SIFANI – One Precious Gem at a time
Humans have treasured gemstones for centuries. They are often associated with beauty and great wealth. From religious, medicinal, mythical to astrological values, gemstones have been associated with human beliefs from as early as the middle-ages. Gemstones are found at various depths and locations within the Earth’s crust. The island of “ceylon”, modern day Sri Lanka, […]
Manta Air – Travel short-haul in style
Manta Air began its operations in the Maldives earlier last year on February 24, to cater to the growing demand for domestic carriers shuttling tourists between the international airports and domestic airports scattered across the country. Today, Manta Air flies to and from Velana International Airport and the domestic airports in Dhaalu Atoll Kudahuvadhoo, Kooddoo […]
Levo Restaurant – Pioneering the way for women working in the food and beverage industry
The Maldives welcomes its first-ever restaurant led entirely by a team of women. The conglomerate, SIMDI Group, has initiated its brand new project, LEVO Restaurant and Azuvia Hotel – a project backed entirely by women, from the management to the service, to the kitchen. This groundbreaking concept encompasses the vision of Dr Shakeela, who sought […]
Coconut Spa: Rest and Relaxation, the tropical island way
Coconut Spa first opened its doors in the Maldives almost two decades ago, in December 2002. Yet, its unique brand of beauty and cosmetic therapy, inspired by a fusion of Balinese and Indian Ocean island cultures, is still as fresh today as it was then. Coconut Spa at Reethi Beach Resort blends seamlessly into its […]
AS Panel – timesaving construction solutions
From traditional palm fronds to lightweight construction (LWC) panels in today’s world, the evolution of construction material has rapidly gained with in-between solutions of mud brick, concrete brick, clay brick and steel. Al Shaali group, originating from the metropolis of UAE, is one of the most innovative manufacturers of yachts and boats in the region. […]
Auditing the Auditors, part I of III
A Report Card on Independent Quality Assurance by Steven Ferry Don Quixote tilted his lance at windmills: we tilt ours at service standards that do not meet expectations, which is why I am spending a perfectly beautiful Florida spring Sunday inside, banging away on the keyboard when sensible people are beaching, sailing, or golfing. We […]
GM Forum 2019 Highlights: Presentation by Treetop Hospital
At last year’s Hotelier Maldives GM Forum, Ibthishama Ahmed Saeed, Director of Business Development at Treetop Hospital (TTH), gave a presentation on the services provided by TTH. Designed to be an internationally competent healthcare facility, TTH is one of the finest and premier tertiary healthcare hospitals in the Maldives. The hospital is commited to exceptional […]
Travel and Hospitality Solutions
Memorable experiences for every guest, every time The more well-travelled a person is, the more expectations arise for their chosen place, whether it is for business or pleasure. Dealing with the disappointments of expectations not met are more sabotaging and time-consuming than taking necessary steps to counter any problem that may surface. At SGS Travel […]
Jason Lohman, Founder & Managing Director of Bespoke Marketing Global Pte Ltd
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Bespoke Marketing Global Pte Ltd specialises in audio branding and was established in 2007 by Founder & Managing Director Jason Lohman. Specialising in On Hold Messaging (OHM), offering a creative and unique experience to inbound callers. Based in Singapore, the company has offices in the U.K., Spain and U.S.A. Globally, the company has over […]
Greener laundries with Arsen’s Girbau
With its philosophy for greening the world with sustainable laundry solutions, Girbau is a brand that is well-established industrially and domestically. The core thinking of the brand comes from generations before when mothers and grandmothers used to wash their linen in rivers or wash houses. Its machinery takes care of the fabric, thoroughly cleansing it, […]
Hygiena EnSURE Touch – beneficial, accurate, responsive
Hygiena spans the globe with its deliverance of innovative technologies that are user-friendly and convenient for quick microbial detection, monitoring and identifying. The company delivers to a large range of industries including food and beverage, health care, hospitality, pharmaceuticals, and personal usage. Hygiena’s trademark designs optimising well-advanced technologies deliver top-notch ATP monitoring systems, allergen tests, […]
Velana International Airport – Gearing Up for the Future
Velana International Airport (VIA), which served 4.9 million passengers in 2018, has embarked on the largest development project in the history of the Maldives by investing over $1 billion to revolutionise VIA into a world-class airport. This transformation will increase the passenger handling capacity and improve the operational efficiency of the airport, enabling it to […]
