From the Founder

About Travel Assistance by IFF

Four decades of trusted expertise, genuine local knowledge, and a personal commitment to every guest.

From the Founder

Assalaam Alaikum — Welcome

My name is Abbas Waheed, founder and owner of Travel Assistance by IFF.

With over four decades of experience in the Maldivian tourism industry, I have proudly assisted international travelers since the early 1980s. My journey began as a private travel operator and continued through my previous company, established in 1997.

Over the years, I have built trusted relationships throughout the tourism sector and developed extensive local knowledge that allows me to provide dependable, personalized travel solutions for visitors from around the world.

I have worked closely with several leading Italian tour operators, including Valtur, Idee per Viaggiare, Best Tours, Kuoni Italia, Ventaglio, Columbus, and Vera Tours, among others. I currently collaborate with the tour operator Manta World.

Travel Assistance by IFF is a sister concern of IFF Holding Pvt Ltd, a company duly licensed by the Ministry of Tourism of the Maldives.

"Our mission is simple: to provide professional, reliable, and personalized travel assistance that allows every guest to experience the Maldives with complete peace of mind."
Maldives sunset

"At Travel Assistance by IFF, we believe that exceptional service, local expertise, and personal attention make all the difference."

— Abbas Waheed, Founder

Our Values

What We Stand For

Personalized Service

Every journey is tailored to your individual preferences — no two trips are ever the same.

Local Expertise

Four decades of on-the-ground knowledge across every island and resort in the Maldives.

Trusted Partnerships

Strong relationships with resorts, boat operators, and local service providers ensure reliable coordination.

Licensed & Compliant

Duly licensed by the Ministry of Tourism of the Maldives — your peace of mind is our priority.

Responsive Support

Immediate on-ground assistance whenever you need help, from arrival in Malé to your final departure.

Genuine Value

Transparent pricing, honest recommendations, and no hidden fees — ever.

Our People

Meet Your Local Experts

A team built on decades of Maldivian hospitality, here to guide your journey every step of the way.

Abbas Waheed

Abbas Waheed

Founder & Managing Director

Abbas Waheed has over four decades of experience in the Maldivian tourism industry, serving international travelers since the early 1980s. He founded and led a previous travel company established in 1997 and has built trusted relationships with leading Italian tour operators including Valtur, Idee per Viaggiare, Best Tours, Kuoni Italia, Ventaglio, Columbus, and Vera Tours. Today he leads Travel Assistance by IFF and collaborates with Manta World tour operator.

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Mohamed Imtiyaz Abdul Samad

Head of Guest Operations

Born and raised in Malé, Imtiyaz (Inthi) have been in Tourism Industry since 90' and have been active mainly in Guest relation activities and is a person who is managing also Turtle Inn at Dharavandoo

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Vittani Franco

Company's CEO

Mr. Franco is an Italian Citizen who frequently visits Maldives since few decades, at first been involved in Fishing industry with a processing factory later have been involved in Tourism and now is the CEO of IFF Holding Pvt. Ltd yet is doing the marketing of Travel Assistance by IFF. Mostly based in Italy but visits Maldives for site inspecting and related Company's work.

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Aiminath Fazleena Abbas (Angy)

Aiminath Fazleena Abbas (Angy)

Events & Celebrations Coordinator

Angy (daughter of the Founder of IFF HOLDING) is specializes in weddings, vow renewals, and special celebrations events across the Maldives. With a background in hospitality event management, she works with guests from initial concept through to execution within over ten years she have been for events in most of the Resort of Maldives (in particular, high end resorts)- handling every detail, so all you have to do is... show up!

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Sara Beatrice Lietti (Sara)

Sara Beatrice Lietti (Sara)

Travel Consultant

Sara is our young team member who have just graduated in Italy and she is in charge of handling mainly Italian clientele

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Ahmed Sobah

Ahmed Sobah

Customer Support Representative

Ahmed Sobah (Soba) have been working in Maldives Tourism Industry since 90s and with the accumulation of his Guest Relation expertise from Tourist Resort, Airport and in Male` he will be handling most of the guest complain (if arises).

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