A journey through time, with industry pioneer Ahmed Adam
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Imagine a Maldives, seldom heard of, barely touched, and truly a luxury to be able to visit. Such a place on earth was even unimaginable to the vast majority of the world, until the iconic image of the perfectly round island, immersed in the endless hues of blues, glistening white beach engulfing a lush tropical […]
Exclusive: Mohamed Firaq, Managing Director of Inner Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]30 years ago, a very young and ambitious Mohamed Firaq joined the tourism industry as an airport representative. Driven by a strong sense of determination, Firaq founded and is now the Managing Director of some of the leading tour brands in the country; Inner Maldives, Ace Aviation, Ace Travels and Spence Maldives. He is also […]
Exclusive: Yoosuf Riffath, CEO of Capital Travel & Tours
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hotelier Maldives sat down with Yoosuf Riffath, CEO of Capital Travel & Tours to learn more about his 35-year long career in the Maldivian hospitality sector. Capital Travel & Tours was founded by Riffath in 1990, and under his guidance, the company has now become one of the leading tour operators in the country. Apart […]
Bridging the Gap – Maldivian
National Carrier Maldivian is owned and operated by Island Aviation Services Ltd and is the leading domestic carrier of the country. Graduating from its role as the dominant domestic carrier in the country; Maldivian commenced its first regional operations on 25th January 2008 with the first flight to Trivandrum, India. Today, Maldivian the nation’s carrier operates […]
The GM’s View: Vishal Singh, General Manager- Taj Exotica Resort and Spa Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Vishal Singh is the General Manager at Taj Exotica Resort and Spa Maldives. With a hospitality background that spans two decades, he kicked off his career with Taj in Mumbai. He hopped up the ranks through F&B and has overseen several properties in India before arriving in the Maldives in March 2012. An experienced hotelier, […]
Silvia Collepardi – Director of Sales & Marketing, Outrigger Konotta
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]HM: Your educational background is in tourism, even your bachelor’s degree to some extent. What was the pull (of tourism)? When did you get interested? Was there ever a point when you thought that ‘this is what I’m going to do with the rest of my life?’ SC: I am from a little town in […]
Abdul Wahid Thowfeeq – Managing Director, Dhivehi Insurance Company Pvt Ltd
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dhivehi Insurance Company is a new player in the insurance market, led by Abdul Wahid Thowfeeq – an innovative and masterful entrepreneur, with his sights on furthering the needs of their customers to the next level. Dhivehi Insurance Company is a new indigenous brand embedded in our traditional culture of great service coupled with modern […]
Taha Bouqdib, President & CEO, Co-Founder of TWG Tea
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]One of the most renowned tea innovators in the world, Taha has over 20 years of experience in the luxury tea industry and is passionate about introducing the world to the finest quality teas, and continually interacts and dialogues with tea planters to yield new and exceptional teas adapted to the tastes of modern tea […]
The Story of #MyBeachClubHaven
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“I have always wanted to have an island of my own,” said Mark, “to create something out of nothing!” Suckling on the signature crab dish at the Fish and Crab Shack of The Small Maldives Island Co.’s newest property Finolhu, Mark Hehir, CEO and Curator of Amilla Fushi and Finolhu said having the opportunity to […]
The GM’s View: Ventaka Giri, Ozen by Atmosphere at Maadhoo Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hotelier interviews the General Manager of OZEN by Atmosphere at Maadhoo Maladives, Ventaka Giri, over a cup of warm morning coffee at The Palms, chatting about his background, what went into the conception of the resort as we sought hints on what the future may hold… How did you first venture into the Hospitality Industry? To […]
Mifzal Ahmed, Co-founder and Vice-President, Strategy and Business Development-MEGA Maldives Airlines
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]You started out linking the Maldives to China and Hong Kong. We suppose you saw, rightly, a lot of potential in them. But the decrease in Chinese arrivals this year was enough to prompt lay-offs at your company. How do you see the Chinese market at the moment? Do you think it has peaked? One […]
Renate Hermes, Group Spa Director/Co-Owner of Duniye Spas
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Renate Hermes is Group Spa Director and Co-Owner of Duniye Spas, a company founded in 2002 by a group of international hotel owners. With spas at ten locations in the Maldives, Duniye Spas is currently one of the leading spa management and consultancy companies here in the Maldives. Originally from Germany, Renate joined Duniye Spas […]
