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Kiran Sonawane has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Alila Kothaifaru Maldives

Joining as Director of Sales and Marketing at Alila Kothaifaru Maldives, Kiran Sonawane brings over two decades of experience in the hospitality industry. Kiran has honed his career with various prestigious brands in India, Australia, Sri Lanka, the Middle East and the Maldives, including Taj Hotels and Resorts, Baros, Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts, and ONYX Hospitality Group before joining Alila Kothaifaru Maldives as one of its first pre-opening team members.

Hyatt
Kothaifaru Island, Maldives
Appointment

Alexandre Glauser has been appointed as General Manager at Alila Kothaifaru Maldives

As the General Manager of Alila Kothaifaru Maldives, Alexandre Glauser oversees the highly anticipated official debut of the 80-villa luxury resort. Swiss national Alexandre brings a wealth of expertise in hotel openings and operations in various markets, with his career taking him to Egypt and across Asia-Pacific, including destinations such as the Maldives, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Thailand. Prior to joining Hyatt Hotels & Resorts to take on this role, Alexandre gained experience with luxury hospitality brands ONYX Hospitality Group and Centara Hotels & Resorts.

Hyatt
Kothaifaru Island, Maldives
Appointment

Michael Vance has been appointed as Regional Director of Sales and Marketing at Six Senses Maldives

Michael brings more than 15 years of international experience in the high-end hospitality sector to his latest role. He spent the last four years as the Head of Sales & Marketing at Perowne International in London, where he oversaw a global portfolio of more than 20 independent luxury hotels, resorts, and lodges. He is no stranger to Six Senses, having previously spent six years as the UK Account Director, taking care of trade partners for Six Senses in this key source market.

IHG
Maldives
Appointment

Mohamed Ashraf has been appointed as General Manager at Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island

To head up the operations of Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island, the all-villa resort which opened to guests in October last year, Jumeirah Group has appointed Mohamed Ashraf. Ashraf brings 20 years of experience from across Asia and the Indian Ocean. As a native Maldivian himself, he has earnt a reputation across the archipelago working at islands and luxury resorts for Four Seasons, One & Only Resorts, Anantara and more recently The Nautilus Maldives. Ashraf will oversee the property's 67 villas, Talise spa and dining venues, including Shimmers and Kayto.

Jumeirah
Olhuhali, Maldives
Development Rebranding

Outrigger to Acquire Five-Star Resort in the Maldives

Outrigger Hospitality Group announced today that it is acquiring the newly renovated five-star Maafushivaru Resort in the Maldives - adding another premier beach property to its expanding global portfolio as early as 1 April, 2022. The luxury resort will be renamed Outrigger Maldives Maafushivaru Resort and is located on a private island in the pristine South Ari Atoll region, a 25-minute seaplane flight from Malé - offering convenient access and breathtaking views for arriving guests. The resort is comprised of a collection of 81 luxury villa styles including beach, pool and duplex accommodations, as well as coveted overwater bungalows and more.

Outrigger Resorts
Atoll, Maldives
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Development Pipeline

Mandarin Oriental Announces A Private Island Resort In The Maldives

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a new resort on a private island in The Maldives that is scheduled to open in 2025. The resort is currently under development on a pristine Indian Ocean site and will stretch across three private islands on Bolidhuffaru Reef in South Male Atoll, accessed by an easy 20-minute speedboat ride from Male's Velana international airport.

Mandarin Oriental
South Male Atoll, Maldives
Appointment

Patrick de Staercke has been appointed as General Manager at Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa

Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa, the newest addition to The Emerald Collection and proud member of The Leading Hotels of the World, is delighted to announce the appointment of Patrick de Staercke as General Manager. De Staercke will oversee all operations at Emerald Faarufushi as it prepares to open on June 30, 2022. With his appointment comes news that the resort is now available for bookings.

The Emerald Collection
Faarufushi, Maldives
Appointment

Adam Lockwood has been appointed as Culinary Director at Siyam World, Maldives

Siyam World, Maldives is pleased to welcome seasoned Chef Adam Lockwood to the team as Director of Culinary. In his new role, Chef Lockwood will be responsible for overseeing the food and beverage development across the resort's 14 restaurants and bars, as well as crafting innovative menus for the resort's 24-hour WOW! Premium All-Inclusive dining experiences.

Sun Siyam Resorts
Maadhoo Noonu, Maldives
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Development Reopening

Naladhu Private Island Maldives Opens With a Contemporary Redesign

Naladhu Private Island, an exclusive luxury island haven in the Maldives, has reopened this November with a sleek new look following a complete redesign by New York based designer Yuji Yamazaki. Home to just 20 'Houses', Naladhu offers the ultimate in privacy and seclusion and ensures an unrivalled level of service to meet the needs of the most discerning traveller.

