Christian Adrian Garcia Appointed Executive Chef at Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives
Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives has appointed Chef Christian Adrian Garcia as executive chef. The seasoned professional brings in a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role. Hailing from Argentina, Chef Christian graduated from the “Unión de Chefs Argentinos” and has worked in the Spanish cities of Valencia, Barcelona, and Ibiza. More recently, Chef […]
Subscription Services Emerge as a Travel Industry Recovery Trend: GlobalData
The popularity of subscription services could rise in the travel industry as businesses find it a compelling strategy to build brand loyalty, states the leading data and analytics company GlobalData. Hannah Free, Travel and Tourism Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “More and more businesses are moving away from the traditional product economy to the ‘subscription economy’. […]
Seven New Islands Awarded for Resort Development
Ministry of Tourism has awarded seven new islands for resort development from the total eighteen islands that were open for bidding last year. During the Maldives Investment Forum held at Expo 2020 in Dubai, the Ministry announced the opening of bid submission for eighteen islands across ten atolls for resort development. The initial deadline of […]
Velana International Airport Unveils New Passenger Terminal
Velana International Airport (VIA) has revealed the renders of its new passenger terminal, projected to be complete next year. The design of the terminal is inspired by the country’s history, culture and local craftmanship, as per Maldives Airports Company Ltd (MACL). The outer walls have been designed to depict ocean waves and feature a pattern […]
Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa Presents Masters of Culinary Craft
Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa, Lhaviyani Atoll, has launched ‘Culinary Season 2022’, the resort’s premier dining programme. Inviting chefs, baristas and mixologists from the world’s top restaurants and bars; the programme will showcase some of the best dishes, beverages and dining experiences from around the world. The Culinary Season will offer resort’s guests a […]
Villa Hotels & Resorts Announce New Appointments
Villa Hotels & Resorts, with an existing portfolio of three resorts in the Maldives, has announced two new appointments as part of strengthening the leadership team to drive its growth and expansion. Mohamed Aalim, Group Director Talent and Culture Mohamed Aalim was appointed group director for talent and culture at Villa Hotels and Resorts, effective […]
Resort News Weekly Roundup
Summer Island Maldives Executes Eco-Friendly Mosquito Eradication Plan Summer Island Maldives has started implementing a new, eco-friendly strategy to eliminate mosquitoes from the island, without the need for fogging and using harmful pesticides. The mosquitoes will be eliminated using a revolutionary ‘Integrated Mosquito Management System’ that targets mosquitoes at different stages during their life cycle. […]
