Wellness tourism now a US$639 billion market
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Wellness tourism is growing in the Maldives, like any other market, albeit at a slower than expected speed. Yet, the global wellness tourism market is on the rise, growing from a US$563 billion market in 2015 to US$639 billion in 2017. The 6.5% annual increase is twice that of overall tourism growth, which is at […]
Abdul-Azeez Ali, GCL Director at Jumeirah Group/Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Director of Government Liaisons and Local Affairs, Abdul-Azeez Ali, has been instrumental in carrying out all CSR efforts undertaken by Jumeirah Vittaveli – he is a founding member of BOLI (a colleague initiative dedicated to working with colleagues as well as surrounding communities) and currently serves as its president. Azeez was the General Manager […]
Suppliers You Should Know: State Trading Organisation (STO)
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]State Trading Organisation Plc (STO) was established in 1964 by the Maldivian government as a fully state-funded business with the aim of strengthening national food security. The main task of the company, then named Athireemaafannu Trading Agency (ATA), was to purchase and import essential food items in bulk to be distributed nationally via local traders […]
Palmex: an everlasting solution
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Thatch roofing is a cultural trait, and today it is an important architectural feature still seen as a part of the villas and other buildings in most of the resorts in the Maldives. However, it has long been established that there are some issues present in having these authentic thatch roofing installed as they should […]
Paradise Island Resort announces Hawaiian-themed New Year’s Eve
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Paradise Island Resort & Spa has invited guests to celebrate New Year’s Eve in style, with a Hawaiian-themed New Year’s Eve gala dinner and party. To celebrate the magical festive season with its guests, Paradise Island Resort is fixing sumptuous treats for its guests, in preparation for a magical evening which will also feature the […]
Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort to host Michelin star Chef James Mackenzie
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort announces that it will be featuring the culinary creations of UK Michelin star guest chef James Mackenzie from January 4 – 14, 2019. Mackenzie, the head chef and proprietor of the Pipe and Glass in South Dalton, Yorkshire, England, earned its Michelin star in 2010 and has kept it since. Mackenzie’s debut […]
Justin Heng, General Manager, Noku Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Justin Heng, General Manager for Noku Maldives came to the Maldives to oversee the development and opening of the property. It is now fully established and is a resort which places great importance on social responsibility and contributes in numerous ways to the community within which it operates. Justin and his dynamic team are strong […]
Best Dives Pvt Ltd signs as dive, water sports and excursions operator for JOALI Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Best Dives Pvt Ltd, one of the leading dive and water sports centre operators in the Maldives, has increased its operations to six resorts with the signing of JOALI Maldives. Located in Raa Atoll, JOALI Maldives is sure to be a hotspot destination to visitors following its opening in October 2018. The centre promises invigorating […]
Holiday Island Resort & Spa: a beckoning to one of the last unspoiled paradises
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The crystal blue waters and the velvety white beaches of Maldives have always been a dream destination for travellers from around the globe. This tropical paradise inspires holidaymakers to visit all year round to experience its warm and sunny weather. Located in the South Ari Atoll, five-minutes from Villa Airport Maamigili by boat lies the […]
GM Forum 2019 now open for sponsorship
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The fourth edition of the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum is now open for sponsorship. Scheduled to take place on April 3, 2019 at Bandos Maldives, the event will feature keynote speeches, presentations, and panel discussions on a myriad of topics including hotel safety and security, skills gap in the hospitality industry and how this challenge […]
Hotel Asia Culinary Challenge winners to compete at La Cuisine at SIAL 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Chef Ibrahim Nathif and Chef Mohamed Adhil, top winners of the International Culinary Challenge held as part of Hotel Asia 2018, are set to represent the Maldives at the La Cuisine at SIAL 2018 in Abu Dhabi. Their participation is jointly hosted by Maldives Exhibition and Conference Service (MECS) and Bestbuy Maldives (BBM) – the […]
Jumeirah Vittaveli unveils new Ocean Villas with longest water slides in Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jumeirah Vittaveli has unveiled its newly revamped Ocean Villas, which have been refurbished with water slides, offering more than an awe-inspiring view. All of the resort’s freestanding Private Ocean Retreats and seven Infinity Pool Ocean Villas now offer the 23-metre slide which runs from the top deck into the gentle waters of the crystal clear lagoon. Just a 20-minute […]
