Extraordinary gastronomic experiences at Hurawalhi Island Resort
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hurawalhi Island Resort is inviting guests for an extraordinary gastronomic experience hosted by two Michelin-star chef Fulvio Siccardi. The decorated chef Fulvio Siccardi will be hosting the dining experiences from January 27 to 29, with seating at the luxuriously decorated table dug into the powdery sand in Dream Island. Having received Michelin acclaims for his […]
GM Forum 2017 Highlights: Hussain Afeef, Chairman, Crown & Champa Resorts
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Delivering the keynote speech at the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2017, Hussain Afeef (Champa), the Chairman of Crown & Champa Resorts, describes tourism in its infancy in the isles, when he and Mohamed Umar Maniku essentially ushered in the era of tourism to the Maldives. We’re looking forward to GM Forum 2018—to be held on […]
Gallery: Emboodhoo Lagoon: CROSSROADS open house for investors
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]More than 15 local and international investors attend the open house event on the business investment opportunities available in the Emboodhoo Lagoon: CROSSROADS project—the first multi-island integrated leisure and entertainment destination in the Maldives.[/vc_column_text][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”17192,17195,17190,17196,17191,17194,17197,17193″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Soneva announces sponsorship of London Art Fair 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Soneva has announced that it will be joining London Art Fair for the first time this year. As Soneva’s Art & Glass programme continues to be a key focus for 2018, Soneva will be supporting the curated exhibition of modern and contemporary art in the VIP area. Soneva is home to the only Glass Studio […]
MMPRC kicks off destination marketing for 2018 with FITUR
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has kicked off its destination marketing programme for the year with FITUR, the International Tourism Trade Fair Held in Madrid, Spain. MMPRC will participate in 15 international fairs this year, as part of efforts to market and promote the Maldives as a top tourism destination. Five of these […]
AHLEI launches tourism-focused Guest Service Gold® Training programme
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) has launched a new tourism-focused version of its bestselling Guest Service Gold® training and certification programme designed to arm all hospitality and tourism employees with the skills they need to deliver high-calibre service to every guest, every time. In a digital world where 9 out of 10 travellers think reading online reviews is […]
Singapore Airlines’ new A380 cabin products to fly next to London and Hong Kong
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced that London and Hong Kong will be the next destinations to be served by its newest Airbus A380 aircraft, featuring the Airline’s recently unveiled new cabin products. Starting February 16, 2018, the aircraft will operate as SQ322 (Singapore-London) on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. From February 7, 2018, to April 5, […]
Baros Maldives welcomes Ahmed Jihad as new General Manager
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Baros Maldives has appointed Ahmed ‘Jay’ Jihad as the new General Manager of one of the country’s first luxury private island resorts. Ahmed is returning to Baros Maldives, after having worked at the property from 2008 to 2010 as the Operations Manager. He began his hotel career at Full Moon Maldives, after completing a degree […]
Singha Estate to hold investor event for Emboodhoo Lagoon project
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Singha Estate PLC has announced that it will host its first investor open house event on January 17 to provide business investment opportunities in Maldives’ first integrated resort megaproject at Emboodhoo Lagoon. Registration for the event is now open. This event, titled “Emboodhoo Lagoon: CROSSROADS”, provides the opportunity to meet and match more than 15 […]
Stefan Goehcke appointed as Executive Chef of Six Senses Laamu
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Six Senses Laamu has appointed Stefan Goehcke as its new Executive Chef. Chef Stefan started the culinary career in his native Germany in 2001. After working under some of the finest chefs in Europe, Stefan’s expertise and services as a head chef were devoted to top resorts such as the InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort […]
Kulhudhuffushi Airport project to be awarded this week
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The government is planning to award the Kulhudhuffushi Airport development project, as a part of its domestic airport development project which could cost more than US$21.7 million from the state budget. The Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) and Maldives Road Development Cooperation (MRDC) are among companies the government is considering for the contract. “The […]
Centara targets expansion with new Business Development VP
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Thailand-based hotel operator, Centara Hotels & Resorts, has announced the appointment of Allen Thomas as Vice President Business Development. Thomas has 28 years of experience developing hotel and resort businesses, a career that includes positions with HPL and Como Hotels and most recently Resorts Holdings International. His appointment marks another significant Centara move in their five-year plan to […]
