Raffles Hotels and Resorts is a chain of luxury hotels owned by AccorHotels, a French multinational hospitality company. Raffles Maldives Meradhoo Resort is also its first resort in South Asia.
The resort formerly run as Jumeira Dhevanafushi by Dubai Holdings have been re-branded by AccorHotels. After re-branding, Raffles Maldives Meradhoo Resort will be opened for operation as a five-star property.
Hidden away at the Southern end of Maldives, Raffles Maldives Meradhoo Resort features abundant foliage and unparalleled service.
Raffles Maldives Meradhoo Resort is located at a 55-minute flight from Velana International Airport (VIA) followed by a 15-minute speed boat ride from Kaadedhdhoo Airport in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll.
The resort will offer luxurious stays in villas with private pools, steps from clear lagoon waters and sandy beaches.
The island will also offer water sports facilities for guests such as fishing, diving and windsurfing activities.
Raffles Maldives Meradhoo appointed Olivier Larcher as the resort’s General Manager, ahead of its opening.
A native of France, Larcher brings with him over two decades of experience in luxury hospitality, having worked with renowned international hospitality brands such as Starwood Hotels and Resorts, Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts, Hilton Hotels and Resorts, and Dalian Wanda Group.
His career has taken him to places such as South Africa, Morocco, China and Bora Bora.
Prior to taking up the General Manager’s post at Raffles Maldives Meradhoo in April, Larcher served as the General Manager of Sofitel Foshan in China for two years — his first posting with AccorHotels.
We are excited to be launching AccorHotels’ first flagship Raffles property in the Maldives and welcome Larcher aboard, Gilles Cretallaz, Vice President of Operations, Luxury Brands for Upper Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia and the Maldives at AccorHotels, was quoted in a statement, as saying.
He demonstrates an immense passion for refined resorts in unique and cultural destinations and is a strategic new member of our executive team in the Maldives.
The French multinational hotel group took over the management of the existing resort on the island of Meradhoo from Dubai-based hospitality group Jumeirah in September, with plans to reposition the luxury resort under the iconic Raffles Hotels and Resorts brand.
Set to open February 2019 after major enhancements to the existing Dhevanafushi Maldives Luxury Resort Managed by AccorHotels.
Raffles Maldives Meradhoo Resort boasts 21 island villas and 16 ocean villas with private pools, three restaurants, a scenic cocktail bar and an array of facilities and activities to relax, rejuvenate and reinvigorate the body, mind and spirit.
These facilities include an award-winning luxury spa, overwater fitness centre, yoga programmes, water sports, private dining options, 24-hour butler and private chef service, along with snorkelling and diving at its finest.
The resort’s PADI-certified dive centre offers adventures through the wonders of some of most breath-taking coral reefs in the world.
A 55-minute flight from the main Velana International Airport and a 15-minute speedboat transfer can access the resort, located on Meradhoo island in Gaafu Alifu atoll.
A newcomer to the Maldives booming tourism industry, AccorHotels is on a major expansion drive, with three existing properties and two under development in the island nation.
Tourism Observer
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