Meet Emily Mundy of the Olive Ridley Project
To mark World Ocean Day on June 8, Hotelier Maldives interviewed Emily Mundy who is a marine biologist with the Olive Ridley Project. She works for Kuredu Island Resort & Spa set on the teardrop island in the Lhaviyani atoll, surrounded by azure lagoons and cobalt Indian Ocean. With 50 dive sites just beyond the […]
Meeting Raffles Maldives Marine Biologist on World Ocean Day
To celebrate World Ocean Day on 8 June, Hotelier Maldives spoke to Raffles Maldives Meradhoo’s resident marine biologist Giulia Pellizzato, 30, originally from Italy who has been based in the Maldives since January 2019. Her favourite marine animals are sea turtles, although she dreams about humpback whales. Working as a resident marine biologist at Raffles […]
Meet Ahmed ‘Handhu’ Rasheed: JW Marriott’s New Director of Guest Services
Ahmed Rasheed, known as Handhu, has recently been promoted to Director of Guest Services at JW Marriott Maldives. In these post-Covid times, he has been embracing the challenges that the pandemic has brought and dealing with managing staff and services offered by the resort. Hotelier Maldives caught up with him to find out his thoughts […]
Exclusive: Jude Perera, Sommelier, Huvafen Fushi
Jude Perera, 48, is the sommelier at five-star luxury resort Huvafen Fushi Maldives in the North Male Atoll. Hailing from Sri Lanka, Perera is at the helm of Vinum underground wine cellar. He moved to the Maldives in 2013 to fulfil his dream of building a career in the luxury resort industry as a specialist […]
Exclusive: Arunkumar Tamilselvan, Sommelier, Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas
Continuing with our theme from International Wine Day on 25th May 2021, we are profiling some of the most experienced Sommeliers working in the Maldives over the next weeks. Arunkumar Tamilselvan is a senior Wine Guru at Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas. Hailing from India, Tamilselvan’s thirst for knowledge fuels his passion for wine and wine […]
Dive into the World of Marine Biologist Llewellyn Tossel, at Aqua, The Westin Maldives Mirandhoo Resort
One of the most astonishing places to dive in the world is the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in Baa Atoll. Here, one can get up close and personal with manta rays and whale sharks or swim alongside the beautiful hawksbill turtle. This beautiful coral atoll in the middle of the country is made up of individual […]
Husband and Wife Team Explain the Secrets of Running An Island Paradise During Lockdown
A husband-and-wife have navigated the tough waters of lockdown to invent new ways of operating their island resort. From making their land fertile enough to grow their own produce during the quarantine period to introducing a new chicken shed called ‘Cluckingham Palace,’ Amilla Maldives has become a sustainable paradise ‘full of surprises” in Baa atoll. […]
Aboobakuru Qasim, Manager – Human Resources, Sun Island Resort & Spa
Aboobakuru Qasim (Aboo) is the determined HR manager at Sun Island Resort and Spa. Hotelier Maldives is glad to feature an interview of Aboo in this edition. Although we are a small island nation, we have numerous industries where opportunities are abundant to youth and experienced professionals. Hotelier Maldives: What do you believe attracted you […]
Jason Lohman, Founder & Managing Director of Bespoke Marketing Global Pte Ltd
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bespoke Marketing Global Pte Ltd specialises in audio branding – also known as On Hold Messaging (OHM) – and was established in 2007 by Founder & Managing Director Jason Lohman. Based in Singapore, the company has offices in the U.K., Spain and the U.S.A. Globally, the company has over 12,000 clients, and it is currently […]
Hospitality Retail Systems (HRS): Market leader in IT for hospitality & retail industries
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]HRS (Hospitality and Retails Systems), is an international company with an unrivalled reputation for service and is a leading supplier of IT solutions for the HoReCa and retail industries. Established in 1990, HRS provides innovative management solutions for hotels, restaurants, retail chains, stadiums, spas and fitness clubs. We spoke to Mohamed Nasih, the Area Manager, […]
Abdul-Azeez Ali, GCL Director at Jumeirah Group/Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Director of Government Liaisons and Local Affairs, Abdul-Azeez Ali, has been instrumental in carrying out all CSR efforts undertaken by Jumeirah Vittaveli – he is a founding member of BOLI (a colleague initiative dedicated to working with colleagues as well as surrounding communities) and currently serves as its president. Azeez was the General Manager […]
Exclusive: Iyaz Waheed, President, Universal Foundation
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Iyaz Waheed, the President at Universal Foundation has been working in the hospitality industry for over 18 years. Experienced in the areas of hospitality finance, hotel management, human resources and compliance, Iyaz is a strong professional with an associate membership from Chartered Management Accountants of U.K. Iyaz has presently dedicated his career to CSR and […]
