Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort has announced Christmas and New Year 2019-20 festive activities

Although it is still late summer, Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort has announced an amazing festive programme to celebrate Christmas and New Year 2019-20. Discovery of pristine beaches, amazing refreshments, fun activities for kids and plenty of quality relaxation for adults can be expected by the guests! The spacious and award-winning all-pool villa resort in the […]

GM Forum 2019 Highlights: Bridging the Skills Gap & Women in Hospitality

While tourism directly accounts for nearly 40% of gross domestic product (GDP) in the Maldives, employment in the tourism sector is dominated by the expatriate workforce. Despite the 45 to 55 quota regulatory requirement ratio for local to expatriate staff, there is a huge gap in reaching this figure, and the number of women working […]

Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives launches reef-friendly sunscreen!

The reef-friendly sunscreen has been launched by Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives. They encourage the divers and snorkellers to use the reef-safe sunscreen as it protects marine life from the adverse effects of two harmful chemicals, Oxybenzone & Octinoxate. Thus, will help to protect the precious coral life. The resident marine biologist at the resort, Peter […]

This autumn enjoy Mediterranean flavours with Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives’ innovative menu ‘Pesto, Pistou’

With the launch of Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives’ latest global menu – ‘Pesto, Pistou’, international guests and local residents are invited to savour the flavours of the Mediterranean, this autumn. For a brand synonymous with culinary excellence for over seventy years, the expert chefs at Mövenpick have perfected a new and innovative variety of pesto’s […]

‘Minus 6 Meters’ at OZEN by Atmosphere

The brand-new underwater restaurant at OZEN by Atmosphere opened the doors to an unparalleled, immersive dining experience. ‘Minus 6 Meters’ – M6m is the first underwater restaurant within the South Malé Atoll and the first in the Maldives to be included on an all-inclusive plan. M6m: an open sea venue that’s truly a world away, […]

VARU by Atmosphere appoints Utkarsh Faujdar as General Manager

Dynamic and fast-growing Indian Ocean Hotels & Resorts group Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts appoints Utkarsh Faujdar as the General Manager for the newest property under the group: VARU by Atmosphere which is due to open on October 2019. With a three-decade-long career in the hospitality industry, Utkarsh has been the General Manager for the renowned […]

Curio Collection of Hilton Debuts in the opening of SAii Lagoon Maldives South East Asia

Located in the idyllic Emboodhoo Lagoon, SAii Lagoon Maldives is part of the first and only integrated resort and game-changing retreat of CROSSROADS Maldives. SAii Lagoon Maldives’ opening also marks Hilton’s Curio Collection debut in South East Asia and Hilton’s third Curio Collection in the Asia Pacific. The resort will be Hilton’s third property in […]

Crossroads Maldives to host GM Forum 2020

Crossroads Maldives will be the venue for the annual General Manager’s Forum organised by Hotelier Maldives; the country’s only dedicated audited publication for hospitality professionals, developers, and hotel operators.  The next GM Forum, scheduled for 2nd April 2020, will be the fifth in the series that started in 2016 at Hulhule Island Hotel (HIH). Since […]

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is launching new eco-initiatives for a greener future!

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, the pioneering resort nestled in the South Ari atoll embarks on an eco-journey. In an initiative to preserve nature’s beauty of the Maldives for the generations to come, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island associated with the leading environmental organization and collaboration network, Parley For The Oceans and ephemeral artist, John K. Melvin […]

Cheval Blanc Randheli appoints Laurent Chancel as General Manager

Laurent Chancel has taken the reigns as the new General Manager at Cheval Blanc Randheli on the 1st of September 2019, after having worked closely with Renato W. Chizzola in the capacity of Resident Manager for two years. Laurent Chancel first joined Cheval Blanc Randheli as the Director of Culinary for the pre-opening in 2013. […]

Spend the night on a “Superyacht Villa” at Jumeirah Vittaveli in the Maldives

Glide across the Indian Ocean on-board a floating superyacht villa in the Maldives at Jumeirah Vittaveli. No longer confined to land-based or stationary accommodation options, you can now live your Robinson Crusoe fantasy and explore the hidden treasures of the Maldives with a luxury twist at Jumeirah Vittaveli. It’s the first resort in the Maldives […]

Hotel Asia Exhibition & International Culinary Challenge 2019 – the countdown begins!

The Biggest & Best, Food and Hospitality Event – “Hotel Asia International Culinary Challenge 2019” is scheduled to be held from 6th – 9th of October 2019 at Dharubaaruge, Malé, Maldives. The trade show is the Maldives key hospitality event promoting the nation’s food, beverage, hospitality and tourism sectors and has been endorsed by three […]

Show