Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives appoints Rai Viany Pande as Director of Sales
Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives has announced the appointment of Rai Viany Pande as Director of Sales, further strengthening the resort’s commercial leadership as it continues to sharpen its global sales strategy.
Rai brings over 17 years of commercial experience in luxury hospitality, with a career spanning the Maldives, Bali and wider Asia, and including work with globally recognised brands such as Hyatt and Hard Rock Hotels. She is widely respected within the Maldives tourism industry for her strong market knowledge, long-standing trade relationships and hands-on commercial leadership.
A familiar figure in the region, Rai has held senior commercial roles at leading resorts including Baros Maldives, Radisson Blu Resort Maldives, Noku Maldives, Ayada Maldives, LUX* South Ari Atoll, Kanuhura Maldives, and most recently NH Maldives Kuda Rah as part of Minor Hotels Group. Across these roles, she has played a key role in driving commercial performance and building sustainable partnerships with tour operators, DMCs and travel advisors across global feeder markets.
Recognised for her collaborative approach and extensive industry network, Rai brings a strong understanding of evolving global travel dynamics, supported by her experience working across multiple international markets. Her background also includes extensive travel throughout Asia, reinforcing her insight into emerging and established source markets alike.
In her new role, Rai will lead Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives’ global sales efforts, working closely with trade partners to further strengthen the resort’s positioning within the luxury island resort segment. She will continue to represent the resort at key international trade events, including Arabian Travel Market (ATM), ITB Shanghai, and other major industry forums throughout the year.
“We are delighted to welcome Rai to Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives,” said Raffaele Solferino, General Manager. “Her broad commercial experience, deep destination knowledge and global outlook make her a valuable addition to our leadership team as we continue to build strong, long-term relationships with our partners worldwide.”
Rai’s appointment underscores the resort’s ongoing commitment to close collaboration with the international travel trade and to delivering sustained growth through focused commercial strategy.
