HBA Press release, 28th August 2025

My visit to Lily Beach Spa Resort in the Maldives was about much more than motivating the 350-strong staff team. We provide training for all staff members, from management to the operational team, to help them develop a conscious mindset and enhance their awareness of service excellence and communication skills.

My role as Consultant in Learning & Development at Lily Beach goes far beyond simply providing high-end hospitality and Butler training. I am proud to bring the Hotel Butler Academy's first-class education to the Maldives, sharing my expertise and vision, and introducing how to lead the Art of Hospitality. Hotel Butler Academy training concepts draws inspiration from the mindset of butlers to provide personalised luxury service. Our training is applicable to all members of the hotel staff, with a particular focus on those working in front-of-house roles. We recommend that all team members working behind a screen should be included in the process.  After completing the extensive Service Excellence training programme, which lasts three weeks, I will leave end of this week this prestigious resort to move on to my next destination in the Maldives.

In August 2025, the property was visited by Michelin-starred Chef Mr. Igles Corelli, a visionary figure in the world of fine dining who has elevated the gastronomic experience. I am very proud to have worked with the Senior Management team at Lily Beach Spa Resort and their loyal employees. I would especially like to thank the leader of this property, Mr Laurent Driole, who has led his team as General Manager.

HBA Press release, 28th October 2025

At Hideaway Beach Resort in Maldives, we pay attention to training, not only for butlers. Butlers
should be the Master of Service who stand out from other service personnel. Training is just the
beginning. The challenge is to maintain consistency. The Hotel Butler Academy's training philosophy
inspires our students to present themselves as ambassadors of the resort, adopting a conscious
mindset.
Recognizing luxury and high-quality products is essential to understanding our guests' expectations.
Understanding luxury and quality enables you to provide a more informed, sensitive and
personalized service to your guests.
HBA will be delivering a high-end hospitality and luxury butler service training program on behalf of
Hideaway over the next three weeks, accommodating a large number of staff. Following the
successful training at Lily Beach Hotel Maldives, we are proud to support this beautiful, prestigious
resort.

HBA Press release 28.01.2026

Announcement of an Alliance Cooperation

We are pleased to announce a strategic alliance between Hotel Butler Academy and the Noble House Collective. Our paths first crossed on a shared project, and together we have had the privilege of serving a diverse portfolio of esteemed international clients.

Noble House Collective is a distinguished international agency devoted the recruitment, training, and advisory of elite domestic professionals serving families, royal households and luxury hotels worldwide. Rooted in tradition yet attuned to modern excellence, it cultivates discreet mastery, refined service, and the timeless art of hospitality. Ms. Anousjka Imambaks – Founder & Executive Director of Noble House Collective, guiding the cultivation of elite domestic professionals with tradition, excellence, and discretion.

This cooperation brings together two institutions that share a common philosophy: excellence in service, education through practice, and the development of authentic professional posture. By combining Hotel Butler Academy’s commitment to the education of modern butlers with the Noble House Collective’s long-standing dedication to refined hospitality, this alliance sets new standards for discreet luxury and service culture.

Together, we pursue not only the exchange of expertise, but the ambition to shape a future in which service is understood as an expression of character, responsibility, and quiet mastery. This partnership represents an important step in strengthening education, tradition, and innovation within the international hospitality landscape.