Naladhu Private Island
South Male Atoll, Maldives
Development Pipeline

S Hotels & Resorts celebrates ground-breaking of SO/ Maldives

S Hotels and Resorts Public Company Limited, the flagship hospitality arm of Thailand's Singha Estate PCL, has celebrated the official launch of SO/ Maldives, with a ground-breaking ceremony for this vibrant new beachfront resort on the third island of CROSSROADS Maldives, the Indian Ocean's first fully-integrated leisure and lifestyle destination. This important milestone was marked with an event attended by senior representatives from S Hotels & Resorts. Set to be opened in 2023, this exciting new project is being created by S Hotels & Resorts, Wai Eco World Developer (WEWD), the leading business and real estate conglomerate in Myanmar, in partnership with Accor, whose luxurious and rebellious SO/ Hotels & Resorts brand will be introduced to the Maldives for the very first time. SO/ Maldives will offer a unique collection of beachfront and over-water villas crafted by renowned designers, as well as an audacious array of dining and entertainment offerings. Nestled on its own island overlooking the azure Emboodhoo Lagoon, the resort is set to become a hotspot for adventurous and free-spirited socialisers who can easily jet in from regional centres for a weekend or longer, thanks to its convenient location close to Malé's Velana International Airport.The private island of SO/ Maldives will become a playground for those seeking unconventional yet stylish spaces to eat, drink, work or kick back and relax. The speciality restaurant will serve up Levantine cuisine exuding the aromatic fragrances and flavours of an Arabian night, with panoramic views across the ocean from its location above the arrival pavilion. Over at the poolside, guests will discover an art deco-inspired beach club with serious Miami South Beach vibes and an innovative plant-based menu. The vivid colour scheme is set to make it one of the coolest places to hang out in the archipelago, and is sure to impress those attending the brand's pool parties - a popular event at SO/ addresses across the world. The resort has ousted the traditional all-day buffet concept and will introduce a central cooking suite with various culinary theatre concepts. A chef's table will be discreetly tucked away for those seeking an exclusive dining experience, while outdoor areas will be blessed with warm and fresh Maldivian air. The pan-Asian design will feature neutral terracotta palettes, elevated with accents of polished brass and rattan. Unforgettable events can be brought to life at the oceanfront wedding venue and meeting spaces. The globe-trotting guests at SO/ Maldives will also be able to take advantage of the world-class facilities at CROSSROADS Maldives. The Marina @ CROSSROADS is an 800-metre beach walk lined with cool cafés, refined restaurants, a chilled-out beach club, upmarket boutiques, a spa, the Marine Discovery Centre and a 30-berth yacht marina. Just 15 minutes by speedboat from the international airport, this breath-taking integrated resort has redefined tourism and hospitality in the Maldives since it launched in 2019.

So/
Male, Maldives
Development Renovation

A Kaleidoscopic Journey at Finolhu Baa Atoll Maldives

Imagine the colors of a coral reef above ground, surrounded by origami jellyfish or the lush greens of a tropical forest transformed into a soothing spa oasis. At Finolhu Baa Atoll Maldives, such visions are reality. For the resort's recent redesign, Muza Lab took inspiration from the natural beauty of the islands and the surrounding pristine waters to create a kaleidoscopic journey across its four dining options, spa, and 125 villas.

Design Hotels
North Province, Maldives
Development Pipeline

The Emerald Collection Doubles in The Maldives

The Emerald Collection - the luxury resort group behind Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa - is delighted to announce its exciting expansion with the acquisition of Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa. A luscious 7-hectar private island in the Raa Atoll, framed by one of the Maldives' most languid and extensive lagoons of 100-hectares. Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa will open on 1st May 2022 and it is currently in the process of affiliation with The Leading Hotels of the World.

Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa
Fasmendhoo, Maldives
Appointment

Monika Adlakha has been appointed as Marketing and Public Relations Manager at LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas

With a broad spectrum of experience across media and communication, Monika brings in over 18 years' of experience to the role. Based at the island, she will be responsible for planning, developing and implementing the resort's marketing, communications and PR strategy. She will be reporting to Roshan Radhay, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Maldives and GCC.Monika holds a bachelors degree in Journalism (H) from the Delhi University, India, and has been associated with leading media publications including Mid Day, Hindustan Times and Peaklife Magazine.In her corporate avatar, specialising in sustainability, she has conceptualised various campaigns with organisations, including Cox and Kings and Vodafone India.In 2015, she pursued her Masters in Photography from the Light and Life Academy in Ooty, India, and has done independent projects with many hotels and restaurants in India, Turkey, U.A.E. and Indonesia, including Shangri-La, Hilton and J.W.Marriott.Before joining the LUX* family, she was working with Reethi Faru Resort, Maldives, in the same capacity.

The Lux Collective
Dhidhoofinolhu, Maldives