World’s most expensive Indian menu launched at Swarna, Jumeirah Vittaveli
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jumeirah Vittaveli is celebrating Swarna’s second anniversary with the ‘Gold at Swarna’ 15-course menu – the most expensive Indian menu in the world priced at US$2,000. This award-winning Indian signature experience combines the essence of opulence with the name of the restaurant, which translates to ‘gold’ in Sanskrit. Diners can discover an evening of royal […]
Chef Ahmed Fatheen crowned Knorr Master of Seasoning
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Chef Ahmed Fatheen has been crowned The Master of Seasoning, at the internationally renowned event organised by Knorr. The event was held from September 17 to 21 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Chef Fatheen brought home the title by competing with leading chefs from eight Asian and Middle Eastern countries. Master of Seasoning is […]
Guesthouses Maldives Conference rebranded as Guesthouses Maldives Expo
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Guesthouses Maldives Conference, organised by local PR and marketing agency Maldives Getaways, has been rebranded as the Guesthouses Maldives Expo, taking a more trade-based concept. Guesthouses Maldives Expo 2018 is set to be held in May next year, according to the organiser. Guesthouses Maldives Conference 2017 was held on September 23 at Paradise Island Resort, […]
Bartscher: the leading supplier of catering equipment
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Bartscher brand is one of the leading companies in the European commercial kitchen industry. The product range includes a large selection of professional appliances, practical kitchen aids and innovative product solutions: anything that a modern commercial kitchen needs to work efficiently. The Bartscher product range includes the 900 Master series with it’s high-quality and […]
Memorable moments redefine luxury at Coco Bodu Hithi
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Even in the Maldives, there are certain locations that are more desired than others. North Malé Atoll is one of these with its proximity to the airport and rich marine life. On this breezy sunny afternoon, my husband and I are headed to Coco Bodu Hithi, just 40-minutes from the airport by speedboat. Coco Bodu […]
Alessandro ‘Alex’ Azzola and his idea behind Maldives’ first design resort
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Alessandro ‘Alex’ Azzola, the Managing Director of Cocoon Investment Pvt Ltd, comes from a family of hospitality professionals, and his life has been entwined with serving guests for over 30 years. It was in 1981 when Alex first came to the Maldives, which left him with an inexplicable drive to one day be a part […]
UNWTO approves Framework Convention on Tourism Ethics
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has approved a historic document—the UNWTO Framework Convention on Tourism Ethics. The convention was approved at the 22nd UNWTO General Assembly, which transformed the Code of Ethics for Tourism into an international convention, the first in the life of the organisation. The convention covers the responsibilities of all stakeholders […]
Kuredu Maldives unveils new and improved gym
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Kuredu Maldives has announced the opening of its new gym. The resort’s gym, which was previously located in the centre of the island, has moved to a two-storey building next to the beach restaurant. According to the resort, the new gym is furnished with a variety of equipment and facilities that would cater to everyone. […]
Kanuhura Maldives reimagines luxury travel, introduces new activities
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Kanuhura Maldives has introduced new activities, targeting travellers who want more from their holiday than a good tan, as it reimagines luxury travel as a carefree paradise for free-spirited travellers. In keeping with its “gypset” style, the private-island resort has created over 50 activities, which is in addition to eight restaurants and bars and an […]
Careers: Abdulla Sobah, Sous Chef at Soneva Fushi
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Abdulla Sobah is a well-known name in the Maldivian culinary world, having been in the field for over two decades. He’s forty but has accomplished a lot, garnering awards and praise from competitions, international and local. Sobah’s foray into the culinary realm began after a stint as a dishwasher and steward at Kuredu Resort in […]
Six Senses takes sustainability to next level with launch of Earth Lab
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas has taken its leading position in sustainability one step further with the launch of Earth Lab. From Vietnam to Portugal, Seychelles to Thailand, Six Senses is dedicated to focusing on sustainability engagement and education at each resort’s Earth Lab, says the hotel operator. Earth Lab is a place where every […]
Centara Hotels & Resorts holds roadshow, targets Indian travellers
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Centara Hotels & Resorts – the hospitality arm of Bangkok-based Central Group – has held a roadshow in India. The roadshow was hosted in two main cities; St. Regis in Mumbai and The Leela Palace in New Delhi, according to the hotel operator. “The growth of Indian traffic to Centara has been astronomical and Centara […]
