Shangri-La's Villingili Resort & Spa Maldives Appoints Candice Barwell as Director of Sales & Marketing
Shangri-La's Villingili Resort & Spa, Maldives
is delighted to announce the appointment of Candice Barwell as the
resort's new director of sales and marketing. Set to join the team this
month, Barwell will be responsible for planning and implementing the
sales and marketing strategy, optimizing the hotel's revenue and market
share, and will continue to establish Shangri-La's Villingili as one of
the leading luxury resorts in the Maldives.
Barwell has over 20 years of experience in the luxury hotel and
hospitality industry having worked with some of the world's leading
hotel brands across Europe and the U.A.E. She is excited to join
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts for the first time following her most
recent post as director of sales and marketing at Rosewood, Abu Dhabi
where she achieved the highest revenue since the hotel opened in 2012.
Prior to this, Barwell held the position as complex director of sales
overseeing Starwood Hotels and Resorts opening of three hotels in Dubai,
including the Emirate's first St. Regis and W branded properties.
Barwell's leadership skills, attention to detail, hands-on approach
and wealth of experience ensure that she will be a valuable addition to
the Shangri-La's Villingili team.
“I am delighted to join the dynamic team here at Shangri-La's
Villingili Resort & Spa,” said Barwell. “It is certainly exciting to
be part of the prestigious Shangri-La group and I look forward to
working with this talented team and promoting this flagship property
offering a unique experience in the Maldives.”
Nestled in the southernmost atoll in the archipelago of the Republic of Maldives is Shangri-La's Villingili Resort & Spa, Maldives. The heart-shaped atoll is about 18 kilometers wide and 15 kilometers long, with a stunning coral reef formation that is the largest in the country. The resort has three restaurants serving cuisine to suit all tastes. The resort offers an extensive range of activities both on land and at sea. Notable activities include visiting CHI, The Spa, exploring the tropical forest, enjoying a round of golf on the only golf course in the Maldives, or diving into an aquatic playground of water sport activities.
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