In celebration of International Women’s Day 2026, Travel + Leisure India & South Asia has spotlighted some of the most influential women shaping tourism, luxury brands, and hospitality. Among the 28 leaders featured is Mathurot (Mat) Chuladul, Field Marketing Director of Communications at Marriott Bonvoy Maldives.

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A seasoned professional in digital marketing and communications within the luxury hospitality space, Mat currently leads communications as the Field Director for Marriott Bonvoy in the Maldives. In this role, she oversees destination branding, digital strategy, and integrated communications.

Her voice is widely recognized in the Maldives hospitality industry. At platforms such as Hotelier Maldives General Manager Forum 2025, Mat has contributed to key discussions on the evolving role of brand communications. During the forum, she emphasized the need to move beyond traditional imagery and instead showcase the Maldives through its vibrant culture, gastronomy, and sustainability stories to meet the expectations of modern traveller.