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Vakkaru Maldives, the timeless sanctuary of Baa Atoll, has announced the appointment of Kavisha Wickramasekera as the Marketing and Communications Manager.
Kavisha is an accomplished Marketing and Communications Manager with over a decade of experience in hospitality marketing. Her career, distinguished by a blend of academic excellence and professional prowess, has led her to her current role at Vakkaru Maldives, where she orchestrates sophisticated marketing strategies that enhance the resort’s global brand presence.
Her professional career in hospitality commenced at Aitken Spence Hotels Group, leading to her roles at Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives and now at Vakkaru Maldives, where she quickly rose through the ranks due to her innovative approach to marketing campaigns and her ability to drive substantial revenue growth. Over the years, Kavisha honed her skills in various facets of hospitality marketing, including digital marketing, brand management, public relations, and event planning.
Kavisha pursued her academic journey at the National School of Business Management in Sri Lanka with professional qualifications from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) as well as the Chartered Institute of Management Accounting (CIMA).
Beyond her professional achievements, she is passionate about sustainable tourism as well as women’s empowerment and frequently advocates for eco-friendly practices and female empowerment within the industry. She believes that luxury and sustainability can coexist and works diligently to incorporate environmentally conscious initiatives into Vakkaru Maldives’ marketing strategies.
Kavisha Wickramasekera exemplifies the perfect blend of academic excellence and professional acumen, making her an invaluable asset to Vakkaru Maldives as well as to the tourism industry.
Lying within the heart of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, Vakkaru Maldives is a secluded reef island fringed by ivory-white sands, surrounded by Tiffany-blue waters, and bookended by two deep blue holes. The island, which once was a coconut plantation, is home to over 2,300 fully grown coconut trees (Vakkaru is the Dhivehi word for “coconut timber”). The exceptional natural beauty paired with breathtaking endless views of the Indian Ocean makes the resort the perfect place to relax and reconnect with nature.
