Emilio Fortini appointed General Manager of Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa has announced the appointment of Emilio Fortini as the new General Manager of the resort. Emilio is a seasoned hotelier with over 35 years of hospitality experience in the Asia Pacific region. Emilio joined Rydges Hotels & Resorts in 1995 and held several management positions specialising in F&B. […]
Hotel Asia 2018 to take place in September
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dharubaaruge in Malé will transform itself to an International Expo called “Hotel Asia” which showcases a high profile exclusive exhibition from September 10 to 12, 2018. The event will be celebrating its 14th year continuously promoting the Maldives food, beverage, hospitality and tourism sectors. The tradeshow is the “crème de la crème” being one of […]
Coastline Foundation launches skilful workforce development programme at ‘TVEC’
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]One of the CSR projects of Coastline Group of Companies, Coastline Foundation, has launched training programmes at the Technical & Vocational Education Center (TVEC), in Baa Atoll Kihaadhoo. The training programmes were established to meet industry needs and build a skilful workforce for the technical and vocational industries of the Maldives.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Speaking at the inaugural […]
Summer Island introduces 3D-printed artificial reef for coral protection
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Summer Island has added yet another coral farming method to its selection of successful coral farming projects by introducing Reef Design Lab’s MARS system to the fold. The MARS or Modular Artificial Reef Structure was designed by Reef Design Lab’s Alex Goad. The first of the MARS structures have been installed in Summer Island’s ‘Blue […]
Resort News Weekly Roundup
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Chef Michele Mingozzi appointed Executive Chef at Kanuhura Maldives, unveils new Sushi Swing Bar at IRU Beach Chef Michele Mingozzi has been appointed as the new Executive Chef at Kanuhura Maldives. Chef Michele will be responsible for the resort’s eight dining outlets as well as numerous destination and special dining locations and experiences. He […]
Exclusive: A.U.M. Fawzy, Chief Executive Officer, Trans Maldivian Airways
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A.U.M. Fawzy, the Chief Executive Officer of Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA), is a certified management accountant and has FCMA (UK), ACCA (UK) and has also obtained an Executive MBA from the National University of Singapore. He has been working in the Maldives since 2005, as the CFO of Maldivian Air Taxi (MAT) from 1995-2002 and […]
Josh Kerr secures Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy, scoring a perfect 10 on final heat
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In the thrilling final day of action at the pumping surf of Sultans, Josh Kerr has taken the 2018 Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy with an impressive perfect ten point ride on the last heat of the finals. Kerr had won two of the three divisions on his way to the Grand Finale matchup with […]
Fadzlon Bakar appointed cluster DOSM for COMO’s Maldives resorts
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]COMO Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Fadzlon Bakar as cluster director of sales and marketing for the Maldives. COMO Hotels operates two luxury resorts in the Maldives, Como Cocoa Island and Como Maalifushi. Bakar’s experience in the luxury travel industry includes three years with Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts, 16 years with Four […]
Guest transfers: A step beyond a lasting first impression
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]You are on a plane on its final approach to Velana International Airport, the main gateway to the Maldives, and what you see when you look outside is one of the most idyllic scenes one can witness and is often described as one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Offering unparalleled views, what you […]
Train your front desk colleagues to be ‘memory makers’
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The front desk colleagues at your hotel are creating first impressions that set the tone for the entire guest’s stay every shift, every day. Whereas in the past, first impressions were made by a voice reservations agent or during a phone call to inquire about directions or hotel amenities, most guests find these needs met […]
Gallery: 2018 Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy
The 2018 Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy, dubbed the ‘the world’s most luxurious surfing event’, is back at Four Seasons Kuda Huraa with six superstar surfing champions. With a great looking forecast for the perfect right-handers of Sultans, the race is held from August 6 to 12 with a great looking forecast for the […]
Purchasing Power: Ibrahim ‘Sappé’ Shafeeq, Purchasing Manager, Anantara Dhigu, Anantara Veli and Naladhu Private Island
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In this interview with Hotelier Maldives, Ibrahim ‘Sappé’ Shafeeq, the Purchasing Manager for three properties operated by Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas; Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort, Anantara Veli Maldives Resort, and Naladhu Private Island, speaks about his take on an ideal supplier and on the industry. Hotelier Maldives: How long have you been in purchasing? […]
