(Jack) Tiang Toh Huat, the Advisory Executive Chef at Summer Island Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jack Tiang, the Advisory Executive Chef at Summer Island Maldives, is at the top of his field. In October, he competed among the best in the business at the 2016 Global Gourmet Chef Par Excellence World Culinaire Competition and was selected among the world’s top 50 outstanding chefs. Hotelier Maldives sat down with Tiang to […]
Homegrown Hotelier – Shabeer Ahmed, Chairman of Coco Collection
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Shabeer Ahmed is Chairman of Coco Collection, a company with three properties in the Maldives in its portfolio: Coco Bodu Hithi and Coco Privé in Male Atoll and Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu in Baa Atoll. Shabeer’s rise was marked by grit and determination in the face of adversity. But you will also discover that he […]
Careers: Meet a team of professional women from the Hulhule Island Hotel
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In the Maldivian tourism sector, women make up only 8% of the workforce and of which only 3% are Maldivian women. For this instalment of Hotelier Maldives’ Careers segment we bring you a team of young, energetic and dedicated professional women from the Hulhule Island Hotel (HIH).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Aminath Nuha, General Manager’s Secretary Even at a very […]
Binding tradition with wellness; Aishath Zulfishan, Spa Manager at Kurumba Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Some eleven years back, Aishath Zulfishan (Xubba) decided that she wasn’t going to be in F&B anymore; an earlier visit to Soneva Fushi had cemented her desire to join the wellness industry. She embarked on her wellness career as a receptionist at the spa at Huvafen Fushi. Now Xubba manages the Veli Spa at Kurumba […]
Christoph Pentzlin, Executive Chef at Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Christoph Pentzlin always knew that he wanted to be a chef. Growing up in Berlin, Pentzlin became intrigued by the idea of using food to create different impressions and evoke emotions in people. The decision to pursue a career in the culinary sector was a no-brainer. His career took off quickly and Pentzlin found himself […]
The story behind Meraki Coffee Roasters
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Coffee is considered to be one of the most common beverages of the world. While some people need a cup of coffee to begin their day, most are usually unaware of the amount of work that goes into brewing that perfect cup. ‘Meraki Coffee Roasters’ located in Male’ City is the first commercial coffee roaster […]
A day in the life of Amari’s housekeeping team
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Amari Havodda Maldives’ housekeepers are Maldivian and not all of them are from Gaafu Dhaalu atoll, where the resort is situated. One is from Addu, down south, another from Alif Alif, the middle of the Maldives yet another comes from even further afield, Haa Dhaalu, one of the northernmost atolls. Despite the short time they’ve […]
Jesper Hougaard, Managing Director, Serena Spa
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Prior to getting involved in the spa business, Managing Director of Serena Spa Jesper Hougaard spent 25 years in the aviation industry. “I saw it more as a service than just transportation. I found it very important that you look at what a customer wants and try to fulfill that requirement rather than simply transport […]
Michelin starred Italian chef Carmelo Greco at Coco Bodu Hithi
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Renowned for the resorts’ sophisticated and relaxed dining atmosphere, Coco Bodu Hithi is pleased to announce the arrival of visiting Michelin starred chef, Carmelo Greco. Arriving to Maldives on 18th March 2017, Greco will be spending 2 weeks at Coco Bodu Hithi, during which he will be creating exclusive dinners and interactive master classes for […]
Careers: Abdulla (Lolly) Saeed – Tour Guide
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Abdulla (Lolly) Saeed’s face is a familiar one, you’ve likely seen him on the street shepherding flocks of tourists, especially around landmarks and the tourist shopping district. He’s been a tour guide for 32 years, he reckons; almost a lifetime for someone who’s not even 50. Saeed’s a native of Ha. Dhidhdhoo, the youngest of […]
Fathimath Salah, Founder and Principal Designer of Niru Studio
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Koki’s fascination with design began at an early age, as during her childhood she was exposed to the works of local boat builders and crafts people. She studied Interior Design at the Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia and completed her Master in Interior and Product Design from Academia Italiana in Florence, Italy in […]
Careers: Ahmed Hussain – Restaurant Supervisor at Makunudu Island
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ahmed Hussain hails from Fuahmulak and has spent most of his life in hospitality. 2016 marks the 34th year since he joined the industry, yet he seems as eager to carry on as a man half his age. Ahmed’s schooling was completed in the early 80’s on his native island. Tourism was expanding its footprint […]















