Tourists’ Duration of Stay in Maldives Declines as Year Continues
The average duration of stay for tourists in Maldives has slowly declined since the beginning of the year. In January 2023, the average duration of stay was an impressive 8.1 days. The average duration of stay in February dropped slightly to 8 days. In March and April, the average stay was 7.8 and 7.6 days, […]
Joy Island Recruiting for Pre-Opening with Open Day Hiring
The Cocoon Collection is opening its third property in Maldives, Joy Island, in September 2023. To prepare for the pre-opening, the resort is hosting open day hiring with information sessions and walk-in interviews across the Maldives. Joy Island is looking for talented food and beverage, front office, housekeeping, culinary, finance, spa and engineering staff. Candidates […]
Maldivian Young Chefs to Participate in the Alen Thong Competition 2023
A team of Maldivian Young Chefs were invited to compete in the Alen Thong Golden Coffee Pot Challenge 2023 at the Emirates Salon Culinaire. The competition takes place from May 29-31, 2023 in Sharjah, UAE. Nine teams of young chefs will compete to create a full, internationally-themed 3-course meal, including a salad and appetizer, a plated […]
The Banyan Tree Group Appoints New MarCom Trio for Maldives Properties
The Banyan Tree Group appoints a new MarCom trio for its properties in the Maldives. The newly appointed trio consists of Ronalaine Fernandez Sato as MarCom and PR Manager, Riri Anggraheni Eka Rimandasari as Ecommerce Manager and Khaled Jarrah as Assistant Digital Marketing Manager. The aim of the new appointments is to strengthen the offline […]
Brennia Kottefaru Opens New Wine Cellar
Brennia Kottefaru has opened a brand-new wine cellar to captivate guests with an unparalleled wine-tasting experience. The newly unveiled wine cellar is a testament to the resort’s commitment to providing an extraordinary escape for wine connoisseurs and enthusiasts alike. Exquisitely designed, the cellar boasts a meticulously curated collection of prestigious wines from renowned vineyards across […]
A Day in the Life of the Herb Gardeners at JW Marriott Maldives
The JW Garden at JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa is not just a garden but a passion project born from the hard work and dedication of Mohamed Rilwan, the resort’s Laundry Manager and Abdullah Ibrahim the herb gardener. The duo played a crucial role in the development of the JW Garden. Together they cleared […]
FHAM Hosts Awards Ceremony to Conclude the Global Culinary Challenge
On May 11, 2023 Food and Hospitality Asia Maldives (FHAM) hosted an awards ceremony to conclude the Global Culinary Challenge at Maldives National University. The awards ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, esteemed judges, the event organizers, sponsors, and the competing chefs and national teams. This year, FHAM was held on May 8-10, 2023 at […]
Sustainable Initiatives at the Heart of Amilla Maldives Resort & Residences
Amilla Maldives Resort & Residences is a pioneer resort in sustainability. For the second year, Amilla is a certified EarthCheck Silver property, meeting the highest sustainability standards in the hotel industry. Sustainability is in every thought, and every touch in Amilla with over 35 concurrent sustainability initiatives in place including solar energy, coral propagation, turning […]
10 Effective Cost-Saving Strategies for Hotels
Inflation, labour issues, and rising cost to meet the needs of an increasingly tech-savvy and sophisticated guest journey. Is there anything more pressing on the minds of hoteliers, preventing them from having sleepless nights thinking about how to bring down their hotel`s cost and keep their business afloat? With an ever-increasing amount of cost-associated challenges […]
Kandolhu Maldives Introduces the Floating Breakfast Experience
Kandolhu Maldives introduces a new culinary experience – the Floating Breakfast. Guests can savour a delectable breakfast served in the comfort and privacy of their own private pool while overlooking the breathtaking natural beauty of the Maldives. Featured Image: Kandolhu Maldives floating breakfast Kandolhu’s Floating Breakfast is designed to elevate the breakfast experience to new […]
Bestbuy Maldives to Host Next BBM Masterclass
Bestbuy Maldives will be hosting three-starred Michelin Chef Bruno Menard on 10th June as part of the company’s Masterclass series. The Masterclass series is a community outreach initiative by Bestbuy Maldives. Chef Bruno is no stranger to professional and aspiring chefs working in the Maldives. Bruno hosted a Masterclass with BBM in 2019 where he demonstrated […]
UNWTO Predicts Tourism on Track for Full Recovery
New data from The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) predicts tourism will recover to pre-pandemic levels this year. The second UNWTO World Tourism Barometer of 2023 indicates that in the first quarter of 2023, international arrivals reached 80% of pre pandemic levels. Twice as many people traveled in Q1 2023 as in the same period last […]
