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JOALI BEING

JOALI BEING Launches Wellness Program by Visiting Master Practitioners

JOLI BEING has announced its immersive wellbeing program curated by Master Practitioners to  renew, uplift and inspire guests. The program will run until the end of the year with the Master Practitioners visiting at different times. The menu presents a hybrid of healing and restorative practices alongside alternative methods of therapy, such as Holographic Memory […]

Ritz-Carlton Maldives Eid

Celebrate a Maldivian Inspired Eid al-Adha at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands

The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, is hosting a curated program to celebrate Eid al-Adha from June 28 – July 3, 2023. The holiday program will give guests a taste of Maldivian culture. The celebrations begin with the resort’s signature Maldivian Night, serving tropical dishes fusing local ingredients, simple spices, and flavours from the north to […]

Choris Rusdiana

Women In Hospitality: Choris Rusdiana

Choris Rusdiana is the Assistant Food and Beverage Manager at Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa. With managerial F&B experience in Muscat, Oman and Bali, Indonesia, Choirs brought her rich expertise to the Le Méridien Maldives pre-opening team. Hotelier Maldives sat down with Choris to discuss her career, responsibilities, and advice for young women pursuing […]

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JOALI BEING

JOALI BEING Launches Wellness Program by Visiting Master Practitioners

JOLI BEING has announced its immersive wellbeing program curated by Master Practitioners to  renew, uplift and inspire guests. The program will run until the end of the year with the Master Practitioners visiting at different times. The menu presents a hybrid of healing and restorative practices alongside alternative methods of therapy, such as Holographic Memory […]

Ritz-Carlton Maldives Eid

Celebrate a Maldivian Inspired Eid al-Adha at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands

The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, is hosting a curated program to celebrate Eid al-Adha from June 28 – July 3, 2023. The holiday program will give guests a taste of Maldivian culture. The celebrations begin with the resort’s signature Maldivian Night, serving tropical dishes fusing local ingredients, simple spices, and flavours from the north to […]

Maldives arrivals

Are Tax Hikes Contributing to Declining Tourist Arrivals?

The Maldives has witnessed a decline in tourist arrivals in May, compared to the same period last year. Industry leaders are raising concerns that the recent increase in the Tourism Goods and Services Tax (T-GST) may be contributing factor. According to data released by the Ministry of Tourism, tourist arrivals in May fell by 5.7% […]

Maldives Storytellers Confrence

Visit Maldives Hosts Storytellers Conference at Crossroads Maldives

Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (Visit Maldives) is hosting the first Storytellers Conference on May 30, 2023, at Crossroads Maldives. Over 70 travel writers, journalists, bloggers, and influencers from around the world will gather to experience the Maldives’ unique beauty and cultural heritage beyond the traditional sun, sand, and sea narrative. The conference aims […]

India May Soon Replace Russia as Maldives Top Source Market

India may soon replace Russia as Maldives top source market. According to the latest arrival numbers by the Ministry of Tourism, 91,587 Russian tourists and 89,619 Indian tourists have visited Maldives this year. With a difference of less than 2,000 arrivals, India could regain its position as Maldives top source market. Last year, India was […]

LUX* South Ari Atoll Wellbeing Week

LUX* South Ari Atoll to Host Wellbeing Week to Celebrate Global Wellness Day

LUX* South Ari Atoll is hosting a wellness week for the island’s guests and its team members from 3 – 10 June 2023. The loved annual tradition is a week for wellness-boosting activities leading up Global Wellness Day 2023. This year, LUX* South Ari Atoll invites Wellness Week Champions Olivia Jarvis and Mason Caton-Brown from […]

Maldives 5MTP

How can the Maldives Tourism Industry Achieve the 5TMP’s target of $6 billion in tourism receipts by 2027?

The recently released 5th Tourism Master Plan (5TMP) called upon all industry stakeholders to collaborate to reach a target of USD 6 billion a year in international tourism receipts by 2027. Tourism receipts are the expenditures by international inbound tourists in Maldives. The target was determined through consultation with industry stakeholders, the Ministry of Finance, […]

Baron Online Enviornmental Hub

Baros Maldives Launches Online Sustainability Information Hub

Baros Maldives recently launched a new online section to supplement the resort’s sustainable tourism program. The online section aims to raise awareness about the fragile marine environment. The Divers Baros Maldives team, known as the “Baros Underwater Ambassadors,” are sharing their favourite underwater stories, the island resort’s sustainability initiatives and other valuable insights through the […]

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Choris Rusdiana

Women In Hospitality: Choris Rusdiana

Martina Crkonova

Wellness Wisdom: Martina Crkonova, Master Wellness Trainer

Martina Crkonova is a passionate holistic health educator with a mission to empower others to care for themselves to reclaim their health and joy. She is deeply interested in traditional Chinese medicine, with over 27 years of experience in integrative and TCM medicine and 15 years as a therapeutic instructor and trainer. Martina worked as […]

Ronando Anievas Ramos

Chef of the Month: Ronando Anievas Ramos

Ronando Anievas Ramos is a Sous Chef of Japanese Cuisine at Le Méridien Maldives Maldives Resort & Spa Growing up in a small town near Manila in the northern part of the Philippines, Ronando didn’t have an interest in the culinary profession. When leaving school, his sole goal was to earn money to help support his […]

