Sun Siyam Olhuveli’s Hawwa Hana: Breaking barriers in hospitality
Hawwa Hana, the Assistant Human Resource Manager at Sun Siyam Olhuveli Maldives, has built a career in the hospitality industry driven by a desire to help people and foster positive workplace environments. Her journey from an F&B attendant to a management position in human resources highlights the opportunities and challenges for women in the Maldivian […]
OBLU SELECT Lobigili’s Meesan Saaed: Carving a path in hospitality
Growing up between Addu and Fuvahmulah, Meesan Saaed developed a deep appreciation for the freedom, nature, and rich marine culture of the Maldives. Her journey into the hospitality industry was shaped by her determination to break barriers and pursue a career that was not traditionally encouraged for women in her community. “Where I come from, […]
OBLU SELECT Lobigili bridges gender gap with 80% women team
Having a women-majority workforce is uncommon in the Maldives. Typically, resorts have a significant gender gap, with ladies making up only around 25% of the staff. In contrast, at OBLU SELECT Lobigili almost 80% of the 100-strong workforce is made up of women. Even the Housekeeping teams have ladies – something rarely seen in Maldivian […]
Where is a woman’s place? Hear it from women of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts Maldives
For generations, women have heard phrases like “this is no place for a woman,” but at Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, their female employees are not only welcomed, they thrive. This Women’s Day, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts reaffirms its commitment to being an equal opportunities employer, challenging outdated perceptions, and paving the way for more women […]
Kurumba Maldives celebrates International Women’s Day
Kurumba Maldives resort celebrated International Women’s Day last week with several activities for guests and employees.
