Dusit Thani Maldives, a luxury resort on Mudhdhoo Island owned and operated by Thailands foremost hotel and property development company, Dusit International, has appointed Ms. Iryna Okopova as its new Marketing and Communications Manager.

Ms Okopova, a Ukrainian national, brings to her role more than 13 years of working experience, 6 of them for leading hotels in Ukraine and UAE. She began her career working in the Food & Beverage department and later on in Sales & Marketing of Fairmont Grand Hotel Kyiv, before moving to the Rixos Bab Al Bahr resort in Ras al-Khaimah, UAE. Prior to joining Dusit, she was PR & Marketing Executive of the resort. 

In her new role, Ms Okopova will oversee and develop Dusit Thani Maldives marketing and communications efforts in line with Dusit branding and the hotels overall strategy.

"Iryna has a wealth of experience in the luxury hospitality industry and we feel very fortunate to have her join the hotel team," said Mr Reinhold Johann, General Manager, Dusit Thani Maldives. 

"Her expertise, leadership acumen, and general zest for life will be a true asset to Dusit as the company embarks upon an exciting stage of tremendous growth." 

Ms Okopova holds a Masters degree in International Economics and Business Development from Kyiv National Economic University named after V.Getman.

Dusit Thani Maldives offers 94 villas and residences, along with three restaurants, two bars, one of The Maldives largest infinity pools and the award-winning Devarana Spa. The resort is surrounded by white sandy beaches, a turquoise lagoon and a rich house reef.

The resort is located on Mudhdhoo Island in Baa Atoll, the Maldives first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, just 35 minutes by seaplane from the capital city, Malé.