Michael Solaiman is the General Manager of Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa – Zanzibar, with over 20 years of international experience leading luxury, boutique, and resort properties across Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian Ocean. A Cornell-certified hospitality strategist, he is recognized for his expertise in pre-openings, turnarounds, and revenue optimization.

Michael blends operational excellence with guest-centric innovation, delivering sustainable profitability and award-winning service culture in diverse, high-performance environments.

Michael is panel expert of the Luxury Hotel General Managers (GMs) panel.