{"id":6368,"date":"2023-06-26T14:18:56","date_gmt":"2023-06-26T09:18:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mbt.mv\/?p=6368"},"modified":"2023-06-26T14:18:56","modified_gmt":"2023-06-26T09:18:56","slug":"vakkaru-maldives-appoints-patrick-duff-as-resort-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mbt.mv\/?p=6368","title":{"rendered":"Vakkaru Maldives appoints Patrick Duff as Resort Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"

Vakkaru Maldives welcomes seasoned hospitality veteran Patrick Duff as the property’s new Resort Manager.<\/p>\n

With an illustrious career spanning nearly four decades and having had experienced some of the world’s most prestigious luxury hotel brands, Patrick’s appointment marks a new chapter in Vakkaru Maldives’ quest to deliver unparalleled service to its guests.<\/p>\n

Duff’s international track record includes roles in 14 different countries with well-known brands such as the Starwood Luxury Collection, Fairmont, Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton, Shangri-La, Sukhothai Bangkok, and One & Only among others.<\/p>\n

He was most recently serving as the Director of Operations [Task Force Rebrand] for Accor Resorts and Hotels in Phuket, Thailand. Prior to this, his roles include serving as the Resident Manager [Consulting Task Force] at Shangri-La Yanuca Island, Fiji, and as the Resort Manager at Iniala Beach House, Thailand. Other prominent positions he filled include the Director of Food and Beverage [EAM] at One & Only Reethi Rah in Maldives, and as the Director of Food and Beverage at W Taipei.<\/p>\n

“We are absolutely delighted to have Patrick Duff join our team,” Iain McCormack, the General Manager of Vakkaru Maldives said. “His exceptional experience, vision, and passion for hospitality will undoubtedly bring a fresh perspective to our resort. We look forward to witnessing his positive impact on our operations and guest experiences.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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