Struggle and Success: The Story of Hussain Shahid, Executive Assistant Manager, Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives
Achievements may take different forms, different scales, and there are many sacrifices and challenges behind it. Hussain Shahid’s greatest win isn’t a trophy, neither it is a title or a promotion. For him, his greatest achievement is people. Hotelier Maldives looked closer into his twenty-three year old story in the hospitality industry. The Beginning In […]
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JOALI Maldives Donates to Three NGOs in the Maldives JOALI Maldives is a passionate supporter of environmental conservation, community engagement and women empowerment. To foster these values, the resort donated funds raised by guests and hosts over the festive period to support three nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) working in the Maldives. The donations were handed over […]
Madheeh Mohamed, Executive Housekeeper, Ayada Maldives
Madeeh Mohamed is the executive housekeeper at Ayada Maldives, a 122-villa luxury island in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll. Madheeh began his journey as a housekeeping villa attendant in 1997 and currently carries twenty-five years of experience in the field. He joined Ayada in 2011 and in the past decade, he has climbed up the ladder from […]
Parley – Helping the Maldives Turn the Tide on Plastic Pollution!
An estimated ten million metrics tons of plastic rubbish end up in our oceans every year. Most of the plastic debris sinks or remains in huge gyres, however a significant percentage of it washes onto coastlines daily. This is the first in a series of articles looking at plastic pollution in the Maldives and its […]
Abdul Matheen Adam, Restaurant Manager, The Edge, Grand Park Kodhipparu
Offering the best of open dining on the beach, the Edge at Grand Park Kodhipparu is where guests indulge in a wide range of international cuisines from the restaurant’s extensive ‘live cooking’ buffet menu. Spearheading the operations of the Edge is Restaurant Manager Abdul Matheen Adam. Matheen is an honest, reliable man that treats every […]
Heidi Grimwood, Vice President, ELE I NA Spa
Heidi Grimwood, the Vice President of ELE I NA by Atmosphere shares with Hotelier Maldives her vision in steering ELE I NA towards the future of Maldivian Wellness. At the age of eighteen, Heidi first began her career training as a fitness instructor and personal trainer in New Zealand. With her experience in fitness, she […]
Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives Unveils New Nikkei Cuisine Restaurant
Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives has revealed the latest addition to its expansive dining experiences. Located by the beachfront, Mar-Umi Restaurant and Bar officially opened to guests late December and offers Peruvian-Japanese Sensation. Mar-Umi is helmed by Chef Rodrigo Serrano, whose culinary experience spans three continents and trainings with S. Pellegrino awarded Chefs in South America. […]
Top Job Vacancies of the Week in Maldives Hospitality Industry
Senior Director, Marine Biology – Soneva Soneva is looking for a Senior Director, Marine Biology, who will be responsible for all R&D functions and (guest) activities related to marine biology in all of Soneva’s resorts. Key Duties You will manage the team of hosts involved in marine research and guest services and be responsible for […]
HamacLand Concept – An Innovative Beach Solution for Maldives Resorts
At La Seyne-sur-Mer on the Mediterranean’s Provencal coast, an extensive team of professionals had founded a state-of-the-art solution to increase the beach area of island resorts with eco-friendly extensions. Since then, the HamacLand Concept has expanded into Dubai, Oman, Bahamas, Qatar, Seychelles, Turks & Caicos and the Maldives, offering a dedicated space on water. A […]
The Strong Influence of Art and Design on Traveller’s Experience
(Left) Talenia Phua Gajardo, head art & design hunter and founder/CEO of The Artling | (right) Kim Tay, gallery director and co-founder For centuries, the various forms of art have played a significant role in how people remember things, their experiences and enthusiasm. From the Renaissance era to modern and contemporary design, art has served as […]
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Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi Debuts the First Zuma Restaurant in the Indian Ocean Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi unveils the latest addition to its collection of 10 distinctive culinary experiences at the iconic resort paradise with the debut of the world-renowned Contemporary Japanese concept Zuma at the resort in the archipelago. With breathtaking views of the […]
The Nautilus Maldives Launches Innovative Wellness Experience with Ananda in The Himalayas
The Nautilus Maldives has partnered with the world’s top ranked destination spa and wellness retreat, Ananda in The Himalayas, to offer a first of its kind wellbeing experience. The collaboration begins in January 2022 and combines the confluence of the majestic Himalayas and the expansive Indian Ocean. Ananda, located in the tranquil Himalayan foothills, is […]
