Mohamed Iujaz Zuhair Appointed Resort Manager at Paradise Island Resort and Spa
Paradise Island Resort and Spa has appointed Mohamed Iujaz Zuhair as the new Resort Manager. Iujaz joins the Villa Hotels & Resorts property during the company’s rebranding and transformational journey. With hospitality experience spanning more than ten years in international and domestic hotel operations, Iujaz brings a wealth of experience focusing on outstanding levels of […]
Vinod Mathew Appointed Director of Revenue at Dusit Thani Maldives
Dusit Thani Maldives has appointed Vinod Mathew as the resort’s new director of revenue. Vinod will oversee revenue management and distribution strategy and work closely with the resort’s department heads to embed a revenue management culture. An internationally minded professional, Mathew speaks English, French, Hindi, Malayalam and Tamil. He earned his Bachelor’s in Tourism and […]
Sonika Adlakha Appointed Commercial Director at Malahini Kuda Bandos
Malahini Kuda Bandos has appointed Sonika Adlakha as its new commercial director. Sonika will be responsible for generating top-line revenue for the property by securing new accounts, maintaining existing ones and executing sales strategies in the resort’s transition to upscale the brand. Sonika brings over two decades of hospitality experience and most recently performed as […]
Renato De Oliveira Appointed General Manager at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands has appointed Renato De Oliveira as the luxury resort’s new general manager. He will be responsible for the resort’s business strategy and overall operations and ensuring brand initiatives are met through The Ritz-Carlton Gold Standards. With hospitality degrees from both Universidade Anhembi Morumbi and Swiss Hotel Association Management School – […]
Evghenia Popazoglo Appointed Director of Operations at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island has appointed Evghenia Popazoglo as director of operations ahead of the twin-island’s grand relaunch. An experienced Head of Operations and hospitality expert, Popazoglo will be responsible for elevating the guest experience whilst upholding the high-quality service standard that the resort is renowned for. With an impressive career spanning sixteen years, Popazoglo’s […]
Atmosphere Hotels and Resorts Makes Key Leadership Appointments
Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts (AH&R) has announced four key leadership appointments to support its ambitious development plans. Atmosphere’s strategic onboarding of top talent to its senior leadership team include Michel Politano as VP Revenue & Distribution, Sarah Walker Kerr as VP Communications, Ashley Goddard as Corporate Culinary Director and Silvia Collepardi as VP Sales & […]
Pascal Lutchmaya Appointed Director of Sales and Marketing at Radisson Blu Resort Maldives
Radisson Blu Resort Maldives has appointed Pascal Lutchmaya as the new director of sales and marketing. Bringing in over twenty years of experience in the hospitality industry in Mauritius and Maldives, Pascal will lead the commercial team of the upper upscale 5-star resort in its second year of operation. Pascal received a Bachelor’s degree in […]
Chef Adil Joins Salt Café & Restaurant as Executive Chef
Award-winning Maldivian Chef, Mohamed Adil has joined Salt Café & Restaurant as its new executive chef. A dedicated and passionate chef with a natural ability to interact with both guests and fellow team members, Chef Adil has an energy and desire to learn that has taken him from his first role as an apprentice at […]
Shaima Ali Appointed Group and Marketing Manager at Four Seasons Resort Maldives
Shaima Ali has been promoted to the position of group and marketing manager at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa. Shaima entered the hospitality industry at the age of seventeen when she graduated the Four Seasons Apprenticeship program with training in all areas of Rooms Division, where she specialized in Reservations for six months. […]
Patrick de Staercke Appointed General Manager at Emerald Faarufushi Resort and Spa
Emerald Faarufushi Resort and Spa has appointed Patrick de Staercke as the resort’s general manager. A Belgian national, Patrick brings in a wealth of knowledge leading multiple resorts in Maldives. He has grown in the field from various roles from director of food and beverage, to pre-opening resident manager until he reached the position of […]
Bryce Seator Appointed General Manager at Kanuhura Maldives
Kanuhura Maldives has appointed Bryce Seator as general manager. Bryce brings in over seventeen years of experience in senior management roles in international luxury hotels and resorts. Prior to joining Kanuhura Maldives, Bryce served as resort manager in Amanyara in Turks and Caicos and in Six Senses Zil Pasyon in the Seychelles. Previously, he held the […]
Universal Resorts Management Appoints Chief Operating Officers
Universal Resorts Management (URM) has appointed Visha Mahir and Sanjay Maniku as chief operating officers of the company. Visha brings in over twenty years of experience in the Maldives tourism industry and has served as executive director at Universal Enterprises since 2002. Meanwhile, Sanjay has served as executive director for Development and Joint Ventures at […]
