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Meet Josje Van Engelen, General Manager of Soneva Secret

Josje Van Engelen
One of the most renowned resort brands in the Maldives, Soneva announced its upcoming new property Soneva Secret which is set to open in 2024. Although the resort has let travellers have a glimpse through the resort's website, here is a look at one of the important faces set to lead the property.

As Soneva prepares to open up its new property Soneva Secret this year, the resort introduces the General Manager – Josje Van Engelen.

Bringing over 20 years of hospitality experience to Soneva Secret, Guardian of the Experience Josje is originally from the Netherlands. Before this, Josje worked in various positions in the Netherlands, Belgium, Costa Rica, Australia, the Maldives, as well as Turks and Caicos. In addition to having garnered experience working in countries across the globe, Josje is also accomplished in five different languages.

Josje passionately lives life, experiencing new cultures, cuisines, and views, which she believes enrich her soul. She strives to become a role model for women in hospitality and continually encourages her team to follow their dreams.

Josje’s next venture is set to be as the General Manager of the highly anticipated property of Soneva Secret. Leading an incredible team of over 25 nationalities, Jojse is bringing a new rave of rare, personalised hospitality!

About the new Property Soneva Secret!

This barefoot luxury resort, featuring 14 overwater and island villas is going to be the fourth property by the Soneva brand. Taking the Soneva hospitality up a notch, Soneva Secret villas are going to feature a dedicated team of three. This includes a Barefoot Guardian, Barefoot Assistant and a dedicated chef, to ensure every stay is personalised.

The property will also introduce the first floating villa in the Maldives – the Castaway Villa. Read more about Soneva Secret and its villas here!

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Dusit Thani Maldives Announces Atjana Lad-On as Training and Development Manager

Dusit Thani Maldives announces the appointment of Atjana Lad-On as the resort’s new manager of Training and Development. With over 17 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Atjana brings a wealth of expertise in employee engagement and leadership development. Her skills will greatly enhance the luxury resort’s human resources department.

In her new role at Dusit Thani Maldives, Atjana will enhance training and development to create an environment where every team member can grow and excel. She will design a dynamic training program focused on sustainable hospitality, cross-cultural awareness, and exceptional guest services. Furthermore, her leadership will aid the resort in meeting high service standards and adapting to the ever-evolving hospitality industry.

Expressing her enthusiasm for joining Dusit Thani Maldives, she said,

“I am thrilled to join such an iconic resort and contribute to its legacy of excellence. My focus will be on fostering a learning environment that supports personal and professional growth, and I look forward to working closely with the team to ensure that we continue to deliver exceptional guest experiences while empowering our staff to reach their full potential”

Atjana has held key positions at hotels such as Accor, Pullman, Mercure, and Novotel. During her time at Accor, she managed learning and development for multiple properties, where she developed comprehensive training plans aligned with the resort’s goals. Furthermore, her dedication to corporate social responsibility initiatives and sustainable practices consistently elevated guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.

She excels in team development and training, using her experience in organizational behavior and people development. Atjana holds Human Resources and People Management certifications and a Bachelor’s degree in Tourism. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Education Development.

About Dusit Thani Maldives

Dusit Thani Maldives is a luxury resort in Baa Atoll’s UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, 35 minutes by seaplane from Velana International Airport. The resort blends Thai-inspired elegance and Maldivian culture. It features 94 villas, three restaurants offering fine dining, a Kids’ Club, and world-class wellness at Devarana Wellness.

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