Fifth Edition of Hotelier Maldives GM Forum Scheduled for 23rd September 2021 at Crossroads Maldives
Crossroads Maldives will be the venue for the fifth edition of the annual General Manager’s Forum organized by Hotelier Maldives; the country’s dedicated B2B publication for hospitality professionals, developers and hotel operators. Initially scheduled for April 2020, the fifth edition of the Forum was cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The day long Forum and […]
Austrian Airlines Will Boost Flights to Maldives
Austrian Airlines has pledged to increase the frequency of flights to Maldives. Currently, the airline is operating two flights a week to Male’. However, Austrian Airlines will up the frequency to three times a week once the weather gets cooler. The carrier predicts that passengers are looking to postpone summer holidays in favour of some […]
LUX* Resorts Maldives Partners with Palazzo Versace Dubai for Twin Stays
LUX* South Ari Atoll and North Male Atoll have partnered with Palazzo Versace Dubai to allow guests of the properties to experience both the tranquility of the Maldives and the glamour of Dubai. The twin stay partnership offers discerning travellers the perfect combination of laid-back luxury in the Maldives and grand opulence synonymous with Dubai. […]
Pandemic Accelerates Digitalization of Travel Agencies: GlobalData
The pandemic has accelerated the digitization of the travel agent model, creating more shop closures as in-store agencies switch operations online. This is a necessary adaptation to changing consumer preferences, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. “The long-term survival of in-store travel agencies has been discussed for several years due to the rising […]
Summer Island Maldives Featured in Guinness World Records
Guinness World Records recognizes Summer Island Maldives’ 3-D printed reef as the “Largest 3D-printed ceramic reef” in the world! Summer Island Maldives makes it to the Guinness list of world records this year, after the resort’s 3D printed coral reef was recognized as the largest of its kind in the world. The artificial reef was […]
Morteza Capital Debuts Hotel Bond Programme
Morteza Capital, a Maldives-focused hotel and real estate investment specialist, has announced the launching of an international bond programme backed by hotel assets, with a debut $38.5m bond backed by a resort development in the Maldives. Morteza Hospitality Bonds PLC (the Issuer), a UK-based company has established a £2bn Secured Medium-term Note Issuance Programme that […]
Wayne Milgate Appointed Velaa Private Island’s New General Manager
Velaa Private Island, one of the most exclusive private island resorts in the world, is pleased to announce the appointment of Wayne Milgate as its new General Manager to oversee daily operations and manage all aspects of the guest experience. Having started his career as an assistant manager at five-star Gold Coast International Hotel, Australia, […]
Peter Rabbit at Conrad Maldives
Celebrate Easter break at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island with a special Peter Rabbit themed festivities calendar. The action-packed seasonal programme of activities begins on March 29 complete with mouth-watering food, arts and crafts, games and unforgettable live entertainment, culminating in an extravagant Easter Carnival on April 5. Younger guests will look forward to a fun-filled […]
Hard Rock Hotel Maldives and SAii Lagoon Maldives Wins Best Luxury Beachfront Resorts Award
The two resorts at CROSSROADS, Hard Rock Hotel Maldives and SAii Lagoon Maldives grab the title of Best Luxury Beachfront Resorts at the Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2021. CROSSROADS Maldives rejoices as its two resorts, Hard Rock Hotel Maldives and SAii Lagoon Maldives – Curio Collection by Hilton, grab The Best Luxury Beachfront Resorts in Maldives […]
Unravel Your Senses at Varu Spa, Kandolhu Maldives
Set in swathes of blue, Kandolhu is an escapist’s haven with 30 villas dotting the lush patch of land and over water and distinctly curated dining options. At the heart of this island, the wellness hideaway is where all worries drift away in the hands of skilled therapists; experts of bliss and transporting you to […]
Carlo Di Nunzio Appointed Executive Chef at Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa
Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa has appointed Chef Carlo Di Nunzio as Executive Chef of the 5-star luxury resort. Originally from Torino, Italy, Chef Carlo brings with him an impressive skillset and over 32 years of experience, expertise, and management. The long-held belief that cooking brings out positive emotion in others is what had driven […]
Sun Siyam Iru Veli and Olhuveli Introduce Free Quarantine Offer for Indian Market
Sun Siyam Resorts has introduced a first-of-its-kind free quarantine offer for Indian travellers staying at Sun Siyam Iru veli and Sun Siyam Olhuveli. For stays between April and May 2021, the resorts will provide free accommodation on the Full Board meal plan throughout the mandatory 14-day quarantine. Further, these Sun Siyam properties will be covering […]
