FIRST LOOK: Siyam World
Across a 54-hectares lush natural island in Noonu Atoll, Siyam World offers a world filled with unique experiences and unlimited adventures. The idyllic resort opened its doors on 28 October 2021 and is just a 40 minutes’ direct seaplane ride from Velana International Airport. Siyam World features twenty-one different accommodation categories, ensuring that there’s a […]
Tourism Updates from the Maldives – October 2021
Maldives surpassed one million tourist arrivals in October 2021. There were twenty-nine international scheduled airlines and three chartered airline operating to the country. Over 80 per cent of total registered tourist accommodation facilities have resumed operations. During October 2021, Maldives welcomed 142,066 arrivals, totalling this year’s total arrivals to 1,012,928. Arrivals in October 2021 is […]
An Ideal Supplier You Must Know – DERBAL
Derbal Technology Co.,Ltd is a one-stop resort and hotel supply business based in China, serving the globe. Since its establishment in 2010, Derbal Technology has been ensuring that their customers around the world are delivered the latest standard in hotel supply. From manufacturing to customer service, Derbal Technology aims to ‘be the expert of hotel […]
Interview with Dr Rahul Krishnan, Spa Manager, Sun Siyam Iru Fushi
Dr Rahul Krishnan spearheads the wellness experience at The Spa by Thalgo France, Sun Siyam Iru Fushi as spa manager. Charmingly situated amidst lush vegetation, The Spa by Thalgo France is one of the largest spas in the Maldives, featuring 20 treatment rooms, as well as hydrotherapy pools, steam rooms and saunas. Hotelier Maldives interviewed […]
Purchasing Power: Waraporn Dakhuntot, Purchasing Manager, The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
In this interview with Hotelier Maldives, Waraporn Dakhuntot, purchasing manager for the recently-opened The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, speaks about the ideal supplier and her most successful deals. HM: How long have you been in Purchasing? WD: I have been working for more than fourteen years in the procurement sector in the hospitality industry, spanning […]
Meet Ali Waheed, the Highly Experienced Boat Captain at Sun Siyam Iru Fushi
Ali Waheed, 55, is the boat captain at Sun Siyam Iru Fushi in Noonu Atoll. With 22 years of experience in Sun Siyam Resorts, Ali is one of the oldest employees on the island. We interviewed him to learn more about his long journey. Tell me about yourself and your job My name is Ali […]
Wellness Experts in Maldives Talk About Post-Pandemic Wellness Trends
Hotelier Maldives interviews four wellness experts in Maldives: Renate Hermes, group spa director, Duniye Spa; Melany Martinez Thomas, director of wellness, JOALI BEING; Susanne Fisch, wellness manager, JOALI BEING; Elise Rimbaud, director of spa and wellness, OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI. The global wellness economy, valued at a whopping USD 4.5 trillion by Global Wellness Institute, has […]
Haanif Abdullah, Training, Health & Safety Manager at Sun Siyam Iru Fushi
Haanif Abdullah, 30, is the recently appointed training, health & safety manager at The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, Maldives. We interviewed the AHLEI Certified Hospitality Trainer to learn more about his inspiring journey, his role at The Sun Siyam Irufushi and his advice to aspiring hoteliers. Hotelier Maldives: Could you tell me about your role […]
Six Senses to Add Kanuhura as Second Branded Property in the Maldives
Six Senses will add Kanuhura in Lhaviyani Atoll as second branded property in the Maldives, starting in late 2022. This is Six Senses’ second collaboration with Singapore-based Hotel Properties Limited (HPL). A 40-minute seaplane flight from Velana International Airport, Six Senses Kanuhura will offer 80 private overwater, beach and spacious family villas offering sunset or […]
The OZEN Collection to Welcome Wellness Practitioners
Featured Image: Visiting wellness practitioners Domingos Folgado and Jess Cover Continuing their successful wellness celebrations in August, The OZEN Collection has curated meaningful wellness experiences for guests in the coming months. Wellness practitioners Dominos Folgado and Jess Covers will be based at ELENA ELEMENTS OF NATURE spa and wellness centre at Ozen Reserve Bolifushi and […]
Māzŭ Resortwear – Luxury Swim Wear Born from Hong Kong’s Rich Traditions
Inspired by Hong Kong’s rich maritime history, Adam Raby founded a luxury men’s swim wear brand that celebrates the country’s unique relationship with water. Combining traditional colours, local motifs, and unique fabrics, Māzŭ creates classic swim shorts for the man who understands quality and comfort. With an impressive range of more than forty designs, each […]
Ocean Group Maldives- Taking Water Sports to the Next Level
Founded by a strong passion for the ocean and its sports, Ocean Group Maldives is a leading dive and water sports operator. Over a period of twenty years, the company has introduced many innovative products to the destination and partners with luxury resorts to curate once in a lifetime immersive experiences. Hotelier Maldives interviews the […]
