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 […]
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 […]
