Faarufushi Maldives Now Emerald Collection’s Second Property in the Maldives
JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group has completed the sale of Faarufushi Maldives, an 80-room upper-upscale resort that opened in 2019. The buyer of the property is the Italy-based Emerald Collection, who agreed to purchase Faarufushi from the Maldives-based Universal Enterprises. This marks Emerald Collection’s second property in the Maldives, following their entry into the region […]
Neos Air Resumes Weekly Flights from Milan and Rome
Italian airlines Neos Air has resumed direct flight operations to Velana International Airport (VIA) from Milan and Rome. The airline will operate three weekly flights on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays. Italy was the top third source market to the Maldives in 2019 with 136,343 arrivals. The country was also a major market when Maldives reopened […]
Fushifaru Maldives Celebrates Fourth Anniversary with a Big Win
Fushifaru Maldives marked its fourth anniversary on 24th October 2021. The revelries were doubled with the three titles won by Fushifaru at World Luxury Awards 2021. The resort was crowned Luxury Eco Resort winner in the Indian ocean category, while its award-winning Heylhi Spa was titled Global Winner in Luxury Beach Resort Spa category and […]
Kandolhu Maldives Appoints New Management Couple: Guillaume Aublet and Monika Angliker
Kandolhu Maldives welcomes the new management couple to the resort, Guillaume Aublet as resort manager and his real-life partner, Monika Angliker as guest services manager. Born in France, Guillaume is an accomplished hotelier with over 26 years of experience across Switzerland, United Kingdom, Fiji, Seychelles, Caribbean and Maldives. An oenology enthusiast, he has held several […]
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Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa Introduces La Fête by Le Méridien This winter, Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa invites travellers to rejoice in the festive season, seaside-style with La Fête by Le Méridien. Nestled in Lhaviyani Atoll on Thilamaafushi Island, the tropical luxury resort has prepared an exciting array of festivities inspired by […]
Siyam World Holds First Graduation of Sun Thari Apprenticeship Program
Siyam World, the highly anticipated resort in Noonu Atoll, has held the graduation of the first batch that took part in Sun Thari Apprenticeship program. This new program by Siyam World was launched to develop, train and prepare young locals for the tourism and hospitality industry. During the graduation ceremony held on 21st October 2021, […]
Trans Maldivian Airways Supports the Blind and Visually Impaired Society of Maldives
Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) sponsors the annual camp of the Blind and Visually Impaired Society of Maldives (BVISM), as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility. A special ceremony was held to handover the donation at TMA Seaplane Base on 21st October 2021. Trans Maldivian’s CEO, Mr A.U.M Fawzy, along with members of the company’s Senior […]
One&Only Reethi Rah Launches New Restaurant, ‘Botanica with Matthew Kenney’
In partnership with globally celebrated chef Matthew Kenney, One&Only Reethi Rah has launched a new restaurant, ‘Botanica with Matthew Kenney’. The innovative outlet offers guests a completely plant-based dining experience curated by Chef Kenney whilst enveloped in Botanica’s lush and atmospheric outdoor gardens. Chef Kenny hails from the US and is renowned for being a […]
The Floating Spa at South Palm Resort Maldives
South Palm Resort Maldives, Addu Atoll, features unique floating spa rooms. Perched over the island’s natural lake, the Kurumba Spa offers a tailored wellness experience with treatments focused on a renewed self after the session, body and skin care programs for a youthful and glowing self. Treatments range from special massages to Balinese sessions to […]
The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives Welcomes Wellness Practitioner Ranjith Saj
Veteran wellness practitioner Ranjith Saj has arrived at The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives for an exclusive month-long residency. From 15th October to 15th November, Ranjith will share his knowledge of global holistic philosophy and fifteen years of expertise in integrative medicine with specialized workshops and treatments that address the fundamentals of health and well-being. “Wellness is […]
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Fushifaru Maldives Hosts “Kulafihin Dhivehi Raajje” Art Competition Fushifaru Maldives hosted its much-anticipated art competition, “Kulafihin Dhivehi Raajje” on 9th October 2021 to celebrate World Tourism Day. This was an endeavour from the resort to nurture and empower local talents and to revive and preserve the rich inimitable Dhivehi culture. Eight participants from four different […]
Kuramathi Maldives Appoints New Learning & Development Manager and Marine Biologist
Kuramathi Maldives warmly welcomes the newest additions to its dynamic team: Harrish ‘Harry’ Manggaring Aniceto as learning & development manager and Michaela ‘Michi’ Richter as resident marine biologist. Hailing from the Philippines, Harry holds vast experience in the hospitality industry spanning thirteen years with exposure across various areas such as Food & Beverage, Front Office, […]
