Conrad Maldives Rangali Island appoints Matai Gilroy as Commercial Director

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island has announced the appointment of Matai Gilroy as its new Commercial Director. With over two decades of experience in luxury hospitality, Matai brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record in sales and marketing.

Originally from Tahiti, Matai has a distinguished career working with some of the most prestigious luxury resorts across the Maldives, Thailand, and beyond. His most recent role was Director of Sales & Marketing at The Sukhothai Bangkok, where he successfully repositioned the resort, significantly increasing average daily rate and achieving notable segment redistribution for leisure. Matai held similar leadership positions at Raffles Maldives Meradhoo and Niyama Private Islands Maldives, where he consistently drove revenue growth and established effective marketing strategies.

Thomas Hoeborn, General Manager of Conrad Maldives Rangali Island said, “We are excited to have Matai join and lead our Commercial team. His sound leadership and expertise in luxury hospitality will undoubtedly enhance our commercial efforts and support our ongoing journey to redefine luxury in the Maldives.”

In his new role at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, Matai will be responsible for driving the resort’s commercial strategy, overseeing all aspects of sales, marketing, and revenue management. His deep understanding of the luxury market and his innovative approach to digital marketing and sales strategies will play a pivotal role in enhancing the resort’s market presence and achieving its strategic goals.

“I am thrilled to join the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island team during this exciting time of brand repositioning,” said Matai. “The resort is known for its unique blend of luxury and innovation, and I look forward to contributing to its continued success and ensuring that our guests enjoy the exceptional experiences that Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is known for.”

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is part of Hilton Honors, the award-winning guest loyalty program for Hilton’s 24 world-class brands. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount that can’t be found anywhere else and free standard WiFi. Members also have access to contactless technology exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton Honors mobile app, where Hilton Honors members can check-in, choose their room and access their room using Digital Key.