OBLU NATURE Helengeli Appoints First Maldivian Resort Manager
Wednesday 2nd of November 2022
The opulent island resort of OBLU NATURE Helengeli, forming part of the Atmosphere Hotels & resorts has announced that they have appointed Mr. Ali Shakir as the new Resort Manager. This appointment marks a historical moment for the company as he is the first Maldivian to be completely in charge of a resort under the brand.
In his new role, Mr. Ali Shakir will be solely responsible for the day-to-day operations at the resort and will ensure exceptional service standards are met to create memorable holiday experiences for the guests. He initially joined Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts back in 2019, as the Resort Manager at VARU by Atmosphere.
From that time onwards, Ali has been a key member of four successful pre-openings at various properties of the Atmosphere group in Maldives. This includes OBLU Xperience Ailafushi, OBLU SELECT Lobigili, OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI and VARU by Atmosphere. In a career spanning 26 years, Ali has worked alongside other esteemed resorts in the Maldives including the luxurious Angsana Velavaru, Hulhule Island Hotel and the reputed Paradise Island Resort and Spa.
Boasting a diverse range of skill sets, Ali has taken up numerous positions during his career and has extensive experience in many areas of resort management. Over the course of his career, he has filled in prominent roles in Sales, Front Office, Reservations, Housekeeping, Security, Transportation, HR and even in F&B teams, adding to his in-depth knowledge and insight of the tourism industry.
A testimony to his commendable services came in 2018 when Mr. Ali Shakir was awarded the prestigious accolade of Maldives CX Leader of the Year, presented by the Customer Experience Foundation Maldives. In addition to this, Ali has also served as a Tourism Sector & Technical Council Member at the Ministry of Higher Education, Employment and Social Security.
Speaking on the appointment, Ali commented “I am excited to lead the OBLU NATURE Helengeli team, supporting local talent while creating a harmonious, inclusive culture built on trust and respect so that we can all bring alive the Joy of Giving for our guests and each other”.
A scenic 50-minute speedboat ride from Velana International Airport takes you to the shores of OBLU NATURE Helengeli, home to 116 spacious villas. Designed with tropical interiors, the resort offers multiple experiences in nature such as thrilling dive excursions in its own house reef, located meters from the shore.
