Experience the Creations of Chef Janice Wong at Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands is inviting guests to embark on a sensorial journey of edible art with international culinary artist, Chef Janice Wong this October. From the 3rd of October to the 6th, Chef Janice will be unveiling her world-renowned edible art installation inspired by the resort’s ‘Defining Moment’ sunset ritual that includes a […]
Villa Hotels & Resorts Appoints Hassan Shifau as Paradise Island’s HR Director
Villa Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Hassan Shifau as Director of Human Resources at Paradise Island Resort & Spa in the Maldives. According to the brand, Hassan Shifau will support the brand to deliver outstanding hospitality and enhance the overall guest experience, in alignment with the Villa Hotels & Resorts transformative journey. […]
LUX* South Ari Atoll Launches Training Programmes with Technogym
Highlighting the signature LUX* ME concept, a holistic approach to wellbeing, LUX* South Ari Atoll has partnered with Technogym to launch the latest advanced fitness equipment. The resort also invited its guests for a series of innovative trainings, where the new cardio collection with combined bio-circuit workout programmes is introduced. “At Technogym, we design unique […]
Manta Air Begins Daily Charter Service to Hoarafushi Airport
Under agreement with JA Manafaru, Manta Air has started charter service to Hoarafushi Airport, and will be operating daily flights between Hoarafushi Airport and Velana International Airport. The new service will be carried out on Manta Air’s newly introduced Beechcraft 1900D aircraft. The 18-seater aircraft comes with a high ceiling cabin that has a standing […]
Oaky, Silver Sponsor, GM Forum 2022
The number one hotel upselling software Oaky has partnered with Hotelier Maldives as a Silver Sponsor for GM Forum 2022. Priya Ragavachari Sales Manager and Isaac Yap Customer Success Operations Manager at Oaky will be attending the event this year. Oaky is a hyper-personalized and automated upsell engine that helps hotels boost revenue through enriched guest […]
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi Opens First Zuma Restaurant in the Indian Ocean
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi adds the globally acclaimed Zuma restaurant to its collection of 11 distinctive culinary experiences. Founded in London in 2002 by creator and co-founder Rainer Becker, and now present across 20 locations worldwide, Zuma offers a sophisticated twist on the traditional Japanese Izakaya style of informal eating and drinking. Zuma has garnered international […]
Government Opens Nominations for President’s Tourism Gold Award
The Ministry of Tourism of Maldives has opened nominations for ‘President’s Tourism Gold Awards’, given to commemorate 50 years to the tourism industry of the island destination. According to the ministry, the award aims to recognize and honour the hospitality industry’s stakeholders for their services and contributions to the Maldives’ tourism sector. The award will […]
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas Introduces New Wellness Retreat Packages
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas introduces new wellness retreat packages with an experience that goes beyond physical health, offering to replenish and rejuvenate the body and mind with sleep enrichment and body detox restore. Through these programmes, the resort will treat guests to a wellness journey addressing issues from digestive problems and imbalances in nutrition to […]
Hotel Asia Exhibition Returns for 16th Edition with International Culinary Challenge
After a break of two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, South Asia’s largest hospitality trade-show, Hotel Asia 2022, is returning for its 16th Edition. This year’s exhibition will be held in Dharubaaruge, in capital Male’ City, on October 10, 11 and 12, with the much awaited International Culinary Challenge scheduled to kick off one […]
The Nautilus Maldives Makes Key Leadership Appointments
The Nautilus welcomes Ahmed Faris as the new Executive Assistant Manager, and Nizam Hassan as the Director of Food and Beverage to their leadership team. Both Ahmed and Nizam are Maldivian hospitality professionals with a combined experience of more than three decades. Prior to his assignment as Executive Assistant Manager, Ahmed worked as the Front […]
Jalboot Launches Internship Programme for Youth Interested in Marine Operations
Jalboot Marine Services Pvt Ltd hosted its Internship Inauguration Ceremony on 30 August 2022 at Maldives Polytechnic. In this ceremony, 15 young Maldivians were awarded the certificate of selection for the internship, in the attendance of their parents, staff members of Jalboot, and the Minister of Higher Education, Dr Ibrahim Hassan. Speaking at the ceremony, […]
Kandima Maldives Welcomes New Director of Sales Marko Muthig, Executive Chef Anil Kumar
Kandima Maldives has announced two new executive hires joining the Krew – Marko Muthig as the Director of Sales and Anil Kumar as Executive Chef. Marko Muthig has over two decades of experience in the international hospitality field. Born in Germany, he achieved his education and began his career in the country, spanning notable positions. […]