31 March 2026
Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives has appointed Rai Viany Pande as Director of Sales, reinforcing its commercial leadership as it seeks to expand its global market presence.
Rai brings over 17 years of experience in luxury hospitality, with a career spanning the Maldives, Bali and wider Asia. She has held senior commercial roles at several prominent resorts, contributing to revenue growth and building long-term relationships with global travel partners.
In her new role, she will oversee the resort’s international sales strategy, working closely with tour operators, travel advisors and destination management companies across key markets. She will also represent the resort at major global trade events, including Arabian Travel Market and ITB Shanghai.
Her experience across both established and emerging markets provides valuable insight into changing travel patterns and consumer preferences, which will support the resort’s positioning in the luxury segment.
The appointment reflects the growing importance of strong commercial leadership in maintaining competitiveness and sustaining growth within the Maldives’ tourism sector.
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