Baglioni Resort Maldives – An Italian Corner of Maldives
The tourism sector in the Maldives has been flourishing over the past 40 years, with many new resorts openings each year. There are many exquisite luxury resorts, some authentic ‘Maldivian’ properties, several rustic, quite a few family-oriented, and the list goes on. However, this country has not yet seen a 5 star Luxury Italian resort, […]
The Perfect Fit – Joinery and interior fit-out by Onestop
With phase 1 of landmark Crossroads Maldives project being recently completed, discover what it takes to successfully fit-out an ambitious resort project, achieved by Onestop. Like its name, Crossroads Maldives takes inspiration from its historical roots as a key Silk Road intersection, bringing together a slew of lifestyle and leisure activities within its connected islands. […]
Aishath Shimani, the Planning Director of Sun Siyam Resorts and an award winning, innovative Interior Designer
Ms. Shimani started her exciting career journey from humble beginnings – as a freshly graduated highschool student. Confused and with little idea of what she wanted to do as a future career, she sought advice from her parents who encouraged her to pursue a field that would utilize her strengths, and most importantly a profession […]
Lti Maafushivaru welcomes Pierre Leif Edlund as the Resort Manager
The iconic Lti Maafushivaru, Maldives resort is delighted to announce the appointment of Pierre Leif Edlund as its new Resort Manager. Pierre Leif Edmund brings with him 12 years of experience in the international tourism and hospitality sector. Pierre has held notable positions throughout his career across a portfolio of properties and have extensive experience […]
Dr Ibrahim Nashid, Keynote Speaker, GM Forum 2020
Dr Ibrahim Nashid, Founder and Chairman, Renewable Energy Maldives Pvt Ltd will be giving a keynote speech at this year’s GM Forum, taking place on 2nd April at Crossroads Maldives. Dr Nashid holds a PhD in electrical engineering from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland. Immediately after completing his PhD, Dr Nashid worked in the […]
GM Forum 2019 Highlights: Presentation by Allied Insurance
At last year’s Hotelier Maldives GM Forum, Niushad Shareef, Marketing Manager at Allied Insurance, gave a fun quiz on liability claims in the Maldives. With over 33 years of experience in the insurance industry, Allied Insurance is one of the largest financial institutions and most prominent insurance brands in the country. The 100% Maldivian-owned company […]
The White Fire – the plight of coral reefs
As Maldivians, our lives are closely intertwined with our environment. Most importantly and uniquely in our case, with coral reefs that we are surrounded by. However, it’s common practice to find the most unique corals taken out of their natural habitat and sold to tourists around the world. The growth of corals in a painstakingly […]
Saying ‘Yes’ to Minimalist and Natural Design in Hotels
Embracing minimalist and natural design has endless opportunities. From branding to architecture, furnishings, art, amenities, menus and more, the market for guests looking for a modest place to stay during their adventure is growing. Eliminating everything with the exception of what is absolutely necessary in all aspects of the design is the concept of minimalism. […]
Dolores Semeraro, Keynote Speaker, GM Forum 2020
Dolores Semeraro, digital marketing professional and coach, will be speaking at the upcoming GM Forum, scheduled to take place on 2nd April 2020. Covering the topic of social media, Dolores’ presentation will be titled; ‘2020: Global digital media outlook’ and will highlight how today’s digital technologies are redefining the way tourism and hospitality should reconnect with […]
A Recipe for Success: Jean-Pierre ‘JP’ Tennant, Food and Beverage Manager, Constance Halaveli
Growing up as an island boy in the serene country of Mauritius, Jean-Pierre ‘JP’ Tennant did not foresee himself working in hospitality. It all took a spin when he made a visit to his hometown during a study break, while pursuing an engineering career in Australia. JP was lured into the fascinating and dynamic hospitality […]
Registration opens for GM Forum 2020
Registration for the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2020 is now open as Perspective Pvt Ltd—the publisher of Hotelier Maldives—prepares for the event to be held at Crossroads Maldives on 2nd April 2020. The GM Forum, an annual gathering of general managers and hospitality industry stakeholders, consists of keynote speeches from industry leaders and interactive panel […]
Ahmed Saeed, General Manager, Maagiri Hotel
A PROUD VETERAN of the hospitality industry of Maldives of over 30 years, Ahmed Saeed, the General Manager of Maagiri Hotel shares his varied experiences with us. From managing resorts to hotels, he is a well-established hotelier who has been recognized by the Ministry of Tourism with an award for his distinguished service towards sustainable […]
