Woven Creations by Onestop
Often synonymous with the tropics, wickerwork furniture is a common sight at many Maldivian resorts. Aside from their rustic aesthetic, pieces furnished entirely in wicker are chosen for their lightweight properties—easy to shift around on an outdoor deck—and the way it complements the natural surroundings. But innovations in wickerwork mean that classic, natural wicker chairs […]
Hotel Ocean Grand: Luxury, comfort and serenity with a view!
It is daybreak, as you stand in the balcony sipping from a hot cup of coffee, the cold and refreshing zephyr in your hair, as you gaze upon the captivating scenes unfolding in front of your eyes; the conifers and palm trees rocking back and forth with the wind, the waves crashing on the distant […]
Iyashi Dôme: Embrace the future of spa, or risk being left behind!
Feeling great, while looking even greater is the new “in thing.” Most of the trends today are focused on achieving this result; good vibes only, while enjoying that beach-worthy body year-round. It is all about mind and body. And how does one accomplish this? The list of trends keeps growing, but let’s start with exercise […]
Maldives sees increase in Middle Eastern travellers!
On an international scale, a report by the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) foresees 35 million tourists from the Middle East travelling to foreign destinations by the year 2020. This is a recognition worthy number to take a second look at, as the Middle East is increasingly becoming one of the best markets to tap […]
Celebrating Wine – A collaboration between Nika Island & Grape Expectations
Nika Island Resort & Spa conducted wine sommelier basic training for four of their team members in collaboration with Grape Expectations Pvt Ltd, from the 29th to 30th of September. The two-day course was conducted by the Head of Sales & Marketing for Grape Expectations, Dora Dzurjak. The course which included knowledge of wine, upselling […]
Eatoll’s living coral map – an artistic message!
A group of creative and artistic youth came together inspired by Google Maps. When the map of Malé incorporated in the Google Maps was outdated and inaccurate, this clique brainstormed on creating a much updated and an accurate map of Malé. Hence, Eatolls was formed. They began as an experimental online project, providing free geo-location-based […]
Melodies of Baraabaru
Baraabaru Indian restaurant, in Four Seasons Kuda Huraa, translating to ‘excellent’ in English, isn’t baraabaru without its Sri Lankan band playing lilting harmonies. With their Sitar, Tabla, Violin, Bongo drums, Congas, Harmonium, Guitar or Flute-playing in varying melodious combinations, the band is passionate about reaching out to their audiences in a musical sense. The band […]
Maagiri Hotel – Jewel for Business Travellers
Maagiri Hotel, is a newly constructed city hotel situated at one of the most premier locations of Malé. It conveniently faced the Airport/Hulhumalé ferry terminal on Boduthakurufaanu Magu, granting easy access to the airport via land or sea. The modern Maagiri Hotel is set oceanfront with a spectacular view of the surrounding islands near Malé, […]
Exploring the 99% with TGI Maldives
Giuseppe D’Amato – Managing Director, TGI Maldives Pvt Ltd The start of the civil war in Sri Lanka in 1983 led Giuseppe D’Amato to decide to come to the Maldives as a means to escape the turmoil. Ceasing off his holiday in Sri Lanka, his first step in the now highly sought honeymoon destination was […]
W Maldives celebrates 13th anniversary!
The Maldives is a luxurious bucket list destination and we are conveying this vision through fashion, fuel, music, and design activations. W Maldives targets a hip and young at heart vibe that delivers moments. Initiating approachable luxury through fun-filled healthy lifestyle choices like sunrise yoga, private dinners, and celebratory once in a lifetime events. On […]
Overview of tourist accommodation facilities in the Maldives: Hotels and guesthouses
The unique and natural beauty of the Maldives coupled with the one-island-one-resort concept attracts droves of tourists to the luxury destination, but it is not solely dedicated for the affluent traveller—the country offers various types of accommodation options catering to a diverse range of preferences; from luxury to budget travellers and backpackers, etc. These facilities […]
GM Forum 2019 Highlights: Bridging the Skills Gap & Women in Hospitality
While tourism directly accounts for nearly 40% of gross domestic product (GDP) in the Maldives, employment in the tourism sector is dominated by the expatriate workforce. Despite the 45 to 55 quota regulatory requirement ratio for local to expatriate staff, there is a huge gap in reaching this figure, and the number of women working […]
