Top Job Vacancies of the Week in Maldives Hospitality Industry
Sales Manager – Soneva Jani Soneva is looking for a sales manager for Soneva Villa Ownership. Key Duties The primary responsibility of the Sales Manager is to promote and sell private residences. This role reports directly to the Area Director and works closely with the island operations team and marketing team. Skills and Qualifications: Hotel school […]
Shubham Moondhara, Head of Corporate Strategy & Business Development, Trans Maldivian Airways
Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) began its journey in 1989 as a company operating a helicopter fleet by the name Hummingbird Island Helicopters. However, as the destination was struggling with its infrastructure, helicopters did not seem to be the ideal mode of transport as the majority of resorts were still accessible via boat transfers. Thus the […]
Jio’s Innovative Undersea Cable System to Connect Maldives Directly to India and Singapore
Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd. (Jio), India’s largest 4G and mobile broadband digital service provider, has signed an agreement with government-owned Ocean Connect Maldives (OCM) to introduce the next generation multi-terabit India-Asia-Xpress (IAX) undersea cable system to Hulhumale, Maldives. This high capacity and high-speed IAX system will connect Hulhumale’ directly with world’s major internet hubs in India […]
Resort News Weekly Roundup
Mӧvenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives Collaborates with UNICEF Maldives Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives has signed an advocacy collaboration with the UNICEF (United Nations Child’s Fund) Maldives to support its climate change programme. The resort is committed to help the organization achieve the sustainable development goals for children in the country. The agreement signing ceremony took place […]
MOPA Launches Waste Segregation Model Island Programme on Kudahuvadhoo
The Maldives Ocean Plastics Alliance (MOPA), together with the organization’s partners and the Dh. Kudahuvadhoo Council, officially launched the Waste Segregation Model Island programme on Dh. Kudahuvadhoo, on 17th February 2022. The launching ceremony was attended by MOPA officials and Dh. Kudahuvadhoo Council Members, as well as representatives of key partners – Male’ Aerated Water […]
Mandarin Oriental to Open a New Resort in the Maldives
From 2025, Mandarin Oriental Group has announced they will manage a new resort on a trio of private islands in the Maldives. Currently under development, the resort will stretch across three islands on the Bolidhuffaru Reef in South Male’ Atoll. Expect 120 villas including 56 over-water dwellings and 64 on the beach as well as […]
Ibiza & Dubai’s O Beach Weekender Is Coming to the Maldives
O Beach Ibiza is marking its tenth anniversary with a weekender in the Maldives – offering four days in paradise with all-inclusive five-star accommodation, beach parties, brunches and more. The ultimate paradise island experience is aimed at all those who love the high life and will take place from 24 to 29 November 2022 at Crossroads […]
Naufal Naeem, Director of Sales at Nova Maldives
Naufal Naeem is the new Director of Sales at Nova Maldives, an island resort set to open its doors on the 1 April 2022. Nova will be introducing a modern All-Inclusive Community Concept, which offers a contemporary yet laidback atmosphere. The brand’s value for money, “no fuss” concept is intended to foster a fun, progressive […]
Chef Adil Joins Salt Café & Restaurant as Executive Chef
Award-winning Maldivian Chef, Mohamed Adil has joined Salt Café & Restaurant as its new executive chef. A dedicated and passionate chef with a natural ability to interact with both guests and fellow team members, Chef Adil has an energy and desire to learn that has taken him from his first role as an apprentice at […]
50 on 50 : MU Maniku, Chairman, Universal Enterprises
To celebrate the 50th year of the Maldives tourism industry, we are starting a new series commemorating 50 leaders in the industry with the most impact, both in the past and looking to the future. The first segment features MU Maniku, Chairman of Universal Enterprises and Chairman of the Board of Maldives Association of Tourism […]
Top Job Vacancies of the Week in Maldives Hospitality Industry
General Manager (pre-opening) – Amari Kudakurathu Maldives ONYX Hospitality Group is hiring a general manager for its upcoming property in Raa Atoll, Maldives – Amari Kudakurathu. Key Duties The general manager will lead and supervise relevant activities within all departments of the hotel operation, be responsible for the commercial results of the operation as well […]
Tourism Yearbook 2021 Released
The Ministry of Tourism Maldives has published the Tourism Yearbook 2021, which presents the overall performance of the tourism industry in 2020. Tourist Accommodation The tourism industry of the Maldives started with just 280 beds in 1972 and by 2020, the aggregate had reached over 51,500 beds. Mainly four types of accommodation are permitted under […]
