Jetwing: Buoyant in Crisis
As the long drawn out civil war in Sri Lanka ended in 2009, a mood of elation was inevitable across the island. Complementing this, one of the first slogans adopted by tourism promotion authorities in the country was ‘Sri Lanka – Small Miracle.’ When it comes to the story of one of the finest hospitality brands to emerge from Sri Lanka in the last 41 years, it is indeed no small miracle but something to wonder in detail.The Sri Lankan economy was liberalized in the 1970s. And Jetwing was a venture among several other ourism and hospitality brands that sought to profit from the opportunities arising thereof. It may also be highly unique as a business proposition and brand that has evolved into a proud and authentic representation of Sri Lankan hospitality in all its forms..
Ahmed Saleem
Ahmed Saleem is one of the founders of Crown Company, which has been involved in the hospitality industry since 1983.
Peter Gremes, Reethi Beach Resort
Peter Gremes spent his childhood growing up in countries as diverse as India, Nigeria and the USA, so it was inevitable that a regular job in his home country of Germany would not be able to satisfy his love for travel.
William Harley-Fleming-JA Hotels
The parent company of what is now JA Resorts and Hotels LLC, was established in 1981 in Dubai, UAE.
Mahmood Shujau
Mahmood Shujau was studying for his O’ levels in Sri Lanka under the supervision of the Maldives government when he was transferred back to Male on short notice in 1969.
Utkarsh Faujdar of Hulhule Island Hotel
Being in a service industry where I could interact with people and could prove myself, was always a dream for me. My family saw me as an Engineer for many years until..
Ettore Mocchetti
Born in Solbiate Comasco in 1941, Ettore Mocchetti graduated in architecture from the Polytechnic of Milan, upon which he specialized in graphic design and interior..
The Art of Andreas Franke
As Andreas Franke’s underwater exhibition unveiled simultaneously at Huvafen Fushi and NIYAMA, headlines were made in the Maldives and abroad. Hotelier Maldives..
Dominik Ruhl of LUX* Maldives
I quickly learned that this is a place where I was made to feel at home and was surrounded by people that were genuinely eager to impress every visitor with their..
