Profiles

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sporting a gleeful smile and with her mind set on providing the best of hospitality, Juwayria (Juway) Yoosuf is the star of this edition’s Day in the Life segment. She is the Senior Lounge Hostess at the Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu Lounge at Velana International Airport. Having worked at the lounge for the past nine […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The sea is not something alien to Maldivians, in fact, it has been the way of life for many many generations. But, the women making a living by working at sea or even close to the sea every day is something you seldom see. Masha Ahmed is one of the handful of Maldivian women who’s […]

[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 […]

[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 […]

[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 […]

[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 […]

[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 […]

[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 […]

[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 […]