Abdul Matheen Adam, Restaurant Manager, The Edge, Grand Park Kodhipparu
Offering the best of open dining on the beach, the Edge at Grand Park Kodhipparu is where guests indulge in a wide range of international cuisines from the restaurant’s extensive ‘live cooking’ buffet menu. Spearheading the operations of the Edge is Restaurant Manager Abdul Matheen Adam. Matheen is an honest, reliable man that treats every […]
Heidi Grimwood, Vice President, ELE I NA Spa
Heidi Grimwood, the Vice President of ELE I NA by Atmosphere shares with Hotelier Maldives her vision in steering ELE I NA towards the future of Maldivian Wellness. At the age of eighteen, Heidi first began her career training as a fitness instructor and personal trainer in New Zealand. With her experience in fitness, she […]
Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives Unveils New Nikkei Cuisine Restaurant
Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives has revealed the latest addition to its expansive dining experiences. Located by the beachfront, Mar-Umi Restaurant and Bar officially opened to guests late December and offers Peruvian-Japanese Sensation. Mar-Umi is helmed by Chef Rodrigo Serrano, whose culinary experience spans three continents and trainings with S. Pellegrino awarded Chefs in South America. […]
Top Job Vacancies of the Week in Maldives Hospitality Industry
Senior Director, Marine Biology – Soneva Soneva is looking for a Senior Director, Marine Biology, who will be responsible for all R&D functions and (guest) activities related to marine biology in all of Soneva’s resorts. Key Duties You will manage the team of hosts involved in marine research and guest services and be responsible for […]
HamacLand Concept – An Innovative Beach Solution for Maldives Resorts
At La Seyne-sur-Mer on the Mediterranean’s Provencal coast, an extensive team of professionals had founded a state-of-the-art solution to increase the beach area of island resorts with eco-friendly extensions. Since then, the HamacLand Concept has expanded into Dubai, Oman, Bahamas, Qatar, Seychelles, Turks & Caicos and the Maldives, offering a dedicated space on water. A […]
The Strong Influence of Art and Design on Traveller’s Experience
(Left) Talenia Phua Gajardo, head art & design hunter and founder/CEO of The Artling | (right) Kim Tay, gallery director and co-founder For centuries, the various forms of art have played a significant role in how people remember things, their experiences and enthusiasm. From the Renaissance era to modern and contemporary design, art has served as […]
Resort News Weekly Roundup
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi Debuts the First Zuma Restaurant in the Indian Ocean Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi unveils the latest addition to its collection of 10 distinctive culinary experiences at the iconic resort paradise with the debut of the world-renowned Contemporary Japanese concept Zuma at the resort in the archipelago. With breathtaking views of the […]
The Nautilus Maldives Launches Innovative Wellness Experience with Ananda in The Himalayas
The Nautilus Maldives has partnered with the world’s top ranked destination spa and wellness retreat, Ananda in The Himalayas, to offer a first of its kind wellbeing experience. The collaboration begins in January 2022 and combines the confluence of the majestic Himalayas and the expansive Indian Ocean. Ananda, located in the tranquil Himalayan foothills, is […]
Women in Hospitality: Monika Angliker, Guest Services Manager, Kandolhu Maldives
Monika Angliker joined Kandolhu Maldives as guest services manager in October 2021. Since then, the Swiss national has been leading the Front Office team at the exquisite resort, lending her valuable skills in guest service management. Monika began her career as a flight attendant for Swissair. She then entered the hotel sector as guest service […]
Bryce Seator Appointed General Manager at Kanuhura Maldives
Kanuhura Maldives has appointed Bryce Seator as general manager. Bryce brings in over seventeen years of experience in senior management roles in international luxury hotels and resorts. Prior to joining Kanuhura Maldives, Bryce served as resort manager in Amanyara in Turks and Caicos and in Six Senses Zil Pasyon in the Seychelles. Previously, he held the […]
Universal Resorts Management Appoints Chief Operating Officers
Universal Resorts Management (URM) has appointed Visha Mahir and Sanjay Maniku as chief operating officers of the company. Visha brings in over twenty years of experience in the Maldives tourism industry and has served as executive director at Universal Enterprises since 2002. Meanwhile, Sanjay has served as executive director for Development and Joint Ventures at […]
Ministry of Tourism Amends Guidelines on Quarantine Duration
Following the rise in the number of cases, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) published a circular in the Government of Maldives Gazette to revise the Quarantine/ Isolation period effective from 13th January 2022. According to this publication, changes have been brought to the isolation period for those identified as a positive case of Covid-19 as […]
