Sustainable technologies: where science can help
Whether you regard science as a force for good or the means to our destruction, one thing is clear: the world as we know it depends on science for its workings. While the problems of modernity, such as carbon emissions, waste and pollution need to be addressed, the modern consumer, though eco-and-community-conscious, will not want […]
Kandima Maldives reveals string of activities for festive season
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This Christmas, Kandima Maldives is inviting guests to celebrate their holiday barefoot and on the white shores of their beach while revelling in a string of festive activities. The events are designed to accommodate not just honeymooners or couples but also families, groups of friends and solo travellers of all ages. Christmas Day will start […]
OBLU by Atmosphere at Helengeli wins 2nd place at DIVE Magazine’s 2017 Travel Awards
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The winners of DIVE Magazine’s 2017 Travel Awards have been announced with OBLU by Atmosphere at Helengeli receiving the 2nd place in the Best Dive Centre or Resort category. Maldives received a string of accolades by being placed in the lists of both Top Ten Best Dive Destinations and Top Ten Best Liveaboards, where three […]
Revenue Management: A cost saver, not a cost centre
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]While many Maldives based hoteliers embrace revenue management and utilise technological benefits to maximise revenue potential; there are still some property owners across the region who consider revenue management as an additional cost and something that is a “nice to have.” Any hotelier operating today without the support of an automated revenue management system is […]
Lux* South Ari Atoll hosts Expert Workshop with renowned fitness icon Pamela Reif
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]LUX* South Ari Atoll has hosted workshops with celebrated German fitness icon Pamela Reif. The two-hour workshops, held as part of the resort’s Expert Workshops initiative, were held November 7 and 8. The 21-year-old fitness icon rose to fame when she began posting fitness content on social media, mainly Instagram, where she currently has over […]
Wide range of in-flight offerings on Singapore Airlines’ new A380s
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Customers travelling on Singapore Airlines’ latest Airbus A380 aircraft, featuring the Airline’s newly launched cabin products, can look forward to a wide range of in-flight offerings including soft furnishings, amenities, an exquisite dining experience and highly advanced in-flight entertainment system. The finer touches Created for a distinguished few, each of Singapore Airlines’ Suites will feature […]
Hotel Review: Cocoon Maldives
In a sense, all Maldivian resorts are cocoons. Cloistered on their separate islands, each with its own rules and norms, a gulf exists, not only economic and cultural but also aesthetic, between these realms of visitors and those of the local populace. It’s almost like parallel universes. And here at Cocoon, accentuated by a 30-minute […]
Exclusive: David Feinberg, CEO (fmr) of Crown & Champa Resorts
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]David Feinberg has been the Chief Executive Officer of Crown & Champa Resorts (CCR) for the past 17 years. With seven resorts and one city hotel, Crown & Champa Resorts is one of the largest hospitality companies in the country. A true veteran of the hospitality field, Feinberg describes himself as an hotelier and has […]
“Carnival around the world” Festive Season at Jumeirah Vittaveli
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jumeirah Vittaveli is inviting guests to whisk their families away to a tropical wonderland and celebrate the colourful festive season. The resort welcomes guests with live entertainment, lavish gala dinners and exhilarating activities inspired by events around the world including the Grand Venetian and Rio de Janeiro carnivals, according to a statement by the resort. […]
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Whale Bar wins at the SBID Int’l. Design Awards
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The annual SBID Awards is one of the most celebrated events in the international interior design community and 2017 saw the most globally represented entries to date, including talent from over 40 countries around the globe. All 14 categories represented at the event are evaluated by a panel of leading industry experts, a technical panel […]
Taking the Maldives and Maldivian hospitality to new heights
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Calling all shopaholics Island Bazaar’s fabulous collection of curated art and vivid celebration of Maldivian artistry is unmatched elsewhere in the Maldives. Though their humble little shop is a little out of the way from the souvenir shop district, what they offer is authentic, and in many ways more affordable. Come and support the […]
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group to open first resort in the Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has announced the signing of a management agreement for Radisson Blu Resort Maldives with Chang Hua Holdings. Scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2019, the property is the first Radisson Blu property in the country. The resort will be developed in Alifu Dhaalu Atoll, just 30-minutes away from the […]
