KOKOMO PRIVATE ISLAND, FIJI – February 9, 2021 – Fiji’s most exclusive 140-acre award-winning resort – Kokomo Private Island – is pleased to welcome Sean Flakelar in his new role as the property’s General Manager in January 2021.
Prior to his commencement with Kokomo Private Island, Flakelar gained experience with AMAN Resorts for nearly 20 years, where he managed some of their most iconic properties such as Amanjiwo, Amanoi, and Amangalla. Sean was AMAN’s Country Manager for Indonesia and most recently served as Country Manager at AMAN in Galle Fort, Sri Lanka. Sean brings exceptional skills at ensuring that guests have the highest quality and most memorable experiences. Among his many accolades, he was named Best General Manager Worldwide by Gallivanter’s in 2017.
His breadth of experience in luxury travel & hospitality will make for a strong addition to the stellar team in place both on-island and at the Sydney, Australia headquarters. Flakelar will initially be based in Sydney where he will onboard with key team members before he makes his way to Fiji, where he will be based full-time, to work with the team to prepare the island for re-opening this April 2021.
Named by Robb Report as one of the best private island resorts in the world, Kokomo offers a remote, crowd-free retreat in the South Pacific. During an era where ultimate privacy, safety and health precautions, and stress-relieving comforts are more valuable than ever, the 140-acre island is an unmatched nexus of untouched natural beauty, warm Fijian hospitality, and relaxed luxury.
R&R&R: Rest, Relaxation, Regeneration
Additionally, with growing global awareness of threats to the environment, Kokomo Private Island is leading by example in its endeavour to embrace the new frontier of tourism by joining Regenerative Resorts––a consortia of leading and independently owned eco-luxury hotels & resorts seeking to advance crowd-free, conscious, and planet-friendly travel habits through the lasting impact of regenerative travel; ultimately leaving a destination better than you found it.
For bookings or further information on Kokomo Private Island’s regenerative travel efforts, please visit: www.kokomoislandfiji.com.
