Joseph Della Gatta – Radisson Blu Resort, Maldives

Recognized among the TOP 100 Hotel General Managers in the world in both 2024 and 2025 by Luxury Lifestyle Awards, Joseph Della Gatta brings over three decades of international experience across some of the world’s most sought-after resort destinations. With a career spanning the Maldives, Southeast Asia, Greater China, the South Pacific, and Australia, he is known for consistently delivering results in complex, high-performance environments, particularly within remote island and luxury destination resorts.

Joseph’s leadership approach is defined by strong alignment with ownership goals, operational discipline, and the ability to guide teams through critical phases such as pre-openings, transitions, and peak-season execution. Having held senior leadership roles with globally recognized brands including Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), he has successfully overseen multi-brand operations across both resort and urban business hotel markets.

As General Manager of Radisson Blu Resort Maldives, Joseph has been instrumental in strengthening the resort’s market position. By enhancing guest feedback systems and implementing targeted property upgrades, the resort achieved significant improvements in online guest satisfaction and competitive standing. A data-driven, ROI-focused approach to asset management and revenue strategy resulted in a documented 16% increase in revenue, underscoring their ability to convert operational excellence into measurable financial outcomes.

Widely respected for his ability to build and lead high-performing, multicultural teams, Joseph fosters a culture of accountability, clarity, and empowerment. This leadership style enables teams to consistently exceed financial targets and operational KPIs while maintaining exceptional service standards across diverse cultural environments.

In addition to driving immediate performance, Joseph is deeply committed to sustainable hospitality practices. By implementing practical, environmentally responsible initiatives, he enhances brand reputation, increases guest appeal, and contributes to long-term business value.

Joseph’s previous roles include Complex General Manager (Resort & Residences) at InterContinental Hua Hin Resort, where he led the successful pre-opening of InterContinental Residences Hua Hin in Thailand, as well as Cluster/Area Manager for IHG in the Maldives, overseeing multiple resorts and a workforce of more than 750 team members.