Born and raised in Australia Mark Hehir has over 30 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, including close to 20 year’s experience in the Maldives. He joined The Small Maldives Island Co. after four successful years at the One & Only Reethi Rah, where he held the position of general manager.
What does world-class hospitality, Aretha Franklin, a golden sheep (named Shaun), and a UNESCO biosphere reserve have in common? Nothing. That was, until Finolhu resort sprang into life two months ago.
Alexa Sinzig-Mootoo has been appointed as Director of Sales for Europe for The Small Maldives Island Co. Alexa has vast experience in sales and marketing, having held a number of director positions with key hotel brands such as Centara Hotels and Resorts, Soneva and Six Senses, and also worked in the tour operator side of the business with airtours international (a TUI Germany brand).
The Small Maldives Island Company is set to open two new luxury island properties with Amilla Fushi opening in November and Finolhu opening late 2015.
Luke Mangan, one of the leading Australian Chefs, also highly regarded internationally as the shining symbol of Australia’s culinary culture has signed a multi million dollar hotel deal to open eight restaurants in two new resorts being developed by a team of Australians.