Hotelier Maldives honours hospitality professionals with dedicated award
Hotelier Maldives on Thursday unveiled the honourees of the first-ever Hotelier Maldives Awards 2024, presented by Bestbuy Maldives (BBM).
Hosted at the Kurumba Maldives, the event was a gathering of the elite in the hospitality sector, coming together to honour remarkable talent and commitment.
The accolades were bestowed upon individuals and teams who exhibited outstanding prowess, ingenuity, and leadership within the diverse realms of the hospitality industry.
Award Recipients:
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Wellness Personality of the Year: Heidi Grimwood, Atmosphere Wellness
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Concierge/Guest Services Personality of the Year: Yasir Sulaiman, One&Only Reethi Rah
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Housekeeper of the Year: Madheeh Mohamed, Villa Nautica
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IT Personality of the Year: Mohamed Furuqan Hussain, Dhigali Maldives
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Engineer of the Year: Ahmed Shareef, Sun Siyam Iru Veli
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Landscaper of the Year: Ahmed Yasir, Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
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Security Officer of the Year: Mohamed Ashraf, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
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HR & Training Personality of the Year: Aminath Shaly, Oaga Art Resort
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Aviator of the Year: Mohamed Hamza Ahmed, Manta Air
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Mariner of the Year: Mohamed Ibrahim, InterContinental Maldives
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Procurement Personality of the Year: Adam Ali, Hilton Maldives Amingiri
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Finance Personality of the Year: Gloria Villarta Cancel, Dusit Thani Maldives
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Sales Personality of the Year: Suresh Dissanayake, Aitken Spence Maldives
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Marketer of the Year: Mohamed Shafraz Hafiz, Pulse Hotels & Resorts
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PR and Communications Personality of the Year: Aminath Rausha Haadhee, JOALI Maldives
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Chef of the Year: Harshal Kumar, Hurawalhi Maldives
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F&B Personality of the Year: Mohamed Muslim, The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
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Young Hotelier of the Year: Yoonus Ibrahim, Yoonus Ibrahim, OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi
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GM of the Year: Alexander Traeger, SAii Lagoon Maldives
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Training and Development Programme of the Year: Marriott International Maldives Apprenticeship Programme
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Sustainability Champion of the Year: Six Senses Laamu - Maldives Underwater Initiative
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CSR Programme of the Year: JOALI Maldives
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Hotel Team of the Year: Six Senses Laamu
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Hotelier Maldives Award for Dedicated Service: Recognizing Mohamed Waheed, Bandos Maldives; Abdul Azeez Ali, OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI; Mohamed Hashi, Diamonds Thudufushi
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Hotelier Maldives Award for Excellence: Celebrating Nizar Ahmed, Kurumba Maldives
This ceremony marks a pivotal moment, the result of an intensive evaluation process. Candidates were thoroughly assessed by an esteemed panel of judges, ensuring the awards mirror the pinnacle of industry distinction.
The success of the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2024 is attributed to the generous backing of our sponsors, aligned with our mission to commend the industry’s finest. Alongside Bestbuy Maldives Maldives (BBM) as the Title Sponsor, the event’s partners include Ooredoo Maldives, Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC), Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), Alia Investments, Fuel Express, Metalsigns, Print Lab Creative, Coca-Cola Maldives, Event Maldives, and Ikebana Maldives.
