Dusit Thani Maldives announces the appointment of Atjana Iad-On as the resort’s new Manager of Training and Development. Atjana joins Dusit Thani Maldives with over 17 years of extensive experience in the hospitality industry, that includes key roles across renowned international hotel brands such as Accor, Pullman, Mercure, and Novotel.
Atjana’s hospitality career began after acquiring a Bachelor’s degree in Tourism Industry from Suratthani Rajabhat University, where she graduated with first-class honors. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Education Development from Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University. She also possesses certifications in Human Resources and People Management, Labor Law, Organization Development, and specialized Accor training programs, including Certified ACCOR Property Trainer and Heartist Culture Transformer.
In her previous role as Cluster Learning & Development Manager for Accor, overseeing multiple properties in the Maldives, Atjana led employee engagement and retention activities and played a pivotal role in the development of staff across various functions. She was responsible for creating and executing comprehensive training plans that aligned with the strategic goals of the resorts, ensuring that all employees were equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional service.
Her accomplishments also include spearheading corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, fostering a culture of sustainability, and promoting “Heartist” programs that encourage employees to perform their roles with empathy and passion. Atjana’s ability to inspire and lead teams with a sense of purpose has consistently resulted in enhanced guest satisfaction, employee retention, and operational efficiency.
At Dusit Thani Maldives, Atjana will spearhead the resort’s mission to continuously refine its training and development framework. Her goal is to create an environment where each employee feels empowered to grow, thrive, and contribute to the resort’s success. As a manager, she will oversee the implementation of an engaging training curriculum that incorporates sustainable hospitality practices, cross-cultural awareness, and guest-centric service excellence.
Atjana expressed her excitement about joining the team at Dusit Thani Maldives, “I am thrilled to join such an iconic resort and contribute to its legacy of excellence. My focus will be on fostering a learning environment that supports personal and professional growth, and I look forward to working closely with the team to ensure that we continue to deliver exceptional guest experiences while empowering our staff to reach their full potential.”