Marlon Abeyakoon Named GM Of NH Collection Maldives Havodda: Elevating Luxury In Island Paradise

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Minor Hotels, a prominent global player in the hospitality industry, has appointed Marlon Abeyakoon as the new General Manager of NH Collection Maldives Havodda, effective as of January 25, 2024. This luxury all-villa resort marks the inaugural venture of the NH Collection brand into a non-urban setting, bringing its renowned European sophistication to the Maldives.

Abeyakoon brings over twenty-five years of invaluable expertise in luxury hospitality and rebranding to his new role. With a distinguished career spanning prestigious global brands like Kerzner, Hilton, and Marriott across diverse locales including the UK, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Fiji, and the UAE, he has consistently demonstrated exceptional operational leadership.

Having joined Minor Hotels in early 2020, Abeyakoon initially served as General Manager designate for Avani+ Fares Resort before assuming the General Manager position at Minor’s Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate hotel in Dubai. During his tenure, he achieved remarkable milestones, surpassing gross operating profit targets by 136% and 125% for 2022 and 2023 respectively, significantly contributing to the hotel’s strategic repositioning.

Abeyakoon’s extensive experience in managing luxury resorts includes senior roles at renowned properties such as the Sheraton Fiji Resort & Golf Club, Reethi Beach Resort in the Maldives, and Hilton Colombo Residences in Sri Lanka. His early career was shaped by positions in London with Hilton and GLH Hotels, as well as the One & Only Royal Mirage Hotel in Dubai, UAE.

Stuart De San Nicolas, Cluster General Manager for Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas, Avani+ Fares Resort, and NH Collection Maldives Havodda, expressed his thoughts on Abeyakoon’s appointment.“Marlon is a distinguished figure in the hospitality industry, with a 25-year track record of operational excellence in high-end beachfront and urban hotels. We are thrilled to have such a seasoned professional join our Maldivian team at a time when Minor Hotels enters the new phase of accelerated growth in the region.”

Abeyakoon expressed his enthusiasm regarding his new position., “It is an honour to lead the team at the inaugural NH Collection property in the Maldives. The recently refurbished resort more than does justice to the beauty of the Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, and I look forward to collaborating with the team to deliver extraordinary experiences for our guests.”

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