At the invitation of the President of the Maldives Housekeepers Association (MHA), Mr. Nguyen Quang – Chairman of the Vietnam Executive Housekeepers Association (VEHA) – together with representatives of the Housekeeping Associations of Singapore and Malaysia, attended Global Housekeeping Week 2026 in the Maldives.

 

International delegates together with the Executive Committee of the Maldives Housekeepers Association

 

A distinctive feature of this year’s program was that the main activities were held on Omadhoo Island, Maldives, with participation not only from Housekeeping professionals but also from local authorities, students, and a large number of island residents.

 

Even before the international delegations arrived in Omadhoo, the entire island had been decorated with colorful flags and festive decorations, creating the atmosphere of a major community celebration and demonstrating the local community’s appreciation for Global Housekeeping Week.

 

 

Honoring the Housekeeping Profession and Affirming Its Important Role in Hotels

 

In addition to the Housekeeping Competition, the program featured a wide range of activities, including charity initiatives, team games, community engagement, activities for students, and programs designed to strengthen connections with local residents.

 

In his opening remarks, Mr. Abdulla – President of the Maldives Housekeepers Association (MHA) – emphasized the important role of the Housekeeping department in hotel operations, service quality, and the guest experience.

 

One of the program’s meaningful activities was an exchange and sharing session with local students about the Housekeeping profession and the Hospitality industry. The activity contributed to career orientation, encouraged young people to consider hospitality careers, and helped build greater pride and respect for Housekeeping in particular and the hotel industry in general, while introducing career opportunities in the hotel industry.

 

 

Sharing with local students about the Housekeeping profession

 

This activity was particularly meaningful in the Maldives, where island communities represent an important source of human resources for the country’s hotels and resorts.

 

VEHA Representative Serves on the Jury of the Housekeeping Competition

 

As part of Global Housekeeping Week 2026, a range of professional activities was organized to provide Housekeeping teams with a platform to demonstrate their skills, creativity, and professional pride. Serving on the jury for the final round of the Housekeeping Competition, Mr. Nguyen Quang highly appreciated the contestants’ professionalism, particularly in the bed decoration category. The contestants not only met the technical requirements but also demonstrated strong aesthetic sense and creativity, transforming the beds into distinctive “works of art.”

 

 

Bed Decoration Competition

 

A Special Impression of the Hospitality Spirit of the People of Omadhoo

 

During the event, the island was filled with the atmosphere of a true festival. From local government leaders to residents across the community, people joined in preparing for the program, decorating the island with colorful flags, cleaning the environment, and warmly welcoming the international delegations.

 

VEHA Strengthens Regional and International Housekeeping Connections

 

During the program, Mr. Nguyen Quang – Chairman of VEHA – on behalf of the Vietnam Executive Housekeepers Association, presented a commemorative plaque to the President and Executive Committee of the Maldives Housekeepers Association (MHA), congratulating the Organizing Committee on the successful Global Housekeeping Week 2026.

 

 

VEHA representative presents a commemorative plaque to the President and Executive Committee of the Maldives Housekeepers Association

 

This gesture not only reflected the mutual respect and spirit of partnership between the two organizations, but also helped strengthen exchanges, deepen connections, and open up further opportunities for practical cooperation between VEHA and MHA in professional activities, member engagement, training, international exchange, and the development of the Housekeeping profession in the future.

 

VEHA sincerely thanks the Maldives Housekeepers Association, the local authorities and community of Omadhoo Island, and the entire Organizing Committee for the warm, heartfelt welcome and memorable experiences extended to the Vietnamese delegation and international representatives.

 

Global Housekeeping Week is not only an occasion to honor Housekeeping professionals, but also an opportunity to connect the profession, people, and communities while spreading the positive values of the Hospitality industry.

 

Below are some highlights from the program: