Fast-growing Indian Ocean Hotels & Resorts group
currently based in the Maldives, Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts recognizes the
women in the hospitality during this Womens Day on March 8.
Majority of the five properties, which includes, VARU by Atmosphere, OZEN by Atmosphere and Oblu Helengili consists of women in their general manager positions as well as in other corporate and resort teams.
Monica Suri, General Manager of VARU by Atmosphere, provides regular feedback and catch up sessions to
all female staff, with the aim to help encourage women to climb the career
ladder by setting personalised professional goals.
Ms. Suri said, "After a long sabbatical, I felt in a position to
return to the professional world and could only have done so with the support
of my family and friends. I advise my female colleagues that the best place to
start is to believe in themselves and set goals then anything is possible."
Lisa Gerosa, Resort Manager at OZEN by Atmosphere at
Maadhoo, has set up the monthly womens forum "La Femme," which promotes the
professional development of female employees and ongoing communication between
colleagues. Specific topics include free breast cancer screening offered to all
female employees by the resort doctor, along with projects such as supporting
local childrens homes and mental health workshops.
Ms. Gerosa says, "We have regular conference calls with
female executives across all resorts, to exchange ideas and look for ideas and
ways to contribute to female empowerment within the company. These can range
from one-to-one sessions with staff, to addressing female-specific professional
issues, such as ensuring a good work-life balance."
Maria Luisa Lalli, General Manager at OBLU Helengili oversees
a project involving local Maldivian women and guests at the resort. Each week,
women from the local islands can visit and sell authentic, handmade items. Not
only does this activity help boost womens incomes, but also gives them more
independence and confidence.
Ms. Lalli says, "Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts takes care
of its female and of course male staff in a variety of areas. We are like
one big family and ensure the companys core philosophy, The Joy of
Giving, is always adhered to."
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