VARU by Atmosphere set to open in October 2019
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts has unveiled expansion plans for the brand, with another five-star Maldivian property, VARU by Atmosphere, set to open in October 2019. Located in the north-western edge of Malé Atoll, VARU by Atmosphere will feature 108 luxurious villas. 39 Beach Front Villas will have spacious interiors and outdoor decks, surrounded by lush […]
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort to hold a recruitment day
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]InterContinental® Maldives Maamunagau Resort, the flagship property of InterContinental Hotels, opening in September of this year is seeking a team of highly talented and focused individuals to build and deliver a truly exceptional and unique luxury experience. The brand is searching for charismatic, dynamic and approachable individuals who can deliver a unique version of hospitality […]
Coco Bodu Hithi hosts exclusive dinner by Chef Johnny Gu
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Chef Johnny Gu has held an exclusive dinner menu from March 12 to March 16, 2019, at Coco Bodu Hithi. At the dinner event, Chef Johnny displayed his craft by incorporating different Maldivian ingredients along with his traditional Chinese flavours. Chef Johnny began his illustrious culinary career in 1996, working at the first international five-star […]
Constance Halaveli Maldives welcomes new General Manager
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Constance Hospitality Management has announced the appointment of Tangi Le Grand as the General Manager of Constance Halaveli in the Maldives. Tangi Le Grand, with more than 15 years in the hospitality sector previously occupied the same position at Amarterra Villas Bali Nusa Dua, MGallery by Sofitel in Indonesia. He has taken up his new […]
‘At one with the ocean’ wellness retreats at Hurawalhi Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hurawalhi Maldives has introduced a series of wellness retreats for guests to harmonise with the healing surroundings for well-being and utilise the brilliance of the ocean and the resort’s luxury offering. The retreats named as ‘At One with the Ocean’ wellness retreats, will be held at the resort on; June 17 to 20, 2019 August […]
Ricardo Rizzoli, new Executive Chef at Komandoo Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Komandoo Maldives has introduced the new Executive Chef of the resort, Riccardo Rizzoli, whose passion for cuisine and excellent guest feedback are already a telltale sign of the outstanding dining experience of Komandoo. Originally from Piedmont in the north-west of Italy, where gastronomy and oenology are a passion, Riccardo brings a wealth of experience […]
Anantara Maldives, Gender Ministry partner on Minor Hope Programme
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Anantara Maldives has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Services to provide opportunities for children from the Kudakudhinge Hiya orphanage to take part in a three-month internship programme at Anantara Dhigu, Anantara Veli and Naladhu Private Island. With this signed MoU, Anantara Maldives has received the recognition and […]
Vakkaru Maldives Condé Nast Traveller Middle East Readers’ ‘Favourite Romantic Getaway’
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Vakkaru Maldives has achieved another milestone after its first year of operation. In the annual awards gala ceremony of the Condé Nast Traveller Middle East Readers’ Choice Awards held in Dubai, the resort was awarded the ‘Favourite Romantic Getaway for International Hotels and Resorts’ Category as voted by the readers of the magazine in the last […]
Tree Top Hospital celebrates its one-year anniversary
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tree Top Hospital has celebrated its first year of operations with a Wellness Camp held on Saturday, March 9, 2019, from 09:00 am to 06:00 pm at the Tree Top Hospital in Hulhumale’. The Wellness Camp included a special open day consisting of free sessions with consultants from speciality departments including Orthopedics, General Surgery, Internal […]
IPNLF trains Soneva Jani staff on sustainable communication
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The international pole & line foundation (IPNLF) visited the staff at Soneva Jani in February to conduct sessions on sustainable communication under their Responsible Tourism Initiative. The programme focused on coaching staff on carrying out sustainable communication, concerning the fishing practices in the Maldivian EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone). More specifically, these communications aim at enlightening […]
One year anniversary of Ice Ice Maybe at Jumeirah Vittaveli with Evgeni Plushenko
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Mr Evgeni Plushenko will honour Jumeirah Vittaveli with a performance for the one-year anniversary of the opening of Ice Ice Maybe, the first eco-friendly artificial ice rink in the destination. Mr Plushenko inaugurated the ice rink on March 20, 2018, and is returning this year for the anniversary celebrations, as well as to launch an Olympic […]
Saving The Seagrass campaign launched in the Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On World Seagrass Day, March 1, 2019, the Maldives Underwater Initiative (MUI), the marine team at Six Senses Laamu and Blue Marine Foundation (BLUE) launched the #ProtectMaldivesSeagrass campaign to protect seagrass at all resorts in the Maldives. Natasha Prokop, MUI head marine biologist said, “We’re only just beginning to comprehend the scale of the problem […]
