Chef Lal Fonseka Launches Maldivian and Sri Lankan Cookbook
Director of Food and Beverage at OBLU NATURE Helengeli, Chef Lal Fonseka has published a ‘Maldivian & Sri Lankan Cookbook’ with inputs from local chefs. Launched in October 2022, the cookbook celebrates the common flavours of Maldives and Sri Lanka. Having been in the Maldives for seventeen years, Chef Lal Fonseka’s cookbook is a work […]
Sonu Shivdasani Awarded OBE in New Year Honours List 2023
Sonu Shivdasani has been honoured as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to tourism, sustainability and charity in the New Year Honours 2023 Overseas and International List. The Founder and CEO of Soneva resorts, and Founder of Six Senses Resorts, Sonu Shivdasani redefined tourism in the Maldives by combining […]
Chinese Airlines Set to Resume Flights to Maldives
After a three-year halt due to the pandemic, Chinese airlines are scheduled to resume flights to the Maldives. According to Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), Hong Kong Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and Beijing Capital will resume flights to Maldives in January 2023. Having acquired slots from 1st January till the end of March 2023, Hong […]
Taj Exotica Maldives Wins Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence 2023
Taj Exotica Resort and Spa Maldives has won the Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence 2023 in the Luxury Spas category. The resort’s Jiva Spa was recognised as Best Yoga Programme across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Oceania. The win acknowledges the profound impact of Jiva spa’s roots in ancient Indian Ayurveda traditions. The […]
Milaidhoo Maldives’ Special Valentine’s Day Offerings
Milaidhoo Maldives is set to celebrate Valentine’s day in February 2023, offering special experiences curated for individual preferences. From new treatments at the resort’s Serenity spa, to romantic dinners by the pristine white beaches, Milaidhoo Maldives has something to make honeymoons, babymoons and weddings unforgettable. ‘Couples Connect’, a new treatment at the Serenity spa is […]
Diamonds Athuruga Appoints Gilbert Steiner as Executive Assistant Manager
Diamonds Athuruga Maldives welcomes Gilbert Steiner as new Executive Assistant Manager. The dynamic hospitality specialist brings over twenty-five years of experience in the industry. His has worked in countries such as Canada, the United States, French Polynesia, Singapore, and the Maldives. Gilbert has worked in F&B at several luxury hotels and resorts, international hotel chains […]
You & Me Maldives Celebrates New Year Featuring Chef Andrea Berton
Welcoming the new year 2023, You & Me Maldives will be hosting a Gourmet Week featuring Michelin-starred Chef, Andrea Berton. Chef Andrea Berton will showcase his authentic gastronomic creations from 3rd to 7th January 2023, taking guests on a unique Michelin-star dining experience. On 3rd January 2023, guests can meet chef Andrea Berton at the […]
Over 33 International Flights Currently Operate to Maldives
Having started the year with 29 international operating flights, the country now has 33 international flights operating to the Maldives. This increase in international flight operations played a vital role in the increase of travellers to the island nation. By late January, Maldives had more than 100,000 arrivals. In 2022, Maldives saw more than 1.6 […]
Kandooma Maldives Prepares for the ‘Year of the Rabbit’
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives is set to celebrate the Lunar New Year with special programmes starting 22nd January 2023. This includes accommodation packages and fun activities for the younger guests. In Chinese tradition, each new year is characterised by one of twelve Chinese zodiac animals. The Rabbit, a symbol of good fortune, courage and […]
Siyam World’s Festive Carnival
For this holiday season, The Great Festive Carnival of Siyam World takes guests on an exciting rollercoaster ride of music, art and creativity. The combination of Maldivian folklore inspired plays, artworks and floats, many activities and shows offer endless escapades from 22nd December 2022 till 6th January 2023. Among many special programmes set for the […]
SIMDI Group to Launch an All Premium Airline
SIMDI Group and ARABESQUE has launched the world’s first all premium luxury airline for leisure travel. The airline will fly nonstop from the Maldives to up to 60 destinations around the globe, including in Europe, Asia, Africa, and even Australia. The airline will fly Airbus A321 NEOs with just 68 fully flat business class seats, […]
Kuredu Resort Celebrates 34th Anniversary
The resort celebrated with the 34th Anniversary Cup Final between Kuredu FC & MNDF FC. Later, the cake cutting ceremony was held with Terri & Laurie, their 50 times repeaters as guests of honour, a nostalgic slideshow of Kuredu in its infancy and a Retro Party. Kuredu Resort Maldives, this vibrant action filled resort is […]
