New research shows Chinese travel driven by the young, wealthy and tech-savvy
Hotels.com has published their 4th major annual study of Chinese traveller habits, the Chinese International Travel Monitor (CITM).
Jumeirah Vittaveli appoints Benjamin Rendell as new executive chef
Jumeirah Vittaveli, located on the beautiful Bolifushi Island, has announced the appointment of Chef Benjamin Rendell as the resort’s new Executive Chef.
Veli Spa at Kurumba Maldives launches new outdoor treatments
Veli Spa at Kurumba Maldives has unveiled their new ‘Raalhu Outdoor Treatments’ (raalhu meaning wave in the local language Dhivehi).
Maldives Monetary Authority publishes 2014 annual report, estimates total tourism receipts at US$2.6bn
The Maldives Monetary Authority’s 2014 Annual Report covers developments in the domestic economy, MMA initiatives and the outlook for 2015.
Third annual Whale Shark Festival to promote conservation and creativity
Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme [MWSRP] is collaborating with Maldivian artists to celebrate the beautiful whale shark species during their upcoming Whale Shark Festival.
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island supports local communities to prevent dengue fever
In support of its local community, team members from Conrad Maldives Rangali Island delivered awareness and education presentations to the populations of local islands Fenfushi and Dhigurah to highlight the importance of dengue fever prevention.
DiveOceanus takes over dive centre at Royal Island Resort & Spa
DiveOceanus, the subdivision of the Villa Group responsible for the company’s SCUBA diving operations, has added the dive centre at Royal Island Resort & Spa to its portfolio of dive centres.
11th Hotel Asia Exhibition and International Culinary Challenge to be held in September at Dharubaaruge
The Maldives’ largest annual food and hospitality event, Hotel Asia Exhibition and International Culinary Challenge 2015, will be held at Dharubaaruge Exhibition Hall, Male Maldives from the 19th to 21st September 2015 while the mega culinary competitions will commence from the 18th to 21st August.
Herathera Resort hosts Ramazan breakfast for executive staff members’ families
Herathera Island Resort has hosted a special Ramadan buffet breakfast for the family members of their executive staff.
Taj Group appoints Sarabjeet Singh as Area Director, Sri Lanka and Maldives
The Taj Group has appointed Sarabjeet Singh as the new area director, Sri Lanka and Maldives, and general manager of Taj Samudra in Colombo.
A Day in the Life Of: Kamal Malik, Chief Sommelier at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
For the latest edition of ‘A Day in the Life Of’, we speak to Kamal Malik, Chief Sommelier at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island.
Veli Spa at Kurumba Maldives partners with luxury French brand Thémaé to offer ‘tea-inspired’ treatments
Kurumba Maldives’ award-winning Veli Spa has announced a new partnership with luxury French spa brand Thémaé.
