Ali Almaas Director of Rooms Vakkaru Maldives

Vakkaru Maldives Appoints Ali Almaas as Director of Rooms

Vakkaru Maldives announces the promotion of Ali Almaas to the position of Director of Rooms. Almaas previously held the role of Front Office Manager, he will join the Executive Committee team to oversee housekeeping operations. Almaas joined Vakkkaru in March 2019 and has proven himself to be an invaluable asset to the resort. He has […]

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The Nautilus Maldives Launches The Slumber Ritual on World Sleep Day

On 17th March 2023, the world celebrates World Sleep Day with a global call to action to  organize sleep health awareness activities. This year’s theme, “Sleep is Essential for Health”,  aims to promote the global message of how vital sleep is to overall health. Without good sleep,  one’s mental and physical health, as well as […]

Maldives ITB Berlin 2023

Top 5 Travel Trends at ITB Berlin 2023

The ITB Berlin 2023 Convention returned after a three-year hiatus. The three-day convention is held at Messe Berlin on March 7-9. The convention is considered the travel industry’s leading think tank. Over 400 experts will share knowledge on the latest trends and challenges facing the tourism industry. This year’s motto “Mastering Transformation” celebrates the rebound […]

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JLL Named Leading Asia Pacific Hotels Investment Advisor for 12th Year

JLL has ranked as the leading hotel investment advisory firm in the Asia Pacific region for the 12th consecutive year. Data analysed and published by MSCI Real Capital Analytics (RCA) has confirmed that JLL advised on the most hotel transactions, as measured in dollar value, in Asia Pacific. Over the past 12 years, JLL completed […]

Womens Day Hotelier Maldives

 Advice from Leading Women in Hospitality to Young Female Hoteliers

To celebrate International Women’s Day 2023, Hotelier Maldives collected advice from leading women in hospitality to young female hoteliers. We recognize the careers and accomplishments of the women supporting the Maldives’ hospitality industry, not just today, but every day. 1. “Follow your heart, believe in yourself, and don’t try to be like your male colleagues. […]

Ranjith Saj Raffles Maldives

Raffles Maldives Meradhoo Welcomes Wellness Practitioner Ranjith Saj

Raffles Maldives Meradhoo welcomes the wellness practitioner Ranjith Saj for an exclusive month-long residency with a dynamic program of treatments and workshops at Raffles Spa. Ranjith is an ancient Ayurveda Wellness Guru, specializing in crystal therapy, chakra, and body alignment and healing meditation. From March 12th, he will educate on simple techniques to create a […]

Maldives ITB Berlin 2023

Maldives Makes a Splash at ITB Berlin 2023

The Maldives contingent showed up to the first day of ITB Berlin 2023 in a big way! After a three-year hiatus, ITB Berlin, the world’s largest travel trade show, commenced today. The three-day convention is considered the travel industry’s leading think tank. Over 400 experts will share knowledge on the latest trends and challenges facing […]

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Warner Music Acquires Rights for Manta Air Theme Song by The Kabans

Warner Music announced the acquisition of the distribution rights for “Wind Walker”, the theme song of Manta Air. The song is the first to be signed by Warner Music from the Maldives, a milestone event for the Maldivian music industry. The song – produced by Ahmed Fazeen (Faizan) & Ibrahim Shifau (Chippe), and lyrics by […]

You & Me Maldives 4th Anniversary

You & Me Maldives Celebrates 4th Anniversary

You & Me Maldives by The Cocoon Collection celebrated its 4th anniversary on March 1, 2023. The resort commemorated its opening date in a glimmering evening celebration. The event started with a sunset cocktail reception and anniversary cake-cutting, followed by a beach gala dinner accompanied by live performances by local and international talents. The celebrations […]

Ireks Master Chef Maldives

IREKS Master Baker Returns to Maldives with Pro Bono Trainings

IREKS Master Baker returns to Maldives to provide pro-bono demonstration and training to pastry chefs in resorts and HORECA institutions over two weeks. IREKS is one of the largest producers of high-quality baking ingredients worldwide. IREKS Master Baker, chef Steven Selvamuthu is a renowned chef from Malaysia, with over 35 years of experience in the culinary […]

January 2023 Green Tax

State Collects USD 6.5 Million in Green Tax in January 2023

The Ministry of Finance has revealed the state collected USD 6.5 million (100.8 million MVR) in Green Tax in January 2023. This is a 4.7% increase from the same period last year. In January 2022, the state collected USD 6.2 million (MVR 95.2 million). In 2022, the Ministry of Finance disclosed that the state generated […]

Dhirham Travels and Chandling

Dhirham Travels and Chandling Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Dhirham Travels and Chandling Co. Pvt. Ltd. celebrated its 40th anniversary with a celebratory dinner on March 3, 2023 at Solite Restaurant in Malé. Awards were presented to valued employees and customers. A lively boduberu performance followed the award ceremony. Featured Image: Hussain Latheef, Managing Director of Dhirham Dhirham celebrated 40 years of serving the […]

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