Sun Siyam Iru Veli, Maldives welcomes accomplished hospitality leader, Masdhooq Saeed, as new General Manager
Sun Siyam Iru Veli, Maldives has announced the appointment of Masdhooq Saeed as General Manager, signifying a pivotal moment in the resort’s quest for the ultimate tropical island getaway while crafting enchanting, but authentic experiences for its guests. With an impressive track record spanning over 22 years in the hospitality industry, Masdhooq brings a wealth […]
Niyama Private Islands Maldives welcomes new Executive Chef Thierry Vergnault
Executive Chef Thierry Vergnault takes the helm of F&B at Nature’s Playground, overseeing the resort’s 10 restaurants and bars, as well as regular creative pop-ups and Michelin-starred collaborations. Born and bred in France, Chef Thierry Vergnault has trained in the classics of French culinary art. He fuses traditional cooking techniques and a relentless dedication to […]
Niyama Private Islands Maldives appoints Laurent Dreyer as Resort Manager
Niyama Private Islands Maldives is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Laurent Dreyer as Resort Manager, a Swiss national with two decades of experience in luxury hospitality. An economist by training, Laurent’s journey into hospitality began quite by chance. While working for Swiss brands Cartier then Evian, Laurent visited the Maldives in 2004 to […]
Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts elevates ocean conservation commitment: Welcomes first marine biologist to lead sustainable initiatives in the Maldives
Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts’ commitment to ocean conservation has taken a significant step forward with the recent appointment of the chain’s first-ever marine biologist, Tharushi Pitigala. She will oversee the sustainability initiatives of all four Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts in the Maldives, with a special focus on the extensive ocean conservation work led by Ellaidhoo […]
Usha Ali Rasheed appointed as Digital & Social Media Marketing Manager at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi has appointed Usha Ali Rasheed as the Digital & Social Media Marketing Manager. With a career spanning various positions in the Maldivian travel and hospitality industry, Usha brings a dynamic skill set to her new role. Beginning as a Sales Manager at Destiny Maldives, a travel agency, Usha demonstrated proficiency in […]
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island appoints Thomas Hoeborn as General Manager
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island has announced the appointment of Thomas Hoeborn as General Manager. A hospitality veteran with close to 40 years in the industry, Hoeborn’s new role will see him further drive Conrad Maldives Rangali Island’s ongoing commitment to luxury and innovative guest experiences. Jamie Mead, senior director, operations, South East Asia, said, “Thomas’ […]
Minor Hotels appoints Stuart De San Nicolas as Cluster General Manager for 3 Maldives resorts
Stuart De San Nicolas has been appointed as the new Cluster General Manager for Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas, Avani+ Fares Resort and NH Collection Maldives Havodda, effective from 23rd December 2023. With over 30 years of hands-on industry experience, gained from an impressive career that has taken him to locations as diverse as Europe, South […]
Aishath Nurain Janah named chair of MMPRC
Aishath Nurain Janah, daughter of Mohamed Ali Janah, Principal Advisor to the President on Trade and Investment, has assumed the role of Chairman at the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC). The appointment of Nurain to this position took place on Wednesday, with MMPRC’s official ‘X’ account extending a warm welcome to their new […]
Crossroads Maldives promotes local talent to key leadership roles
CROSSROADS Maldives, the premier integrated leisure destination of the Maldives, has announced the well-deserved promotions of three local talents to the roles of Assistant General Managers. Among the key appointments is Mohamed Adil’s promotion to Assistant General Manager of the CROSSROADS Marina. Since joining in 2018, Adil has exhibited exceptional leadership, playing a crucial role […]
Lily Beach Resort appoints Laurent Driole as Resort Manager
In an exciting and strategic move, Lily Beach Resort & Spa has announced the appointment of seasoned hotelier Laurent Driole as its new Resort Manager. With an illustrious career spanning over twenty-five years in the hospitality industry, Driole brings a wealth of expertise and a passion for delivering unparalleled guest experiences to the pristine shores […]
JA Resorts & Hotels appoints Khumar Askerova as Director of Sales and Marketing for the Indian Ocean
JA Resorts & Hotels has announced the appointment of Khumar Askerova as the new Director of Sales and Marketing for the Indian Ocean region. Khumar brings with her an impressive 25 years of experience in sales and marketing within the hospitality industry, and a key appointment to the regional team. The appointment will see Khumar […]
JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa announces Mohit Dembla’s promotion to General Manager
JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa, renowned as a haven for families and multigenerational travel, has announced the promotion of Mohit Dembla to the position of General Manager. Mohit Dembla, a seasoned hotelier with extensive experience in the hospitality industry, began his career with The Oberoi Group and later contributed his expertise to prestigious brands […]
