Diving with a passion for conservation: Mohamed Shammoon Ameen from South Ari Dive Centre
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Mohamed Shammoon Ameen “Shumi”, a professional with over 21 years of experience in the hospitality and recreational diving industry, started his career at a young age when he fell head over heels in love with the ocean surrounding the unique island of Fuvahmulah. His intense passion for the deep blue sea grew as he conquered […]
Stand Up for Our Seas 2019, an ambitious and daring journey of Baa Atoll
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In February 2019, an unprecedented 100km stand up paddleboarding expedition around Baa Atoll, Maldives will be embarked upon by four courageous women. Veterinary surgeons Dr Cal Major and Dr Claire Petros from the United Kingdom, and ocean advocates Dhafeena Hassan Ibrahim and Shaaziya Saeed from the Maldives will be taking on this daunting endeavour to […]
“The Necklace Project” to be presented at the GM Forum in April
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2019 is set to see a special presentation on sustainable tourism and conservation by renowned marine conservationist Abdul Azeez Abdul Hakeem – ‘N.D. Azeez’. The fourth edition of the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum is scheduled to take place on 3rd April 2019 at Bandos Maldives. Azeez will focus his presentation on […]
Intranet Maldives to host expert scholar at workshop on emotional intelligence
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Intranet Maldives has announced that it is gearing up for another workshop on emotional intelligence. This time the workshop will be honoured by the guest speaker Neela Mehan, who will be speaking at the workshop. The workshop is being planned to be held on February 9 and 10 with registration for the workshop already open. […]
Mohamed Afeef appointed Director of Operations at Olhuveli Beach & Spa Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Olhuveli Beach & Spa Maldives has appointed Mohamed Afeef as the new Director of Operations. Olhuveli Beach & Spa Maldives, part of the Sun Siyam Resorts chain, is located on the island of Olhuveli, in South Malé Atoll. Afeef joins Olhuveli from the recently opened Fushifaru Maldives and will actively manage and oversee the day-to-day […]
The JetChill Twin Probe Machine, a theatrical dry-ice maker
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The JetChill Twin Probe Machine, the world’s first dry-ice chilled smoking drinks system, is marketed and distributed in the Maldives by Hospitality Depot – a supplier of high quality food, equipment and machinery in one of the world’s most vibrant tourism industries. JetChill, a company specialising in dramaturgical molecular mixology manufactured its Twin Probe Machine […]
Sanjeeva Perera, General Manager of Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sanjeeva Perera has seen many changes during his long and celebrated career in the hospitality industry, and he didn’t hold back in relaying to us at Hotelier Maldives just how much the industry has flourished over the years. Currently, he is the General Manager of Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives ever since its major comeback. A well-founded […]
Maldives wins big at the 25th World Travel Awards
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 25th World Travel Awards held in Lisbon, Portugal in December saw Maldives triumph in a span of categories ranging from World Winners to Indian Ocean Winners categories. Some of the most prestigious awards on the world scale were taken home by the country and its stunning resorts. These awards include the World’s Leading Dive […]
Kandumathi: Authenticity at its finest
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Kandumathi is a swimsuit apparel brand formed by Yasra Jaleel and her brother Yusree Jaleel that first entered the market in 2015. The following year, they registered their company in the UK and immediately started trading overseas. “Our first collection was a collaboration with a designer from the Maldives, with the designs based on watercolour […]
One&Only Reethi Rah wins three awards at the Maldives Travel Awards 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]One&Only Reethi Rah has been awarded two titles for the Leading Food & Beverage Resort & Leading Human Resource Management at The Maldives Travel Awards. MATATO Maldives Travel Awards is one of the most prestigious and credited award programs in the Maldivian hospitality industry. One&Only Reethi Rah’s Airport Manager, Hussain Waheed was also announced as […]
Fire destroys water villas in Gili Lankanfushi
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A fire late last night has destroyed a number of water villas in Gili Lankanfushi, a luxury resort located 20 minutes away from Velana International Airport. The fire broke out around 11 p.m. on January 2, and was contained by 1 a.m. this morning, through joint efforts by the MNDF Fire & Rescue Service and […]
Guesthouse Symposium comes to a successful close
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Guesthouse Symposium, organised by the Ministry of Tourism, comes to a successful close with the participation from over 400 guesthouses from across the country. The symposium, held at the Dharubaaruge Convention Centre, also saw the attendance of tourism industry stakeholders and representatives from Atoll and Island Councils. “The government will commence work on formulating […]
