The main reason I expanded into the tourism sector is to create community engagement and employment opportunities for the youth demographic of my home island, Kolamaafushi of Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Maldives.

Having worked decades at the top level of Human Resources in MIFCO, the government SOE facilitating the fisheries sector, and having completed my Bachelors of Commerce, I started my first business venture into resort supplies. Initially focusing on equipment for administration and engineering, and then moving on to construction, I managed to establish my business as a reliable supplier.

My venture into tourism began with the establishment of our first guesthouse. Searching ways to promote this business, I sought the help of industry veteran, Akram Nafees. What started out as a simple mission to promote a single local guesthouse, soon became a massive movement that would facilitate the promotion of every guesthouse, homestay and other tourism establishments requiring the same solutions as my own property. Atoll Getaways is all about providing genuine experiences, both for businesses and travelers.