Taj Maldives Welcomes Corinna Luebbe As The Resorts’ First Female Cluster General Manager
Saturday 4th of February 2023
Aligning with Indian Hotels Company’s (IHCL) ‘She Remains The Taj’ framework, Taj Maldives is delighted to take the step forward in welcoming its first female Cluster General Manager – Corinna Luebbe. Ms Luebbe’s luminous international career spans over 25 years and she is a visionary leader, a community champion and a passionate environmentalist as well as an avid scuba diver.
In her new role, she will be overseeing the operations of IHCL’s award-winning properties in the Maldives, Taj Exotica Resort & Spa and Taj Coral Reef Resort & Spa respectively. Ms Luebbe’s hospitality career had taken flight alongside renowned hotelier brands including Aman Resorts in France and Indonesia and the Mandarin Oriental in New York. She had even done stints at the iconic Pierre hotel in New York during her stellar career.
Her illustrious journey with Taj began when she joined the pre-opening team at Taj Exotica, Mauritius. Afterwards, she has helmed various roles in different Taj properties including stepping in as Hotel Manager at Taj Boston and serving as General Manager at Taj Campton Place, San Francisco. In the latter, she played a vital role in securing the second Michelin star for its eponymous restaurant and paved way for the coveted Forbes Star Award.
Speaking on the appointment, Ms Luebbe, Cluster General Manager of Taj Maldives remarked “It is a moment of pride for me. Maldives is the ideal destination for travellers of all ages, known for its turquoise waters and adventure activities. Its rich biodiversity and natural beauty make it one of the most sensitive ecosystems to operate in, and I look forward to furthering Taj’s initiatives to conserve this paradise on earth while curating experiences for guests that will create memories of a lifetime.”
Ms Luebbe holds a degree in Economics from the Fachhochschule Wilhelmshaven, Germany and is distinguished for her intrepid spirit and guest-centric approach as well as her strong focus on sustainability. Sustainability remains one of the core values of Taj Maldives and her arrival coincides with a time when the brand is taking new strides in its green initiatives. Taj Exotica Maldives recently signed an agreement with Swimsol to install one of the largest solar parks in the Maldives.
Her track record of excellence and exceptional leadership qualities have landed her numerous accolades throughout the years. She was named General Manager of the Year Medium-Sized Hotels in 2019 and was awarded the title of ‘The most influential women in Bay area Business 2018’. She has also served as an active member of the San Franciso community as a Board Member of the Hotel Council of San Francisco and the San Francisco Travel Association and is fluent in English, French and German.
IHCL’s efforts in promoting diversity within the organization and fostering a culture where female guests are held in the highest regard have led to the inception of the ‘She Remains the Taj’ framework. The holistic framework supports women-centric initiatives in all structural levels from stakeholders, partners, and employees to guests and the general community. Under this framework, IHCL aims to raise women’s participation in the workforce to 25% by 2025, including 25% of leadership roles at upcoming ICHL hotels designated for women.