Art & self expression at Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With a variety of fun and engaging art-based activities and facilities available, the Art Studio at Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi encourages guests of all ages to express themselves and get creative in their own utopia on the island. With all of the tools and materials personally prepared by the staff for visitors to learn […]

Shaffiq & Yang, Founders of Onestop

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We spoke to the founders of Onestop, a Singaporean custom furniture manufacturer supplying premium furnishings to one-third of resorts based in the Maldives, on their foray into the region that is now 10 years in the making. Hotelier Maldives: Onestop actually began as a two-man show, so how did you get started? Were there any […]

Suppliers You Should Know: Cosmopolitan

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cosmopolitan/Wrist Resort Supply was established in 2002 by Wrist Ship Supply of Denmark. The idea behind the company was to supply quality food & beverages to Maldives’ resorts, guest houses, restaurants, safaris, supermarkets and expatriates, and operates under the motto, “Where Quality and Service Matters”. Products provided include frozen poultry cuts, frozen beef/lamb, frozen juice, […]

Aquila Yachts: Luxury power catamarans

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Aquila Catamarans are now leaders of the power multihull segment in the USA and Australian market, and Aquila is expanding their international distribution through a network of trusted dealerships across Asia and Europe. The Aquila 36 Excursion was designed and developed specifically with the Maldivian needs in mind and with the collaboration of a Maldivian […]

How to generate ancillary revenue in your hotel or resort

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What can you do in your hotel or resort to generating additional income? It often sounds easier than it is in reality. We have been brainstorming and have come up with some great hotel management tips to sell extra services. And then there is the next challenge with upselling and cross-selling. There are several extra services to […]

Suppliers You Should Know: Copier Plus

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Copier Plus (Pvt) Ltd. was founded by Mr Hassan Muneer on the precept that superior after sales service and support are the key deciding factors when choosing office automation equipment. The company set out to handle the Toshiba and Brother office automation product line i.e. faxes, printers, multi-function centres, digital photocopiers, notebook computers and business […]

Noku Maldives – a perfect base to explore Maldives’ cultural wealth

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The island nation of the Maldives is one of the most tranquil countries in Asia, known for its natural beauty and its five-star resorts. For a taste of this, most people head to the Maldivian islands to experience a dream vacation. A 50-minute scenic seaplane transfer between Velana International Airport in Malé City, I found […]

Maldives destination marketing: 3 things you need to know about storytelling

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In today’s world, we can be anywhere at any time with anybody just by tapping our fingertips on our smartphones. Attention span is becoming dangerously shorter by the day and recent studies have shown a deteriorating relationship between travellers and destinations. Once upon a time, there was a world without social media and before that […]

Suppliers You Should Know: Centurion Group

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Centurion Group was founded in 2009 by Capt. Ahmed Maumoon and Mr Mohamed Naeem. The company caters to importers and exporters, where they provide air/sea freight and logistics; hotel and resort sector, providing perishable logistics, freight, warehousing and customs clearance work; projects, providing project logistics, ship handling, warehousing and vendor management; ship owners, providing ship […]

One&Only Reethi Rah OOMoments Photostudio; capturing moments today, creating memories for a lifetime

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Surrounded by the crystal turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, nestled within lush tropical gardens and fringed with pure white-sand beaches, One&Only Reethi Rah in the Maldives is an ultra-luxury, all-villa resort offering an unrivalled level of seclusion, choice and personalised exploration. Situated on one of the largest private islands in North Malé Atoll, there […]

Suppliers You Should Know: Bison Maldives Pvt Ltd

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bison Maldives Pvt Ltd was founded in October 2002 by Mr Abdul Majeed with the aim of ensuring a congenial living for the prosperity of future generations. Under their aim of building a better tomorrow, the company, through the facilities they build and the services provided, hopes to improve the safety and the quality of […]

Suppliers You Should Know: Best Dives Maldives

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Best Dives Pvt Ltd was first established as Bolifushi Dive Centre in 2003 and was renamed to Best Dives Pvt Ltd in 2008. The company started with the vision of being the first choice in dive centre management, water sports centre management and excursion service provider in the Maldives and around the globe. Best Yachts […]

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