Conrad Maldives Rangali Island has announced the appointment of Matai Gilroy as its new Commercial Director. With over 20 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry, Matai brings a wealth of expertise and proven track record in sales and marketing.
A native of Tahiti, Matai has an impressive resume having worked at some of the most prestigious luxury resorts in the Maldives, Thailand and other countries. Most recently, he was Director of Sales & Marketing at The Sukhothai Bangkok where he successfully repositioned the resort, significantly increasing average daily rates and achieving a notable reallocation of leisure segments. Matai also held similar leadership positions at Raffles Maldives Meradhoo and Niyama Private Island Maldives where he consistently drove revenue growth and established effective marketing strategies.
Thomas Holborn, general manager of Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, said, “We are thrilled to have Matai join and lead our commercial team. His exceptional leadership and luxury hospitality expertise will undoubtedly enhance our commercial efforts and support our continued efforts to redefine luxury in the Maldives.”
In his new role at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, Matai will be responsible for driving the resort’s commercial strategy and overseeing all aspects of sales, marketing and revenue management. His deep understanding of the luxury market and innovative approach to digital marketing and sales strategies will play a pivotal role in growing the resort’s market presence and achieving its strategic objectives.
“I am thrilled to join the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island team at this exciting time in its rebranding,” said Matai. “The resort is known for its unique blend of luxury and innovation and I look forward to contributing to its continued success and ensuring our guests enjoy the extraordinary experiences that are unique to Conrad Maldives Rangali Island.”
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is part of Hilton Honors, the award-winning guest loyalty program for Hilton’s 24 global brands. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to book their stay with nearly any combination of Points and money, an exclusive member discount that can’t be found anywhere else and free standard WiFi. They also have access to contactless technology exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton Honors mobile app, where Hilton Honors members can check in, select and access their room using a Digital Key.
