Vakkaru Maldives
Vakkaru Maldives Welcomes New Executive Chef Nishantha Vithanage
Vakkaru Maldives | February 16, 2024
Baa Atoll, Republic of Maldives, February 16, 2024 – Vakkaru Maldives is thrilled to announce the appointment of Nishantha Vithanage as its new Executive Chef. Bringing a wealth of culinary experience and expertise to this leadership role, Chef Nishantha promises to redefine gastronomic journeys throughout the resort. Chef Nishantha will oversee the culinary operations across all six restaurants at Vakkaru Maldives, offering gourmet à la carte experiences, vibrant buffets, and intimate private dining arrangements. He will also manage the resort’s organic farm, curate the wine cellar, and develop innovative culinary concepts across var...
Vakkaru Maldives Appoints Janice Tan as the New Director of Sales and Marketing
Vakkaru Maldives | June 9, 2020
Baa Atoll, Republic of Maldives, June 2020 - Vakkaru Maldives is delighted to announce the appointment of Janice Tan as its new Director of Sales and Marketing. Commencing at the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok her two-decade-long career in luxury hospitality has included stints in Beijing and Singapore but has most commonly included roles at the Maldives’ leading resorts. She arrives at Vakkaru Maldives with an innate understanding of what makes holidaying in this idyllic island nation so special. A sales and marketing veteran, Janice brings a wealth of experience, vision and connections and will help to define the strategies that ...
Vakkaru Maldives Appoints Iain McCormack as General Manager
Vakkaru Maldives | May 26, 2020
Vakkaru Maldives is delighted to announce the appointment of Iain McCormack as the new General Manager; With over 36 years in the hospitality business and a career that has spanned key global regions, Iain brings a wealth of expertise and insight to the resort. Iain is no stranger to the Maldives after managing the world acclaimed Gili Lankanfushi and more recently Fairmont Sirru Fen Fushi. He has successfully managed several luxury resorts around the world, working closely with owner and operators achieving the desired results. He has in-depth knowledge of sales and marketing, revenue management, strategy planning, positioning, qu...
