Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives to Welcome Guests from 1st September 2020

Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives is set to open the resort’s doors from 1^st September 2020. The resort is opening with strict adherence to the public health and safety regulations of the Maldives Government.

Kandooma Maldives will adjust the resort’s service in restaurants and bars by developing contactless transactions and check-ins. According to the resort, some of the enhanced healthy and safety procedures at the property will include:

Domestic Transportation:Disinfection and decontamination procedures approved by the Maldives Health Protection Agency will be undertaken on speedboats after every passenger disembarkation with physical distancing on board all resort vessels during passenger transfers
Arrival: Reduced contact and physical interaction at check-in and check-out; touchless transactions; front-desk barriers; sanitizer stations; sanitized key cards
Villas: Verification of sanitization with items marked as cleaned / ready to use (e.g., glassware, remote controls); removal of in-room collateral or other high-touch items; upgraded laundry protocols
Restaurants & Bars: New standards and approaches to dine-in services, in-villa dining, and events
Public Spaces and Amenities: Visible and more frequent deep cleaning of high-touch surfaces; spacing / reduction of furniture for social distancing; best practices for pools, fitness centres, and lounges
Medical Assistance: Resident doctor certified on Covid-19 protocols of the Maldives Health Protection Agency available at the resort

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, our team has remained committed to working with our local and trusted health and safety organisations in the Maldives to implement additional measures to ensure the wellbeing of our guests and colleagues. Building on this work, we will implement the IHG Clean Promise, where the rigorous cleaning procedures of our IHG Way of Clean programme has been expanded and developed with experts from Ecolab and Diversey – both world leaders in hygiene and cleaning technologies and services.
A statement issued by the resort

Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives in South Male Atoll boasts 160 villas polished in four different styles. The villa categories include; beach and garden villas, beach houses, family villas and over-water villas. The 32-acre resort is accessible by a 40 minutes speedboat journey from the main Velana International Airport.

Feature image by Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma

MIC Group announces the appointment of Mohamed Nisham as its new Chief Financial Controller, a strategic move aimed at enhancing the company’s financial operations. Nisham, a seasoned professional in financial management within the hospitality sector, brings significant expertise in areas such as financial strategy, automation, and improving operational processes. In his new role, he will oversee the financial operations across all business divisions, working to ensure both growth and financial stability for the company.

Ali Shakir, Group General Manager at MIC Group, expresses his enthusiasm about the appointment, commenting:

“At MIC Group, we uphold a strong commitment to operational excellence, and Nisham’s appointment further strengthens our dedication to financial discipline and innovation. His proven expertise in financial automation and strategic budgeting will play a crucial role in optimizing our financial performance and driving sustainable growth.”

Nisham holds an MBA in Accounting & Finance from the University of Suffolk and has built a remarkable career in financial leadership within the luxury hospitality industry in the Maldives. His experience includes expertise in financial planning, cost control, and regulatory compliance. Prior to this role, Nisham served as the Financial Controller at Oaga Art Resort, where he played a key role in enhancing the resort’s financial structure. Additionally, his previous positions at Amilla Maldives and Anantara Kihavah Villas further highlight his skill in managing finances at high-profile luxury properties.

Sharing his thoughts on his new role, Nisham remarks:

“I am thrilled to be part of MIC Group and contribute to its ongoing growth and financial excellence. My focus will be on optimizing financial strategies, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring long-term sustainability. I look forward to collaborating with the talented team to refine our operations and create exceptional value.”

Known for its world-class service in the hospitality and catering sectors, MIC Group operates the Maldives Inflight Kitchen and provides catering for a range of international airlines and private jets. Additionally, the group manages Hulhule Island Hotel, the only hotel located at Velana International Airport, and Madifushi Private Island Maldives in Meemu Atoll.

Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives to Welcome Guests from 1st September 2020

Feature image by Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma

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