Global hospitality firm Minor Hotels has announced that Sasha Tyas has been appointed as the new general manager of the award-winning Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas.

Group Chief Executive Dillip Rajakarier commented on the selection of Tyas, stating, “Sasha’s extensive luxury hospitality experience and familiarity with the Indian Ocean makes her an ideal leader for Anantara Kihavah. Her distinctive blend of operational insight and creative vision will further enhance the resort’s reputation for immersive luxury and personalized service in one of the world’s most exceptional destinations.”

Meet Sasha Tyas

With over 25 years of international luxury hospitality experience, Tyas brings a wealth of cultural understanding, operational excellence, and a dedication to exceptional guest experiences.
Born in England and raised in France, she is fluent in four languages: English, French, German, and Portuguese.

Her distinguished career includes leadership roles across Portugal, Brazil, the Caribbean, the Seychelles, and the Maldives, including recent tenures at Cap Juluca, a Belmond Hotel in Anguilla; Mango House Seychelles, under Hilton’s LXR Hotels & Resorts; and Constance Moofushi, Maldives.

Most recently, she served as the general manager onboard the 224-suite Ilma, an ultra-luxury yacht from The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, renowned for its personalized service and elevated luxury, sailing across European and Caribbean waters.

Throughout her career, Tyas has consistently broken new ground, often serving as the first female general manager at several luxury properties around the globe. She is passionate about uplifting women in hospitality and actively fosters environments where female talent can thrive, encouraging open dialogue, continuous learning, and bold ambition.