Soneva appoints new management team, opens new headquarters in Dubai
Soneva Group, a pioneer in ultra-luxury hospitality, has announced the appointment of three senior executives to its leadership team, effective September 2025. Joanna Flint has joined as Chief Commercial Officer, Chris Whitehouse as Chief Financial Officer, and Abhishek Sharma has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. Flint brings more than two decades of leadership experience […]
Sheraton Maldives appoints Daniel Mac Samson as Director of Food & Beverage
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa has announced the appointment of Daniel Mac Samson as its new Director of Food & Beverage. With over 15 years of experience across India, the Maldives, Qatar, and Bali, Daniel brings a wealth of expertise in multi-restaurant operations, concept creation, pre-openings, and immersive dining experiences. Daniel began his […]
Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives promotes Abdulla Alim to Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications
Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives has announced the promotion of Abdulla Alim to Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications. Since joining the resort in 2023 as Marketing & Communications Manager, Alim has played a central role in strengthening the resort’s global profile and driving key milestones. Within two years, his contributions helped position Kuda Villingili among […]
Villa Resorts appoints Muhammad Saleem as Resort Manager for Villa Nautica
Villa Resorts has announced the appointment of Muhammad Saleem as the Resort Manager for Villa Nautica. Saleem brings over 17 years of hospitality experience to his new role, shaped by a career spent at some of the Maldives’ most respected luxury resorts. Known for his calm leadership and operational expertise, he is focused on building […]
Dhigali Maldives appoints Julien Marinozzi as Director of Food & Beverage
Dhigali Maldives has announced the appointment of Julien Marinozzi as its new Director of Food & Beverage. With over 20 years of global experience in hotels and fine dining establishments, Julien brings a wealth of knowledge, passion, and leadership to the island. Julien’s impressive career spans multiple renowned brands and destinations. Most recently, he held […]
Minor Hotels appoints Sasha Tyas as General Manager of Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas
Global hospitality leader Minor Hotels has announced the appointment of Sasha Tyas as General Manager of Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas, the award-winning luxury resort set in the heart of the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. With over 25 years of international experience in luxury hospitality, Sasha brings a wealth of cultural understanding, operational excellence, and […]
Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts appoints Hishan Singhawansa as new Chief Executive Officer
Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts has appointed Hishan Singhawansa as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking the start of a new phase for the brand, which manages a portfolio of 17 hotels and resorts across Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Singhawansa, who has over 17 years of experience with the John Keells Group, assumes the role […]
ELE|NA appoints Ni Made Yani Kartini as Assistant Vice President
ELE|NA, the wellness lifestyle brand recognised for redefining hospitality through nature-inspired healing and transformative guest experiences, has announced the promotion of Ni Made Yani Kartini to the position of Assistant Vice President – Revenue Strategy and Project Management. Yani began her career with ELE|NA in 2017 as a Spa Manager, bringing with her extensive experience […]
Dhigali Maldives appoints Sivabhaskar Reddy as new Director of Rooms
Dhigali Maldives has announced the appointment of Sivabhaskar Reddy (Siva) as its new Director of Rooms. With more than a decade of experience in the hospitality industry, Siva brings extensive knowledge and a strong background in delivering high-quality guest experiences. In his role, Siva will oversee the Front Office, Housekeeping, and Guest Services departments. His […]
Sheraton Maldives promotes Suziane Spencer as Director of Sales & Marketing
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa, a premium five-star resort in the Maldives, has announced the promotion of Suziane Spencer to Director of Sales and Marketing. Suziane first joined Marriott International in November 2022 as Cluster Market Account Director of Sales, overseeing commercial strategy for the UK and European markets for JW Marriott Maldives […]
Gili Lankanfushi appoints Rodrigo Buanafina as General Manager
Gili Lankanfushi has announced the promotion of Rodrigo Buanafina to General Manager, effective 4 August. Previously serving as Resort Manager at the eco-resort, Buanafina brings 15 years of experience in luxury hospitality to his new role. As General Manager, he will oversee the daily operations of the 45-villa island and its 300-strong team, guiding strategy […]
SIX & SIX PRIVATE ISLANDS’ first resort RAH GILI MALDIVES appoints Ram Bhoyroo as General Manager
SIX & SIX PRIVATE ISLANDS has announced the appointment of Ram as General Manager of RAH GILI MALDIVES, the debut property in its new portfolio of lifestyle-led private islands. Scheduled to open in early 2026, RAH GILI MALDIVES represents a bold departure from conventional resort formats—one defined by rhythm, narrative, and emotional tone. Ram’s appointment […]
