Ritz-Carlton Maldives Appoints Director of Sales

Thursday 9th of April 2020

Ritz-Carlton Maldives Appoints Director of Sales

Nabeel Abdulla, a Maldivian national born in Addu Atoll, has joined The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands as its new Director of Sales. Nabeel has over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry.

Nabeel joins the Ritz-Carlton Maldives pre-opening team from The Small Maldives Island Co as Group Director of International Sales and Distribution, where he led the sales and distribution division of Amilla Fushi and Finolhu resorts for the past 7 years.

He started his journey at an early age working in various front office and reservation roles at Six Senses for Soneva Fushi and Soneva Gili. He then worked as Sales and Marketing Manager for Huvafen Fushi by Per AQUUM in 2006 and remained there for 3 years, after which he joined Hotel Jen. In 2010, Nabeel moved to the Anantara Group to open its flagship property Anantara Kihavah Villas Maldives, where he was responsible to launch and establish the resort in key international markets.

He was a recipient of multiple industry and community awards for his efforts in the hospitality arena and is often tipped in the industry as one of the best sales and marketing professionals in the destination.