Yeoman Group (Maldives)

The Yeoman Group was founded in Singapore in 1976 and began supplying the Maldives with items predominately sourced in Singapore. Tourism was just beginning in the islands and the only gateway to the country was to fly from Sri Lanka so the pioneers of tourism relied on importing practically everything. Our business grew with the development of tourism, adding new agencies, as the market required them, selling not only F&B items but also construction materials and kitchen equipment. As tourism in the Maldives evolved into a more sophisticated and competitive sector, the Yeoman Group used its expertise and knowledge to source from a wider geographical area. We began to supply Indian hotels and bonded warehouses in the 1980s, being one of the first companies to open a bonded warehouse in the Maldives in 1996. We set up our own warehouse and cold storage facilities in Dubai in 1999 and opened a South African operation in 2007 to facilitate supplying to the Seychelles, Maldives, and Dubai. Our bonded warehouse has an extensive selection of beers, wines, and spirits in Male'. The Dubai operation allows us to take advantage of the UAE's position as a regional trading hub, with competitive rates for air freight. In South Africa, we can source great value quality meats and excellent seasonal fruits and vegetables directly from the farm. Our advantage lies in the fact that we can source from various locations directly to a customer, therefore delivering quality products from the most convenient location. Simply put, delivering the right product, from the best location, at the right price, and on time. Focusing on excellent service and timely response to customer requests is the cornerstone of our business. The company has continued to expand its operations across the region, stemming from an excellent reputation based on more than 40 years of service, transitioning into a geographically diversified hotel and resort supply company.