MALDIVIAN RESORTS ANNOUNCE NEW CEO

Michael Wieser takes the helm at Lily Hotels and Resorts Pvt Ltd and Dhonakulhi Investments Pvt Ltd 

25 January 2015 - Michael Wieser has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Lily Hotels and Resorts Pvt Ltd, owner and operator of Lily Beach Resort & Spa and Dhonakulhi Investments Pvt Ltd, owner and operator of Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa.

Formerly the Chief Operating Officer of Lily Hotels Pvt Ltd and Dhonakulhi Investment Pvt Ltd, the promotion will see Wieser take the helm to develop and grow the company whilst overseeing the implementation of all strategic and operational elements. Wieser will work with his dedicated teams across luxury resorts Lily Hotels and Resorts and the Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa, on products and services, e-commerce, construction, operations, quality assurance, as well as the sales and marketing. 

His three decades of experience spans the successful management of large-scale luxury hospitality groups, including Starwood Hotels & Resorts.  He was the Middle East Managing Director of the Domina Hotel Group, overseeing nine hotels in the region.  During this time he was instrumental in the group's rebranding and pioneering innovation , whilst managing a team of over 1,600 employees.

Most recently, Wieser has played a key role in the $50 million renovation project of the Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa, a luxury five-star property on Dhonakulhi Island, the second largest island in the Maldives. In the lead-up to his promotion, Wieser demonstrated a track record of driving sales and profit to the newly unveiled resort, set to become one of the Indian Ocean's most sought after addresses. 

Wieser brings a true passion for the industry to his new role and the belief that hotels, spas and residences should provide a sanctuary for guests to experience the true art of hospitality and luxury.

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About Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa

Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa is located on the crescent-shaped Dhonakulhi Island in the north of the Maldives belonging to the Haa Alifu Atoll; 290 km from the capital Malé. Following a $50million investment in the redevelopment of the whole-island and an extensive renovation of the property, previously known as Island Hideaway, the five star resort offers guests the luxury of space and privacy across 297,000 square metres.  The 103 luxury villas fall into eight categories ranging from beachfront to over-water.  Each villa has been carefully positioned to offer peace, comfort and privacy to guests.  Home to the first fully-functional marina in the Maldives, due to its unique reef system, Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa boasts an enviable dive spot close by.  The resort offers an extensive programme of wellness and sporting experiences, vast culinary offering, and one of the largest spas in the Maldives. Characterised by its intimate ambience and remote location, the island resort stays true to its name and offers guests 'a true hideaway'

About Lily Beach Resort & Spa

Located in the Southern Ari Atoll of the Maldives, the beautiful island of Huvahendhoo houses a luxurious paradise that draws its visitors into a sensual world of wellbeing. The first five-star all-inclusive resort in the Maldives reveals affordable luxury and unencumbered enjoyment. The 125 villas spread across the tropical Island and over the blue lagoon, display unmistakable character and style. The architectural fusion of an elegant contemporary style and traditional Maldivian elements will delight even the most pampered holidaymakers.