LOS ANGELES, CA (November 1, 2010) – Rajiv Malhotra has been named general manager of Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora.
 
Malhotra, a 22-year industry veteran, has worked in management positions around the world, including the past 10 years with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.  He makes the move to French Polynesia from Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas, where he most recently served as hotel manager during two separate appointments.  Between his appointments in Las Vegas, Rajiv was with  Four Seasons Resort Great Exuma in the Bahamas as resort manager.  His career with Four Seasons began at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore, Santa Barbara. 
 
Prior to joining Four Seasons, Malhotra worked in India at The Oberoi Grand in Calcutta and at The Oberoi in New Delhi in a variety of operational roles for over 10 years. 
 
“I’m thrilled to join the team here in beautiful French Polynesia,” said Rajiv Malhotra, general manager of Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora.  “The service, reputation and natural beauty of this Resort is just spectacular, and I look forward to continuing the evolution of the Resort.”
 
Malhotra earned his Masters of Management in Hospitality from Cornell University, School of Hotel Administration, as well as a diploma in Hotel Management from the Oberoi School of Hotel Management in New Delhi.  He also earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Calcutta University and a Diplome de la Langue from Alliance Francaise in Calcutta.  Born in Lucknow and raised in Calcutta, India, he speaks English, French, Bangla Deshi, Hindi, Bengali, Punjabi and Urdu.  Rajiv, a father of two sons, Rohaan and Rumaan, resides on Bora Bora with his wife Susmeeta and enjoys reading, global cinema and time with his family.
 
The Resort’s accommodations include 100 overwater bungalows and seven beachfront villas, all designed with traditional thatched roofs and decorated with indigenous artwork.  Dining options at the Resort offer a vast selection of creative culinary experiences, from Polynesian to French to South Pacific fusion.  A full-service spa, balanced by the powerful rhythms of the Pacific Ocean and the secluded tranquility of the island’s lagoon offers a combination of relaxation and exhilaration.  Families enjoy an array of activities, in addition to full-day complimentary programming at Kids For All Seasons (ages 5 – 12) and Chill Island for teenagers.
 
For more information or to make reservations, please call toll-free (800) 819-5053 or direct at 011-689-603-170, contact your travel professional (Chain Code FS) or visit Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora on the Internet at http://www.fourseasons.com/borabora.