Exclusive: Michael Wieser, Chief Executive Officer, Lily Hotels & Resorts
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Michael Wieser studied in one of the most reputable hotel schools in Austria, Hotel School Villa Blanca Austria, earning a Hotel & Management Diploma. He was introduced to the hotel industry at a very young age, as his parents owned a small country hotel. Over the years, Michael had worked with some notable brands, Starwood, […]
Careers: Rifaa Saeed, Director of Sales and Marketing at Kandima Maldives.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Growing up, Rifaa Saeed didn’t really consider getting into hospitality industry. That all changed when, in the 10th grade, she won a chance to go to Rangali Island Resort in a raffles draw. Seeing the amazing atmosphere, hospitality of the staff and most importantly the attention given to the guests by Maldivian staff convinced her […]
Supplier Spotlight: Adnan Moosa, Managing Director of ILAA Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We sat down with Adnan Moosa, Managing Director of ILAA Maldives to get an insight into the history of the company. Hotelier Maldives: Can you reflect back on the beginning of the company? What inspired you to create this business and what were the initial challenges? Adnan Moosa: After finishing school, I went abroad for […]
F&B: Ahmed Thariq, Restaurant Manager, Vivanta By Taj Coral Reef Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ahmed Thariq’s mind was racing as he sat across from his boss. Why am I here? Why have I been summoned? Why did the general manager wish to see me? Am I in trouble? What could have I done wrong? Questions were roaming in his head, as he nervously thought about what had happened. The […]
F&B: Fabrice Blazquez, Head Sommelier, Gili Lankanfushi
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Born and raised in Bordeaux, France, Fabrice says he was born into the bottom of the barrel. He grew up surrounded by the rich history and culture of French winemaking and has practically been drinking wine since he was three years old. Influenced by his father, an expert in the Negoce of fine Bordeaux wines, […]
Hassan (Speedy) Waleed, Bartender at Adaaran Club Rannalhi
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It was late afternoon when I reached Adaaran Club Rannalhi (ACR) and I was a little tired and dizzy from the long wait at the humid airport because of delayed flights, followed by an hour long speedboat ride to the resort. So I ordered a fresh orange juice when a bartender appeared at my side, […]
Careers: Haleem Lye – Operations Manager at Reethi Faru Resort
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Haleem Lye is a passionate hotelier with about 20 years of experience in the industry. Haleem Lye’s career in the hospitality sector began when he joined the Taj Samadura, Colombo Sri Lanka right after completing his Diploma in Hotel Management at the International Hotel School at Mount Lavinia Hotel, Sri Lanka. He is currently the […]
EXCLUSIVE; Elena Parashko, Resident Artist at Anantara Kihavah
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Russian artist, Elena Parashko, has always been a creative individual, drawing and painting ever since she was old enough hold a pencil and a brush. Becoming an artist was not an option growing up so Elena trained to be a school teacher. She then attained her Masters of Adult Education so she could teach literacy […]
Careers: Abdulla Fahmy, Front Office Manager, Equator Village
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Abdulla Fahmy is the third child born to a family of six from Nolhivaram Island of Haa Dhaalu Atoll. Born in 1973, Fahmy describes his childhood with his family as the best times of his life. After completing middle school in his native island as a top student, he moved to Malé for his higher […]
Niklas Bernstein, F&B Manager Hurawalhi Island Resort
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Niklas Bernstein has been working in the Maldives for over five years, over which he has made immense contributions to the development of successful hotel-based F&B outlets. With restaurants such as the signature 5.8 Undersea Restaurant of Hurawalhi Island Resort under his belt, he has made a name for himself as one of the county’s […]
A wellness lifestyle at Niyama Private Islands Maldives with Spa Director Ana Marques
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]One could easily live here. This was the thought that was running through my head as I walked with my therapist, along the sandy pathways lined with island foliage, through the relaxation area with lime trees, back to the reception at Drift Spa by Niyama. I had just finished my massage and was still obsessing […]
Vadivazhagan Paneer Selvam – not your everyday eco-activist
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Vadivazhagan ‘Vadi’ Paneer Selvam is the Earth Lab Supervisor at the Six Senses Laamu – a pilot project which raises the bar on eco-education and sustainability. The Earth Lab programme has since expanded into all 11 Six Senses properties and each lab serves as an accountability tool to produce locally, reduce consumption and support nearby […]
