Anantara Resorts Announces Appointment of Dominik Ruhl As General Manager of Anantara Maldives

Anantara Resorts, a leading hospitality and leisure organization in the Asia-Pacific region, has announced the appointment of Dominik Ruhl to the position of General Manager of Anantara Resort Maldives.

Dominik, a German native, commenced his career in Hawaii in a Guest Services role at the renowned Ritz Carlton Kapalua prior to joining the Four Seasons Resort, Punta Mita, Mexico in the position of Front Office Manager. Following a successful career in the Americas, he took on senior management roles in the Maldives including Director of Operations at the Hilton Maldives Resorts & Spa (now Conrad).

Prior to joining Anantara’s luxury resort in Maldives, he held the position of Area General Manager of Per Aquum Resorts overseeing operations in the Caribbean.

As General Manager of Anantara Resort Maldives, Dominik will be coordinating and managing the day-to-day running of the 110-room luxury property which opened in September 2006

“I am delighted to be at the helm of Anantara Resort Maldives and will ensure that the hotel continues to enhance the Maldives reputation as a premier luxury destination” commented Ruhl.

Michael Sagild, COO of Minor International added 'We are very pleased to welcome Dominik on board the management team at Anantara Resort Maldives. Dominik brings with him a seasoned perspective on luxury and service and his outstanding leadership qualities will be an asset to our dedicated and enthusiastic team.”

Anantara is taken from an ancient Sanskrit word that means 'borderless water', a name chosen for this element’s association in many Asian cultures with wealth and good fortune. Inspired by local architecture and sensitive to the indigenous culture, Anantara Resorts are currently located in the seaside town of Hua Hin (220kms south of Bangkok), on Koh Samui in the Gulf of Thailand and in the Golden Triangle in the country’s north. In the world-renowned destination of the Maldives, Anantara Resort Maldives is a 30 minute boat ride from the capital Male. The newest member of the Anantara family, Anantara Resort Seminyak, will open at the early of 2008 in this most fashionable district of Bali – the Island of the Gods.

Source: etravelblackboard.com