Suppliers You Should Know: Bank of Maldives (BML)
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bank of Maldives was founded as a joint venture between the Government of Maldives and an overseas bank, IFIC, in 1982. Following divestment by IFIC in 1992, the Government assumed a majority shareholding. The bank is now listed on the Maldives Stock Exchange with the Government holding 62.2 per cent, State Owned Enterprises 4.1 per […]
Baglioni Resort Maldives to open in first quarter of 2019
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Baglioni Resort Maldives is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2019. The resort will feature 96 rooms including Beach Villas, Water Villas, Garden Villas, Grand Pool Beach Villas, Suites, Water Villas With pool and a Presidential Villa. “I have worked six years in the Maldives but this is my first opening here. Seeing […]
ILAA Maldives holds customer seminar for SANY products
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]ILAA Maldives has hosted SANY Customer Day 2018 for construction equipment and heavy machinery including earth moving, lifting and concrete equipment. ILAA Maldives is the authorised dealer for SANY products in the Maldives. Commencing the seminar, Adnan Moosa, Managing Director, ILAA Maldives said, “Our journey with SANY has started and we are confident it will […]
Suppliers You Should Know: Astrabon
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For the cover story of issue 32, Hotelier Maldives looks at the history of some of the notable suppliers operating in the country, looking at what sets them apart from their competition. In this feature, we bring you Astrabon Resorts and Hotels Supply. Astrabon Resorts and Hotels Supply was established in 2002 by Yoosuf Riffath, […]
Suppliers You Should Know: Aqua Chrome Pvt Ltd
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For the cover story of issue 32, Hotelier Maldives looks at the history of some of the notable suppliers operating in the country, looking at what sets them apart from their competition. In this feature, we bring you Aqua Chrome Pvt Ltd. Founded in August 2007 by Ismail Noordeen and Yooman Noordeen, Aqua Chrome Pvt […]
Mohamed Faisel, Executive Pastry Chef (Acting Executive Chef) at COMO Maalifushi
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Mohamed Faisel is the Executive Pastry Chef and Acting Executive Chef at COMO Maalifushi. He hails from Kandy, Sri-Lanka, and has been in the culinary field for around 16 years. He has been with COMO for the last 10 years and has been at COMO Maalifushi since the resort’s pre-opening in 2013. Faisel always had […]
Summer Island introduces 3D-printed artificial reef for coral protection
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Summer Island has added yet another coral farming method to its selection of successful coral farming projects by introducing Reef Design Lab’s MARS system to the fold. The MARS or Modular Artificial Reef Structure was designed by Reef Design Lab’s Alex Goad. The first of the MARS structures have been installed in Summer Island’s ‘Blue […]
Careers: Rifaa Saeed, Director of Sales and Marketing at Kandima Maldives.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Growing up, Rifaa Saeed didn’t really consider getting into hospitality industry. That all changed when, in the 10th grade, she won a chance to go to Rangali Island Resort in a raffles draw. Seeing the amazing atmosphere, hospitality of the staff and most importantly the attention given to the guests by Maldivian staff convinced her […]
Supplier Spotlight: Adnan Moosa, Managing Director of ILAA Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We sat down with Adnan Moosa, Managing Director of ILAA Maldives to get an insight into the history of the company. Hotelier Maldives: Can you reflect back on the beginning of the company? What inspired you to create this business and what were the initial challenges? Adnan Moosa: After finishing school, I went abroad for […]
Calorie Counter: Eat healthy, stay healthy
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Calorie Counter is a health and fitness restaurant based in Malé. The international franchise’s Malé outlet was opened when General Manager, Infaz Faiz saw a market for healthier dining options amongst the more health conscious youth of today. “Healthy food does not have to be lesser in taste,” said Infaz. “We source the freshest meat […]
ILAA Maldives hosts annual customer day
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]ILAA Maldives has hosted their annual customer day focused on strengthening the relationship between customers and Total Oil Asia-Pacific Pte Ltd. The experts shared knowledge on how to approach the challenges faced on a daily basis across the industries including standards, testing and overall compliance requirements. The main purpose of the event was to educate […]
Velana International Airport sees hike in passenger traffic in 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Velana International Airport, in the first five months of 2018, has recorded a total of 2,036,406 in passenger traffic, registering an increase of nine per cent in passenger numbers in comparison to the same period last year. The airport also witnessed 22,746 aircraft movements (ACM), an eleven per cent increase from last year, and handled […]
