Coco Collection boosts sales team, appoints Edyta Peszko as director

Leading luxury resort brand Coco Collection has announced Edyta Peszko as their new Director of Sales & Marketing, as well as the appointment of two new executive leaders to their corporate sales team: Aiman Mohamed as Assistant Director of Sales & Marketing, and Afaag Arif as Reservations & Distribution Manager.

Edyta Peszko is a dynamic leader with over two decades of experience in travel and hospitality. As the previous Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing for Anantara Hotels and Director of Sales & Marketing at Finolhu, Edyta brings with her a deep understanding of the Maldivian hospitality industry. She has a remarkable track record of driving business growth and achieving outstanding results, while demonstrating a keen insight into luxury brand management. Edyta is poised to play a pivotal role in the growth and continued success of the business.

Aiman Mohamed joins Coco Collection from Seaside Finolhu, where as Director of Sales she was responsible for the management of remote teams and directing the work of representation agencies. Aiman’s journey began at Shangri- La’s Villingili Resort & Spa, advancing through roles that honed her sales and operational skills. Her expertise was further solidified at Anantara Maldives and Raffles Maldives Meradhoo, where she played a crucial role in developing sales. At Coco Collection, Aiman will spearhead sales strategies and business development, working closely with the Director of Sales & Marketing.

Afaag Arif is an expert in e-commerce operations and distribution, with over seven years of experience in the reservations and revenue space of the hospitality industry. He joins Coco Collection from Six Senses Maldives where, as Regional Distribution Manager, he showcased a deep understanding of operations and customer needs. In his new role at Coco Collection, Afaag will leverage his expertise to develop and implement strategies that will enhance the reservations and revenue department.

These appointments play a strategic role by adding global expertise and experience to Coco Collection’s decades in Maldivian hospitality, priming the company to grow and further establish itself as a leader within the luxury industry.

Since its launch in 2005, Coco Collection has crafted five-star destinations of different character and won awards for doing so with passionate flair. Each Coco Collection Resort in the Maldives is a haven for lovers of travel and style. Each celebrates traditional Maldivian architecture and ambiance. As part of the world-renowned, pioneering Sunland Hotels group, Coco Collection benefits from over 30 years’ hospitality expertise. Sunland’s heritage of pushing boundaries and creatively evolving sets their high standards, pushes their creativity, and enriches their guests’ experience.

Cover photo (R-L): Aiman, Afaag and Edyta.