Carpe Diem Maldives announces Marine Expeditions and Conservation Programmes for 2019
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Carpe Diem Maldives announces the continuation of its “Dive with a Purpose” marine conservation programme in 2019, in collaboration with Scripps Institution of Oceanography from the United States of America. Guest divers can join the visiting scientists from Scripps with a choice of two Dive with a Purpose trips on our award-winning cruises, as they […]
Torqeedo: Revolutionary electric boat propulsion
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Electric and battery-powered systems are taking the world by storm, and riding strong in the new waves of technological advancements is Torqeedo – a company which is revolutionising the world of electric boat propulsion systems. Torqeedo specialises in outboards, inboards, pod drives, hybrid drives, sail drives, batteries, accessories and spare parts. Torqeedo products, a subsidiary […]
Heritance Aarah to scout for talent with Open Days in six islands
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Heritance Aarah, scheduled to open soon in Raa Atoll, has announced a recruitment drive with Open Days in six islands across Raa Atoll. Through the events, the resort, a subsidiary of Aitken Spence Hotels, will be searching for motivated individuals to work from guest relations to engineers and chefs. Heritance Aarah has also announced that […]
Niyama Private Islands to host “Manipulator of Flavours” Chef Hervé Rodriguez
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Niyama Private Islands Maldives announces that it will be hosting Michelin-starred chef Hervé Rodriguez during the coming Festive Season. Chef Hervé, known for his contemporary, audacious, and complex creations, will serve guests at the overwater Edge restaurant at Niyama Private Islands from December 19 – 29, according to a statement. Edge is Niyama’s destination restaurant […]
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 […]
