November 2024…// Vakkaru Maldives is proud to announce the appointment of Teddy Susanto Wiryawan as its new General Manager, bringing over 20 years of distinguished luxury hospitality expertise to one of the Maldives' most beautiful island resorts.

Teddy joins Vakkaru Maldives from Hyatt, where he spent six years as General Manager across a variety of Alila Hotels properties in Southeast Asia. With a proven track record in enhancing guest experiences, Teddy is set to elevate Vakkaru's status as a top-tier luxury destination.

After graduating from the Bali Tourism Institute in 2001 with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Hotel Administration, Teddy began his career at the Ritz Carlton in Bali. Two years later, he departed his home country of Indonesia for the United Arab Emirates, where he honed his guest relations skills during a six-year tenure with Shangri-La Hotels.

Having managed elite properties like Parrot Cay and the pre-opening of Sailrock Resort in Turks and Caicos, Teddy brings a wealth of knowledge in resort management. His career also includes leadership roles across the globe, from Thailand to the Caribbean. He has consistently driven exceptional hotel operations and enhanced guest satisfaction at each resort.

In his new role at Vakkaru Maldives, Teddy will oversee the resort's operations, leading the team to enhance its offerings and ensure a guest experience that reflects the renowned Maldivian warmth and hospitality. With his wealth of expertise in both resort and city hotel management, Teddy is set to elevate Vakkaru's status as a leading destination in the Maldives and beyond. 

Teddy commented: “I am honoured to join the incredible team at Vakkaru Maldives. This is a truly unique destination, and I look forward to continuing its legacy of excellence by delivering unforgettable experiences to our guests and further enhancing the resort's position as one of the world's top luxury retreats.”

Vakkaru Maldives is just a 30-minute seaplane ride from Velana International Airport and is a secluded reef island, with 113 Overwater and Beach Villas elegantly designed to respect their surroundings, along with six restaurants, two bars, and a wine cellar, as well as an overwater Merana Spa, complete with Ayurveda practice. The resort is perfect for families, with the Parrotfish Club and Coconut Club great for kids and teens, as well as a host of water sports, ocean excursions, private yachts, coral adoption, and tennis training.

HOW: Over Water Villas (low season) June to September start from £938++ with daily breakfast; taxes and service charges apply at Vakkaru Maldives. To book visit www.vakkarumaldives.com

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About Vakkaru Maldives

Located in Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve renowned for its spectacular sea life, Vakkaru Maldives is a timeless sanctuary recently named the Indian Ocean's Leading Resort in the World Travel Awards. An awe-inspiring 30-minute seaplane ride from Velana International Airport takes you to this secluded reef island, shaded by coconut palms and blessed with calming ocean views and powder-soft white-sand beaches. Here 113 beautifully appointed Overwater and Beach Villas are elegantly designed to respect their surroundings, while exceptional dining experiences and amenities await in six restaurants, two bars and a wine cellar. Among our industry-leading offerings is overwater Merana Spa, complete with an Ayurveda practice and a regular host to residencies by the world's most inspiring wellness practitioners. Children and teens are generously catered for in the Parrotfish Club and Coconut Club respectively, while guests of all ages can play against world-famous pros through a best-in-class coaching partnership with Tipsarevic Luxury Tennis or play each other on the padel tennis court. Splash offers a host of thrilling water sports, ocean excursions, private luxury yachts as well as coral adoption programmes.