Maldives Promotion House – Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has appointed Graham Kiy as General Manager for the five-star Jumeirah Vittaveli resort in the Maldives.

Graham Kiy joined Jumeirah in August 2010 as the pre-opening Hotel Manager for Jumeirah Zabeel Saray in Dubai (UAE). Prior to this he worked with the pre-opening development team of Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel, Shanghai. A British national and fluent in six languages, Graham Kiy has had extensive senior management experience in Asia with appointments in China, Singapore, Philippines, Bangkok, Indonesia, Thailand and Taiwan.

Jumeirah Vittaveli is located in the South Malé Atoll of the Maldives – a twenty minute speedboat transfer from Ibrahim Nasir International Airport in Malé. Nestled in a spot of outstanding beauty, the resort comprises 89 villas and suites, each offering exquisite views of the Indian Ocean.With three restaurants, a Talise Spa, and separate clubs for younger children and for teenagers, the resort is ideal for couples, families or groups.

Graham Kiy took up his new position at Jumeirah Vittaveli as the resort celebrated its first year of operation on 14 December 2012.