the most sought after, award-winning destinations in the world: The Maldives.

The Signature Collection by Hideaway
Maldives, Maldives
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Development Pipeline

Accor Announces The Signing Of SO/ Maldives

Accor, the leading international hotel operator in the Maldives, has signed a hotel management agreement with S Hotels and Resorts Public Company Limited and Wai Eco World Developer Pte. Ltd. (WEWD) to introduce SO/ Hotels & Resorts to this idyllic Indian Ocean archipelago. SO/ Maldives will showcase a selection of 80 spectacular luxury villas, including beachfront and over-water options, all adorned with designer interiors and an audacious twist. Nestled on its own exclusive island overlooking the azure Emboodhoo Lagoon, just 15 minutes by speedboat from Malé's Velana International Airport, this eclectic resort will bring a fresh sense of avant-garde style and sophistication to the Maldives, while also reflecting the local spirit of this captivating country. Scheduled to open in 2023, the new resort will take centre stage on the third island of CROSSROADS Maldives, the extraordinary integrated leisure destination in the exotic South Malé Atoll, connecting it to a wealth of world-class attractions and facilities.

So/
Male, Maldives
Development Reopening

Baglioni Resort Maldives Reopen With New Refurbishments

On the island of Maagau within the pristine Dhaalu Atoll, just 40-minutes by seaplane from Malé, the Baglioni Resort Maldives will reopen in July with 88 luxury refurbished villas in July surrounded by virgin turquoise waters and velvet-smooth white sands. The resort has been designed in meticulous detail to offer guests a tailor-made stay in the heart of the Indian Ocean with luxurious Italian style and exclusive experiences by Baglioni Hotels.

Baglioni Hotels
Central Province, Maldives
Appointment

Desislav Gospodinov has been appointed as Group Director of Sales and Marketing at Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa, and Lily Beach Resort & Spa

Desislav Gospodinov has been appointed as Group Director of Sales & Marketing (GDOSM) for Lily Hotels' two award-winning luxury resorts, Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa, and Lily Beach Resort & Spa. He brings with him more than 10 years of sales management experience and an international record to match it, spanning across Europe and Asia.

Lily Hotels
Maldives
Appointment

Gavin Sanders has been appointed as General Manager at Radisson Blu Resort Maldives

Radisson Blu Resort Maldives announces the appointment of Gavin Sanders as General Manager, bringing more than 30 years of extensive experience in all areas of hotel management, operations and sales.Gavin embarked on his hospitality journey in 1987 at Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt Hotel in London. He built his career at Radisson Edwardian Hotel Heathrow from 1989 to 2012, holding various positions until he became General Manager. Notably, the hotel received Gold Award for Green in Tourism for responsible business initiatives an d Gold Award for service levels from Visit Britain under his leadership. He was then assigned to Radisson Blu Edwardian hotels in New Providence Wharf, Bloomsbury, and Kenilworth.He took his first international assignment as the General Manager of Radisson Golf and Convention Centre Batam commencing July 2017 where the hotel was recognized as The Best New Hotel in Asia at the company Asia Awards in 2018. Following the spell in Indonesia, Gavin accepted his new role in the Maldives.As a leader, Gavin has a positive attitude towards people and life in general. He builds relationships quickly, and is determined and tenacious in achieving goals. He enjoys exploring his creative side while focusing on the solutions to improve the level of guest satisfaction, reflected by the positive guest feedback.Gavin is energizing his team to complete the strategic plans and implement changes to make Radisson Blu Resort Maldives the best destination in the Mal dives. The new resort will evolve with more facilities and activities for the guests to enjoy, enhanced amenities and services, wrapped up with long-term responsible business initiatives.

Radisson Hotel Group
Maldives
Development Renovation

New Look Naladhu Private Island Maldives To Relaunch In November

Naladhu Private Island, the exclusive luxury island resort in the Maldives, has closed for six months for a complete renovation and is due to relaunch in November with an impressive new look and feel. The resort will undergo a total redesign with all the accommodation and public areas including the restaurant, bar, wine cellar, spa room and gym receiving a complete new look.

Naladhu Private Island
South Male Atoll, Maldives
Development Opening

Unparalleled Luxury Embraces The Circle Of Island Life With The Debut Of The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C today announced its debut in the Maldives, with the opening of The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands. Located on the Fari Islands, an archipelago on the north-eastern tip of North Malé Atoll, the area is famous for its untouched white-sand beaches and brilliant azure waters teeming with marine life. Featuring stunning minimalist architecture, the resort invites guests to embrace the beru, or circle of island life, and welcomes them into a world of exceptional luxury and memorable experiences.

Ritz-Carlton
Fari Islands, Maldives
Appointment

Coetzer Deysel has been appointed as General Manager at InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort

InterContinental® Maldives Maamunagau Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of Coetzer Deysel as General Manager. In his new role, Coetzer will be responsible for driving the resort's strategic and commercial growth, overseeing operational excellence and will continue to elevate the luxury positioning of IHG's flagship property in the Maldives.Coetzer brings with him over 17 years' experience in hospitality across leading luxury brands such as Anantara Resorts, The Westin, W Hotels, naked Retreats and Le Meridien in stunning resort destinations such as Mauritius, Maldives, Thailand, China and South Africa. In his most recent role as General Manager Coetzer was instrumental in launching the first Anantara resort in Mauritius and delivering innovative guest experiences at Ananatara Iko Mauritius Resort & Villas.

IHG
Maldives