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generalSkift··1 min·For: Owner, GM, Marketing, Investor

Soneva Rebrands and Expands Under Private Equity Ownership

One year after securing private equity backing, Soneva is rebranding to 'Bare Luxury' and preparing for international expansion beyond its Maldives roots.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1Transition from 'Barefoot Luxury' to 'Bare Luxury' to focus on raw nature and privacy over material wealth.
  2. 2Leverage the 2023 KSL Capital investment to fuel expansion beyond the Maldives, including a new resort in Greece.
  3. 3Adopt a more data-driven approach to guest preferences while maintaining the brand's core sustainability and 'no news, no shoes' ethos.

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Source: Skift

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