Jumeirah Olhahali Island appoints Surath Wickremasinghe as new Director of Food & Beverage
Jumeirah Olhahali Island has announced the appointment of Surath Wickremasinghe as the new Director of Food & Beverage. Bringing with him over 16 years of experience in luxury hospitality, Wickremasinghe joins the all-villa resort after holding prominent roles with renowned international brands such as Marriott, Hilton, Fairmont, Mövenpick, and Shangri-La. Throughout his career, he has […]
The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives appoints Justin Swart as General Manager
The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives has appointed Justin Swart as General Manager, effective April 3, 2025. With close to 20 years of luxury hospitality experience across South Africa, Thailand, and the Maldives, Swart brings a forward-thinking vision and people-driven leadership style to the award-winning resort. Originally from Worcester in South Africa’s Western Cape province, Swart was […]
SO/ Maldives appoints Chef Nyoman as Director of Culinary
SO/ Maldives has announced the appointment of Chef Nyoman as its Director of Culinary, further enhancing the resort’s reputation for innovative and refined dining experiences. A trailblazer in the culinary world, Chef Nyoman brings a wealth of experience, a passion for excellence, and a distinctive flair that perfectly aligns with the SO/ Maldives ethos of […]
Angsana Velavaru promotes Ali Shareef as Materials Manager
Ali Shareef has been promoted to the role of Materials Manager at Angsana Velavaru. With over 17 years of experience at the resort, Ali’s journey is a testament to dedication, adaptability, and a passion for operational excellence. Ali’s career began as a Storekeeper and gradually expanded into more pivotal roles, including Purchasing Coordinator and Purchasing […]
Madifushi Private Island appoints Afeef as Front Office Manager; Haamid at Hulhule Island Hotel
The Hospitality division of Maldives Inflight Catering (MIC) Group — Hulhule Island Hotel and Madifushi Private Island — has announced the appointment of two seasoned professionals to key Front Office leadership roles within the esteemed hospitality group. Haamid Wajeeh has been named Front Office Manager of Hulhule Island Hotel, while Hassan Afeef Ahmed takes on […]
Ayada Maldives promotes Ibrahim Shifaaz as Director of Rooms
Ayada Maldives has announced the promotion of Ibrahim Shifaaz to Director of Rooms, effective March 2025. Shifaaz, who previously served as Front Office Manager since June 2023, steps into this leadership role with over a decade of experience in the hospitality industry. Shifaaz began his career in 2009 as a housekeeping room attendant at Shangri-La’s […]
Universal Resorts appoints Bertrand Margerie as General Manager of Kuramathi Maldives
Universal Resorts has appointed Bertrand Margerie as General Manager of Kuramathi Maldives. Bertrand Margerie brings over 30 years of experience with globally renowned hospitality brands across 4 continents, as he steps into his new role as General Manager of Kuramathi Maldives. With a strong background in rooms and revenue management, Bertrand is well-equipped to lead this […]
Maldivian hotelier Maain Shahid appointed as Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise’s Front Office Manager
The iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, set amidst the breathtaking Canadian Rockies, has announced the appointment of Maain Shahid as its new Front Office Manager. With a wealth of experience in luxury hospitality across some of the world’s most sought-after destinations, Maain brings his exceptional leadership and guest service expertise to one of Canada’s most […]
JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa appoints Dinesh Pai as Executive Pastry Chef
JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa has announced the appointment of Dinesh Pai as its new Executive Pastry Chef. With an illustrious 19-year career in luxury hospitality, Chef Dinesh brings a wealth of expertise and creativity to the resort. In his new role, he will oversee the dessert and pastry offerings, ensuring an exceptional sweet […]
Sun Siyam Olhuveli Maldives promotes Akshit Dhar as Front Office Manager
Sun Siyam Olhuveli Maldives has announced the well-deserved promotion of Akshit Dhar to the role of Front Office Manager. Akshit, who joined the resort in 2023 as Assistant Front Office Manager, has demonstrated exceptional leadership, operational expertise, and a strong commitment to guest satisfaction. His strategic initiatives have played a pivotal role in enhancing operational […]
Michael Wieser returns to lead Lily Hotels as CEO
Lily Hotels has announced the return of Michael Wieser as the company Chief Executive Officer, marking a new chapter of growth and innovation for the company’s renowned, award-winning resorts. Wieser previously served as CEO of Lily Hotels before the COVID-19 pandemic, leading the company through a period of success and innovation. With 35 years of […]
JOALI Maldives promotes Ali Zubair as Director of Food and Beverage
JOALI Maldives has announced the promotion of Ali Zubair as Director of Food and Beverage. With over 2 decades of experience in operations and food & beverage, Ali Zubair was promoted to the Director of Food and Beverage in JOALI Maldives on 1st March 2025. Hailing from the south of Maldives, he has worked for […]
