Bulgari Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce that an agreement has been signed for a new luxury resort in the Maldives. The new Bulgari Resort, scheduled to open in 2025, is set to be the thirteenth gem in the Bulgari Hotels & Resorts collection.
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.
Following its first anniversary, Patina Maldives, Fari Islands has confirmed the appointment of seasoned hospitality professional Antonio Saponara as its new general manager. With an impressive track record of managing flagship hotels for luxury brands including Aman, Bulgari Hotels & Resorts, Jumeirah and Ritz-Carlton, the gregarious Neapolitan will use his extensive experience, clarity of vision and sure-footed mastery of hotel operations to shape Patina Maldives as it matures through its second year and beyond.
With a wealth of luxury hospitality experience, spanning an impressive 25 years, in his new role Orton will lead the overall operations, performance, and strategic direction for Fairmont Maldives. Having spent much of his career in Asia working across Accor's luxury brands, Orton's roles have included General Manager at La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc in Vietnam and Director of Operations at Pullman Yangon Centrepoint in Myanmar.
Hilton has appointed Gaurav Thakur as the general manager of the upcoming Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa. Located on a private island in the North Malé Atoll, the 109-all pool villa resort will open on 1 July 2022, marking the entry of Hilton's flagship brand into the Maldives.
Anastasiya Babenko was appointed as a key marketing player at one of the largest resorts in the Maldives, LUX* South Ari Atoll.
Originally from Indonesia, Maya Damayanti lives and breathes her life as a health practitioner, valuing the importance of balancing body, mind, and soul, with a key focus on self-love and healing. She brings over 15 years of experience to Siyam World from her time working to develop spa brands and train staff at global luxury hotel and resort groups across Bali, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, India, and the Middle East. Damayanti was awarded 'Best Spa Manager 2016' by the Indonesian Spa Professional Association (IndSpa), the Indonesian Wellness Master Association (WMA) and Wellness & Healthcare Entrepreneur Association (WHEA).With her result-focused, innovative approach, and eye for detail, Maya will lead the Veyo Spa team, oversee all spa operations, and be responsible for the development of spa marketing initiatives, treatment offerings, and promotional activities to eventually expand spa revenues.
Florian Niessing joins Siyam World from his role as Director of F&B at The Wellem, Germany's first Unbound by Hyatt hotel. Prior to his time here, he held esteemed positions as Hotel Manager at Staycity Hotel in Heidelberg, Bar and Beverage Manager at Le Meridien, Xiamen in China, and Cluster Director of F&B at Crown and Champa Resorts, one of the leading resort collections in the Maldives.Having nurtured a passion for food and beverage, Niessing worked around the world, boasting career highlights such as owning his own hotel and restaurant in Phuket, Thailand where he won numerous awards for his cocktail innovations. Combining his love for marketing with his creative flair, Niessing oversees the development of the culinary concepts across Siyam World's 14 restaurants and bars, including exclusive new beachfront dining venue, The Cube, and the resort's underground Wine Cellar Barrique.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Alila Kothaifaru Maldives, a private island retreat located in the picturesque Raa Atoll at the northern edge of the Maldives. The all-pool-villa resort offers a refreshing blend of serenity and discovery in a relatively untouched corner of the archipelago renowned for its abundant marine life.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, is pleased to announce that Renato De Oliveira has been appointed the new General Manager for the luxury resort. The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands is the first property from The Ritz-Carlton brand, part of the Marriott International portfolio, to open in the Maldives.
The iconic Maldives twin-island resort officially unveils its extensive redevelopment, debuting reimagined spacious water villas, reinvigorated culinary venues, and an expansive new spa.
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.
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.
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.
Siyam World, Maldives is pleased to announce the appointment of Abdulla Thamheed as General Manager. With over two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Thamheed takes on this new role alongside his responsibilities as Group General Manager for Sun Siyam Resorts and General Manager of Sun Siyam Iru Fushi.