JA Resorts and Hotels Assigns Anthony Ross as the New CEO


Maldives
PUBLISHED February 04, 2018

Anthony Ross has been assigned as the new CEO of the hospitality firm based in Dubai, JA Resorts and Hotels.

Ross first started his reign as a hotelier and corporate strategist  in January with the established hospitality company known for offering heartfelt hospitality and casual luxury in the Middle East and Indian OceanRoss. 

Ross has over 30 years industry leadership experience in the hospitality sector, spanning roles on multiple continents. Prior to joining JA Resorts & Hotels, he was CEO at the Indonesia-based Aryaduta Hotel Group and held the Executive Vice President position at Preferred Hotels & Resorts, where he oversaw 120 hotels in the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa region.

As a former unit general manager, in addition to developing and operating his own luxury lodge in New Zealand, Ross also contributes an ownership approach and in-depth understanding of hotel operations. Apart from managing independent hotels in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and Australia, he spent several years with Swire Hotels where he subsequently became the groups area general manager for China.

"The team has done a great job in delivering Heartfelt Hospitality and Casual Luxury across our diverse portfolio from the gorgeous JA Manafaru in the Maldives, to our Dubai resorts and Bateaux Dubai." Said the new CEO of JA Resorts & Hotels.

We aim to enhance how our guests experience both brand values, expand and deepen our reach and eventually bring heartfelt hospitality to new destinations in the region and beyond."  

Ross was born in Australia and holds a bachelors degree in business, catering and hotel management from Victoria University in Melbourne. 


JA Resorts & Hotels comprehensively rebranded itself five years ago and has since entered two new international destinations, now operating properties in the UAE, Seychelles and Maldives. Its portfolio covers hotels, resorts, restaurants, leisure and sports facilities, event venues and a catering division.

JA Resorts & Hotels runs the private island resort of JA Manafaru  situated in the Haa Alif atoll of the maldives.

Amidst dazzling turquoise waters, white sand beaches, distinct Maldivian architecture and lush vegetation, JA Manafaru offers world-class service to its guests.

The luxury resort with a host of activities designed for invigoration, rejuvenation or exhilaration is  accessible via a 75-minute seaplane flight from the main Velana International Airport or by a 45-minute domestic flight to Hanimaadhoo Airport followed by a 35-minute luxury speedboat transfer.

A Manafaru provides  a total of 83 luxurious beach bungalows, suites and over-water villas with private outdoor pools. In addition, guests can surrender into complete island bliss with over eight spa treatment rooms at the award-winning Calm Spa, gourmet galore at one of seven restaurants and create lasting memories with water sports such as scuba diving, jet skiing and kayaking.

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