Kapil Mathur has taken on a new leadership role in the Maldives luxury hospitality sector, joining JW Marriott Maldives Kaafu Atoll Island Resort as Director of Sales & Marketing, effective 1 September 2026.

With more than 18 years of experience across luxury hospitality, sales, marketing and commercial strategy, Kapil brings extensive knowledge of the Maldives resort market and international travel trade to his new position. His appointment comes as JW Marriott Maldives Kaafu continues to strengthen its presence among luxury travellers and key international source markets.

Kapil joins the resort from SO/ Maldives, where he spent more than two years as Director of Sales & Marketing. During his time there, he was responsible for driving the resort’s commercial strategy and international business development, while building relationships with luxury travel advisors, wholesalers and key accounts. His work also helped expand the resort’s visibility across important source markets.

His career includes several senior commercial roles within the Maldives hospitality industry. Before SO/ Maldives, Kapil was associated with Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives and Universal Resorts, working across a portfolio of well-known properties including Baros, Milaidhoo, Kurumba, Velassaru, Kandolhu and Kuramathi.

This experience has given him an in-depth understanding of the Maldives luxury resort landscape, as well as the expectations of international travellers and travel trade partners. Earlier in his career, Kapil worked with The Oberoi Hotels & Resorts in New Delhi, where he developed his foundation in luxury hospitality and hotel operations.

“I am delighted to join the Marriott family and begin my new role at JW Marriott Kaafu. I look forward to further establishing the resort across our key source markets, strengthening strategic partnerships and securing our fair share of business”, said Kapil.

In his new role, Kapil will oversee sales and marketing for JW Marriott Maldives Kaafu Atoll Island Resort, with a focus on growing international demand, developing strategic travel partnerships and strengthening the resort’s position within the global luxury hospitality market.

His experience across sales, marketing, revenue management, commercial planning and market development is expected to support the resort’s continued growth across key international markets. With a career shaped by some of the Maldives’ leading luxury resorts, Kapil is well placed to build new opportunities for JW Marriott Maldives while deepening its relationships with the international travel and hospitality community.

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