PER AQUUM to bring ballet to the Maldives
Xander Parish and dancers from Russia’s renowned Mariinsky Ballet Company are set to perform the PER AQUUM Huvafen Fushi and Niyama this August
Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort conducts recruitment drive
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Talent & Culture team at Mercure Maldives Kooddoo resort conducted a three-day recruitment drive on several islands in Gaafu Alifu atoll this week. Focused primarily on islands near the resort, the recruitment fair took place from 16 to 18 July and sought to identify and attract youth with potential as the resort gears up […]
W Maldives appoints new director of cuisine
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]W Maldives resort has appointed Ilias Kafalis as Director of Cuisine to oversee its five vibrant dining venues. With 15 years of experience at a vast range of international locations, Chef Ilias brings culinary expertise refined from Greece, Cyprus, France, China and Qatar. He joins W Maldives from InterContinental Hotel & Resort – Doha, Qatar. […]
Hotel Jen, Maldives announces winners of ‘Journey of Flavors’ lucky draw
Hotel Jen has announced the winners of their Ramadan Iftar lucky draw, ‘Journey of flavors’ lucky draw.
Maldives’ first ever travel exhibition ‘Vacations Expo 2016’ to launch soon
Maldives is holding its first travel / holiday exhibition, ‘Vacations Expo’ in Augus aimed at local business travellers, locals, diplomats and expats.
Minor Hotel Group awards certificates to graduates of ‘Explorer’ training programme
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A graduation ceremony was held at Hotel Jen on Sunday (17 June) for the participants of the Minor Hotels’ apprenticeship programme, Explorer, class of 2015. The graduates received their certificates on stage from Vice President Abdulla Jihad, the chief guest of the ceremony. Some 17 students completed their training in three areas of specialisation; Culinary, […]
Outrigger Resorts wins Best Hotel/Resort Group award
Outrigger Resorts, who recently opened Outrigger Konotta in the Maldives, has won the Best Hotel/Resort Group at the AFTA’s National Tourism Industry Awards for Excellence.
TripAdvisor introduces airline reviews platform
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]TripAdvisor has announced the launch of a new airline reviews platform, a newly re-designed Flights Search service, and beta launch of its ‘flyscore’ that rates the quality of each air travel itinerary for consumers. Bryan Saltzburg, senior vice president of TripAdvisor’s global flights business, told Telegraph Travel that he believes the market place has become […]
Lux* South Ari, Maldives wins Travelife Gold Award
Lux Maldives Resort, located in the South Ari Atoll has been awarded the Travelife Gold Award for their continued efforts in sustainable tourism.
Qatar Airways Group reports higher profits for 2016
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Qatar Airways Group has announced a 3 billion QAR operating profit for fiscal year 2016 – nearly three times higher than fiscal 2015 profit of 1.1 billion QAR, resulting in an 8.6 per cent operating profit margin, up nearly six percentage points from the previous year. The company reported a net profit of 1.6 billion QAR, resulting […]
OZEN by Atmosphere at Maadhoo opens
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts’ new property in the Maldives, ‘OZEN by Atmosphere at Maadhoo’, has opened its doors yesterday. According to OZEN, the resort has captured worldwide attention and within just a matter of 3 days into operations, the resort will be hitting an overall occupancy of 90 per cent. Located in Kaafu atoll, the […]
Hotel Jen Maldives donates carpets to mosques
Hotel Jen Maldives has donated 24 carpets to the mosques throughout the country.
