Manta Trust, partners gear up for first-ever Baa Atoll Manta Festival
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Manta Trust and Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru have partnered with Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve to raise awareness of marine plastic pollution and manta rays in the Maldives. The Manta Trust is hosting its first-ever Baa Atoll Manta Festival on November 24 in Dharavandhoo Island of Baa Atoll. The festival is hosted in the Baa […]
Suppliers You Should Know: Fuel Supplies Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Fuel Supplies Maldives, incorporated on 18th December 2000 is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of State Trading Organisation PLC (STO), formed with the main objective of streamlining fuel distribution in the country and to offer easy and convenient access to fuel throughout the country. Until the formation of FSM, fuel distribution was managed by STO, which is also […]
MECS, BBM close yet another successful edition of Hotel Asia
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Yet another successful edition of the Hotel Asia Exhibition and International Culinary Challenge has come to a close. The annual event, organised by Maldives Exhibition and Conference Services Pvt Ltd (MECS) and main sponsor Bestbuy Maldives (BBM), was held from October 9 to 12 at the Dharubaaruge Exhibition Hall. The event stands as one of the […]
Oman Air resumes flights to the Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Oman Air has announced the resumption of flights to the Maldives. The inaugural flight landed at Velana International Airport on October 28. Oman Air flights from Maldives to Muscat will operate on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday and from Muscat to Maldives will operate on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The Oman Air flight from Maldives […]
Resort News Weekly Roundup
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Fushifaru Maldives celebrates one year anniversary Fushifaru Maldives, the 49-villa boutique resort located on the far North East border of Lhaviyani Atoll proudly celebrates its one year anniversary under the leadership of General Manager, Ahmed Siaar. The exquisite island of Fushifaru, a home to an extraordinary landscape above and below the waterline, officially opened […]
Alan Ball appointed Director of Sales & Marketing at JOALI Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]JOALI Maldives has announced the appointment of Alan Ball as the new Area Director of Sales & Marketing at the art-immersive, all-villa resort, which opened this month. In his role, Ball leads the planning and implementation of sales and marketing strategy, optimising the hotel’s revenue and market share to establish JOALI Maldives as a leading […]
Iain McCormack appointed as General Manager of Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Iain McCormack as the new General Manager of Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi, the luxury hotel group’s first property in the island nation. With over 36 years in the hospitality business and a career that has spanned key global regions, McCormack brings a wealth of expertise […]
Mohamed Adil, Junior Sous Chef at Vakkaru Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Mohamed Adil is the Junior Sous Chef at Vakkaru Maldives. He was born in Mathiveri Island of Alifu Alifu Atoll and was raised in Hithadhoo Island in Addu City. Growing up, Adil was an active kid, full of energy and always involved in extracurricular activities. He started working with his father in his retail business […]
Qatar Airways to start triple-daily services to the Maldives in October
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Qatar Airways has announced that it has added an additional daily flight to the Maldives, providing its passengers with even more flexibility and choice when planning a retreat to the tropical island paradise. The new service to Velana International Airport, which is set to inaugurate on 28 October 2018, is part of the award-winning airline’s […]
GM Forum 2018 Highlights: Global Travel Trends by Graeme D’Arcy Ryan
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Booking.com is one of the biggest travel sites today, and the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2018 saw a presentation by Graeme D’Arcy Ryan, Area Manager of Hotels for Booking.com, themed around Global Travel Trends. In light of data from Booking.com, Graeme’s presentation was filled with insightful data for hoteliers to use in their marketing and […]
An authentic Italian experience; Taste of Italy gears up for opening
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The wait is over as Taste of Italy, an all-new restaurant offering an authentic Italian experience in the heart of Malé City, officially opens its doors to the public this Friday. Taste of Italy is a brand owned by the Bison Group, in association with International Chef Giovanni De Ambrosis. The restaurant is located in […]
Suppliers You Should Know: Fluid Wood Products
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Established in 2007 by Jamie and Jeremy Barrow, Fluid Wood Products set out to provide an efficient supply of timber products for resort development and construction projects. Under their core principles of quality, cost-effectiveness and efficient supply, the company offers a host of extremely durable timber products with a 15-year guarantee on most of their […]
