The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort appoints Hishmath Hussain as Director of Sales
The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort has appointed Hishmath Hussain as Director of Sales, strengthening the resort’s commercial team with a Maldivian hospitality professional experienced in sales, reservations, marketing and client relationship management.
Announcing the appointment, the resort said Hussain, also known as Hishko, brings industry knowledge, leadership and enthusiasm to the role.
“We look forward to seeing Hishko bring fresh ideas and energy to The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort,” the resort said in an announcement.
Hussain joins The Westin Maldives following more than two years at Sirru Fen Fushi Private Lagoon Resort. He joined Sirru Fen Fushi as Senior Sales Manager in April 2024 and was promoted to Assistant Director of Sales three months later. He became Director of Sales in September 2025, holding the position until July 2026.
His career has included several roles in resort sales, marketing, reservations, communications and client relations. He spent more than seven years with Lifestyle Capital Partners, where he progressed from Sales and Marketing Associate to Sales Manager, Senior Sales Manager and Director of Sales and Marketing.
Hussain has also served as Sales and Reservation Manager, Assistant Sales Manager and Reservations Agent at NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort. Earlier in his career, he worked at Villa Air as Assistant Manager of Corporate Communications and as a Media and Communications Officer.
His experience also includes client relations and operations roles at Sultans of the Seas, project coordination at Transparency Maldives and three years as cabin crew with Trans Maldivian Airways. His move into client relations began in 2013 before he transitioned into hospitality sales and marketing.
Hussain holds a bachelor’s degree in management and entrepreneurship and tourism management from James Cook University. He also completed a certificate in hotel real estate investment and asset management at Cornell University. His areas of experience include sales, negotiation, contracting, project and team management, reservations and client relationship management.
Located on Miriandhoo Island in Baa Atoll, The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort is situated within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The resort has 70 villas, comprising 41 beach villas and 29 overwater villas.
Its facilities include four beachfront dining venues, Heavenly Spa by Westin, a fitness centre, an outdoor pool and the AQUA watersports centre. The resort provides beach and overwater accommodation, with selected villas and residences offering private pools.
In his new position, Hussain will be part of the resort’s commercial leadership team as The Westin Maldives continues to develop its presence across international and domestic markets.
