Minor Hotels has appointed Judd Rabbidge as the new General Manager of Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort. Effective July 2024.
Judd will head the upmarket lifestyle resort in the Baa Atoll, leveraging his passion for providing excellent guest experiences and business ability to achieve achievements.
Rabbidge, an Australian native, brings extensive expertise to his first general manager position. He most recently worked as the hotel manager at W Sydney, where he oversaw the pre-opening phase of the world’s largest W Hotel and an iconic feature in Sydney’s skyline. Rabbidge served as Director of Sales and Marketing at W Bali Seminyak from 2018 to 2022, helping to build the resort as a popular destination for affluent travelers. His employment also included overseeing operations at two additional Marriott hotels in the region, where he achieved high guest satisfaction and increased profitability. Rabbidge formerly held many top executive positions with Mantra Group, a significant Australian lodging provider.
Stuart De San Nicolas, Cluster General Manager for Minor Hotels in the Maldives, expressed trust in Judd’s leadership: “We are delighted to welcome Judd Rabbidge to the Avani+ Fares Maldives team.” His track record of success and thorough understanding of the business make him an ideal candidate for this position, and his sales and marketing experience will help drive revenue development and improve brand recognition in this highly competitive sector.”
Judd Rabbidge commented on his new post, stating, “Avani+ Fares Maldives is a premium resort catering to families with an eye for beauty. This unusual setting provides a highly compelling mix, providing my team and I several opportunities to firmly establish the resort on the map.”
Rabbidge earned a bachelor’s degree in applied hospitality, tourism, and business management from the Pacific International Hotel Management School in New Plymouth, New Zealand.
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