Lily Hotels is delighted to announce the appointment of Amir Badr as the Resident Manager of Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa and its new elevated luxury collection, The Signature Collection by Hideaway in the Maldives.

Born to Russian-Palestinian parents and raised in Oman, Amir comes with a diverse background within the hospitality industry, with a career spanning locations such as Malaysia, Australia, Oman, and Thailand. He joins the operations team at the resort with over 12 years of experience in hotel management.

Amir is a leader with a genuine passion for the hospitality industry and is ready to challenge himself and his team by constantly delivering immaculate luxury service to guests and leading the team to success in this endeavour. His career so far is a testament to his drive to build a consistently motivated team that goes above and beyond to exceed guest expectations in the luxury servicescape. With a solid educational base from renowned hospitality schools such as Les Roches, experience as founder and managing director of a hospitality management firm based in Thailand, and past roles with brands such as Six Senses, he brings well-rounded leadership to the local owner-operator during this challenging epoch for the organisation and the industry.

Amir mentioned, “Our aim is to create a motivated, hard-working, loyal family who will be proud to represent Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa as well as The Signature Collection. Creating a positive working environment influences the guest experience. Supporting our team, listening to their side of the story, motivating them when times are busy, working on their weaknesses, and appreciating their point of view on our decisions will create such an environment. As a result, we are creating a solid foundation upon which we can build and ensure that we offer our guests memorable experiences that will enhance our reputation in the future. Plus, we look forward to providing our guests with extraordinary offers and added value ranging from different experiences on this beautiful natural island.”

Together with General Manager Christophe Adam, this dynamic team aims to achieve exciting milestones in the coming months, especially in running a tight ship in unfamiliar waters to deliver the bespoke luxury experience at The Signature Collection, with its expansive multi-bedroom villas, fine-dining restaurant, bar, and lounge at the Oasis. They are looking to raise the bar in hospitality excellence, particularly in the highly competitive Maldives market.

General Manager Christophe Adam said of his peer’s appointment, “We are delighted to welcome Amir to our team, and we are confident that Amir’s strong attention to detail, passion for luxury service, and appreciation for an authentic sense of place will be a great asset in leading our amazing team members to deliver memorable experiences to our valued guests.”

Amir noted that there are new and exciting features coming soon to the resort, which he is working on with the GM and the team for release this year. These include new sports and recreation facilities and possibly a new marine experience. He also stated that they will be releasing a brand-new menu for the Oasis to showcase the culinary experiences awaiting Signature Guests. In addition, he hopes to get a key unique feature of the resort – the Marina – up and running as soon as possible.

With exciting new features and the new collection at the resort, it’s no doubt that Amir will set high-performance standards for himself and his team to ensure they maintain exceptional service to delight discerning guests and truly offer luxury as expected – and beyond – in the Maldives.

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