Outrigger Hospitality Group has named Sonika Adlakha as director of sales and marketing for the Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort.
 
In her new role, Adlakha will be responsible for generating top-line revenue for the property by securing new accounts, maintaining existing ones and executing sales strategies to boost hotel profitability.
 
Most recently director of sales for villa ownership for Soneva Jani and Soneva Fushi in the Maldives, Adlakha was also director of sales for Sun Aqua Vilu Reef, Sun Aqua Iru Veli in the Maldives and Sun Aqua Pasikudah in Sri Lanka; cluster director of sales for Al Nahda Hotels & Resorts, Sultanate of Oman; regional sales head Mice India for Las Vegas Sands Corporation; and assistant director of business development for Shangri-La Hotel in Mumbai. With three major international pre-openings under her belt, she is also familiar with operations having worked in front office, guest relations and housekeeping.
 
“Sonika brings great sales and marketing experience and contacts to Outrigger,” said John Allanson, the property’s general manager. “She will help us consolidate and grow Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort as one of the most sought-after luxury destination experiences in The Maldives.”
 
The private island of Konotta is located 211 miles (340 kilometres) to the south of Malé. It is conveniently accessible via a 55-minute flight from Malé to Kaadedhdhoo Airport followed by a scenic 30-minute luxury speedboat journey.
 
The award-winning Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort offers guests the largest average villa sizes in the Maldives. Comprising 29 Beach Pool Villas, 21 Ocean Pool Villas, two Lagoon Pool Villas and the three-bedroom Grand Konotta Villa, the resort offers a complete sense of privacy and intimate luxury. - TradeArabia News Service