One&Only Appoints Shaun Landing as DOS&M for Reethi Rah in the Maldives
DECEMBER 9, 2008. One&Only Resorts are pleased to announce the appointment of Shaun Landing as Director of Sales & Marketing for One&Only Reethi Rah in the Maldives. Landing will manage all sales activities and streamline operations for both the Reservations and Sales & Marketing teams at the famed resort.
"Shaun has developed solid relationships in the travel industry that will add a strong dimension in securing new and repeat business for the resort," says Michael R. Payne, General Manager. "With his talent and passion for the industry, we will continue our quest to amaze our guests and offer the most memorable moments during their stay on our beautiful island."
Landing's foray into the tourism industry began after obtaining his Business Management degree from South African College School. Following his education, Landing moved on to acquire years of experience in the industry - covering a range of fields from corporate travel and car rental to hospitality management. He has held similar executive positions in international hotels and resorts in Dubai, Malawi, Kazakhstan and South Africa. Prior to his appointment at One&Only Reethi Rah, Landing worked as Sales & Marketing Director for Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa in South Africa.
"I believe the key to success is developing a win-win approach while building passion and ability among a growing team." says Landing. "This is my goal at One&Only Reethi Rah and I feel privileged to have the support of such an acclaimed group of team members."
Located in the North Male Atoll, One&Only Reethi Rah has 130 exquisite villas, some of the largest in the Maldives, designed by world famous architect Jean Michel Gathy. The resort offers an unrivalled level of style, choice, and personalized service. An eclectic and imaginative menu caters to every taste and occasion in three restaurants, with an extensive wine cellar with more than 900 premium labels and 22,000 bottles on the island.
Guests can choose to be as active as they like - with tennis, water sports and scuba diving in the magnificent Maldivian waters, or excursions in the resort's sleek yachts. Others choose to simply relax on one of One&Only Reethi Rah's 12 white-sand beaches.
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