Erwin Bamps, CEO of Gulf Craft
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] First and foremost, can you tell us a little bit about Gulf Craft and your role in the company? In the last three-and-a-half decades, Gulf Craft has witnessed a significant transformation, growing from an industrious builder of fishing boats into one of the world’s leading superyacht shipyards with a strong global presence stretching from […]
Women in Hospitality: Elza Artiaga
We speak to Elza Artiga, who hails from a family of hospitality professionals, but has made a career of her own, working for big names like the Ritz-Carlton and now Outrigger.
LUX* South Ari Atoll: now in beach house chic
The multi-award winning property of LUX* Resorts & Hotels has opened its doors for guests on the 1st of September after a complete refurbishment of its flagship property in Maldives, LUX* South Ari Atoll, “entirely reimagined in stunning beach house chic”.
Careers: Nasreena Ali – Demi Chef at Furaveri Island Resort & Spa
Nasreena Ali is the Demi Chef at Furaveri Island Resort & Spa. Hotelier Maldives sits down with her to find out more about her, to discover the highpoints of her career, and whether a woman needs to sacrifice family to become successful.
The GM’s View: Mohamed Shareef
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hotelier Maldives spoke to Mohamed Shareef, the General Manager of Mirihi Island Resort about his journey to the top echelon of the hospitality industry, the challenges of managing a small resort, and his plans for the future. What attracted you to work in the industry? When I was younger I had always heard about the […]
Women in Hospitality: Simmi Soodan
Simmi Soodan is the Director of Sales at Jumeirah Vittaveli. Hailing from Jammu and Kashmir in India, Simmi has always been passionate about the hospitality industry.
5 Minutes with the Chef: Roman Gernoth
In this edition of 5 Minutes with the Chef, we talk to executive chef Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa , Chef Roman Gernoth.
Women in Hospitality: Michelle Flake
Having started working in the hospitality industry in her early teens, Michelle has worked with some of the big names in the business such as Kuoni.
A Day in the Life Of: Ahmad Nasath
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Ahmad Nasath joined Sun Aqua Vilu Reef in 2014. He started his career as a waiter and was promoted to Restaurant Captain within a year. Nasath is a hardworking, dedicated staff, and when he is not on duty, he enjoys his time watching/playing football. Nasath is regarded as one of the friendliest staff at […]
5 Minutes with the Chef: Felix Bamert
For our latest edition of 5 minutes with the Chef, Hotelier Maldives sits down with Executive Chef Felix at Mirihi Island Resort.
The GM’s View: Jean-Luc Naret, One&Only Reethi Rah Maldives
A chevalier of the Legion d’Honneur, France’s highest commendation, Jean-Luc Naret has worked in some of the world’s most exclusive resorts
Careers: Thoha Yoosuf, Operations Manager at Olhuveli Beach Resort and Spa
Thoha Yoosuf started his career in the hospitality industry as a teenager working as a waiter. Presently he is the operations manager at Olhuveli Beach Resort and Spa.