Environment Minister renews calls for support to ‘Maldives as a Biosphere Reserve’ pledge at GM Forum 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Minister of Environment and Energy Thoriq Ibrahim has revealed that surveys have been conducted in nine resorts which dedicated parts of their house reefs as protected areas. The nine resorts are part of over 30 resorts which pledged support under efforts to declare the Maldives as a Biosphere Reserve. Thoriq made the announcement addressing the […]
AirAsia deploys A330 to increase Malé-Kuala Lumpur route capacity
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]AirAsia – the world’s best low-cost airline – has deployed its Airbus A330 to the Maldives. AirAsia announced that it is will be operating its Airbus A330 to the Maldives, and Macao, for a one-month period starting April 19, to facilitate the strong market demand along with added frequencies to other destinations. AirAsia currently operates […]
Prominent hotel industry professionals meet at the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Leading hotel industry professionals have come together to discuss various issues pertinent to hotel operations in the Maldives at the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2017. The second edition of the annual gathering, organized by Hotelier Maldives, was held at Hulhulé Island Hotel (HIH) on April 19. The forum, with its focus on knowledge sharing and adopting […]
Allied Insurance – 32 years of “keeping you covered”
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Allied Insurance – one of the largest financial institutions and most prominent insurance brands in the country – is marking its 32nd anniversary year. The company was formed in 1985 as a joint venture between Commercial Union Assurance Company, UK and State Trading Organization (STO). Two years later, STO bought back shares of Commercial Union […]
Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa set to unveil two new villa categories
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa has announced plans to reinvent some of its island-based guest villas and introduce two new villa categories. According to the resort, the changes will be made to accommodate families in a two-bedroom setting as well as to increase the total amount of pool villas. The resort opened in September 2009 and […]
Saudia doubles Maldives flights, set to up tourist arrivals from Saudia Arabia
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Saudia – the flagship carrier of Saudi Arabia – has doubled flights to the Maldives, with the introduction of flights between Jeddah and Malé. The additional flights commenced on April 9. The increase of flight between Saudi Arabia and the Maldives – from two to four weekly flights – will help increase the number of […]
‘Relax, Reset and Evolve’ with TV star Nick Knowles and Yogi Luke Bache
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Kandima Maldives has launched “Relax, Reset and Evolve” – a seven-day programme of yoga, meditation, healthy cooking, and relaxation, personally hosted by famous TV personality Nick Knowles and yoga instructor Luke Bache. The new and exclusive yoga retreats, which the resort dubbed ‘a yoga retreat like no other’, are now open for booking and starts […]
Four Seasons celebrates 15 years of successful apprenticeship programme
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Four Seasons Resorts Maldives holds the graduation of the 15th successful Hospitality Apprenticeship programme and welcomes its Class of 2018. The graduation ceremony, held at the National Art Gallery, saw the graduation of 47 apprentices from the Class of 2017 – 27 from Four Seasons Resort Landaa Giraavaru and 20 from Four Seasons Resort Kuda […]
A Day in the Life of: Juwayria Yoosuf
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sporting a gleeful smile and with her mind set on providing the best of hospitality, Juwayria (Juway) Yoosuf is the star of this edition’s Day in the Life segment. She is the Senior Lounge Hostess at the Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu Lounge at Velana International Airport. Having worked at the lounge for the past nine […]
Dusit Thani Maldives named “Asia’s Most Excellent Hotel Resort” by Jetsetter
[vc_row][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dusit Thani Maldives has been named “Asia’s Most Excellent Hotel Resort” in the Jetsetter Asia Awards of Excellence 2017, the resorts first distinguished award of the year. The annual Asia Awards of Excellence is organized by luxury travel magazine Jetsetter. Judged by a panel of renowned travel industry experts, the initiative recognizes and rewards excellence […]
Hurawalhi holds ‘marine debris’ awareness classes
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hurawalhi Maldives, as part of its Community Outreach Programme, has held special activities in neighbouring Hinnavaru Island of Lhaviyani Atoll to increase awareness on protecting the environment. The programme, carried out in collaboration with Manta Trust’s Educational Outreach Program, was intended to share knowledge about the marine environment and importance of conservation. The programme, targeting […]
Leading Hoteliers to meet in April at the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Leading hotel industry professionals are set to meet next month at the GM Forum 2017 – an annual gathering of general managers and hospitality industry stakeholders. The second edition of the forum, organized by Hotelier Maldives, would be held on April 19 in Hulhulé Island Hotel (HIH). The forum this year would include Hussain Afeef […]
