Naladhu Private Island announces buyout offers
Naladhu Private Island, dubbed the exclusive retreat for the elite, has announced buyout offers starting at US$50,000 per night. Home to 20 private houses on the edge of a pristine lagoon in South Malé Atoll, Naladhu Private Island lives up to its name with coral-fringed beaches lapped by azure seas, and unspoiled natural jungle at […]
Seasoned Hotelier Noel Cameron Takes Helm as Huvafen Fushi’s New General Manager
Timeless Maldives icon Huvafen Fushi has welcomed Noel Cameron back to the position of General Manager, nine years after his first appointment. With an impressive track record in the hospitality industry, including leadership roles with some of the world’s most exclusive luxury hotels and hospitality brands, Noel brings exceptional creativity and expertise to the role […]
Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru launches “Baa Football Challenge”
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru launches a community football tournament titled “Baa Football Challenge.” It is the country’s biggest resort-organised football event, initiated and sponsored by Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru, with Tourism Minister Ali Waheed presiding over the opening ceremony. “There’s no doubt about it: football brings people together. So what better way […]
Women in Hospitality: Nasreena Ali – From a small business owner to a sous chef
The woman who has earned it all, Nasreena ‘Natti’ Ali is someone who came from humble beginnings to reach the top. As the Sous Chef at Dhigali Maldives, Nasreena has quashed the beliefs and stereotypes that surround the hospitality industry and has proven that women can be as successful both professionally and personally. Nasreena Ali, who […]
What best suits Chinese visitors to the Maldives?
Around 300,000 Chinese tourists visited the Maldives in 2018, representing around 0.02 per cent of all the 162 million trips originating from Mainland China. These travellers are divided into two groups; big package tour groups spilling out of coach buses for sightseeing, shopping and endless selfies, and small groups of self-organised tourists, mostly younger, English-speaking […]
Liquid Pvt Ltd unveils Maldives’ first Nespresso showroom
Liquid Pvt Ltd has unveiled Maldives’ first Nespresso showroom. The outlet, located at M. Dhoores, Orchid Magu in Malé City, welcomed its first customers on June 15. Since 2009, Nespresso products are exclusively marketed and distributed in the Maldives by Liquid Pvt Ltd. The new Nespresso showroom offers a layout and design that intensifies the […]
TODDY: The untold story of Maldives
Toddy Inc. is a 100% locally owned company, specialising in the trade of souvenir apparel, that began as a mere past time between two brothers Ahmed ‘Riya’ Riyaz & Mohamed ‘Faya’ Fayaz. Following its registration in 2009, the brand was launched in 2011 at ‘Toddy Kuda Bandos Beach 2011 (TKBB 11).’ “Old x-rays, a box […]
GM Forum 2019 Highlights: Presentation by Shivendra Selvam, STR
Shivendra Selvam is the Account Manager – Central & South Asia for STR. He graduated from the Institute of Hotel Management – Aurangabad with an Honours in Hospitality Management and previously worked for Taj Hotels Resorts and Safaris. Shivendra’s responsibilities at STR includes account management and client servicing for Central and South Asia. He is […]
Coco Collection wants a summer intern to help rescue sea turtles
Coco Collection has launched an internship as part of its continuing partnership with the Olive Ridley Project – a charity that works to rescue, rehabilitate, and protect sea turtles in the surrounding Baa Atoll. The lucky competition winner will be flown out to Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu for two weeks in August, where they will […]
Cenizaro’s second property in Maldives is now open
The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah, Cenizaro Hotels & Resorts’ second property in the Maldives, is now welcoming its first guests. Set on Gaafu Alifu Atoll, the property is adjacent to Cenizaro’s first property, the Residence Maldives at Falhumaafushi. The two resorts are connected by a bridge – enabling guests to travel between the two with […]
Holiday Inn® Resort Kandooma Maldives bags Indian Ocean’s Leading MICE Hotel 2019 title
Holiday Inn® Resort Kandooma Maldives has bagged the title of Indian Ocean’s Leading MICE Hotel 2019 for the second consecutive time at the World Travel Awards held in Mauritius. Holiday Inn® Resort Kandooma Maldives is located two-thirds down the southeastern edge of the South Malé Atoll. “We are thrilled to have won this award for […]
Adaaran Resorts Maldives’ Tharaka Appuhamy bags Stellier Award in HR
Tharaka Appuhamy, Assistant General Manager for Talent Management & Quality Assurance at Adaaran Resorts Maldives, has been recognised as the ‘South Asia Human Resources Hotelier of the Year 2019’ at the Stellier Awards. Adaaran Resorts Maldives, the Maldivian sector of Aitken Spence Hotels, believes the award is a testament to his hard work and dedication […]
