<EXPERTS Dean Ms. Zeenath Solih

Professor Code:MAMA2023G031

Biography
Dean Ms. Zeenath Solih
Elected:2024.01
Nationality:Maldives

Dean of Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies, The Maldives National University

Recognized by
Education Background

University of Wales Trinity Saint David , PhD in Business Administration
Birmingham College, Master of Arts in Hospitality Management
Victoria University of Technology, Bachelor of Business in Hospitality and Tourism Studies

Research Field

Hotel management
tourism development
training of hotel professionals
and research in catering and culinary arts

Publication/Patent/Project

1.Planned, Coordinated and facilitated an EU funded Project (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), Research and Innovation Staff Exchange (RISE))
2. Planned, organized and executed live cookery shows on National Television during Ramadan
3. Currently Pursuing the Research Thesis: “Creating Destination Image Based on the Transformation of Tourism Industry in Maldives: A Critical Analysis of the Stakeholder Perspective.”

Experience

Dean of Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies, The Maldives National University.
Lecturer in the Department of Tourism Management at the Faculty of Hotel and Tourism Studies, The Maldives National University.
Head of Food and Beverage Department at the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies, The Maldives National University.
Assessor for BTEC Hospitality Program.
Head of Curriculum Committee.
Received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) during the 19th PATA Annual Conference in recognition of contributions.
Invited to participate in international tourism management conferences in countries such as Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia, etc., and received awards.