Greg Allan on renewing Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa through its people and guest experiences
At Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa, the refurbishment programme reaches from villas and restaurants to the way guests plan their time on the island. For General Manager Greg Allan, these changes depend on understanding what guests value about the property and where their experience needs to improve. Speaking to Hotelier Maldives, Allan described […]
One&Only Reethi Rah’s award-winning Ayaaz Mohamed on the foundations of F&B leadership
Before taking responsibility for food and beverage operations, Ayaaz Mohamed worked as a launch crew member, gardener, room boy and steward. Each role gave him a view of how a resort functions and what its employees contribute to a guest’s stay. Those experiences continue to inform the way he leads as Food & Beverage Manager […]
Meet Sambe and Rilwan, the father-son duo sharing Maldivian culture at Anantara
For a country with such a tiny land footprint, the Maldives holds an impressively rich and diverse culture. Tourists may see flashes of it, but its true depth has always lived with the locals. Sambe and Rilwan, a father-and-son duo working at Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort and Anantara Veli Maldives Resort as Cultural Insiders, have […]
From recognition to responsibility: Ahmed Zahir on building Maldivian leadership at Angsana Velavaru
When Ali Shareef was named Procurement Personality of the Year at the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026, the recognition reached beyond one employee and one department. It highlighted a function on which every part of an island resort depends, and it gave Angsana Velavaru a public example of the Maldivian career development that General Manager Ahmed […]
People at the centre: Iyufa Amir’s approach to HR at Madifushi Private Island
At the heart of every memorable island experience is a team that feels supported, valued and inspired. Madifushi Private Island is highlighting Iyufa Amir, Human Resources Manager, whose people-first approach and strategic expertise help shape the culture behind the resort’s guest experience. For Iyufa, hospitality has always been about people. Behind every villa, every thoughtful […]
Evolution, not revolution: Kuredhivaru prepares for its next chapter as Mondrian Maldives
After seven years of building a position in the Maldives resort market, Kuredhivaru Resort & Spa is preparing for a change in identity. The resort will become Mondrian Maldives, bringing the Mondrian lifestyle brand to its private island setting in Noonu Atoll. For General Manager Stanislaw Pajdzinski, however, the transition is not about starting again. […]
Business of island hospitality: Ventive Hospitality’s Ranjit Batra on managing resort assets in Maldives
For a hotel owner, the Maldives presents a particular equation. A resort is not simply a collection of rooms supported by restaurants, a spa and recreational facilities. On an island, the owner is responsible for an operating environment that includes power generation, water production, waste management, marine ecosystems, staff infrastructure, transport and logistics, alongside the […]
One team, one table: Inside The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands’ award-winning F&B operation
At The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, the F&B and culinary operation is built around a principle that both the kitchen and service teams return to throughout the day: guest needs first. In 2026, that approach was recognised when the resort’s F&B and Culinary Team won F&B & Culinary Team of the Year at the Hotelier […]
People and purpose: Niva Dhigali’s Hassan Saeed on being an award-winning Resort Manager and team leader every day
When Hassan Saeed received the Resort Manager of the Year award at the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026, his first response was to direct the recognition towards the people working alongside him at Niva Dhigali Maldives. “A resort manager has a team of people who make his work possible,” Hassan says. “For me, first and foremost, […]
Malsa Shiyam: Growing through hospitality, leading through award-winning service
For Aminath Malsa Shiyam, Assistant Guest Relations Manager at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, hospitality has been a journey shaped by work, learning and people. Her recognition as Concierge / Guest Service Personality of the Year at the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 marks a point in a career that began with an internship and has […]
Mohamed Idhaadh leads technology operations at Madifushi Private Island
Madifushi Private Island has recognised the contribution of its IT Manager, Mohamed Idhaadh, whose experience in information technology continues to support the resort’s digital infrastructure and daily operations. Idhaadh joined Madifushi Private Island in January 2025, bringing more than 14 years of experience in the Maldivian hospitality industry. During his career, he has held technology […]
Where play shapes the journey: Krakengiri Kids’ Club’s award-winning approach at Hilton Maldives Amingiri
At a resort, a children’s club is often viewed as one part of a wider guest programme. For families, however, it can influence the rhythm of the entire stay. It determines whether children feel settled, whether parents feel comfortable spending time apart and, in many cases, whether a family chooses to return. At Hilton Maldives […]
