Meet Ana! The New Marketing and PR Manager at LUX* South Ari Atoll

Thursday 9th of June 2022

The Maldives is one of those destinations that keeps popping up on people's bucket lists. And it's for a good reason. If you've ever fantasized about living on a faraway tropical island like Robinson Crusoe, you've come to the right place. You can ride your bicycle along the jetty, swim with whale sharks, relax in your stilted bungalow, dine at any of the eight restaurants, dance the night away, and participate in marine conservation at LUX* South Ari Atoll. Here, it’s where your vacation dreams come true.

Although, no operations can be perfect without the hard work and dedication by the crew. Hence, making it all come to reality, is the professional, first-class service providers who are well recognized by a number of awards given to LUX*. Joining the dream team is the new Marketing and PR Manager, Anastasiya Babenko.

Ana, a native of Ukraine, brings a decade of hospitality experience from a variety of brands and destinations with her. Her career in the industry has taken her from her native country to Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and now the Maldives. She also assisted three hotel pre-openings, including her most recent island experience, by utilizing various departments and roles. Rixos Hotels, Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, The Luxury Collection, and the magnificent JOALI BEING are among the notable brands in her portfolio.

“Having worked in both resorts and city hotels, in the desert and in the middle of an ocean, I am always excited to take on new challenges and discover more about the ever-changing world of hospitality,” Expressing her enthusiasm over the new start of a chapter in her journey is Ana.

Moreover, Ana also has a background in fashion design and enjoys crafts and writing. She believes that creativity is the key to success in all endeavors. Her other area of interest is environmentally friendly travel, which she dedicatedly promotes through her work at LUX* South Ari Atoll.