Abdulla Thamheed Appointed General Manager at Siyam World
Siyam World, Maldives has appointed Abdulla Thamheed as the resort’s general manager. Thamheed is also the group general manager for Sun Siyam Resorts and the general manager at Sun Siyam Iru Fushi. Throughout over twenty years in the industry, Thamheed has worked as an F&B assistant, operations manager as well as assistant resort manager. Thamheed […]
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Vakkaru Maldives Named #1 Favourite Family Hotel Vakkaru Maldives has been named the No. 1 Favourite Family Hotel (International category) in the Condé Nast Traveller Middle East Readers’ Choice Awards 2021. This is the fourth prestigious award the luxury resort has received this year, after winning three accolades at the World Travel Awards 2021. The […]
Malsa Maaz, First Maldivian Barefoot Bookseller
Back in 2018, Soneva Fushi partnered with Ultimate Library to host the very first popup bookshop in Maldives. The resort began its search for Barefoot Booksellers, highly passionate individuals to run its desert island bookshop. From hundreds of applications from all corners of the world, Soneva would choose only two lucky candidates every year. In […]
A.J. Enterprises Pvt Ltd, Leaders in Commercial Security Services
AJ Enterprises Pvt Ltd was registered in 2001 as the first local commercial security service provider in the Maldives. Since then, for the past two decades, A.J. Enterprises has been providing excellence in the contract security industry, earning a reputation as the leading security provider in the country. A.J. Enterprises offers quality security programs and […]
Jeffry Tan Appointed Resort Manager at Raffles Maldives Meradhoo
Raffles Maldives Meradhoo has appointed Jeffry Tan as its new resort manager. Jeffry will be in charge of the resort’s overall operations, ensuring that guests continue to receive unique and extraordinary experiences. Jeffry brings in more than fourteen years of executive experience in the hospitality industry. He took on the role of rooms division head […]
Executive Chef Nyoman from Pullman Maldives Maamutaa
Originally from Bali, Indonesia, Chef Nyoman has been part of the Pullman family for six years, moving from Guangzhou China to the Maldives in September 2020 to spearhead the reopening of the property after the pandemic. As Pullman’s first female executive chef in the Maldives, Chef Nyoman leads a strong international team that collaborated with […]
Agoda Partners with Maldives Border Miles Loyalty Program
Agoda, one of the fastest-growing online travel booking platforms has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Maldives Border Miles, the world’s first destination loyalty program for tourists. The online signing ceremony took place on 22nd November 2021 and was honoured by Controller General of Maldives Immigration, Mr. Mohamed Ahmed Hussain; Deputy Minister of Tourism, […]
SO/ Maldives Officially Launched by S Hotels & Resorts Public Company Limited
S Hotels & Resorts Public Company Limited has held the official launching ceremony of SO/ Maldives, the vibrant new beachfront resort situated on the third island of CROSSROADS Maldives. Set to open in 2023, this exciting new project is a joint venture between S Hotels & Resorts and Wai Eco World Developer (WEWD), in partnership […]
Marriott International Resorts in Maldives Sign MoU with The Maldives National University
The seven Marriott International resorts in Maldives and The Maldives National University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 16th November 2021. This represents a significant step towards enhancing the existing relations between Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies (FHTS) and the tourism industry towards human capacity development. The MoU was signed by the Vice […]
Ausy Waseem and Sara Siyam, Management Couple at Siyam World
The newly opened Siyam World in Noonu Atoll is an island filled with wonders and behind this is an amazing team like no other. Ausy Waseem is the Resort Manager at Siyam World, who brought together a great management team of locals ahead of its successful opening on 28 October 2021. His real-life partner, Sara […]
GM’s View: Vincent Pauchon, The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort
Vincent Pauchon is the general manager at The St. Regis Vommuli Resort, Dhaalu Atoll. The French native has over sixteen years of experience overseeing five-star properties around the world and has been spearheading Vommuli’s operations since 2019. Hotelier Maldives interviewed the seasoned hotelier about his journey and leading one of the most luxurious resorts in […]
Jad Frem Appointed Commercial Director at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island has appointed Jad Frem as its new commercial director as the iconic twin-island resort prepares to unveil an expansive renovation in Q1 2022. The property is part of Conrad Hotels & Resorts, one of Hilton’s global luxury hotel brands. Frem joins Conrad Maldives Rangali Island from Six Senses, where he held […]
