Patina Maldives Celebrates First VET by EHL Graduates
Wednesday 21st of May 2025
On a serene evening at The Beach House, Patina Maldives celebrated a proud moment: the graduation of 12 team members who completed the Vocational Education and Training (VET) by EHL programme. This globally recognised initiative equips resort-based professionals with world-class hospitality education, combining academic learning with hands-on experience.
The ceremony brought together resort leaders, families, government officials, mentors, and representatives from Capella Hotel Group to honour the achievements of these individuals. Set against the peaceful oceanfront, the event reflected the resort's commitment to growth and empowerment.
General Manager Anthony Gill opened the evening with a warm welcome, expressing pride in the graduates and the resort’s ongoing investment in nurturing Maldivian talent.
Launched in 2022, the VET by EHL programme at Patina Maldives is delivered in partnership with EHL Hospitality Business School—ranked the world’s best hotel management school by QS World University Rankings. The 18-month course covers three levels—Foundation, Intermediate, and Advanced—through a blend of online modules, practical training, and in-person sessions led by EHL-certified facilitators. The programme also undergoes annual audits by EHL to maintain global standards.
This year’s graduates include six students from the Food and Beverage diploma track and six from the Rooms Division. Each balanced full-time work with study, showing remarkable dedication.
Food & Beverage Graduates:
Catherine Chung Hui Ling, Mohamed Ishan Ahmed, Ali Shiyaz, Mohamed Aiman, Rubyna Dhaamee, Ali Anshah Ibrahim.
Rooms Division Graduates:
Mohamed Miras, Nima Ibrahim Rasheed, Ibrahim Shoobaan, Hussain Ali, Abdullah Hassan, Ali Amir.
Tourism and Environment Minister Thoriq Ibrahim attended as Chief Guest, praising the programme for producing confident professionals equipped to meet the evolving demands of the tourism industry. He commended Patina Maldives for its forward-thinking approach to people development and encouraged continuous learning, humility, and adaptability.
Clive Edwards of Capella Hotel Group also addressed the gathering, affirming the Group’s belief in developing internal talent and thanking all who contributed to the programme’s success.
The highlight of the evening was the formal graduation ceremony. Two graduates, Ali Shiyaz (Food & Beverage) and Nima Ibrahim (Rooms Division), shared heartfelt speeches reflecting on their journeys, growth, and the support they received along the way.
Faculty mentor Hussain Ahusan delivered closing remarks, celebrating the graduates’ resilience and commitment. He called them role models for the future of Maldivian hospitality.
The event ended with a toast, cake-cutting, and a golden hour photo session, followed by a three-course dinner enjoyed with live background music. What started as a structured learning journey became a moving celebration of hard work, transformation, and the bright future of hospitality in the Maldives.