Sun Siyam appoints Inês Almeida as Social Media Marketing Manager
Sun Siyam has appointed Inês Almeida as Social Media Marketing Manager, strengthening the Group’s digital marketing team as it continues to grow its global social media presence and bring the stories of its resorts to audiences around the world. With experience spanning social media, content creation and digital communications, Inês brings a strong understanding of […]
Pullman Maldives Maamutaa appoints Mahmoodh Ibrahim as Front Office & Lifestyle Manager
Pullman Maldives Maamutaa has appointed Mahmoodh Ibrahim as Front Office & Lifestyle Manager, bringing 14 years of experience in luxury hospitality operations and guest services across resorts in the Maldives. Mahmoodh joins the resort with a professional background spanning front office operations, villa resort management, pre-opening operations and team development. Throughout his career, he has […]
Jumeirah Olhahali Island appoints Monsef Belmouden as F&B Director, Derrick Walles as Executive Chef
Jumeirah Olhahali Island has appointed Monsef Belmouden as Director of Food & Beverage and Derrick Walles as Executive Chef, strengthening its culinary and food and beverage leadership team as the resort continues to develop its dining experiences. Both executives joined the resort in October 2026, bringing experience across international luxury hotel brands and hospitality destinations […]
The Standard Maldives appoints Mehmet Ali Polat as Spa Manager
The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives, by Hyatt has announced the appointment of Mehmet Ali Polat as Spa Manager, ushering in a new chapter for the resort’s wellness programming and guest experiences. An accomplished wellness professional with an international background spanning luxury hotels, resorts, and cruise operations, Mehmet brings years of expertise in creating elevated spa experiences […]
SO/ Maldives promotes Shahid Ibrahim to Resort Manager
SO/ Maldives has promoted Shahid Ibrahim to Resort Manager, marking his third leadership position at the luxury lifestyle resort since joining the property in February 2025. Shahid, a Maldivian hospitality professional with more than 18 years of experience across the tourism and aviation industries, moves into the position after serving as Director of Rooms from […]
Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa promotes Rajeshwar Rao K to General Manager
Aldo Scarapicchia, Partner & Managing Director of The Emerald Collection, has announced the appointment of Rajeshwar Rao K as General Manager of Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa, its distinguished Deluxe All-Inclusive resort in the Maldives and a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. With over 20 years of international hospitality experience, Rao brings […]
Versa Hospitality promotes Ken Gundu, Andreas Haugg to corporate culinary and F&B leadership roles
Versa Hospitality has announced the promotions of Ken Gundu to Corporate Director of Culinary and Andreas Haugg to Corporate Director of Food & Beverage, strengthening its executive leadership team as the company develops its dining operations across the Versa Collection and Niva Hotels & Resorts. Both appointments are internal promotions, with the two executives taking […]
Jean-Luc Naret joins Aman as General Manager for upcoming Amanolu Maldives resort
Jean-Luc Naret, former Chief Executive of the Michelin Guide and former General Manager of One&Only Reethi Rah, has joined Aman as General Manager for its upcoming resort in the Maldives, Amanolu, marking his return to the country’s luxury hospitality industry. Naret announced his appointment on LinkedIn on Tuesday, confirming that he had officially joined Aman […]
Soneva appoints Teddy Susanto Wiryawan as General Manager of Soneva Jani
Soneva has appointed Teddy Susanto Wiryawan as General Manager of Soneva Jani in Noonu Atoll, bringing more than 25 years of international hospitality experience across luxury hotels and resorts in Asia, the Middle East, the Caribbean and the Indian Ocean. Wiryawan joins Soneva Jani from Vakkaru Maldives, where he served as General Manager from November […]
Finolhu Maldives appoints Ishan Hussain as Deputy General Manager
Finolhu, a Seaside Collection Resort, has announced the appointment of Ishan Hussain as Deputy General Manager, marking a significant milestone in his hospitality career and continued journey with the award-winning luxury lifestyle resort in the Maldives. With more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Ishan’s professional journey reflects dedication, perseverance and continuous […]
CROSSROADS Maldives promotes Ibrahim Farhad to Director of Marina
CROSSROADS Maldives has promoted Ibrahim Farhad to Director of Marina, expanding his responsibilities to include the overall management of The Marina and Township operations while retaining oversight of the destination’s retail activities. The promotion, effective from 1 October 2026, follows Farhad’s tenure as Director of Retail, a position he has held since joining CROSSROADS Maldives […]
Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa appoints Patrick Krauth as General Manager
Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa has appointed Patrick Krauth as General Manager, bringing more than two decades of international hospitality experience across luxury hotels and resorts in Asia, Australia, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas. Krauth joins the resort following more than three years at Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort in Costa Rica, where he most […]
