The Standard, Maldives appoints Ali Inaz as Assistant Food & Beverage Operations Manager
The Standard, Maldives has announced the appointment of Ali Inaz as its new Assistant Food & Beverage Operations Manager, marking the addition of another homegrown Maldivian talent to its leadership team. Ali brings over a decade of hands-on experience in the hospitality industry, having previously worked with esteemed resorts including JOALI BEING, Cora Cora Maldives, […]
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa promotes Ajay Sharma as Resort Manager
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa has announced the promotion of Ajay Sharma from Director of Operations to Resort Manager, effective September 2025. Since joining the resort in August 2024, Ajay has played a pivotal role in shaping operational excellence and enhancing guest experiences, bringing a wealth of hospitality expertise and leadership to the […]
Angsana Velavaru appoints Artemasius Harefa as new Wellbeing Director
Angsana Velavaru has announced the appointment of Artemasius Harefa, affectionately known as Arthe, as its new Wellbeing Director. With more than two decades of experience in the hospitality and wellbeing industry, Arthe brings a wealth of expertise gained across Asia and the Middle East, having held leadership positions at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru, Angsana Saranam, Banyan […]
Minor Hotels appoints Jason Kruse to lead Anantara Maldives Complex as General Manager
Minor Hotels, a global hotels owner and operator with over 560 properties in 59 countries, has announced the appointment of Jason Kruse as Complex General Manager of Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort, Anantara Veli Maldives Resort, and Naladhu Private Island Maldives. An accomplished hospitality professional with over 20 years of experience, Jason brings a wealth of […]
.Here Baa Atoll Maldives appoints Mohamed Nadheem as Senior Luxury Sales Manager
New ultra luxury private island, .Here Baa Atoll Maldives has expanded its in-house sales team with the appointment of Mohamed Nadheem as Senior Luxury Sales Manager. Joining from luxury travel agent Ryoko Maldives, Nadheem brings a wealth of experience in the Indian Ocean space as well as a deep understanding of luxury travel markets. In […]
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort promotes Nika Kim to Director of Commercial
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort has announced the promotion of Nika Kim to Director of Commercial, effective September 2025. Nika brings over nine years of experience in luxury tourism and hospitality, with a strong record of driving revenue growth, building strategic partnerships, and delivering guest experiences across the Maldives and internationally. Since joining InterContinental Maldives in […]
Lily Hotels appoints Thilak Bandaranayake as Cluster E-Commerce & Distribution Manager
Lily Hotels has announced the appointment of Thilak Bandaranayake as Cluster E-Commerce & Distribution Manager. With over a decade of experience in hospitality e-commerce, digital marketing, and revenue management across Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Thilak brings a proven track record in driving online visibility, optimising OTA performance, and delivering strategic growth. His expertise spans […]
Bandos Maldives appoints Haamidh Uwais as Marketing & Communications Manager
Bandos Maldives has welcomed Haamidh Uwais as its new Marketing & Communications Manager, a role that will see him lead the resort’s branding, communications, and global marketing initiatives. With an MBA and a background in software engineering, Haamidh brings a rare combination of strategic business knowledge and digital expertise. With over seven years of experience, […]
Soneva appoints new management team, opens new headquarters in Dubai
Soneva Group, a pioneer in ultra-luxury hospitality, has announced the appointment of three senior executives to its leadership team, effective September 2025. Joanna Flint has joined as Chief Commercial Officer, Chris Whitehouse as Chief Financial Officer, and Abhishek Sharma has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. Flint brings more than two decades of leadership experience […]
Sheraton Maldives appoints Daniel Mac Samson as Director of Food & Beverage
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa has announced the appointment of Daniel Mac Samson as its new Director of Food & Beverage. With over 15 years of experience across India, the Maldives, Qatar, and Bali, Daniel brings a wealth of expertise in multi-restaurant operations, concept creation, pre-openings, and immersive dining experiences. Daniel began his […]
Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives promotes Abdulla Alim to Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications
Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives has announced the promotion of Abdulla Alim to Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications. Since joining the resort in 2023 as Marketing & Communications Manager, Alim has played a central role in strengthening the resort’s global profile and driving key milestones. Within two years, his contributions helped position Kuda Villingili among […]
Villa Resorts appoints Muhammad Saleem as Resort Manager for Villa Nautica
Villa Resorts has announced the appointment of Muhammad Saleem as the Resort Manager for Villa Nautica. Saleem brings over 17 years of hospitality experience to his new role, shaped by a career spent at some of the Maldives’ most respected luxury resorts. Known for his calm leadership and operational expertise, he is focused on building […]
