Local travel agency wins the Signum Virtutis Seal of Excellence
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Local travel agency – Lets Go Maldives, and three Maldives properties bag top honours at the prestigious Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle award. The most esteemed award—the Signum Virtutis seal of excellence—in the category ‘Seven Stars Inbound Tour Operator’ was collected by leading local travel agency Lets Go Maldives. The award ceremony was held […]
Ooredoo gives customers freedom to create custom mobile plans
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Telecom provider Ooredoo Maldives has launched Magey Plan, its new digital platform which gives customers the complete freedom to create their own customised mobile plans, as per their communication needs. “Our commitment to Digital Maldives is to enable new conveniences and life-enriching experiences through digital technology,” says Najib Khan, Chief Executive Officer of Ooredoo Maldives. […]
Aqua Chrome celebrates 10th year anniversary milestone
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Aqua Chrome Pvt Ltd, a leading provider of innovative, design-driven bathroom solutions is celebrating 10 years in the industry. Aqua Chrome commenced operations with a flagship showroom for GROHE products back in 2007 and has become a successful brand today. With its decade of innovation, excellence, and industry recognition, Aqua Chrome guarantees business growth to […]
LUX* South Ari Atoll appoints Jonas Amstad as new GM
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]LUX* South Ari Atoll has appointed seasoned hotel professional Jonas Amstad as the new General Manager of the resort. Born in Switzerland, Amstad brings with him the expertise and experience of a three-decade career in global hospitality. Since his professional journey began in Beckenried, Switzerland, in 1988, Amstad’s career has taken him to Eastern Europe, […]
Kuredu hosts Lhaviyani Housekeeper’s Challenge
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Kuredu Island Resort and Spa has hosted the first “Lhaviyani Housekeeper’s Challenge” this September. The competition was organised by the Housekeeping Team of Kuredu Island Resort & Spa, in order to celebrate the International Housekeeper’s Week. Kuredu Team came up with a week-long programme of several internal competitions and activities among their team members. The […]
The building wave: observations on the number two industry and its umbilical link with tourism
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The construction industry is the country’s second largest industrial contributor to the GDP after tourism. Over the past decade, it has witnessed several booms and slumps. Hard hit by the effects of the financial crisis that ravaged the global economy in the late 2000s, the sector recovered in 2010, registering positive growth. The trend continued […]
Holiday Inn Kandooma, Velaa Private Island and HIH bags top honours at Hotel Asia 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The International Culinary Challenge held as a part of the Hotel Asia Exhibition this September, was a remarkable display of culinary talent within the Maldivian hotel industry. The competition held at Dharubaruge drew the participation of over 600 chefs representing around 70 hotels and resorts. This year, the top achievements went to Holiday Inn Resort […]
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 […]
