Crown & Champa Resorts appoints Nalinee Narayanan as Group Director of Human Resources
Crown & Champa Resorts (CCR) has appointed Nalinee Narayanan as the Group Director of Human Resources, bringing with her over two decades of extensive HR leadership experience spanning luxury hospitality brands across Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, and the Middle East. Nalinee’s journey is one of passion, purpose, and proven performance. Her story began in operational roles, […]
Banyan Group appoints B.R Senaratne as Area Director of Finance for Maldives
Banyan Group has recently appointed B.R Senaratne as Area Director of Finance for Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru, Dhawa Ihuru and Angsana Velavaru, effective from March 2025. With over 20 years of service, Senaratne began his journey in 2001 as Chief Accountant at Dhawa Ihuru. He has since held key financial roles across the Maldives, most recently […]
Dusit Hotels & Resorts appoints Ahmed ElShishiny as Cluster Director, Marketing for Maldives
Dusit Hotels & Resorts in the Maldives has announced the appointment of Ahmed ElShishiny as the new Cluster Director, Marketing, overseeing all marketing efforts for Dusit Thani Maldives and the soon-to-launch dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives. With more than seven years of experience in luxury hospitality marketing across the Middle East and the Indian Ocean, Ahmed brings […]
Crown & Champa Resorts appoints Akira Shiota as General Manager of Kudadoo, Hurawalhi Maldives
Crown & Champa Resorts has announced the appointment of Akira Shiota as the new General Manager of Kudadoo Maldives Private Island and Hurawalhi Island Resort. With an illustrious career spanning over 28 years in the luxury hospitality industry, Shiota brings a wealth of international experience, strong leadership, and a commitment to service excellence that aligns […]
Jumeirah Olhahali Island appoints Surath Wickremasinghe as new Director of Food & Beverage
Jumeirah Olhahali Island has announced the appointment of Surath Wickremasinghe as the new Director of Food & Beverage. Bringing with him over 16 years of experience in luxury hospitality, Wickremasinghe joins the all-villa resort after holding prominent roles with renowned international brands such as Marriott, Hilton, Fairmont, Mövenpick, and Shangri-La. Throughout his career, he has […]
The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives appoints Justin Swart as General Manager
The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives has appointed Justin Swart as General Manager, effective April 3, 2025. With close to 20 years of luxury hospitality experience across South Africa, Thailand, and the Maldives, Swart brings a forward-thinking vision and people-driven leadership style to the award-winning resort. Originally from Worcester in South Africa’s Western Cape province, Swart was […]
SO/ Maldives appoints Chef Nyoman as Director of Culinary
SO/ Maldives has announced the appointment of Chef Nyoman as its Director of Culinary, further enhancing the resort’s reputation for innovative and refined dining experiences. A trailblazer in the culinary world, Chef Nyoman brings a wealth of experience, a passion for excellence, and a distinctive flair that perfectly aligns with the SO/ Maldives ethos of […]
Angsana Velavaru promotes Ali Shareef as Materials Manager
Ali Shareef has been promoted to the role of Materials Manager at Angsana Velavaru. With over 17 years of experience at the resort, Ali’s journey is a testament to dedication, adaptability, and a passion for operational excellence. Ali’s career began as a Storekeeper and gradually expanded into more pivotal roles, including Purchasing Coordinator and Purchasing […]
Madifushi Private Island appoints Afeef as Front Office Manager; Haamid at Hulhule Island Hotel
The Hospitality division of Maldives Inflight Catering (MIC) Group — Hulhule Island Hotel and Madifushi Private Island — has announced the appointment of two seasoned professionals to key Front Office leadership roles within the esteemed hospitality group. Haamid Wajeeh has been named Front Office Manager of Hulhule Island Hotel, while Hassan Afeef Ahmed takes on […]
Ayada Maldives promotes Ibrahim Shifaaz as Director of Rooms
Ayada Maldives has announced the promotion of Ibrahim Shifaaz to Director of Rooms, effective March 2025. Shifaaz, who previously served as Front Office Manager since June 2023, steps into this leadership role with over a decade of experience in the hospitality industry. Shifaaz began his career in 2009 as a housekeeping room attendant at Shangri-La’s […]
Universal Resorts appoints Bertrand Margerie as General Manager of Kuramathi Maldives
Universal Resorts has appointed Bertrand Margerie as General Manager of Kuramathi Maldives. Bertrand Margerie brings over 30 years of experience with globally renowned hospitality brands across 4 continents, as he steps into his new role as General Manager of Kuramathi Maldives. With a strong background in rooms and revenue management, Bertrand is well-equipped to lead this […]
Maldivian hotelier Maain Shahid appointed as Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise’s Front Office Manager
The iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, set amidst the breathtaking Canadian Rockies, has announced the appointment of Maain Shahid as its new Front Office Manager. With a wealth of experience in luxury hospitality across some of the world’s most sought-after destinations, Maain brings his exceptional leadership and guest service expertise to one of Canada’s most […]
