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Mohamed Sobir has bagged Asia's Outstanding Resort Manager Award

Mohamed Sobir has bagged Asia's Outstanding Resort Manager Award


I am so proud and honoured to receive this award recognized by ASIA Awards powered by RULA Awards under the category " Asia's Outstanding Resort Manager " with a praiseworthy award titled " Asia's Outstanding Resort Manager award. This recognition will motivate me to work harder to continue the Hospitality & Tourism Sector in the Maldives. And become more successful in the future.

So, I would like to thank ASIA Awards powered by RULA Awards and The World Research Congress for this achievement.

Also, I would like to thank everyone who believed in me and supported me in every phase of my life.

A rising star for the Maldives hospitality industry. Born to a middle-class family in Feydhoo, Addu City. 

Inspired by his uncle Hassan Khaleel as a role model, Khaleel worked in the hospitality industry in F&B for over 35 years. He was always there to guide and support him throughout his entire life. Sobé admired his passion, drive, and enthusiasm – qualities that led him to want to follow in Khaleel’s footsteps. 

With that one ambition in mind, he studied and achieved his diploma in F&B Service from the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism studies at The Maldives National University. In 2003 he began his career with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

I have gained 18 years of experience in hotel management and specialized in F&B management.

worked with many international luxury brands such as Four Seasons, Shangri-La and Anantara groups with extensive international cross exposure in China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Saudi Arabia & Thailand.

I believe a huge part of my self-development took place during my years abroad when I learned to adapt to new cultures, see things from a different perspective. The experience made me stronger on many levels.

Currently working at Aitken Spence Hotels & Resorts - Adaaran Select Meedhupparu as Resident Manager. 

What I admire about Adaaran properties is that in such a fast-growing company, they give opportunities for people to grow and advance in their career. I have never worked for another company where they give leadership roles to so many local employees – this is something I’m very proud to see and wish that other brands would follow suit.

Detail-driven professional with extensive experience managing resort operation of 231 rooms. Delivering an excellent experience for both guests and staff.

Proven record of success in forecasting, planning, and managing staff and finance to maximize sales and revenue through customer satisfaction and employee engagement, excellent communication and customer contact skill with Strong leadership, ability to train and motivate the team.

 I am also a strong and outgoing personality with exceptional negotiation skills.

Skilled at controlling labor cost, maximizing the resort revenue, establishing and maintaining a quality product and service level above the brand average while selecting training and developing staff. 

Currently studying Master of Business Administration Cardiff Metropolitan University, Wales Affiliated with British School of Commerce (BSC), Sri Lanka.

My extended management skills and experience in the hospitality field will provide a lot to your organization.

“What I admire about Adaaran properties is that in such a fast-growing company, they give opportunities for people to grow and advance in their career. I have never worked for another company where they give leadership roles to so many local employees – this is something I’m very proud to see and wish that other brands would follow suit.

Sobé wishes to thank Mr Armando Kraenzlin, the Regional Vice President and General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru, who allowed him a lifetime to begin his career in F&B when no one else recognized the potential he had. Mr Badhiya Gunatilake -Chief Operating Officer - Maldives Sector of Aitken Spence Hotel chain, Mr Chris Earnest, General Manager of Adaaran Select Meedhupparu, Adaaran Prestige Water Villas, Who understands the local talents and can show the performance as Resident Manager of the most significant property in the Aitken Spence Hotel chain.

Mohamed Sobir has bagged Asia's Outstanding Resort Manager Award

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