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November 25, 2025
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa proudly announces the promotion of Meigan Saldanha to Rooms Division Manager, a milestone that reflects his exceptional leadership, operational expertise, and unwavering commitment to the warm, intuitive service that defines the Sheraton brand.
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November 12, 2025
dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives is pleased to announce the appointment of Khun Chanisa Bunsuwan as the resort’s new Resort Manager, marking an exciting chapter in the property’s continued journey of innovation, service excellence, and lifestyle-led guest experiences. Bringing over 11 ye
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November 11, 2025
Anantara Veli Maldives Resort, a luxury adults-only island sanctuary in the South Malé Atoll, announces the appointment of passionate hotelier David Caille as Resort Manager. With over 12 years of international hospitality experience across Thailand and the Maldives, David brings
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November 11, 2025
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas invites guests to embark on a deeply holistic journey guided by three distinguished wellness practitioners, each a master in the art of healing. Drawing from centuries-old wisdom and contemporary science, these experts bring a wealth of knowledge
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November 3, 2025
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa proudly announces the appointment of Mohamed Zaheen as Director of Sales. In this role, Zaheen will lead the resort’s commercial strategy, strengthen global partnerships, and drive business growth across key markets. A seasoned hospitality
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October 13, 2025
Lily Hotels, the proud owner and operator of Lily Beach Resort & Spa and Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa, is delighted to announce the appointment of Chloe Esme as the Director of Sales & Marketing for the UK and Europe. With over two decades of experience in the Maldives’ luxury hos
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October 11, 2025
JW Marriott Maldives Kaafu Atoll Island Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of Ahmed Adam as Director of Human Resources. With more than 17 years of experience in the Maldivian hospitality sector, Ahmed brings a wealth of knowledge and a leadership style rooted in empow
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October 10, 2025
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa is delighted to announce the promotion of Ajay Sharma from Director of Operations to Resort Manager, effective September 2025. Since joining the resort in August 2024, Ajay has played a pivotal role in shaping operational excellence and en
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October 6, 2025
Angsana Velavaru is pleased to announce the appointment of Artemasius Harefa, fondly known as Arthe, as its new Wellbeing Director. With over 20 years of experience in the hospitality and wellbeing industry, Arthe brings a distinguished career that spans Asia and the Middle East,
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September 28, 2025
Lily Hotels has announced the appointment of Thilak Bandaranayake as Cluster E-Commerce & Distribution Manager. With over a decade of experience in hospitality e-commerce, digital marketing, and revenue management across Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Thilak brings a proven track re
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September 28, 2025
The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Mohamed Bassam Adam as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr. Bassam brings with him over 20 years of experience in the Maldivian tourism and hospitality indust
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September 23, 2025
Angsana Velavaru proudly announced that its General Manager, Ahmed Zahir, has been named South Asia’s Best General Manager at the prestigious South Asian Travel Awards (SATA). This accolade is a reflection of Zahir’s extraordinary leadership, vision, and decade of dedication to t
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