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Vakkaru Maldives Appoints Iain McCormack as General Manager

Iain McCormack the new general manager of Vakkaru Maldives , sitting in a sofa, wearing a sky blue shirt.
Vakkaru Maldives announced the appointment of Iain McCormack as the new General Manager. With over 36 years of experience.

Vakkaru Maldives has announced the appointment of Iain McCormack as the new General Manager. With over 36 years of experience in the hospitality business in key global regions, Iain McCormack brings in thorough knowledge of the industry.

A hotel management graduate of Southampton College, McCormack started his career path working at a number of hotels in the United Kingdom, including the Gleneagles Hotel and the Metropole Hotel. He then moved to the Caribbean, where he managed luxury properties in the Grenadines, Barbados, St Lucia, Anguilla, Jamaica and St Maarten.

With more experience and in-depth knowledge of sales and marketing, revenue management, strategy planning, positioning, quality assurance and awareness under his belt, McCormack is not a new face to the Maldivian Tourism Market. He worked at several famous resorts in Maldives such as Gili Lankanfushi and Fairmont Sirru Fen Fushi before taking up the new position at Vakkaru Maldives.

Located at the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, Vakkaru Maldives is a secluded reef island blessed with timeless ocean views, powder-soft, brilliant white sands, deep blue holes and house reef with unique marine biodiversity. A scenic 30-minute seaplane flight from Male International Airport will transport you to this idyllic paradise intuitively designed for guests seeking timeless experiences.

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