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 […]
Dine with Michelin-starred chef Johannes King at Niyama Private Islands
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Niyama Private Islands Maldives has announced that renowned German chef Johannes King will be hosting two exclusive five-course dinners at the luxury property. Owner of the Michelin-starred Söl’ring Hof, Chef Johannes will serve modern European cuisine paired with a selection of wines in a stunning setting 500m out in the middle of the Indian Ocean, […]
Ooredoo Maldives appoints Thavabalan Poobalasingam as new CFO
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Telecom provider Ooredoo Maldives has announced the appointment of Thavabalan Poobalasingam as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and an Executive Board Director. Poobalasingam’s appointment as an Executive Board Director was made as a duly nominated representative of Wataniya International FZ-LLC. Poobalasingam is a Malaysian who has more than 17 years of experience in the Telecommunications […]
Kandima Maldives turns colourful with first-ever KULA Art Festival
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Kandima Maldives becomes a hive of creative energy as it launches the first ever KULA Art Festival with sensational festivities, whipping up a storm of colour as they headed towards their year-end celebrations. The KULA Art Festival, held as part of the Kandima Art Initiative, was the first of it’s kind to be hosted in […]
HR Maldives, HappyOrNot® partner to introduce Customer & Employee Experience Mgmt. systems
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]HR Maldives has partnered with HappyOrNot® to bring Customer & Employee Experience Management system to the Maldives. HR Maldives is a total integrated Human Resources solution provider that offers Strategic Human Resource Solutions at various stages of an organisation’s evolution. Measuring and improving customer and employee satisfaction is made easy, fun, and effective using the […]
Emirates launches new First Class on 777 Fleet
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Emirates rolls out new Boeing 777’s fitted with it’s game-changing fully enclosed private suites in First Class, as well as refreshed Business and Economy Class cabins. The new Emirates cabins were unveiled for the first time at the Dubai Airshow last month, to positive acclaim from visitors at the show who had the opportunity to […]
Centara partners with Oracle and IDeaS to introduce top reservations and revenue mgmt. systems
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Thai-based hotel operator, Centara Hotels & Resorts, has announced it will migrate to Oracle’s Opera, a comprehensive, enterprise-level property management system (PMS), and industry leading IDeaS Revenue Solutions for its G3 Revenue Management System (G3 RMS). This is a move that strengthens and centralises its operating platform, replacing separate solutions for each Centara property and […]
