New Appointments in the Hospitality Industry
Featured Image: Elise Rimbaud, Director of Spa and Wellness, OZEN Reserve Bolifushi Maldives hotel industry has seen some exciting new movements this week. Hotelier Maldives brings you a round-up of the latest appointments. Elise Rimbaud, Director of Spa and Wellness, OZEN Reserve Bolifushi OZEN Resevre Bolifushi has recently appointed Elise Rimbaud as the director of […]
Helen Malmgren Appointed Director of Sales & Marketing at St Regis Maldives
Helen Malmgren has joined St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort at as the resort’s new director of sales and marketing. Malmgren most recently led the sales and marketing department at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi from 2018 to 2020 as commercial director. Prior to the Maldives, she served as director of luxury sales for Hilton Hotels & […]
Jean-Louis Ripoche Appointed General Manager at Kandima Maldives
French-born hotelier Jean-Louis Ripoche has joined Kandima Maldives as the resort’s new general manager. He brings in more than thirty years of experience with hotels around the world, including Boston, Kuwait and Phuket. Prior to joining Kandima Maldives, Jean-Louis served as general manager at Marriott Hotels and orchestrated the opening of a new Marriott Hotel in […]
Hassan Sabree Appointed Resort Manager of Grand Park Kodipparu
Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives has appointed senior Maldivian hotelier Hassan Sabree as resort manager. With over seventeen years of experience in hospitality including front office and service experience background, Sabree has worked for the Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru, One & Only Reethi Rah, and Como Maalifushi. Prior to joining Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives, Sabree worked as […]
Desislav Gospodinov Appointed Group Director of Sales & Marketing at Lily Hotels
Desislav Gospodinov has been appointed as group director of sales & marketing (GDOSM) for Lily Hotels’ two award-winning luxury resorts, Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa, and Lily Beach Resort & Spa. He brings with him more than 10 years of sales management experience and an international record to match it, spanning across Europe and Asia. […]
André Kretschmann Appointed General Manager at Kuda Villingili Resort
Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives, the luxury retreat that opened in June, has appointed André Kretschmann as its general manager to oversee daily operations and manage all aspects of the guest experience. Kretschmann has been involved since 2019, managing the team ahead of the official opening. Prior to joining Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives, Kretschmann served as […]
New Appointments in the Hospitality Industry
Featured Image: Gavin Sanders, General Manager, Radisson Blu Maldives In our regular round-up of the news of the movers and shakers of the Maldives hospitality industry we look at some of the new appointments here in the islands. Radisson Blu Resort Maldives has announced the appointment of Gavin Sanders as General Manager, bringing more than […]
Coetzer Deysel Appointed General Manager of InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort has announced the appointment of Coetzer Deysel as general manager. In his new role, Coetzer will be responsible for driving the resort’s strategic and commercial growth, overseeing operational excellence and will continue to elevate the luxury positioning of IHG’s flagship property in the Maldives. Coetzer brings with him over 17 years’ […]
May Appointments in Maldives Resorts
(Featured Image: Ali Navaz, resort manager, Hurawalhi Maldives) Hotelier Maldives has rounded up the latest hotel appointments beginning in May. There’s been some exciting movements at Maldives resorts. One of the country’s newest resorts The Ritz Carlton has a new assistant manager, while Cora Cora who opening in October, has selected its sales and marketing […]
Top Hospitality Hires of the Month
(Featured Image: Dustin Kennedy, Resort Manager Komandoo Maldives) The start of spring has brought about much change in the hospitality industry here in the Maldives. As such, April was a key month for new appointments. Hotelier Maldives rounds up some of the top movements in the industry from General Managers to chefs, we have them […]
Sebastian Ellguth Appointed Director of Sales at The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo
The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort has announced the appointment of its new Director of Sales, Sebastian Ellguth, who will oversee and develop the sales strategies of the 69-room Marriott property. Sebastian’s journey with Marriott International has continued for over a decade. He has worked with brands such as Marriott Hotel Berlin, The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna and […]
Wayne Milgate Appointed Velaa Private Island’s New General Manager
Velaa Private Island, one of the most exclusive private island resorts in the world, is pleased to announce the appointment of Wayne Milgate as its new General Manager to oversee daily operations and manage all aspects of the guest experience. Having started his career as an assistant manager at five-star Gold Coast International Hotel, Australia, […]
