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NH Collection Maldives Havodda appoints GM

NH Collection Maldives Havodda appoints GM

Marlon Abeyakoon brings more than 25 years of expertise to the role

Minor Hotels has announced the appointment of Marlon Abeyakoon as the general manager of NH Collection Maldives Havodda.

The luxury all-villa resort marks the debut of the NH Collection brand in a non-urban destination, introducing its European flair to the Maldives.

A luxury hospitality and rebranding expert, Abeyakoon has more than a quarter-century of industry expertise and a track record of successful operational leadership roles with prestigious global brands such as Kerzner, Hilton and Marriott in locations including the UAE, the UK, Sri Lanka and Fiji, as well as the Maldives.

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Abeyakoon's extensive background includes senior positions at the Sheraton Fiji Resort & Golf Club, Reethi Beach Resort in the Maldives, and Hilton Colombo Residences in Sri Lanka. His earlier career was shaped by roles in London with Hilton and GLH Hotels, and the One & Only Royal Mirage Hotel in Dubai, UAE.

Most recently, in early 2020, Abeyakoon commenced his journey with Minor Hotels as general manager for Avani+ Fares Resort before moving to the role of general manager at Minor's Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate hotel in Dubai. His tenure there was marked by surpassing gross operating profit targets by 136% and 125% for 2022 and 2023, respectively.

For more information, visit www.world.nh-hotels.com 


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