OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI Appoints Ricardo Leal as General Manager in the Maldives
Bringing more than 20 years of experience in the global hospitality industry
OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI, the latest edition of Atmosphere Hotels and Resorts Groups uber-luxury resort portfolio, THE OZEN COLLECTION, in the Maldives is delighted to welcomeRicardo Leal as the resorts General Manager. Located in South Male Atoll, the ultra-luxurious resort offers an unparalleled island living with grand spaces, access to sun-kissed ocean fronts and gourmet dine-by-design experiences. Each of the 90 villas and suites offers guests absolute seclusion, with a private swimming pool and direct beach or lagoon access.
With more than 20 years of experience under his belt in the global hospitality industry across Europe, Asia, the Indian Ocean, he joined in September 2020 to lead the team towards excellence and further solidify the brand's reputation as an ultra-high-end luxury resort. He started his career in 1996 and since then he has been associated with brands like Hilton, Pestana, Starwood Hotels Resorts Worldwide Inc., Hideaway Beach Resort Spa, and Hyatt Hotels. He brings a wealth of knowledge in Hotel Operations, Sales Marketing, and Food Beverage. Before joining OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI, he worked as General Manager at Alila Hotels Resorts (Republic of China).
"I am very pleased to be a part of the group's next journey in establishing a luxurious resort portfolio, THE OZEN COLLECTION. With the group's mission and vision and dynamic leadership, I am confident that our brand ethos of delivering uber-luxe services in the most unique way, will be addressed passionately by each team member of our resort," said Ricardo Leal, General Manager, OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI.
Giri Venkata, President Chief Operating Officer of Atmosphere Hotels Resorts, said, "We've always strived to achieve operational excellence and live up to our company promise, the Joy of Giving. With Ricardo on board, we are confident that this brand promise will be taken to a whole different level and OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI will only grow under his leadership."
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THE OZEN COLLECTIONby Atmosphere
THE OZEN COLLECTION by Atmosphere is an award-winning Lifestyle Luxury hotel brand, owned by Atmosphere Hotels Resorts. Inspired by the Joy of Giving core philosophy, OZEN resorts offer guests luxury and pure indulgence in pristine, Indian Ocean locations.
OZEN MAADHOO, the first resort under this brand, opened in July 2016. OZENs success story continues in the Maldives with the addition of OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI, set to open In November 2020. OZEN TANGALLE takes the brand to the south coast of Sri Lanka and is scheduled to be launched in 2023.
Mohamed ALMarasy
Kuwait City, Kuwait