Meet Sambe and Rilwan, the father-son duo sharing Maldivian culture at Anantara
For a country with such a tiny land footprint, the Maldives holds an impressively rich and diverse culture. Tourists may see flashes of it, but its true depth has always lived with the locals. Sambe and Rilwan, a father-and-son duo working at Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort and Anantara Veli Maldives Resort as Cultural Insiders, have […]
From daily operations to reef: Making marine conservation part of guest experience at OBLU SELECT Sangeli
At OBLU SELECT Sangeli, marine conservation connects two areas of resort life that are often discussed separately: the work taking place on the reef and the decisions made across daily operations. For Marine Biologist Giorgia Maggioni, that work involves coral nurseries, reef monitoring, data collection, partnerships and guest education through the Muraka Marine Conservation Centre. […]
From recognition to responsibility: Ahmed Zahir on building Maldivian leadership at Angsana Velavaru
When Ali Shareef was named Procurement Personality of the Year at the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026, the recognition reached beyond one employee and one department. It highlighted a function on which every part of an island resort depends, and it gave Angsana Velavaru a public example of the Maldivian career development that General Manager Ahmed […]
People at the centre: Iyufa Amir’s approach to HR at Madifushi Private Island
At the heart of every memorable island experience is a team that feels supported, valued and inspired. Madifushi Private Island is highlighting Iyufa Amir, Human Resources Manager, whose people-first approach and strategic expertise help shape the culture behind the resort’s guest experience. For Iyufa, hospitality has always been about people. Behind every villa, every thoughtful […]
Evolution, not revolution: Kuredhivaru prepares for its next chapter as Mondrian Maldives
After seven years of building a position in the Maldives resort market, Kuredhivaru Resort & Spa is preparing for a change in identity. The resort will become Mondrian Maldives, bringing the Mondrian lifestyle brand to its private island setting in Noonu Atoll. For General Manager Stanislaw Pajdzinski, however, the transition is not about starting again. […]
Business of island hospitality: Ventive Hospitality’s Ranjit Batra on managing resort assets in Maldives
For a hotel owner, the Maldives presents a particular equation. A resort is not simply a collection of rooms supported by restaurants, a spa and recreational facilities. On an island, the owner is responsible for an operating environment that includes power generation, water production, waste management, marine ecosystems, staff infrastructure, transport and logistics, alongside the […]
Systems behind the stay: How Six Senses Kanuhura’s award-winning engineering meets sustainability
At an island resort, much of the engineering team’s work is noticed only when something stops working. Water must reach kitchens and villas, power systems must operate without interruption, wastewater must be treated, lighting must function, and each facility must be maintained without disturbing guests. When these systems work as intended, the engineering operation remains […]
One team, one table: Inside The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands’ award-winning F&B operation
At The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, the F&B and culinary operation is built around a principle that both the kitchen and service teams return to throughout the day: guest needs first. In 2026, that approach was recognised when the resort’s F&B and Culinary Team won F&B & Culinary Team of the Year at the Hotelier […]
Meet Miuna Hassan, the learning & development leader behind Madifushi Private Island
Madifushi Private Island is highlighting Miuna Hassan, affectionately known as Miu, the Training Manager, whose passion for people development and service excellence continues to shape the learning culture across the resort. Promoted to the role of Training Manager in March 2025, Miuna has played an instrumental role in strengthening Learning & Development initiatives, driving quality […]
People and purpose: Niva Dhigali’s Hassan Saeed on being an award-winning Resort Manager and team leader every day
When Hassan Saeed received the Resort Manager of the Year award at the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026, his first response was to direct the recognition towards the people working alongside him at Niva Dhigali Maldives. “A resort manager has a team of people who make his work possible,” Hassan says. “For me, first and foremost, […]
Malsa Shiyam: Growing through hospitality, leading through award-winning service
For Aminath Malsa Shiyam, Assistant Guest Relations Manager at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, hospitality has been a journey shaped by work, learning and people. Her recognition as Concierge / Guest Service Personality of the Year at the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 marks a point in a career that began with an internship and has […]
Mohamed Idhaadh leads technology operations at Madifushi Private Island
Madifushi Private Island has recognised the contribution of its IT Manager, Mohamed Idhaadh, whose experience in information technology continues to support the resort’s digital infrastructure and daily operations. Idhaadh joined Madifushi Private Island in January 2025, bringing more than 14 years of experience in the Maldivian hospitality industry. During his career, he has held technology […]
