Purchasing Power: Mohamed Mahdy, Assistant Vice President -Administration (Head of Purchasing), Adaaran Resorts Maldives

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hotelier Maldives speaks with Adaaran Resorts Maldives’ Assistant Vice President -Administration and Head of Purchasing, Mohamed Mahdy to get his take on purchasing. How long have you been in purchasing? I’ve been working for Adaaran Resorts Maldives for the past 24 years, of which, for 13 years I have acted as Head of Purchasing. What […]

Mosquito Magician: The future of pest control

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Mosquitoes are a tropical island’s nightmare. Not only are they irritating, but they spread killer diseases, and are known as the ‘most dangerous animal in the world’. It can be found in scourges in tropical regions, the island paradise of the Maldives included, and their itchy, irritating bites and nearly ubiquitous presence can ruin a […]

Suppliers You Should Know: Liquid Pvt Ltd

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With the launch of the all-new ‘Buyer’s Guide’ segment, featuring industry news, supplier and buyer’s opinions and latest product news, Hotelier Maldives speaks with Liquid Pvt Ltd for the Product Guide section. Have you introduced any new products? We have recently introduced Nespresso Essenza Mini and the new Nespresso Citiz Single and Citiz with Milk coffee machines. […]

Purchasing Power: Ibrahim Naseer, Purchasing & Cost Control, Niyama Private Islands Maldives

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hotelier Maldives sat down with Ibrahim Naseer, Purchasing & Cost Control at Niyama Private Islands Maldives to get his take on the industry. How long have you been in purchasing? I’ve been working in the hotel industry for the past seven years, and with Purchasing at Niyama Private Islands Maldives for over a year. What […]

F&B: Ahmed Thariq, Restaurant Manager, Vivanta By Taj Coral Reef Maldives

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ahmed Thariq’s mind was racing as he sat across from his boss. Why am I here? Why have I been summoned? Why did the general manager wish to see me? Am I in trouble? What could have I done wrong? Questions were roaming in his head, as he nervously thought about what had happened. The […]

Purchasing Power: Ahmed Shifan, Purchasing Manager, Mercure Maldives Kooddoo

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With the launch of the all-new ‘Buyer’s Guide’ segment, featuring industry news, supplier and buyer’s opinions and latest product news, Hotelier Maldives speaks with Mercure Maldives Kooddoo’s Ahmed Shifan for the Purchasing Power section. Hotelier Maldives: How long have you been in purchasing? Ahmed Shifan: I started my career in the hospitality industry with the […]

KOHLER: Winning over the luxury hotels of Maldives

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]KOHLER is one of the reputed suppliers of Bathroom and Kitchen fixtures in the Maldives. They offer a range of high-end products designed with advanced technologies and efficient mechanics. Perhaps their reliability is as important as their design aesthetics in earning the trust of many luxury properties in the Maldives. Kohler products have been distributed […]

Hideaway Beach Resort invites partners to experience White Platinum Plan

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa has invited its partners to experience the newly launched all-inclusive White Platinum Plan. The resort invited its DMCs, partners and media to experience the all-round carefree package dedicated for the most discerning travellers. With the new plan, the luxury resort caters to the needs of all visitors, from transfers to […]

Akiri Enterprises, H.E. Engineering hosts special presentation on waterproofing and concrete protection

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Akiri Enterprises Pvt Ltd held a special presentation on waterproofing and concrete protection solutions provided by H.E. Engineering Pvt Ltd. Representatives for a number of hotels and resorts operating in the Maldives attended the presentation held at Hotel Jen, which was conducted by Yunus Rajkotwala, the Managing Director of H.E. Engineering Pvt Ltd. H.E. Engineering, […]

Marc and Laura, the ‘Management Couple’ who found each other while pursuing their passion for hospitality

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Marc LeBlanc and Laura Robinson were independently pursuing their careers in hospitality and tourism when their paths crossed in the Cayman Islands. They also managed to find a rare opportunity to work on the same property in the Maldives. Hotelier Maldives: What prompted an interest towards the hospitality industry? What are your educational backgrounds? Marc […]

Veteran Maldivian Hotelier and Entrepreneur Ibrahim Mohamed Didi presented HR Maldives’ Lifetime Achievement Award

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Veteran Maldivian hotelier and entrepreneur Ibrahim Mohamed Didi, the Chairman of SIMDI Group, has been presented the Lifetime Achievement Award at the HR Summit & Expo 2018, alongside the 50 Most Talented HR Leaders awarded by HR Maldives. The 50 Most Talented HR Leaders’ Awards creates the appropriate circumstances by recognising the individuals and organisations in the […]

A Day in the Life of Ahmed Fizam

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ahmed Fizam has been working in the hospitality industry for over two decades. He started his career in 1994 at Paradise Island Resort. He joined Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa in 2009 as a Senior Supervisor at the Laundry and is today the Laundry Manager. Originally from Meedhoo in Addu City, Fizam is not only […]

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