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Taking an example from other passionate hoteliers, Raffaele Solferino started his career in the industry at a young age. Now, as the General Manager of Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives, Raffaele is a man of distinct characteristics and experience. Our sit-down with Raffaele saw him speaking about his time working in more than 12 countries, the […]

Ahmed Zameel began his career in the hospitality industry as a management trainee. Coming back home in 2004 after acquiring a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from abroad, Zameel had the opportunity to explore the hospitality industry at Royal Island Resort & Spa by Villa Hotels & Resorts. Having worked at all the departments as a […]

Dhigali Maldives’ general manager, it’s very own veteran expert Glenn Daniels is well-versed in the developments of the hoteling industry. Speaking with Hotelier Maldives, Glenn skilfully navigates through the origins of Dhigali Maldives, the innumerable plans made and transformed, and how the resort is forerunning the market with their up-to-date tech-savvy designs. Hotelier Maldives: How […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jan Tibaldi comes from a family of hoteliers with extensive experience in the industry. Now, at the helm of One&Only Reethi Rah Maldives, Jan shed the light on his origins, his accomplishments in a career spanning over 30 years and how One&Only Reethi Rah Maldives stands out among others in a country that is seeing […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sanjeeva Perera has seen many changes during his long and celebrated career in the hospitality industry, and he didn’t hold back in relaying to us at Hotelier Maldives just how much the industry has flourished over the years. Currently, he is the General Manager of Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives ever since its major comeback. A well-founded […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Pietro Addis’ journey into hospitality is quite different to most hoteliers. Hailing from the UK, he graduated with a degree in history and initially went on to become an investment banker. After three years of doing equity research, he decided not to spend the rest of his life in an office but rather follow in […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Justin Heng, General Manager for Noku Maldives came to the Maldives to oversee the development and opening of the property. It is now fully established and is a resort which places great importance on social responsibility and contributes in numerous ways to the community within which it operates. Justin and his dynamic team are strong […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sasha Tyas is the General Manager at Constance Moofushi. A multilingual go-getter, Sasha has twenty years of experience in the industry and has managed properties in three continents. Born in England and raised in France, Sasha has been a globetrotter from an early age. Hotelier Maldives sat down with her to take a peek into […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Reethi Faru Resort, a four-star superior, on the scenic island of Filaidhoo in the northern Raa Atoll has appointed Riddian Davies as the Group General Manager & Commercial Director. Davies joins the 150-villa hotel, following various five-star roles as general manager in London at the Marriott Hotel on Park Lane, the historical Royal Horse Guards […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Armando Kraenzlin began his Four Seasons career as an Executive Assistant Manager with Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta. He has since held various senior management roles with the company in Mumbai and its Maldivian properties of Kuda Huraa, Landaa Giraavaru, Four Seasons Explorer and Voavah Private Island, as well as regional roles encompassing Bali, Vietnam, and […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Native to South Africa, Ryszard started his way in the hospitality industry at the age of 14. Passionate to customer service, he has gained his experience in sales and marketing, food and beverage, finance, project management and other areas of the industry across diverse geographic regions. His history includes leadership roles in hospitality operations for […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Despite the notion of responsibility synonymous with the title of ‘General Manager’, when you first meet Ahmed Siaar, the General Manager of Fushifaru Maldives, he will likely make you think it’s an easy job. The way he carries himself, the easy conversations, his rapport with the staff; all point to a relaxed management style. When […]