JW Garden Maldives

A Day in the Life of the Herb Gardeners at JW Marriott Maldives

The JW Garden at JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa is not just a garden but a passion project born from the hard work and dedication of Mohamed Rilwan, the resort’s Laundry Manager and Abdullah Ibrahim the herb gardener. The duo played a crucial role in the development of the JW Garden. Together they cleared […]

Seema Rana Maldives

Wellness Wisdom: Seema Rana, Wellness Mentor

Seema Rana is the Wellness Mentor at InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort. For nine years, she has worked in the hospitality industry, providing wellness services, including yoga, meditation guidance, crystal healing and singing bowl therapy, among others. Hotelier Maldives sat down with Seema to discuss her career, relationship to wellness and wellness opportunities in the Maldives. […]

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BBM Pears baby

Bestbuy Maldives Launches Pears Baby at Corporate Event

Bestbuy Maldives (Pvt) Ltd, provider of quality FMCG products in the Maldives, hosted a corporate iftar event for their Wholesale & Retail partners at Sea House Maldives.  The event launched Pears Baby, a brand from Unilever. Pears offers gentle and nourishing products like  soap, cream, cologne, oil, shampoo, and body wash specially formulated for infants […]

Hydrofoil E-Bikes in Maldives

Bike Across Maldives’ Lagoons on the Manta5 Hydrofoiler XE-1

Cycle across Maldives’ crystal clear lagoons on the world’s first water bike, the Manta5 Hydrofoiler XE-1. Siyam World is home to the Maldives largest collection of Manta5 Hydrofoils with three water bikes. Siyam World was the first resort in the country to introduce this cutting-edge watersport. SeaGear is the only authorized distributor of the Manta5 […]

HawiCraft Sailing Catamaran

Product Review: ​​HawiCraft Sailing Catamarans

Sail swiftly across the Maldives’ turquoise lagoons on a HawiCraft Sailing Catamaran. Be in command while out at sea with the HawiCraft’s efficient sailing system. The contemporary sail system catches the wind easily with a rotating mast and automated roll jib. The catamaran’s hull is buoyant and swiftly cuts waves for a smooth sailing experience. […]

Celestial Pool & Spa Maldives

Product Review: Pentair Prowler Robotic Cleaners

Pentair Prowler Robotic Cleaners offer a pristine level of pool cleaning by scrubbing and vacuuming along the pool’s floor with an active brush for deeper cleaning. The prowlers clean thoroughly up to the waterline by easily mounting to the walls. The cleaners filter up to 100 microns. The robotic cleaner cleans efficiently by scanning the […]

Toyo Pump

TOYO PUMPS – Reimagining Pumping Technologies

TOYO is the leading supplier of sand barge pumps for Maldivian resorts. Over 100 resorts in the Maldives use TOYO sand pumps. TOYO offers a complete range of pumps, from small portable single-phase pumps to high volume high-head pumps. Over the years, TOYO has redefined pumping technologies. The pioneering Japanese company TOYO invented sand pumps […]

Vilunü Scent Marketeering

Vilunü Ventures into Scent Marketeering

On January 9, 2023, Vilunü celebrated three years of creating modern bespoke scents inspired by lush Maldivian nature. The local brand’s success is evident as Vilunü recently entered the field of scent marketing. Scent has the powerful ability to inspire feelings of nostalgia and delightful memories. Scent is an underutilized yet valuable sense for the […]

Island Living with Island Bazaar

Island Bazaar, the island lifestyle brand has released a collaborative collection of embroidered tote bags in partnership with a talented local artist Rauha “Rau” Ali, Girl from a Thousand Isles. The collection features intricate designs and vibrant colors that capture the essence of the island living, patterns of Maldivian art, as well as the island’s […]

Kleventi – Affordable Luxury Timepieces and Accessories for All

Established in 2018, founder Ibrahim Zimam wished to provide the Maldivian market with radiant high-quality accessories at an affordable price. Zimam’s concept for Kleventi is innovative as never before has a local brand designed beautiful demi-fine watches and divine fragrances. Kleventi prioritizes craftsmanship, quality and a feeling of luxury in all their products. Kleventi is […]

Galleries

Siyam World’s Festive Carnival

For this holiday season, The Great Festive Carnival of Siyam World takes guests on an exciting rollercoaster ride of music, art and creativity. The combination of Maldivian folklore inspired plays, artworks and floats, many activities and shows offer endless escapades from 22nd December 2022 till 6th January 2023. Among many special programmes set for the […]

Kuredu Resort Celebrates 34th Anniversary

The resort celebrated with the 34th Anniversary Cup Final between Kuredu FC & MNDF FC. Later, the cake cutting ceremony was held with Terri & Laurie, their 50 times repeaters as guests of honour, a nostalgic slideshow of Kuredu in its infancy and a Retro Party. Kuredu Resort Maldives, this vibrant action filled resort is […]

Fushifaru Maldives Celebrates 5th Anniversary

Fushifaru Maldives has celebrated five years of operation with “Fabulous #5” theme on 24th of October 2022. Since the opening in 2017, the resort has attained the reputation among the best authentic Maldivian boutique resorts in Maldives. To commemorate the occasion, the resort offered a full week of celebrations starting with a series of sports […]

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