Shamin Ali appointed Director of HR at Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah
Maldivian hospitality leader Shamin Ali has been appointed as the Director of Human Resources at Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah, effective August 3, 2026. Bringing over two decades of global HR leadership across the GCC and the Maldives, Shamin returns to Hilton to lead the luxury property’s people strategies, talent acquisition, leadership development, and organizational […]
ananea Madivaru Maldives appoints Pierre Leif Edlund as General Manager
ananea Madivaru Maldives has appointed Pierre Leif Edlund as General Manager, marking his return to the Maldives after two years in Bangkok and the continuation of a hospitality career that has included senior leadership roles at several resorts across the country. Edlund took up the position in July 2026, returning to the Maldives for what […]
MIC Group promotes Ahmed Shifan to Group Director of Procurement
Maldives Inflight Catering Group has announced the promotion of Ahmed Shifan from Corporate Head of Procurement to Group Director of Procurement. Shifan joined MIC Group in December 2025 as Corporate Head of Procurement, bringing more than 20 years of experience within the Maldivian hospitality industry. Since joining the Group, he has provided strategic leadership across […]
Atmosphere Core appoints Mohamed Mansour as General Manager of OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi and OBLU SELECT Lobigili
Atmosphere Core has announced the appointment of Mohamed Mansour as General Manager of OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi and OBLU SELECT Lobigili, strengthening the leadership of two distinctive island resorts within the COLOURS OF OBLU portfolio. With more than 21 years of extensive experience in the hospitality industry, Mansour brings a wealth of operational expertise, strong leadership […]
MIC Group promotes Mohamed Nisham to Chief Financial Officer
Maldives Inflight Catering (MIC) Group has announced the promotion of Mohamed Nisham from Chief Financial Controller to Chief Financial Officer. Nisham joined MIC Group as Chief Financial Controller in February 2025, bringing extensive experience in financial leadership within the Maldivian hospitality industry. Since joining the Group, he has played an important role in strengthening financial […]
Hulhule Island Hotel promotes Ibrahim Naeem to Cluster Executive Chef
Hulhule Island Hotel has announced the promotion of Ibrahim Naeem from Executive Chef to Cluster Executive Chef, recognising his culinary expertise, strong leadership and continued contribution to the organisation. In his expanded role, Ibrahim will provide strategic culinary leadership across Hulhule Island Hotel and other food and beverage outlets managed by the hotel. His portfolio […]
Maldivian hotelier Maain Shahid appointed Hotel Manager at Cabot Revelstoke Mountain Lodge
Cabot Revelstoke Mountain Lodge has announced the appointment of Maain Shahid as its new Hotel Manager, marking a¬n exciting new chapter in his hospitality career and bringing his extensive international luxury resort experience to one of British Columbia’s most anticipated new mountain destinations. Set to open in 2027 and located at the base of Mount […]
Keith Johnson appointed Cluster Director of Food and Beverage for Anantara’s South Malé Atoll resorts
Anantara Hotels & Resorts has appointed Keith Johnson as Cluster Director of Food and Beverage in the Maldives, overseeing F&B operations across Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort, Anantara Veli Maldives Resort and Naladhu Private Island Maldives. Johnson took up the position in August 2026, bringing more than a decade of experience in restaurant and hotel food […]
Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa appoints Afrah Abdulla as Commercial Director
Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa has announced the appointment of Afrah Abdulla as Commercial Director, effective 1st August, 2026. In this role, he will oversee the resort’s commercial department, including revenue management, sales and marketing, while leading strategies that strengthen market positioning, drive sustainable growth and enhance overall business performance. Afrah brings more than […]
The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort appoints Sinta Herna Septiana as Spa Manager
The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort has appointed Sinta Herna Septiana as Spa Manager at Heavenly Spa by Westin, bringing her back to the Maldives more than a decade after she began her hotel spa career in the country. Originally from Indonesia, Sinta started her professional wellness journey in the Maldives in 2015 as a Spa […]
Taj Coral Reef promotes Ahmed Shujau to Director of Food & Beverage
Ahmed Shujau has been promoted to Director of Food & Beverage at Taj Coral Reef Resort & Spa Maldives, marking the latest step in a hospitality career spanning more than two decades. In his new role, Shujau will lead the resort’s food and beverage division, overseeing its restaurants, bar, in-villa dining and banqueting operations. His […]
OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI appoints Abnash Kumar as General Manager
In a strategic appointment that signals a new chapter of operational refinement and sustainable innovation, THE OZEN COLLECTION welcomes Abnash Kumar as General Manager of its ultra-luxury sanctuary, OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI. Abnash arrives with more than two decades of distinguished leadership across some of the world’s most iconic hospitality destinations—from a legendary hotel in New […]
