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Mohamed Aalim Appointed as the Group Director Talent and Culture, Villa Hotels and Resorts

New Appointment: Mr. Mohamed Aalim, Group Director Talent and Culture, Villa Hotels and Resorts as a part of ongoing work to strengthen culture and nurture key talent.

As Villa Hotels & Resorts focus on the next chapter in the resorts’ journey, and as a part of ongoing work to strengthen culture and nurture key talent, Villa have appointed Mr. Mohamed Aalim as the Group Director for Talent and Culture at Villa Hotels and Resorts.


As the Group Director of Talent and Culture, Aalim will lead Villa Hotels and Resorts’ human resources operations, talent development, and strategies. In addition, he will work towards creating a highly engaged organizational culture with a focus on building a solid foundation for cohesive, highly productive, and luxury services-minded teams aimed toward the resorts’ successful operation. His developmental work is significant to the new rebranding and transformational journey for Villa Hotels & Resorts.


Aalim has more than 13 years of experience in Human Resources, having worked with international brands such as Patina Maldives in Fari Islands, St. Regis Maldives Vommuli, Kanuhura Maldives, Per Aquum Huvafen Fushi, One&Only Reethi Rah, Atlantis the Palm Dubai, and the W Maldives amongst others throughout his career. Aalim believes that one of his core strengths is his passion for developing people through strategic HR initiatives genuinely engaged in leveraging employee and stakeholder value creation using modern Human Resources Management practices.

Aalim joins from his most recent role as Director of Human Resources at Patina Maldives. At Patina, Aalim focused on recruiting and retaining top talents for the resort opening, and building a solid foundation for employee engagement and HR excellence. Aalim’s recent addition to the Villa family aligns with the mission to develop talented locals who positively impact the group and Maldivian society, as the senior team at Villa Group primarily consists of local talent.


About Villa Hotels and Resorts


VILLA is the single largest owner and operator of resorts in the Maldives, with five island resorts consisting of 1113 rooms (including six presidential suits) and 2226 beds. VILLA’s collection of resorts in the Maldives range from the family-friendly Fun Island Resort to the romantic five-star Paradise Island Resort.

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SO/ Maldives proudly announces its nomination at the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. The resort has been nominated for the award under the ‘Resorts’ category. This recognition comes as a testament to the resort’s commitment to excellence in hospitality and unparalleled guest experiences.

SO/ Maldives is one of the most recently opened resorts in the Maldives. Since its opening in November 1, 2023, SO/ Maldives has captured the imagination of travellers worldwide. The resort brings travellers avant-garde design, culinary mastery, and immersive cultural experiences. Celebrating its grand opening, SO/ Maldives recently hosted its sensational Grand Opening Party. With the theme ‘An Invite to the Front Row’ the resort showed a sneak peak into the resort on March 23, 2024.

The Grand Opening Party was a sensory extravaganza. The resort showcased a fusion of global collaborations, artistic flair, and Maldivian charm against the breathtaking backdrop of Emboodhoo Lagoon. Guests were treated to an unforgettable evening of haute couture, culinary delights, live performances, and exclusive wellness retreats.

Highlights from the Grand Opening Party & Nomination for The Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards

There were quite a few memorable highlights to the evening, where guests got an invite to the front row. The evening was marked with the first international fashion show in the Maldives. The show was hosted in collaboration with Milin, a renowned Thai fashion house. Adding on, SO/ Maldives also collaborated with local artist Riffath. At the grand opening party Riffath showcased the exclusive Flying Dress Edits.

Culinary delights at SO/ Maldives

SO/ Maldives also took this opportunity to showcase the culinary delights at the resort to its visitors. Renowned Chef Dharshan Munidasa curated a menu that defied conventional boundaries. The chef infused global culinary experiences with exquisite flavors from his acclaimed restaurants. Additionally, award-winning bartender Jenna Hemsworth delighted guests with expertly crafted cocktails, adding a touch of glamour to the affair.

A Memorable Evening Under the Starlit Sky

The evening was amplified by live performances from world-class musicians and DJs. This included Maldivian band Project Groove, Thai sensation Lydia Sarunrat Deane, and DJ Basil rom Dubai. To end the night, SO/ Maldives also marked its first earth hour, completed with a lavish beach buffet. The beach bonfire and traditional Maldivian Boduberu performances under the starlit sky was the final touch to a memorable evening of celebrating SO/ Maldives.

Cast a Vote for SO/ at The Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards

Travellers who are in love with the fashion and flare of SO/ Maldives can now vote for the resort at the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. Voting closes on June 30th at 11:59PM EDT. Cast your vote now.

In addition to this nomination, SO/ Maldives has recently also won the category of Architectural Design Resort – Luxury at the 5th LIV Hospitality Design Awards. This win marked the first award for SO/ Maldives, one of the latest luxury properties to open in the beautiful destination.

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