RAH GILI MALDIVES appoints Chunky Mathew as Resort Manager
At RAH GILI MALDIVES, the energy is as crucial as the architecture. As the inaugural island in the SIX & SIX PRIVATE ISLANDS collection, RAH GILI is redefining the private island experience, focusing on rhythm, feeling, and a clear narrative rather than conventional resort templates. The island, set to open in early 2026, is designed as a […]
Kandima Maldives appoints Mohamed Iujaz Zuhair as Resort Manager
Kandima Maldives has announced the appointment of Mohamed Iujaz Zuhair as the new Resort Manager. With a career spanning over 14 years in the luxury hospitality industry, Iujaz is set to lead the island resort’s operations and guest experience strategy as the island continues to push the boundaries of active lifestyle holiday experiences in the […]
Cinnamon Hotels appoints Sanjeeva Perera as Area General Manager for Maldives
Seasoned hotelier Sanjeeva Perera has been appointed as the Area General Manager for the Maldives at Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, a leading Sri Lankan hospitality brand. In his new role, Perera will oversee all of Cinnamon’s properties in the Maldives, which include Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives, Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives, Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives, and Ellaidhoo Maldives […]
Upcoming Bvlgari Resort Ranfushi Maldives appoints Enver Arslan as General Manager
Veteran hotelier Enver Arslan has been appointed as the General Manager of the highly anticipated Bvlgari Resort Ranfushi Maldives, slated to open in 2026. Arslan will bring his extensive experience and visionary leadership to helm the launch and operations of the thirteenth jewel in the Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts collection. The new Bvlgari Resort, located […]
Gili Lankanfushi appoints Florian Leven as Director of Operations
Gili Lankanfushi, the pioneer of sustainable, barefoot luxury in the Maldives, has announced the appointment of Florian Leven as Director of Operations. In this role, Leven will oversee the day-to-day operations of Gili Lankanfushi, drawing on over 25 years of international hospitality experience across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America. Leven joins Gili […]
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru, Dhawa Ihuru appoint Elias Pertoft as General Manager
Banyan Tree Group has announced the appointment of Elias Pertoft as General Manager of Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru and Dhawa Ihuru, effective 8 June 2025. Elias brings with him over 17 years of distinguished leadership in luxury hospitality, with a particular focus on remote island resorts and ultra-high-end guest experiences. His dedication, expertise, and commitment to […]
Hulhule Island Hotel appoints Hawwa Fareesha as Hotel Manager
Hulhule Island Hotel has announced the appointment of Hawwa Fareesha as the new Hotel Manager, bringing with her over 28 years of diverse experience in hospitality operations, leadership, and guest services across notable properties in the Maldives. Fareesha began her journey in the hospitality industry as a Restaurant Hostess at Banyan Tree Maldives Vabbinfaru and […]
Madifushi Private Island appoints Nazim ‘Naadhu’ Mohamed as Resort Manager
Madifushi Private Island has appointed Nazim Mohamed — mostly known in the industry as ‘Naadhu’ — as the new Resort Manager. As one of the first internationally trained butlers in the country, Naadhu has continually elevated the standard of service excellence throughout his career. Starting his career as a butler at Soneva Fushi, Naadhu quickly […]
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru appoints Ahmed Ayoub as Resort Manager
Four Seasons Resorts Maldives has announced the appointment of Ahmed Ayoub as Resort Manager, overseeing Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru and Four Seasons Private Island Maldives at Voavah. Known for his dynamic leadership and collaborative spirit, Ayoub’s arrival signals an exciting new phase of excellence across the two exceptional island destinations. A familiar […]
Crown & Champa Resorts appoints Akira Shiota as General Manager of Kudadoo, Hurawalhi Maldives
Crown & Champa Resorts has announced the appointment of Akira Shiota as the new General Manager of Kudadoo Maldives Private Island and Hurawalhi Island Resort. With an illustrious career spanning over 28 years in the luxury hospitality industry, Shiota brings a wealth of international experience, strong leadership, and a commitment to service excellence that aligns […]
dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives appoints leadership team
Located in Feydhoo Finolhu, North Malé Atoll—once a beloved picnic island for locals—dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives is only a 7-minute speedboat ride from Velana International Airport and designed to offer an effortless, worry-free escape with the limitless All-Inclusive concept, where everything is seamlessly taken care of from the moment guest arrives. As dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives gears […]
Coco Collection makes key leadership appointments
A truly Maldivian-owned hospitality brand in the Maldives, Coco Collection, has announced key appointments to its leadership team. The brand welcomes Belita Makina as Director of Revenue and Ronalaine Fernandez as Assistant Director of Communications at Coco Collection and embraces Mohamed Sobir as the new Resort Manager at Coco Bodu Hithi. Belita Makina has made […]
