Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa Appoints Audra Arul as Director of Sales and Marketing

Audra Arul joins Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa with over 30 years of experience in the hospitality sector, carrying a background in commercial leadership, sales, and marketing across Asia, the Middle East, and the Maldives. Her career includes roles with Marriott International, Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts, Dusit Hotels and Resorts, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, and Hilton-affiliated properties.

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Her experience spans resort and city hotel operations, as well as pre-opening projects across markets including Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, China, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the Maldives.

Prior to joining Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa, she served as Director of Sales and Distribution at The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort in Oman. She also held the role of Cluster Director of Sales and Distribution for Marriott International’s Sindalah Island development in NEOM, Saudi Arabia, and previously served as Director of Sales and Marketing at Dusit Thani Maldives. Earlier in her career, she held roles at Crossroads Maldives, Le Méridien Jakarta, Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts, Sheraton Hanoi, and other hospitality organisations.

Excited for her new role, Arul said, “I am honoured to join Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort at such an exciting time in its journey. The resort has built a remarkable reputation for heartfelt hospitality, memorable family experiences, and its unique location just minutes from Velana International Airport. I look forward to working alongside an incredibly passionate team to build on this strong foundation, strengthen relationships with our valued travel partners, and showcase the resort’s evolving story to guests around the world.”

In her new role, Arul will oversee sales, marketing, public relations, and revenue strategy for the resort.

The Maldives continues to see demand from international travellers, with resorts focusing on experience-led offerings and market diversification. In this context, the resort is expected to focus on strengthening its positioning across key source markets.