Chef of the Month: Ahmed Mazim, Chef de Partie at Four Seasons Landaa Giravaaru

Hotel Asia International Culinary Competition Special Wining accolades in any profession takes practice, time and dedication – ask any top athlete, sportsman, musician, artist etc. Culinary competitions are no different, although the participants are usually practicing in addition to their full-time role. In a Hotel Asia International Culinary Chef of the Month Special, we feature […]

Wellness & Wellbeing at The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort

The global pandemic sparked an awareness of the importance of health and wellbeing which in turn provided a catalyst for tourism providers to look deeper into their wellness offerings and introduce elements that were more than “just” the traditional therapeutic Spa. A hotel brand that is already ahead of the pack is The Westin Hotels […]

Chef Ahmed Mazim Claims Two Prestigious Culinary Titles at Hotel Asia 2022

The 16th Edition of Hotel Asia and The International Culinary Competition concluded on Wednesday 12th October after a fervent four days which saw 450 participants from sixty establishments compete in twenty categories. Since 2002 the event has grown from 40 entries to 658 entries, attracting participants from resorts, guest houses, local businesses, and restaurants. Organized by the Maldives Exhibition and Conference Services (MECS), it is the longest […]

Hotel Asia Commences!

Dharubaaruge is a hive of activity filled with sawdust, paint, packaging and people as construction of exhibition stands reach completion ready for the opening ceremony, whilst the culinary competition is already in full swing! The 16th edition of Hotel Asia is back, after a two-year hiatus, to provide a much-anticipated arena for local and international […]

A Maldivian Culinary “First”

Culinary competitions are always hotly contested; however, the upcoming International Culinary Competition at Hotel Asia is going to provide a platform for two talented brothers to go head to head, something that is a unique first for the Maldivian Culinary Profession. Brothers Chef Mohamed Adhil, Head Chef at Salt Café & Restaurant Male City, and […]

The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort, a Mix of Tranquillity, Innovation and Wellbeing

Set in the UNESCO designated biosphere reserve of the Baa Atoll, The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort is a mere 35-minute seaplane journey away from the main Velana International Airport or a 20-minute speedboat ride from Dharavandhooh domestic airport. Part of the Marriot Bonvoy portfolio, Westin brings its signature six pillars of wellness of Sleep Well, […]

Chef of the Month: Mariyam Risma, Demi Chef de Partie, at W Maldives, North Ari Atoll

Growing up on AA Thoddoo, Risma loved the atmosphere created through food at large community gatherings and dreamt of being able to recreate the ambience when she was older. Leaving school at 16 she worked in local shops and restaurants but felt unfulfilled, so when her brother suggested she apply for the apprenticeship program at […]

Starlit Dining with Two Starred Michelin Chef Nick Brill at Patina Maldives

Patina Maldives treated invited guests to experience the gastronomic delights Two-star Michelin chef Nick Brill had devised to launch the new menu at The Fari Beach Club proving a rare treat for any food lover. With sand underfoot, and stars above, the diners were treated to a sumptuous selection of palette pleasing flavours, textures and […]

FHAM 2022 Concludes Successfully

The final day of FHAM 2022 was marked with a visit from H.E President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, who toured the exhibition, taking the time to visit each stand, the competition areas and the culinary exhibition, where he posed for photos with the competitors and members of the CGM and organising team. The event was a […]

Chef of the Month: Abdulla Shareef, Senior Chef De Partie, Adaaran Select Meedhupparu

Abdulla Shareef grew up in a small island community, in the island of R. Meedhoo, known for its carpentry and boat building. These trades that required creativity and dexterity provided Shareef with genes that would serve him well. Now a seasoned chef with over 20 years in the industry, Hotelier Maldives spoke with Shareef to […]

FHAM is back!

After a 2-year hiatus, The Food & Hospitality Asia Maldives (FHAM) returns as an eagerly awaited, in-person exhibition and culinary challenge. Hospitality professionals, tourism providers, local and international suppliers have been starved of an accessible place to gather, network, and explore options on supplies and services that have emerged into the market in the wake […]

The Flourishing Coffee Market in Maldives

Coffee is a great way to start a day, and to many people it is an essential part of their daily routine. Surprisingly, prior to 2002, tea was the beverage of choice in the Maldives! Coffee arrived first as Melitta filter coffee, closely followed by LavAzza in 2003, paving the way for a whole new […]

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