Resort News Weekly Roundup
#PlayWell with Manta Rays at The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort, located in Baa Atoll, the first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the Maldives, offers guests the chance to get up-close-and-personal with manta rays at one of the world’s largest natural manta feeding destinations. Guests have the rare opportunity to snorkel with […]
Kandima Maldives Hosts Football Camp with Italian Football Stars
Kandima Maldives, Dhaalu Atoll, has recently hosted Italian football stars Davide Calabria and Patrick Cutrone for a football camp with players from the Maldives National U19 football team. Organised in collaboration with Manta Air and Plankton Maldives, the camp proved to be an excellent opportunity for the talented under 19 players in the Maldives to […]
Fushifaru Maldives Awarded Green Globe Certification
Fushifaru Maldives, Lhaviyani Atoll, has been awarded the Green Globe Certification for its notable sustainability efforts. Green Globe is the premier sustainability certification and performance improvement program developed specifically for the travel and tourism industry. It provides organisations with a framework to conduct a comprehensive assessment of their sustainability performance, through which they can monitor […]
Hassan Adil Appointed General Manager at Sun Siyam Olhuveli
Sun Siyam Olhuveli, Maldives, has promoted Hassan Adil from resort manager to general manager, marking his 20-year anniversary within Sun Siyam Resorts. In his new position as the general manager, he will lead the management team and oversee the daily operations for one of the biggest properties in the Maldives, working on the frontline to […]
Gaurav Makhijani Appointed Director of Sales & Marketing at Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives
Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives has appointed Gaurav Makhijani as the director of sales and marketing. Gaurav brings a wealth of experience in the hospitality arena, having worked with international brands for over a decade, including The Claridges, Taj, IHG, Jumeirah Group, and Atmosphere Hotels and Resorts. Most recently, Gaurav worked as the associate director of […]
Island Aviation Reports a Loss of MVR 24.7 Million in Q421
Island Aviation Services Limited (IAS) reports a loss of MVR 24.7 in Q4 of 2021, according to the latest quarterly review by Ministry of Finance. IAS reported a total revenue of MVR 425 million, which is a growth of 30 per cent compared to the previous quarter of 2021. Revenue from domestic flight operation is […]
Gaurav Thakur Appointed General Manager at Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa
Hilton has appointed Gaurav Thakur as the general manager of the upcoming Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa. Located on a private island in the North Malé Atoll, the 109-all pool villa resort will open on 1 July 2022, marking the entry of Hilton’s flagship brand into the Maldives. An accomplished hospitality veteran with a […]
JOALI Maldives Donates USD 30,000 to Raa Dhuvaafaru
JOALI Maldives donates USD 30,000 and two eight-seater buggies worth USD 14,900 to the Raa Dhuvaafaru Council. JOALI Maldives believes that this latest donation will help support the neighboring communities. Dhuvaafaru is the most populous island in Raa Atoll with over 5,000 inhabitants, including over 2,500 women, some of whom are currently employed at JOALI […]
Fairmont Maldives Appoints Marshall Orton as New General Manager
Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi has appointed Marshall Orton as general manager. With over 35 years of luxury hospitality experience, Marshall Orton in his new role will lead the overall operations, performance, and strategic direction for Fairmont Maldives. Marshall Orton has spent much of his career in Asia, Europe and USA working across Accor’s luxury […]
Dusit Thani Maldives Launches Local and Work Permit Offer
This summer, locals and work permit holders can benefit from a special offer at Dusit Thani Maldives. Enjoy exclusive rates on accommodation in the luxury resort’s Beach Villas, and perks starting with welcome drinks upon arrival. The Dreamscape Offer is available from June to September 2022. Accommodating two guests, the Beach Villa is nestled in […]
