The Journey of a Dedicated Hotelier

Dear Readers,

Welcome to issue 60 of Hotelier Maldives.

In this issue, we are excited to announce the appointment of Ali Naafiz as the Editor of Hotelier Maldives, following a strategic partnership between Perspective Pvt Ltd and Maldives Promotion House Pvt Ltd, publisher of Maldives Insider. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the Maldives’ travel media landscape, as it unites two prominent entities with a shared vision for excellence and growth.

On the cover, we feature Mohamed Solah, the COO of Crown & Champa Resorts, a dedicated hotelier and an exemplar of the next generation of hospitality leaders in the Maldives. This issue also highlights the careers of other rising Maldivian hoteliers, including Ausy Waseem, Resort Manager of Siyam World, Mohamed Imthiyaz, Resort Manager of You and Me by Cocoon, and Aishath Layan Riyaz, Commis Chef at Cora Cora Maldives.

We bring you exclusive coverage of the events leading up to Food and Hospitality Asia Maldives (FHAM) 2023, with contributing writer Janet Smailes interviewing Imran Hassan, MD of CDC Events and Travels, for a behind-the-scenes look at the event.

In our regular segments, contributing writer Rawha Waheed explores how Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort redefines luxury, while Editor Olivia Person visits Gangehi Island Resort to experience warm Italian hospitality in the heart of the Maldives. The GM’s View segment offers insights from Giorgi Pini, GM of Gangehi Island Resort, and Iain McCormack, GM of Vakkaru Maldives. We also interviewed Corinna Luebbe, Cluster General Manager of Taj Maldives, for our Women in Hospitality segment.

Issue 60 delves into the Maldives’ Best Kids Clubs, Amaa’s Kitchen - a traditional Maldivian dining experience, and the band Skyrock’s new single and secret for success.

In this issue’s Buyers Guide, we spotlight two suppliers essential to the hospitality industry: INEO and Steel Hardware. Additionally, we review four products: Toyo Pumps, Pentair Prowler Robotic Cleaners distributed by Celestial Pools and Spa, Hassan Marine’s HawiCraft Sailing Catamaran, and the Manta5 Hydrofoiler XE-1 distributed by SeaGear, perfect for riding across the lagoons of Siyam World.

Hotelier Maldives

Volume 10, Issue No: 60

EDITORIAL

Ali Naafiz, Editor, naafiz@hoteliermaldives.com

Olivia Persson, Managing Editor

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Janet Smailes, Meera Moosa, Mohamed Nasheed, Patrick Landman, Rawha Waheed

LAYOUT DESIGN

Ali Haisham Rasheed

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF THE FOLLOWING: Baglioni Resort Maldives, Equator Village, Mirihi Island Resort, Nika Island Resort, Rosewood Hotel Group, Jawakara Islands Maldives, Food & Hospitality Asia Maldives, The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort and Spa, Gangehi Island Resort, Vakkaru Maldives, Siyam World, Kandima Maldives, COMO Malifushi, Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru, The Nautilus Maldives, LUX* South Ari Atoll, Taj Maldives, You and Me by Cocoon, Constance Halaveli Maldives, Anja, Alia Kothaifaru Maldives, Skyrock Band, Cora Cora Maldives, Huvafen Fushi Maldives, Steel Hardware, INEO, Bestbuy Maldives, Toyo Pumps, Hawicraft

SALES

Naail Nihaadh naail@hoteliermaldives.com sales@hoteliermadlives.com

PUBLISHER PERSPECTIVE PVT LTD

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Sincerely,

Ali Naafiz Editor