Appointments

Representing the InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG), the InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort and Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives appoint Mohamed Hussain Shihab as Cluster Director of Human Resources for the two properties from 1st March 2023. Shihab held the Director of Human Resources position at InterContinental Maldives for two years before he accepted the opportunity to […]

Amaya Kuda Rah welcomes Arosha Pananwala as General Manager. With his wealth of experience, Arosha’s new role will strengthen the resort’s leadership team. A result-driven and detailed professional, he will oversee all operations for Amaya Kuda Rah. Arosha began his hospitality journey in 1991, and gained his expertise across all key departments within the industry. […]

W Maldives appoints Constance Chang as Director of Sales & Marketing. With over a decade of experience in luxury and lifestyle hospitality, she will be responsible for driving sales and revenue growth, managing relationships with key stakeholders, and developing and implementing marketing strategies to enhance the resort’s brand awareness. Constance has an impressive track record […]

 Helen Bolton has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Mirihi Island Resort. Bolton will oversee the strategy and sales for the resort. Bolton joins Mirihi with over 20 years of hospitality, sales and marketing experience in the Maldives. Bolton has worked for several internationally branded 5-star properties, including Conrad Rangali, Lux, Kanuhura, […]

Nihat Ercan has been appointed as CEO for Hotels & Hospitality Group, Asia Pacific. He will assume responsibility for JLL’s market-leading hotels and hospitality platform in Asia Pacific, with oversight for investment sales, advisory and asset management services, and client management across 14 markets in Asia Pacific. As CEO, he will also join the firm’s […]

Taj Maldives welcomes its first female Cluster General Manager – Corinna Luebbe. A leader, community champion, scuba diver and passionate environmentalist, Ms. Luebbe’s appointment at Taj Maldives follows a sterling international career spanning over 25 years. Ms. Luebbe will oversee operations for IHCL’s award-winning properties in the Maldives – Taj Exotica Resort & Spa and […]

The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort announced the appointment of Vijay Kumar as General Manager. No stranger to the Maldives, Vijay’s most recent role was as the Complex Director of Finance at W Maldives and Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa. Vijay brings over 15 years of diverse experience in hospitality operations and management. A […]

Pulse Hotels & Resorts has announced three key promotions of Shafraz Hafiz as Director of Digital Technology and Marketing, Nashra Hassan as Deputy Director, Brand Communication and Digital Marketing and Hawwa Nazima as Director of Group Procurement Division. Pulse is committed to nurturing the development of Maldivian talent. Shafraz Hafiz has been an integral part […]