W Maldives welcomes Przemek Sobocki’s artistry
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tokyo-based illustrator and designer Przemek Sobocki brings W Hotels’ passion for design to life at W Maldives. The artist has created custom designs for the resort’s new luxury golf cars, key rings, luggage stickers and tags. Though Przemek’s background is in Interior and Fashion Design, he divides his time between Tokyo and London, where beside […]
European, GCC arrivals set to grow with Etihad Airways’ additional flights
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tourist arrivals to the Maldives from the GCC and European countries are expected to grow next year with the increased frequency of Etihad Airways operations between Abu Dhabi, UAE and Malé, Maldives. Etihad Airways recently announced four additional weekly flights on the popular Abu Dhabi – Malé route, taking frequency to the Maldives to 11 […]
Jetwing Symphony Limited opens Initial Public Offering
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jetwing Symphony Limited (JSL), the investment arm of Sri Lanka’s family owned pioneering hospitality brand Jetwing has announced the opening of its Initial Public Offering scheduled for December 14, 2017. The bid expects to raise LKR753 to LKR904 million by offering 50, 218, 856 ordinary shares at LKR15.00, LKR16.00, LKR 17.00 and LKR 18.00 per […]
The grand opening of Grand Park Kodhipparu
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The newest addition to the Maldives’ luxury resort destination, Grand Park Kodhupparu, is now officially open. The 120 luxury villa hotel with world-class facilities was officially declared open at a function hosted by Park Hotel Group and Chip Eng Seng Group. The event featured a line-up of traditional Maldivian performances and exciting entertainment, where the […]
Five Maldives’ properties win Agoda’s 2017 Gold Circle Awards
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Five luxury resorts in the Maldives have been named winners in the 2017 Gold Circle Awards by Agoda – one of the world’s fastest-growing online booking platforms. The Gold Circle Awards is given to top-performing accommodation partners of Agoda around the world that exemplify the best qualities of the online booking travel experience. The five […]
Maldives named runners-up for fifth consecutive year at 2017 Telegraph Travel Awards
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maldives has been named runners-up in the Best Country category at the 2017 Telegraph Travel Awards. Maldives came in second after New Zealand, which was voted the best destination by the readers of The Telegraph. This is the fifth consecutive time Maldives has been named in the second spot. The Telegraph Travel Awards is one […]
Test driving revenue management solutions: What can you expect & how it will benefit your hotel
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The sleek silhouette of a vehicle effortlessly manoeuvres through a winding mountain pass. It accelerates into the distance – leaving a spray of mist from the dewy road. In the background, there’s an advertising voiceover talking through the car’s key features and encouraging you to test drive it today. It’s tempting, but will the car […]
Six Senses Laamu unveils Deep Blue Divers – a brand new dive centre
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Six Senses Laamu has announced the opening of Deep Blue Divers – a brand new dive centre owned and operated by the resort. With Deep Blue Divers, Six Senses Laamu seeks to offer guests “premier diving experiences in the lively and colourful reefs surrounding the resort and at the same time focus on enhancing guest […]
Soneva, UNDP partner to collaborate on UN Sustainable Development Goals
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Soneva has entered an official partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to increase collaboration on events and projects conforming to the objectives of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The partnership was signed at Soneva Fushi by Sonu Shivdasani, founder and CEO of Soneva, and Shoko Noda, UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP […]
Refined bliss: Amilla Fushi gets a branding makeover
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Amilla Fushi has made waves in the Maldives resort space in the two years since opening in 2015. It quickly became known as a getaway for discerning jetsetters, with sleek whitewashed villas and a greater selection of large, multi-bedroom residences. This has opened up the archipelago to families and groups of friends who appreciate Amilla’s […]
Maldives’ first winter wonderland to be unveiled at Jumeirah Vittaveli
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jumeirah Vittaveli is bringing another first to the Maldives this festive season, unveiling the destination’s first ice rink. The rink allows guests to be carried away into a small winter wonderland of their own while being enveloped by the warmth of the tropics, says Jumeirah Vittaveli in a statement. An experience unlike any other, guests can […]
Al Shaali Marine, VAMCO partner to offer comprehensive marine solutions.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Al Shaali Marine Maldives and VAMCO have partnered to provide comprehensive packages; offering Al Shaali Marine’s Island Hopper 50 vessels with VAMCO’s Doosan marine engines. The partnership will result in high-quality complete marine solutions at very competitive prices for resorts, guesthouses and other customers. Exceptional after sales services will be provided by VAMCO Service Centre […]
